Crown

Board: Other Sports Cars Language: English Region: Worldwide Share/Save/Bookmark Close

Forum - Thread

    Sep 15, 2009 11:44:25 AM

    Porker
    Rennteam VIP
    Porker
    Loc: SZ , Switzerland
    Posts: 7065, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 17, 2005

    Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Last weekend I had a trackday at the Clastres-track in France, it's a very small technical track, very much favoring light cars. There's almost no straight line, so the more powerful cars really couldn't play out their advantage, light was the way to go! Smiley

    My car was a joy to drive there, the brakes never fading, I had the car set up for a more tail happy balance and I enjoyed hanging the tail out in the chicanes, it was such good fun.

    Some pictures:

    The track

    Having fun











    Here's the VX eating its superiors  :p



    Hope you enjoy, I know I did!

    There 'll be a video soon too

     


    --

    Sep 16, 2009 6:30:16 AM

    GnilM
    Rennteam Moderator
    Gnil
    Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland
    Posts: 14185, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 11, 2005
    Reply to: Porker

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Nice pics Porker . I would of liked to see how my C2S would of performed in that croud . I think I would of had a tough time... not enough straits


    --

     997.2 C2S, PDK, -20mm

    Sep 16, 2009 10:34:34 AM

    GaussM
    Rennteam Moderator
    Gauss
    Loc: Luxembourg , Luxembourg
    Posts: 5822, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 3, 2003
    Reply to: GnilM

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Looks like you had some fun

    The car shows quite some body roll. can you stiffen the setup further (shocks/springs), install front anti-roll bar ?

    btw, have you experienced any fuel starvation ? A friend of mine, who also has a Speedster Turbo, is having a different fuel tank installed to help fuel surge in fast left benders.


    --

    Sep 16, 2009 5:00:53 PM

    Porker
    Rennteam VIP
    Porker
    Loc: SZ , Switzerland
    Posts: 7065, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 17, 2005
    Reply to: GnilM

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Gnil:

    Nice pics Porker . I would of liked to see how my C2S would of performed in that croud . I think I would of had a tough time... not enough straits

    Well, there was both a 996 GT3 and a 997.2 C2S, I was quicker than both of them, but that may (will) be down to the driver... But it's a fact power cannot be used on that track.


    --

    Sep 16, 2009 5:06:27 PM

    Porker
    Rennteam VIP
    Porker
    Loc: SZ , Switzerland
    Posts: 7065, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 17, 2005
    Reply to: GaussM

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Gauss:

    Looks like you had some fun

    The car shows quite some body roll. can you stiffen the setup further (shocks/springs), install front anti-roll bar ?

    btw, have you experienced any fuel starvation ? A friend of mine, who also has a Speedster Turbo, is having a different fuel tank installed to help fuel surge in fast left benders.


    --

    I know there's still some bodyroll, but that's relative, as I'm on semi's and most corners are at full-attack, I didn't experience it that much from behind the wheel either...

    I've still got 2 clicks to go on my dampers, I may try that next time, next might be a thicker front anti-roll bar as you suggest.

    I've not experienced fuel starvation, but mine is not a Turbo, maybe it's a 2.0T related problem?


    --

    Sep 16, 2009 6:10:46 PM

    GaussM
    Rennteam Moderator
    Gauss
    Loc: Luxembourg , Luxembourg
    Posts: 5822, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 3, 2003
    Reply to: Porker

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit


    I've not experienced fuel starvation, but mine is not a Turbo, maybe it's a 2.0T related problem?

    Unfortunately it isn't, but for all I know, in turboed or supercharged cars the starvation is more disastrous.


    --

    Sep 17, 2009 7:04:32 AM

    GnilM
    Rennteam Moderator
    Gnil
    Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland
    Posts: 14185, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 11, 2005
    Reply to: Porker

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Porker:
    Gnil:

    Nice pics Porker . I would of liked to see how my C2S would of performed in that croud . I think I would of had a tough time... not enough straits

    Well, there was both a 996 GT3 and a 997.2 C2S, I was quicker than both of them, but that may (will) be down to the driver... But it's a fact power cannot be used on that track.


    I have been on tight tracks with Elise and Exige. I take the Elise, but I can not take the Exige if there are no fast curves, or straights. ( we stay about the same)


    --

     997.2 C2S, PDK, -20mm

    Sep 17, 2009 8:16:36 AM

    GaussM
    Rennteam Moderator
    Gauss
    Loc: Luxembourg , Luxembourg
    Posts: 5822, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 3, 2003
    Reply to: GnilM

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    Gnil:


    I have been on tight tracks with Elise and Exige. I take the Elise, but I can not take the Exige if there are no fast curves, or straights. ( we stay about the same)

    That's probably because the Exiges you have encountered were supercharged? Normally there is no noticeable difference in performance between the naturally aspirated Exiges (which aren't produced anymore) and the Elise R (n/a). The Exige has the downforce kit alright, but the spoiler is attached to the body and not to the chassis, so its main purpose is probably to give a more aggressive look. Due to its slightly different body, the Exige has a higher drag coefficient than the Elise, resulting in a slower top speed. But just like they say that the Exige could take more speed through fast corners, it is also slower in other corners due to its higher weight...

    both cars perform alike, and it often comes down to the driver. But comparing an Exige/Elise N/A with an Exige S or Elise SC is a different story!

    I also like to add that the supercharged ones have more torque in the lower rpm band and the N/A's have to keep the revs beyond 6200 rpms to stay on the second "aggressive" cam (toyota 2ZZ-GE engine). This takes some getting used to.


    --

    Nov 29, 2009 10:16:42 PM

    Porker
    Rennteam VIP
    Porker
    Loc: SZ , Switzerland
    Posts: 7065, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 17, 2005
    Reply to: GnilM

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    A very small video of me in action that day

    Nov 29, 2009 10:33:54 PM

    GaussM
    Rennteam Moderator
    Gauss
    Loc: Luxembourg , Luxembourg
    Posts: 5822, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 3, 2003
    Reply to: Porker

    Re: Trackday at Clastres-circuit

    nice drifting


    --

     
    Edit

    Forum

    1. All 

    Boards

     
    Board Subject Last post Rating Views Replies
    Porsche Sticky SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II) 5/15/24 8:44 AM
    art.italy     		806317 1808
    Porsche Sticky Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos) 4/7/24 11:48 AM
    Boxster Coupe GTS     		449469 565
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022 3/12/24 8:28 AM
    DJM48     		267029 323
    Porsche Sticky The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche 1/30/24 9:18 AM
    RCA     		90435 45
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift 3/15/24 1:23 PM
    CGX car nut     		7181 50
    Porsche The moment I've been waiting for... 2/1/24 7:01 PM
    Pilot
     
     
     
     
     
    		 887183 1364
    Porsche 992 GT3 7/23/23 7:01 PM
    Grant     		835933 3868
    Porsche GT4RS 4/21/24 11:50 AM
    mcdelaug     		401481 1454
    Porsche Welcome to the new Taycan Forum! 2/10/24 4:43 PM
    nberry     		397306 1526
    Others Tesla 2 the new thread 12/13/23 2:48 PM
    CGX car nut     		385090 2401
    Porsche Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design 7/3/23 12:30 PM
    Porker     		371607 797
    Porsche Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour 5/12/24 6:23 PM
    blueflame     		294112 669
    Porsche Collected my 997 GTS today 10/19/23 7:06 PM
    CGX car nut
     
     
     
     
     
    		 267244 812
    Lambo Huracán EVO STO 7/30/23 6:59 PM
    mcdelaug     		244488 346
    Lotus Lotus Emira 6/25/23 2:53 PM
    Enmanuel     		238968 101
    Others Corvette C8 10/16/23 3:24 PM
    Enmanuel     		222917 488
    Others Gordon Murray - T.50 11/22/23 10:27 AM
    mcdelaug     		173478 387
    Porsche Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS 6/11/23 5:13 PM
    CGX car nut     		145283 144
    BMW M 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now 12/29/23 9:04 AM
    RCA     		121570 303
    Motor Sp. 2023 Formula One 12/19/23 5:38 AM
    WhoopsyM     		113163 685
    Porsche 2022 992 Safari Model 3/7/24 4:22 PM
    WhoopsyM     		86112 239
    AMG Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758 2/23/24 10:03 PM
    blueflame     		76338 297
    Porsche 992 GT3 RS 3/3/24 7:22 PM
    WhoopsyM     		55329 314
    Motor Sp. Porsche 963 5/18/24 9:44 PM
    Wonderbar     		27097 249
    Ferrari Ferrari 296 GTB (830PS, Hybrid V6) 1/21/24 4:29 PM
    GT-Boy     		22041 103
    BMW M 2022 BMW M5 CS 4/8/24 1:43 PM
    Ferdie     		20619 140
    AMG G63 sold out 9/15/23 7:38 PM
    Nico997     		17351 120
    AMG [2022] Mercedes-AMG SL 4/23/24 1:24 PM
    RCA     		15064 225
    Motor Sp. 24-Hour race Nürburgring 2018 5/25/23 10:42 PM
    Grant     		11800 55
    Porsche Porsche Mission X Hypercar 12/3/23 8:52 AM
    996FourEss     		11222 63
    121 items found, displaying 1 to 30.