Sebring performance

Bubbles · 08-02-2010, 06:39 AM

The car performed terrific. Ambient temps 100F+. Ran consistent 2:30-2:31 lap times at Sebring. Sport setting was a bit too much for this rough track, but normal was ideal. I couldn't catch my buddies running their GT3s in the sub-2:30 range, but a small trade off for one hell of a car. I ran pagid yellows and SRF with NT-01s (275/35/18) all around. No brake fade, no warped rotors (pad deposits). Tires and pads got better as the day went on. I was still learning shift points, ran out of RPM before a few select corners (may consider short shifting in the future), with the DCT this car could easily gain 2-3 seconds. But I couldn't stand the harassment I'd endure from my P-car buddies (all have manuals).

I am very pleased. This is one heck of a car. The icing on the cake was riding home in comfort mode as I watch my buddies bounce around in their GT3s.

Jaypod · 08-02-2010, 10:01 AM

Sounds like a fun day. Would love to get to that track!

LiM3y · 08-02-2010, 10:19 AM

It looks like you are being shaken down by the RS3s in the parking lot...

Typical Porsche driver...parking in the disabled space! LOL

Bubbles · 08-02-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LiM3y

It looks like you are being shaken down by the RS3s in the parking lot...

Typical Porsche driver...parking in the disabled space! LOL

They are a gang, that I enjoy embarrassing on the track

(sometimes)

STALKER · 08-02-2010, 12:37 PM

Sebring is awesome. Got a chance to run therewhen I had my e46 M3. Would love to try it in the new M3. Did you go with the Porsche Club?

Martin_D · 08-02-2010, 01:14 PM

Awesome - I will be at Sebring on the 14th-15th of this month!

Bubbles · 08-02-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

Sebring is awesome. Got a chance to run therewhen I had my e46 M3. Would love to try it in the new M3. Did you go with the Porsche Club?

No, more of a private club open track day all day. Easy to get some clean laps in without much traffic.

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Originally Posted by Martin_D

Awesome - I will be at Sebring on the 14th-15th of this month!

Redline Attack?

Martin_D · 08-02-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

No, more of a private club open track day all day. Easy to get some clean laps in without much traffic.

Redline Attack?

DE on Saturday then Street RWD Sunday

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Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	Sebring performance The car performed terrific. Ambient temps 100F+. Ran consistent 2:30-2:31 lap times at Sebring. Sport setting was a bit too much for this rough track, but normal was ideal. I couldn't catch my buddies running their GT3s in the sub-2:30 range, but a small trade off for one hell of a car. I ran pagid yellows and SRF with NT-01s (275/35/18) all around. No brake fade, no warped rotors (pad deposits). Tires and pads got better as the day went on. I was still learning shift points, ran out of RPM before a few select corners (may consider short shifting in the future), with the DCT this car could easily gain 2-3 seconds. But I couldn't stand the harassment I'd endure from my P-car buddies (all have manuals). I am very pleased. This is one heck of a car. The icing on the cake was riding home in comfort mode as I watch my buddies bounce around in their GT3s. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Bubbles; 08-02-2010 at 01:40 PM..
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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	Sounds like a fun day. Would love to get to that track!
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LiM3y Major 70 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	It looks like you are being shaken down by the RS3s in the parking lot... Typical Porsche driver...parking in the disabled space! LOL
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STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	Sebring is awesome. Got a chance to run therewhen I had my e46 M3. Would love to try it in the new M3. Did you go with the Porsche Club? __________________
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Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (34)	Awesome - I will be at Sebring on the 14th-15th of this month!
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