RE: Go faster with Porsche
Discussion
veevee said:
Stop me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the best thing to do, be to go and test drive one?
Perfectly correct and that is my intention but as the new 991 4S is not available here in UK until next year, November / December at the earliest according to Porsche MidSussex, therefore, in the mean time I'd like to gather some independent information perhaps from a current owner of the 911 Carrera 2 and / or anyone who has the power upgrade fitted to an earlier model?
yer gotta admit it was funny though.........Housey.....Tut, Tutdoublelink said:
I am considering buying the new 991 C4S; I have owned two previously and found the low end acceleration dull
Maybe you were in the wrong gear ?Or I would hazard a guess that those cars are really designed for corners and having a progressive torque curve allows the enthusiast driver to smoothly and controllably stay just within the limits of traction as he unwinds the lock and not have a great big wallop of torque at low revs making cross his arms out of every corner, or in the case of the 4S pushing the front end wide...
Atom Ant said:
Yep I'm in to, thought they could have made the breakfast a little longer 
It's looks like being an interesting day so looking forward to meeting you all
Ray.
Lunch was served a mere 2 hours later so, that's good hospitality It's looks like being an interesting day so looking forward to meeting you all
Ray.
As you say, an interesting day. A small enough group so facilitated chatting to everyone out there. Well done
Ghostbhp said:
To the guys that attended today..
Did anyone figure out how to go faster with Porsche besides purchasing one ?
No. It was all bDid anyone figure out how to go faster with Porsche besides purchasing one ?
ks.I was expecting some pointers from racing drivers on how to obtain the maximum from the GT3. Instead, we got a very well rehearsed run-through of how a Cup/Challenge car works (which to be fair, was interesting enough), garnished with some Porsche branded wat... sorry, 'Human Perfromance', for lunch.
Great Pretender said:
No. It was all bks.
I was expecting some pointers from racing drivers on how to obtain the maximum from the GT3. Instead, we got a very well rehearsed run-through of how a Cup/Challenge car works (which to be fair, was interesting enough), garnished with some Porsche branded wat... sorry, 'Human Perfromance', for lunch.
ks.I was expecting some pointers from racing drivers on how to obtain the maximum from the GT3. Instead, we got a very well rehearsed run-through of how a Cup/Challenge car works (which to be fair, was interesting enough), garnished with some Porsche branded wat... sorry, 'Human Perfromance', for lunch.
Ha you mean this....
It was a full on marketing exercise, no explanations into how the cars are set up, no in depth discussion on the data logs between what made a driver slower or faster :/
And to be honest I reckon more than half the people that attneded would fit in the "all the gear but no idea" category!
J-P said:
Out of interest how much would a season of GT3 cup racing cost?
It depends which series but to start it would probably be the GT3 Cup Challenge. The rather short/rude answer is if you have to ask you probably cannot afford it! After you have bought a Cup car and done pre-race prep. Add in some experienced paddock support then you might get away with £4k per weekend, but only if there is no resultant mechanical or bodywork issues.....
...... and the cost of any practice & test days will go on top.
Nb if you do want to start racing a Porsche, better to go somewhere like the PCGB 'Club' Championship. Cars a good deal cheaper to buy and maintain..... you could also run it yourself with a helpful friend and stay in a tent, you'll save loads v a Cup car campaign.
Edited by legaleagleboy on Friday 26th October 11:01
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