Driver Training with Porsche
Discussion
I have been bought a 2 day "Performance" course as a gift, lucky me
Planning on using my own 981 Spyder
Given its on the Silverstone track (GP or other format not sure), I am thinking my current MPS4S wont be ideal ? 2 days even with loads of breaks, is a lot of track time
Done loads of trackdays and prev had Race National B licence so will be interesting to see what this is like
has anyone done this 2 day course and can report how much track driving it actually is (as opposed to chatting, theory, or classroom stuff) cheers
Planning on using my own 981 Spyder
Given its on the Silverstone track (GP or other format not sure), I am thinking my current MPS4S wont be ideal ? 2 days even with loads of breaks, is a lot of track time
Done loads of trackdays and prev had Race National B licence so will be interesting to see what this is like
has anyone done this 2 day course and can report how much track driving it actually is (as opposed to chatting, theory, or classroom stuff) cheers
Haven't even done my 1 day Precision course yet, but from previous experience of PEC, wouldn't worry too much about the detail, as they'll be able to tailor the days to suit your needs I am sure. Give them a call/email beforehand if you have questions. They are generally really helpful.
If you haven't spent any time on the ice hill, low friction circuit and skid pans, see if they can make it part of the 2 days. It's great fun, you get to hone your car control in different (but very helpful) ways, and most importantly you won't be killing your tyres and brake pads with endless laps of a full size race circuit.
I have a set of Michelin Cup 2 on rims put to one side that I'm planning to finish off when I do my 1 day Precision course later this year (still waiting for 2023 bookings to open, but I've booked and paid). If the forecast is for it to be hammering it down, I'll leave the current P Zeroes on my 981 GT4. The Cup 2s have plenty of tread left, but have done a couple of very hot track days when I didn't let the pressure out early enough, so rubber will not be the best. But I'm unlikely to set any lap records, and they still seemed to work at least relatively well on track last time out...
If there's tread for 2 days, PS4s will probably be OK. If it's wet, you may well regret fitting anything too much sportier. Just let enough air out that you don't get them too hot and you'll have a fab time I'm sure.
If I were in your shoes, I'd probably be thinking about ordering a set of track tyres just in case it's dry. I'm sure you'll be spending 80% of your time on the tracks rather than chatting/eating/talking, etc. So relatively fresh tyres and brake pads would definitely be a good idea. Instructors have all been very experienced and race track savvy on my 3 previous visits to the little tracks, so I feel very relaxed about trundling around whatever layout of the race circuit they give us on the day, at the best pace the car and I can manage.
I've been around race tracks and cars for the bulk of the last 50 years, and the Porsche Experience really is the most civilised way of doing it. (Least civilised includes early 90s North African desert rallies and late 80s rallycross. Never again!)
Liam
If you haven't spent any time on the ice hill, low friction circuit and skid pans, see if they can make it part of the 2 days. It's great fun, you get to hone your car control in different (but very helpful) ways, and most importantly you won't be killing your tyres and brake pads with endless laps of a full size race circuit.
I have a set of Michelin Cup 2 on rims put to one side that I'm planning to finish off when I do my 1 day Precision course later this year (still waiting for 2023 bookings to open, but I've booked and paid). If the forecast is for it to be hammering it down, I'll leave the current P Zeroes on my 981 GT4. The Cup 2s have plenty of tread left, but have done a couple of very hot track days when I didn't let the pressure out early enough, so rubber will not be the best. But I'm unlikely to set any lap records, and they still seemed to work at least relatively well on track last time out...
If there's tread for 2 days, PS4s will probably be OK. If it's wet, you may well regret fitting anything too much sportier. Just let enough air out that you don't get them too hot and you'll have a fab time I'm sure.
If I were in your shoes, I'd probably be thinking about ordering a set of track tyres just in case it's dry. I'm sure you'll be spending 80% of your time on the tracks rather than chatting/eating/talking, etc. So relatively fresh tyres and brake pads would definitely be a good idea. Instructors have all been very experienced and race track savvy on my 3 previous visits to the little tracks, so I feel very relaxed about trundling around whatever layout of the race circuit they give us on the day, at the best pace the car and I can manage.
I've been around race tracks and cars for the bulk of the last 50 years, and the Porsche Experience really is the most civilised way of doing it. (Least civilised includes early 90s North African desert rallies and late 80s rallycross. Never again!)
Liam
LiamH66 said:
Haven't even done my 1 day Precision course yet, but from previous experience of PEC, wouldn't worry too much about the detail, as they'll be able to tailor the days to suit your needs I am sure. Give them a call/email beforehand if you have questions. They are generally really helpful.
If you haven't spent any time on the ice hill, low friction circuit and skid pans, see if they can make it part of the 2 days. It's great fun, you get to hone your car control in different (but very helpful) ways, and most importantly you won't be killing your tyres and brake pads with endless laps of a full size race circuit.
I have a set of Michelin Cup 2 on rims put to one side that I'm planning to finish off when I do my 1 day Precision course later this year (still waiting for 2023 bookings to open, but I've booked and paid). If the forecast is for it to be hammering it down, I'll leave the current P Zeroes on my 981 GT4. The Cup 2s have plenty of tread left, but have done a couple of very hot track days when I didn't let the pressure out early enough, so rubber will not be the best. But I'm unlikely to set any lap records, and they still seemed to work at least relatively well on track last time out...
If there's tread for 2 days, PS4s will probably be OK. If it's wet, you may well regret fitting anything too much sportier. Just let enough air out that you don't get them too hot and you'll have a fab time I'm sure.
If I were in your shoes, I'd probably be thinking about ordering a set of track tyres just in case it's dry. I'm sure you'll be spending 80% of your time on the tracks rather than chatting/eating/talking, etc. So relatively fresh tyres and brake pads would definitely be a good idea. Instructors have all been very experienced and race track savvy on my 3 previous visits to the little tracks, so I feel very relaxed about trundling around whatever layout of the race circuit they give us on the day, at the best pace the car and I can manage.
I've been around race tracks and cars for the bulk of the last 50 years, and the Porsche Experience really is the most civilised way of doing it. (Least civilised includes early 90s North African desert rallies and late 80s rallycross. Never again!)
Liam
Good information, thank you. If you haven't spent any time on the ice hill, low friction circuit and skid pans, see if they can make it part of the 2 days. It's great fun, you get to hone your car control in different (but very helpful) ways, and most importantly you won't be killing your tyres and brake pads with endless laps of a full size race circuit.
I have a set of Michelin Cup 2 on rims put to one side that I'm planning to finish off when I do my 1 day Precision course later this year (still waiting for 2023 bookings to open, but I've booked and paid). If the forecast is for it to be hammering it down, I'll leave the current P Zeroes on my 981 GT4. The Cup 2s have plenty of tread left, but have done a couple of very hot track days when I didn't let the pressure out early enough, so rubber will not be the best. But I'm unlikely to set any lap records, and they still seemed to work at least relatively well on track last time out...
If there's tread for 2 days, PS4s will probably be OK. If it's wet, you may well regret fitting anything too much sportier. Just let enough air out that you don't get them too hot and you'll have a fab time I'm sure.
If I were in your shoes, I'd probably be thinking about ordering a set of track tyres just in case it's dry. I'm sure you'll be spending 80% of your time on the tracks rather than chatting/eating/talking, etc. So relatively fresh tyres and brake pads would definitely be a good idea. Instructors have all been very experienced and race track savvy on my 3 previous visits to the little tracks, so I feel very relaxed about trundling around whatever layout of the race circuit they give us on the day, at the best pace the car and I can manage.
I've been around race tracks and cars for the bulk of the last 50 years, and the Porsche Experience really is the most civilised way of doing it. (Least civilised includes early 90s North African desert rallies and late 80s rallycross. Never again!)
Liam
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