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05-18-2016, 09:22 PM
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Been lurking the forums since I plan on either a Cayman GT4 or 997 GT3/or RS in the future. I'm currently doing NASA right now (started in 2015 w/two events), but I had a few questions. 1.) The reason I chose the GT4 is I don't want to purchase a car that is above my driving limits. I realized power isn't everything after a a few trackdays. 2.) I'm still learning the ropes, but how can you truly tell where the limits are of a tire? I'm currently using a set of Yokohama Advan AD08R's. I've been told, you can feel it and hear it. I'd rather not push myself to a point that I make a mistake and end up crashing. I have a few videos if you don't mind me posting? Thanks for your input. Just trying to play it safe and avoid causing injury to myself and others on the track.
05-18-2016, 11:13 PM
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Yup, first one. I had a few months hiatus till this track night. I ran this same course in the day time. The biggest thing I noticed is how much different it is hitting the apex and same line. It was a learning experience, but I felt like I had improved. I was much slower in the beginning.
What'd you think though? Decent for my second track day?
What'd you think though? Decent for my second track day?
05-19-2016, 01:07 PM
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Yup, first one. I had a few months hiatus till this track night. I ran this same course in the day time. The biggest thing I noticed is how much different it is hitting the apex and same line. It was a learning experience, but I felt like I had improved. I was much slower in the beginning.
What'd you think though? Decent for my second track day?
What'd you think though? Decent for my second track day?
I've never driven on the track in the dark and I'm just a weekend volunteer PCA instructor. Perhaps one of the coaches will offer something up.
I guess that's a great way to beat the heat in Arizona.
-Mike
05-19-2016, 01:47 PM
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At two track days, how you are doing isn't particularly relavent to how you may do in the long run. It's too early to worry about it. Get some seat time and instruction. Have fun. Worry about how you "are doing" down the road.
05-19-2016, 02:10 PM
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I'm not sure if it would be worth it for me to cover someone's trip out here. I'm just a hobbyist and the level of in-car instruction I can receive is severely limited by a substantial hearing loss (hopefully this is going to change thanks to a new helmet w/integrated electronics).
Being an engineer, I'm fascinated w/the thought of getting to analyze data from a pro in my car.
05-19-2016, 02:17 PM
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05-19-2016, 02:24 PM
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I think either Dan (former IndyCar driver) or Grant (former Red Bull USA finalist) could provide you with reference data (a reference lap) that could keep you learning for YEARS... Plus, they're cool to hang out with. Both these guys are pretty fluent with data and VERY good with in-car video.
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05-19-2016, 03:37 PM
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Sure, I'd call it decent. Smooth inputs and it appeared you hit a lot of the apexes, but big caveat: I'm not familiar with the track and with the darkness it was hard to make stuff out. I suspect the darkness makes looking ahead more challenging than during the day.
I've never driven on the track in the dark and I'm just a weekend volunteer PCA instructor. Perhaps one of the coaches will offer something up.
I guess that's a great way to beat the heat in Arizona.
-Mike
I've never driven on the track in the dark and I'm just a weekend volunteer PCA instructor. Perhaps one of the coaches will offer something up.
I guess that's a great way to beat the heat in Arizona.
-Mike
05-19-2016, 03:38 PM
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05-19-2016, 03:55 PM
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Been lurking the forums since I plan on either a Cayman GT4 or 997 GT3/or RS in the future. I'm currently doing NASA right now (started in 2015 w/two events), but I had a few questions.
1.) The reason I chose the GT4 is I don't want to purchase a car that is above my driving limits. I realized power isn't everything after a a few trackdays.
2.) I'm still learning the ropes, but how can you truly tell where the limits are of a tire? I'm currently using a set of Yokohama Advan AD08R's. I've been told, you can feel it and hear it. I'd rather not push myself to a point that I make a mistake and end up crashing.
I have a few videos if you don't mind me posting?
Thanks for your input. Just trying to play it safe and avoid causing injury to myself and others on the track.
1.) The reason I chose the GT4 is I don't want to purchase a car that is above my driving limits. I realized power isn't everything after a a few trackdays.
2.) I'm still learning the ropes, but how can you truly tell where the limits are of a tire? I'm currently using a set of Yokohama Advan AD08R's. I've been told, you can feel it and hear it. I'd rather not push myself to a point that I make a mistake and end up crashing.
I have a few videos if you don't mind me posting?
Thanks for your input. Just trying to play it safe and avoid causing injury to myself and others on the track.
