Racing, yes; Porsche, not so much... at Gingerman
08-12-2011, 09:12 AM
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Racing, yes; Porsche, not so much... at Gingerman
Got my new DSR out for its first SCCA weekend, a Regional/National at Gingerman last weekend. Was pretty exciting, with horizontal rain, hail, and two mixed-conditions races. And no rains for the car. 
Well, hey, no rims to even mount 'em...
Anyway, was great experience and good to get out of the way; picked up a 2nd in the Regional, 4th in the National... and went really really fast! Top of 5th, reaching for 6th... here's some in-car of a coupla laps during the first quali sessions... yeah, my line sucks, rarely go there and first time with this car... did a track walk Sat night, would've helped greatly, except Sunday was all wet and I was just keeping the car on the track and mostly out of the way...
Anyway, here's the vid... enjoy!
Well, hey, no rims to even mount 'em...Anyway, was great experience and good to get out of the way; picked up a 2nd in the Regional, 4th in the National... and went really really fast! Top of 5th, reaching for 6th... here's some in-car of a coupla laps during the first quali sessions... yeah, my line sucks, rarely go there and first time with this car... did a track walk Sat night, would've helped greatly, except Sunday was all wet and I was just keeping the car on the track and mostly out of the way...
Anyway, here's the vid... enjoy!
08-12-2011, 04:06 PM
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Yep, sure is! Yes, very very early braking; still learning that, even at my home track.
We had problems in our first outing with very bad dartiness on brakes; since fixed, but I have to unlearn that...
We had problems in our first outing with very bad dartiness on brakes; since fixed, but I have to unlearn that...
08-13-2011, 09:35 AM
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Still LD19's all around, with Hawk Blues for now! LOL
I have LD20's in the box for the front, waiting to go, just have to make the rims fit over 'em and/or get alloy rims that'll work. The Diamond steelies won't quite make it, at least not without more spacer (have to check that yet).
The only remaining problem with braking is a small amount of slop in the steering/rack... the rack bushings are a bit worn, and need to be replaced (know a retail source?)... think that is eating up tie rod ends as well... either way, still can have a touch of dartiness on a hard apply...
I have LD20's in the box for the front, waiting to go, just have to make the rims fit over 'em and/or get alloy rims that'll work. The Diamond steelies won't quite make it, at least not without more spacer (have to check that yet).
The only remaining problem with braking is a small amount of slop in the steering/rack... the rack bushings are a bit worn, and need to be replaced (know a retail source?)... think that is eating up tie rod ends as well... either way, still can have a touch of dartiness on a hard apply...
08-13-2011, 09:55 AM
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That thing looks like a big go-kart. I'll bet it's a blast to drive. Good luck with it.
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2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
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Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
08-13-2011, 10:09 AM
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Still LD19's all around, with Hawk Blues for now! LOL
I have LD20's in the box for the front, waiting to go, just have to make the rims fit over 'em and/or get alloy rims that'll work. The Diamond steelies won't quite make it, at least not without more spacer (have to check that yet).
The only remaining problem with braking is a small amount of slop in the steering/rack... the rack bushings are a bit worn, and need to be replaced (know a retail source?)... think that is eating up tie rod ends as well... either way, still can have a touch of dartiness on a hard apply...
I have LD20's in the box for the front, waiting to go, just have to make the rims fit over 'em and/or get alloy rims that'll work. The Diamond steelies won't quite make it, at least not without more spacer (have to check that yet).
The only remaining problem with braking is a small amount of slop in the steering/rack... the rack bushings are a bit worn, and need to be replaced (know a retail source?)... think that is eating up tie rod ends as well... either way, still can have a touch of dartiness on a hard apply...
For the steering rack, not sure. I'm sure Apexspeed would have a good idea for swift parts.
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08-13-2011, 10:49 AM
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Yeah, we had a devil of a time when we first started, but the alignment was crap. Now that's all sorted, so it's just down to a small bit of slop up there. Manageable, but enough to slow be down and keep me from getting to even 9/10ths on the brakes...
@Larry - yep, go-kart with stupid power +1! Thanks!
@Larry - yep, go-kart with stupid power +1! Thanks!
