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first track day - gratuitous pics

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kennyboy

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Did my first track day at Bedford on the weekend and I thought I'd keep the turbo flag flying and post some pics.

Nearly everyone overtook me on the twisty bits as I basically sh*te but I got my own back on the long straight.

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Big Up To Ya Kenny!

I tracked my 964 turbo a couple of times but have sort of decided I can't afford to do it in the 993tt. (Driver capability/Red Mist)

BTW looks jolly good in white - is it as unique as Pauls' Riviera Blue?
 
Hi Martyn - I know what you mean, after the first couple of laps I was worried my pride and joy was getting too much punishment - full boost all the way around, hot day, 1500kg's etc..

But the car loved it - engine temp went to 9 o'clock and just stayed there, brakes never faded and it just kept punching hard down the straights. People say these cars are made to be driven as hard as this and I can see why now.

I think there's another white one in the Norfolk PCGB region and that's it (hopefully) [;)]

Thanks Tim - Grand Prix White, perfect for the April sun!
 
The odd track day wont hurt good quality sports cars.
Tracks should be the only place these cars get tested
IMHO

Andy
 
Nice pics mate glad you enjoyed it.
PS, still aint got them cargraphc mufflers yet. Front diff needs sorting out first. May 14 to be exact.[:mad:]
 
The one in Norfolk is an "S", kennyboy. It has only 2000 miles on the clock and has never been near a track (nor roads, come to think of it).Cant see the point of having one of these classic rockets if you dont have a regular track workout.Interesting that you had no brake fade - I get some after six quick laps of Goodwood , but none at Snetterton.Different tracks, I guess.
Hope to come across you at a track some time.

JohnC
993turboX50
 
Adrenalin has a funny smell as you approach Paddock Hill Bend a touch faster than is clever, whilst thinking 'Please go round, please go round'

It did [;)] but next lap was significantly slower!
 
Thanks chaps, was a wonderful day - I swear the car is running better now.....all in the mind I bet.

There was a 996 turbo there too, nice to see the Turbos on track.

Anyone else got pics of Turbos on track - John, turboww?
 
great pics Kenny......I love the colour, looks fab!

I've given mine abit of 'stick' recently and , I swear, it is running better too!!
 
ORIGINAL: Paultje

great pics Kenny......I love the colour, looks fab!

I've given mine abit of 'stick' recently and , I swear, it is running better too!!
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Nice one Paul - it's not a myth is it ;)

Anyway please keep pictures of your Riviera off this forum - looks like white isn't as rare as I'd hoped! :(
 
ORIGINAL: kennyboy

Thanks chaps, was a wonderful day - I swear the car is running better now.....all in the mind I bet.

There was a 996 turbo there too, nice to see the Turbos on track.

Anyone else got pics of Turbos on track - John, turboww?
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Yeah, kenny, got plenty, but dont know how to post them!

JohnC
993turbo
 
John - I use photobucket.com to host them and then insert the url provided by photobucket in 'add image' button on here.
 
ORIGINAL: sailor

The one in Norfolk is an "S", kennyboy. It has only 2000 miles on the clock and has never been near a track (nor roads, come to think of it).Cant see the point of having one of these classic rockets if you dont have a regular track workout.Interesting that you had no brake fade - I get some after six quick laps of Goodwood , but none at Snetterton.Different tracks, I guess.
Hope to come across you at a track some time.

JohnC
993turboX50
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Have you considered changing the brake fluid and pads for something more suitable? Parr Motorsport or JZ Machtec or any decent independant should offer good advice/products/install.

Porsches are at home on track but a few tweaks to suspension set-up, tyre pressures, brake pads, brake fluid is always money well spent.
 
ORIGINAL: Gary Bullen

ORIGINAL: sailor

The one in Norfolk is an "S", kennyboy. It has only 2000 miles on the clock and has never been near a track (nor roads, come to think of it).Cant see the point of having one of these classic rockets if you dont have a regular track workout.Interesting that you had no brake fade - I get some after six quick laps of Goodwood , but none at Snetterton.Different tracks, I guess.
Hope to come across you at a track some time.

JohnC
993turboX50
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Have you considered changing the brake fluid and pads for something more suitable? Parr Motorsport or JZ Machtec or any decent independant should offer good advice/products/install.

Porsches are at home on track but a few tweaks to suspension set-up, tyre pressures, brake pads, brake fluid is always money well spent.
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Gary, had the discs skimmed recently, DOT 5 fluid, standard pads, got the tyre pressures sorted.Think it could be my braking procedures - particularly at Woodcote! Triggered the ABS there a few times.Am working on it.Dont want to make the beastie too much of a track animal, because it has to serve as the Lady's limousine as well.
Thanks for the advice.

JohnC
993turbo
 
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