997.1 GT3 + Silverstone GP trackday + Forecast Rain...?

[tomvcarter]

Im desperate to take the new car on a trackday, and see that Gold Track are having one up at Silverstone on Sunday, but the weather is not loo0king that promising... Rain is forecast.

Woudl it be a mistake to take the car out in this?
What are they like in the wet?

[Magic919]

First GT3 trackday in December is never going to be great for weather. I'd be inclined to wait for Spring.

[keep it lit]

Hi,

911's (especially GT3's) are fantastic on a wet track being traction monsters.. but maybe I'd wait for a dry maiden trackday.. but a wet day at Bedford would be a safer bet than at Silverstone..

[wtdoom]

GO ! GO ! GO !
You will have most of the track to yourself , all the slack jaws will be inside picking the fluff out of their bellybuttons .
This will give you a great chance to practice driving in the wet and play with grip levels ( or lack of ) .
It will be a blast and very informative . The wet is best .

[tomvcarter]

keep it lit said:

Hi,

911's (especially GT3's) are fantastic on a wet track being traction monsters..

Is there sarcasm in that comment?

[keep it lit]

tomvcarter said:

Is there sarcasm in that comment?

nish.. just speaking from experience mate.

[Martian O]

Great! An opportunity to really get to bond with your car.

[Phooey]

Martian O said:

Great! An opportunity to really get to bond with your car.

...and the barriers

[drpep]

I personally wouldn't do a wet Silverstone unless I knew the car and track well. What tyres are you running? Michelin PS2's are pretty good in the wet. Breakaway is pretty progressive (all things considered). Personally I found the traction control to make the GT3 a bit snappy on breakaway. You'll get a much better sense of when things are gonna go with TC off.

My vote for a wet trackday would be a quiet Bedford Autodrome with it's acres of runoff.

[911Thrasher]

drpep said:

I personally wouldn't do a wet Silverstone unless I knew the car and track well. What tyres are you running? Michelin PS2's are pretty good in the wet. Breakaway is pretty progressive (all things considered). Personally I found the traction control to make the GT3 a bit snappy on breakaway. You'll get a much better sense of when things are gonna go with TC off.

My vote for a wet trackday would be a quiet Bedford Autodrome with it's acres of runoff.

+1 Bedford on wet

I did silverstone last saturday on Cups and a greasy track....didnt enjoy so much the morning. Got better in the afternoon once it dried up.

997GT3 have no problem with noise restriction at Bedford for the time being - do take advantage!

[wtdoom]

drpep said:

I personally wouldn't do a wet Silverstone unless I knew the car and track well. What tyres are you running? Michelin PS2's are pretty good in the wet. Breakaway is pretty progressive (all things considered). Personally I found the traction control to make the GT3 a bit snappy on breakaway. You'll get a much better sense of when things are gonna go with TC off.

My vote for a wet trackday would be a quiet Bedford Autodrome with it's acres of runoff.

should never use tc on track in GT3's

[tomvcarter]

Bedford this weekend???
What about this?
http://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/keevil.htm

[all2ofme]

Mine went backwards onto the grass in the wet at the Experience Centre. I learnt a lot that day :-)

I'd far rather learn that sort of lesson on track than on the road - do it!

[drpep]

wtdoom said:

should never use tc on track in GT3's

Yeah - I remember reading something about 997 GT3/GT3RS chomping through rear pads with TC enabled when on track.

As it happens, it's a much better drive without it too so win all 'round.

[wtdoom]

drpep said:

wtdoom said:

should never use tc on track in GT3's

Yeah - I remember reading something about 997 GT3/GT3RS chomping through rear pads with TC enabled when on track.

As it happens, it's a much better drive without it too so win all 'round.

not just for the pads like you say better to drive and learn

[pikeyboy]

You dont have to drive like a complete nutter just because you have a GT3 on trackday, wet or other wise. Personally I'd go and gently explore the limits up to a point you're comfortable with as low grip trackdays are great learning experiences as long as you are sensible. Might also be worthwhile booking some tuition, speak with melindi and see if callum has a free half hour.

[Steve Rance]

Just don't get on any painted curbs, get on the throttle gently and a little later than you normally would and you will be fine. I love the wet. Wet is brilliant fun. Enjoy

[melv]

Steve Rance said:

Just don't get on any painted curbs, get on the throttle gently and a little later than you normally would and you will be fine. I love the wet. Wet is brilliant fun. Enjoy

Absolutley -you'll learn more about your car.

Make the most of it and grab an instructor......