NASA TT Class for '09 Carrera
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I wonder if someone could help with a little experience on how to get to the right result of a NASA time trial classification.
I have a 2009 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
385 hp
3516 lb (plus 230lb driver)
Toyo RA-1's.
What's the right math for power/weight and points for this car? (I have my own working, but want a sanity check.)
If I change the rear sway to the GT2 adjustable. What's the points?
If i change out the third (center) muffler for a delete pipe, what's the points for the exhaust mod and is there points (I assume there is) for weight reduction?
If I replace the front seats with seats with lightweight shells, is that just a weight reduction point calculation?
Has NADA set a precedent on PDK (or any dual clutch in any other car, say BMW) for points?
I have the '09 PDFs, by the way.
Thanks in advance!
I have a 2009 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
385 hp
3516 lb (plus 230lb driver)
Toyo RA-1's.
What's the right math for power/weight and points for this car? (I have my own working, but want a sanity check.)
If I change the rear sway to the GT2 adjustable. What's the points?
If i change out the third (center) muffler for a delete pipe, what's the points for the exhaust mod and is there points (I assume there is) for weight reduction?
If I replace the front seats with seats with lightweight shells, is that just a weight reduction point calculation?
Has NADA set a precedent on PDK (or any dual clutch in any other car, say BMW) for points?
I have the '09 PDFs, by the way.
Thanks in advance!
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The "FM" doesn't cover all of my questions.
The '09 cars are not listed, so it's a matter of working hp/lb ratio, then adjusting rather than working from the specific car.
It's the end of the season and I made a last minute decision to join some friends at the track for the "finale" weekend.
Presumably someone has already read the 40+ pages of the "FM" to pick out the relevant, overlapping or special cases or worked with NASA folks to arrive at a precedent.
The best advice so far is just to run in TTA.
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adam, pm karlooz.
he's nasa expert.
so you will be at SP this weekend then???
he's nasa expert.
so you will be at SP this weekend then???
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Ok, I'll try for a real answer:
997 C4S ('06'-07) PTA 3252
Is the 09 significantly different in performance? If not I'd assume this stays the same, you start in PTA with 0 points.
Sway bars +2
Exhaust +2 (I think, dont worry about the weight you're over anyway)
Front seats 0 points (over weight)
Clutch 0 (free!)
I'm not the authority, Greg is greg@nasa-tt.com. I would send him an email if you're concerned verifying all of this.
I'm 99.99% sure that TTA is correct for your car. I think you would need to use 16 more mod points before getting bumped. AND you could lose 500 lbs!!! and not change.
Its a very difficult TTA car to be competitive in, I don't think anyone will challenge you anyway.
997 C4S ('06'-07) PTA 3252
Is the 09 significantly different in performance? If not I'd assume this stays the same, you start in PTA with 0 points.
Sway bars +2
Exhaust +2 (I think, dont worry about the weight you're over anyway)
Front seats 0 points (over weight)
Clutch 0 (free!)
I'm not the authority, Greg is greg@nasa-tt.com. I would send him an email if you're concerned verifying all of this.
I'm 99.99% sure that TTA is correct for your car. I think you would need to use 16 more mod points before getting bumped. AND you could lose 500 lbs!!! and not change.
Its a very difficult TTA car to be competitive in, I don't think anyone will challenge you anyway.
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Ok, I'll try for a real answer:
997 C4S ('06'-07) PTA 3252
Is the 09 significantly different in performance? If not I'd assume this stays the same, you start in PTA with 0 points.
Sway bars +2
Exhaust +2 (I think, dont worry about the weight you're over anyway)
Front seats 0 points (over weight)
Clutch 0 (free!)
I'm not the authority, Greg is greg@nasa-tt.com. I would send him an email if you're concerned verifying all of this.
I'm 99.99% sure that TTA is correct for your car. I think you would need to use 16 more mod points before getting bumped. AND you could lose 500 lbs!!! and not change.
Its a very difficult TTA car to be competitive in, I don't think anyone will challenge you anyway.
997 C4S ('06'-07) PTA 3252
Is the 09 significantly different in performance? If not I'd assume this stays the same, you start in PTA with 0 points.
Sway bars +2
Exhaust +2 (I think, dont worry about the weight you're over anyway)
Front seats 0 points (over weight)
Clutch 0 (free!)
I'm not the authority, Greg is greg@nasa-tt.com. I would send him an email if you're concerned verifying all of this.
I'm 99.99% sure that TTA is correct for your car. I think you would need to use 16 more mod points before getting bumped. AND you could lose 500 lbs!!! and not change.
Its a very difficult TTA car to be competitive in, I don't think anyone will challenge you anyway.
By the way, though it's not much on paper, it seems the '09 is significantly quicker than the '07 and I think PDK should attract points, but I suppose the various TT organizers will wait and respond once they see the actual delta.
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raced with PRC last time when they were at SP.
the BSR was having fun with the slower spec 911's ;-)
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Thanks. I don't want to bother NASA folks leading into a big weekend, I'm sure they're already fully occupied. I just wanted a bit of a sanity check so I don't show up Saturday and have last minute changes.
By the way, though it's not much on paper, it seems the '09 is significantly quicker than the '07 and I think PDK should attract points, but I suppose the various TT organizers will wait and respond once they see the actual delta.
By the way, though it's not much on paper, it seems the '09 is significantly quicker than the '07 and I think PDK should attract points, but I suppose the various TT organizers will wait and respond once they see the actual delta.
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Thanks. I don't want to bother NASA folks leading into a big weekend, I'm sure they're already fully occupied. I just wanted a bit of a sanity check so I don't show up Saturday and have last minute changes.
By the way, though it's not much on paper, it seems the '09 is significantly quicker than the '07 and I think PDK should attract points, but I suppose the various TT organizers will wait and respond once they see the actual delta.
By the way, though it's not much on paper, it seems the '09 is significantly quicker than the '07 and I think PDK should attract points, but I suppose the various TT organizers will wait and respond once they see the actual delta.
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Since the 09 is not listed it would probably default to TTS/TTU depending on hp to weight as per dyno sheet. If no dyno then TTR is your only option. The 2010 TT rules will have some significant changes at least in how shocks are graded.
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Haha that heavy car in TTU? Porsches just don't work in the PT/TT rules IMHO. If you really want laughs compare the points from a built GTS3 e36 M3 vs a GTS3 993. Very similar cars in GTS3 but the e36 (generally) ends up PTB.
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If the component isn't specifically addressed with a point assessment or if removal isn't expressly prohibited, then you should be able to remove it as long as you meet the base minimum weight (w/ driver)
I could certainly make a case for the car startiing off in TTB with the horsepower to weight ratio exceeding 11:1, but what do I know. I'm at 19 points in TTA with 3,180lbs driver included. I don't see too many other Porsches in TT down here although they can be competitive. An 05 911S has the TTA track record at all of the tracks NASA FL runs at. PDK is a nifty device.
I could certainly make a case for the car startiing off in TTB with the horsepower to weight ratio exceeding 11:1, but what do I know. I'm at 19 points in TTA with 3,180lbs driver included. I don't see too many other Porsches in TT down here although they can be competitive. An 05 911S has the TTA track record at all of the tracks NASA FL runs at. PDK is a nifty device.
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