911 technique - lift-off or trail-brake?

[n12maser]

Was out for drive earlier this week and it occurred to me there seems a couple of ways to tuck the 993's nose into a corner:

1. lift-off mid corner and the car slightly rotates in...then catch [although it seems the multi-link on the 993 and beyond dramatically reduced the extent to which lifting-off affects the car]

2. trail-brake to keep more weight on the front as you turn in

To the track dons & 911 aficionados - Which is better? Does each technique have different uses?

When I've been on track with instructor they're always advocated trail-braking on the tighter corners, never lift-off...but am still curious

[n12maser]

all good, any replies welcome!

[Twinfan]

Trail braking is what I've been instructed on PEC days. Weight over the front so the car will turn, gradual lift off of the brakes then a gradual application of throttle for smooth weight transfer.

[tjlees]

Trail braking is what I've been taught by various pros including Don Palmer to quell the understeer

Back off oversteer is for showboating but very good fun!

Edit: further trailing braking technique https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_braking#Driv...

Edited by tjlees on Friday 9th June 20:50

[Digga]

As an enthusiastic amateur, the 911's appetite for trail braking - and therein the ability to brake just a little later - and its ability to create traction and therefore take power extremely soon after an apex are defining factors in the charm of the car.

I'll leave lift-off oversteer to the drifters, rally pilots and other experts.