Anyone tracking their new 997?
#3
Good hear that....................I am fairly new to the track (DE) arena, but looks like I am progressing quickly.
Biggest concern I have is running at tracks with lots of walls.
Wow, running TT must be a gas............I would guess you have a track setup for wheels and tires. May I ask, "What is your track setup tires?"
Have narrowed mine down to Nitto No1 or Yoko Advan on 18" wheels.
Biggest concern I have is running at tracks with lots of walls.
Wow, running TT must be a gas............I would guess you have a track setup for wheels and tires. May I ask, "What is your track setup tires?"
Have narrowed mine down to Nitto No1 or Yoko Advan on 18" wheels.
#4
Im running Toyo R888s, with the OEM sizing. That got rid of the tire squeal that I was hearing in just about every corner. But the more grip you add, the quicker the transition from having control to the tail end coming free.
And with the R888s the car is pretty unsafe in hard rain. Any puddle can make the car aquaplane because there is hardly any tread and the rear tires are so wide. Always a trade off.
And with the R888s the car is pretty unsafe in hard rain. Any puddle can make the car aquaplane because there is hardly any tread and the rear tires are so wide. Always a trade off.
#7
I track mine all the time. After you get a good 6-8 track days under your belt and you think you will continue with the hobby you can look into a seperate set of track wheels/tires and brake pads.
I use a set of CCW wheels and Toyo R88 tires and Pagid RS29 Yellow's.
wheels:
9x18 front
12x18 rear
tires:
255-35-18 front
315-30-18 rear
I was useing 245-40-18 fronts and 305-35-18 rears
I used a set of Perf. Friction PF97's, the 01's will eat the rotors faster but the 97's do work well but they transfer a lot of heat to the caliper and they bite quicker than the Pagid Yellows so they are not as easy to modulate as the Pagids.
I use a set of CCW wheels and Toyo R88 tires and Pagid RS29 Yellow's.
wheels:
9x18 front
12x18 rear
tires:
255-35-18 front
315-30-18 rear
I was useing 245-40-18 fronts and 305-35-18 rears
I used a set of Perf. Friction PF97's, the 01's will eat the rotors faster but the 97's do work well but they transfer a lot of heat to the caliper and they bite quicker than the Pagid Yellows so they are not as easy to modulate as the Pagids.
VIR, here I come......
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#8
If this is your 1st track event DO NOT worry your self with tires and pads. Instead just review the safety flags, study the track map and in car video on youtube. Get a good night rest, eat right, drink lots of water, gatoraid and most of all go to the event with a clear mind, no ego, no exceptations and willing to learn....most of all meet people and have fun!
Enjoy!
#9
So true... tires squeals are telltale signs your tires are approaching their adhesion limits - when you hear them, you have more time react accordingly. By the time your racing tires squeal.... you've better be ready and bring that car back in control. For DEs, I'd rather be able to drive that car home at the end of the day, then try to gain a few seconds on the track with slicks - IMO.
#10
Turns out they are 245 fronts, but I could not find a 315 in Nitto for the rear.
The 305 stick out of the well just slightly, but on a test run they were fine.
I did get them to squeal just slightly and that is what I wanted to do prior to hitting the track with them...............did I say they stick??
Yes, so far they seem to be great. Much better on the turn-in. I think the PS2s may cause a little under-steer on the 997.
Thanks for your help and comments..........tips well taken.
The 305 stick out of the well just slightly, but on a test run they were fine.
I did get them to squeal just slightly and that is what I wanted to do prior to hitting the track with them...............did I say they stick??
Yes, so far they seem to be great. Much better on the turn-in. I think the PS2s may cause a little under-steer on the 997.
Thanks for your help and comments..........tips well taken.
#11
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...y-tracked.html
I found it interesting how many GT3's are making it to the track which IMO is a good thing
I found it interesting how many GT3's are making it to the track which IMO is a good thing
#12
Fronts still look very good though. I try not to force the car through turns, so I dont end up with over/understeer which probably helps to protect the wear. That and I also monitor the tire pressure very carefully, low 40's hot on the track. Although now Im going to be running higher PSIs when Im on the road to get some more treadwear on the center instead of getting only tread wear on the inside.
#13
Didnt we do tracktime4cars last week together at the Pocono double infield?
#14
Stay with street tires for your first season. Lots safer for you and those around you. You want a tire that gives lots of warning before it lets go. It will also teach you to be smooth. A sticky tire will cover lots of mistakes, it's the ones that they won't cover that will get you. You won't go as fast, and you won't be as likely to go CODE BROWN. Just my 2 cents worth.
#15
+1 on the PF01 pads. I'm running them and I'm very pleased. It took me one trip to Road Atlanta to completely scorch my OEM rotors and crack my pads in half. I replaced them with Frozen Rotors. I'm running these pads on the street also because I'm at the track about every 3 weeks until the season ends. I'll revert to a street pad in October.