getting better
01-31-2013, 10:30 AM
#16
Rennlist Member
If you want to gain car control and some better driving techniques, you can contact Gerry Low at driveteq.ca. They have some winter schools going on. We will look forward to seeing you at the PCA Drivers Ed days (insurance companies like it better when we don't call them track days 
) or any of the numerous events throughout the season
Cheers.
) or any of the numerous events throughout the seasonCheers.
01-31-2013, 11:03 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
01-31-2013, 12:16 PM
#19
After a week with my Cayman S I have realized just how unworthy of the car I am. I must become a better drive. More skilled at the clutch, the stick, the wheel, and the whole symphony of it all.
I am going to do some Porsche track days this summer but what can I do right now to become better? Any sources of learning/advice you can point me to?
I am going to do some Porsche track days this summer but what can I do right now to become better? Any sources of learning/advice you can point me to?
More awareness will be needed driving in Urban locations, judging lights etc.
Remember nice and smooth....
If after while your still not getting it, I'll show ya if you want to come to London, good luck !
Neil
01-31-2013, 01:06 PM
#20
Race Car
If you are not worthy to drive a cayman on street what possesses you to believe you should take it to the track? Something tells me this will not end well.
You should find some empty country roads to drive on and do everything slowly and meticulously for now. Or you could buy a Honda .
S
You should find some empty country roads to drive on and do everything slowly and meticulously for now. Or you could buy a Honda .
S
01-31-2013, 03:15 PM
#21
Team Owner
I think Ronnie is right .. Autocross would be the way to go .. all 1st and second gear stuff and you can really learn a good technique or just watch other drivers.
01-31-2013, 05:37 PM
#24
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01-31-2013, 08:34 PM
#25
Race Car
Don't mess around, go for a sim pack.
http://cxcsimulations.com/
http://cxcsimulations.com/
01-31-2013, 09:12 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
You've only had the car a week. Take it slow. Just get to know the car. Drive it and enjoy it. Learn to shift nice and smooth, no need to slam each gear.Once you feel more comfortable shifting up and down you can try heel and toeing (just make sure the roads are dry). Later this summer if you do track events with PCA, Apex etc. there is always instructors that can help you out.
01-31-2013, 09:21 PM
#27
01-31-2013, 10:43 PM
#30
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Thread Starter
Learning to drtive stick shift will take a bit of time to master but you'll get er done, surely. Smoothness is whats required, more feel will be required when to change gear and when to down shift. For me I've driven stick for 40 yrs.
More awareness will be needed driving in Urban locations, judging lights etc.
Remember nice and smooth....
If after while your still not getting it, I'll show ya if you want to come to London, good luck !
Neil
More awareness will be needed driving in Urban locations, judging lights etc.
Remember nice and smooth....
If after while your still not getting it, I'll show ya if you want to come to London, good luck !
Neil
Thanks