BAFE Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I often wonder if what I call "spirited driving" and everyone else's idea are the same or quite different. I don't regularly redline my car (7000rpm) and in fact most times probably change below 4000 But i also read many others here suggesting not changing until 4000 to ensure the oil gets a good workout inside the block. I realise in normal city traffic you can't be changing gears at 5000 + rpm... but… On a SMT or a when you are in the windy bits and have the Road (and the car) to yourselves... How hard do you push? The next part of that is how hard do you push the car in terms of traction? I think i might be conservative as I don't rev its nuts of but i do like to test the adhesive properties of the tyres around corners…. so... what do you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 As all the driving experience I've had in my car is on the road only, I don't push that hard to be honest, spirited yes but not driven on its limit.. actually what scares me most about this car is the fact I have never lost control of it, or approached its limit! So I plan on doing some of that on the track as well as some DE. There are however moments, a straight line presents its self and I take it to 8000RPM so I can listen to that incredible sound track and get that "ass in seat" feeling it is addictive but it loves it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 As all the driving experience I've had in my car is on the road only, I don't push that hard to be honest, spirited yes but not driven on its limit.. actually what scares me most about this car is the fact I have never lost control of it, or approached its limit! So I plan on doing some of that on the track as well as some DE. There are however moments, a straight line presents its self and I take it to 8000RPM so I can listen to that incredible sound track and get that "ass in seat" feeling it is addictive but it loves it.. Many years ago i went to a company paid porsche track day.. it was supposed to be for clients, but most cancelled so we went we could not drive the cars, we were just passengers but going around the track in a GT3 I was amazed at the capability of the car and driver. At the time i never imagined it could go so hard around corners but the car was more than capable. Amazing car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 16December, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I think i was actually shocked at how quick my car goes around corners. On the GOR trip i had a few moments where i found the limit of adhesion and the PCM picked the car back up and kept me running... but i didn't red line it all day and may have only hit 6000 rpm once... Most time would have found me changing gears at 4-5K I found it much more enjoyable to "keep in my lane" and not cut the corners even when it was clear... Sort of forcing the car the "long way" around the corners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 in terms of traction i never go over 80% on public roads, always leave a bit in it for unforeseen circumstances. on track of course is different.. in terms of revving it, so long as it's well maintained and up to temp these engines are happy to spin up and down all day long, they are built for it! but i do not limiter bash. i also still make my gearchanges deliberate rather than smashing the shifter into place as a result even with the kind of driving and track work i do the car is tipping on 225,000km and 7 years in my possession and going strong, with only a broken fuel pump and a gearbox refresh being required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 who needs their rear bumper attached anyway I don't think Porsches like being babied around, they like being driven as they were designed (I think this was touched on in the 100 Porsches and me documentary too - where the north Americans weren't driving their cars 'properly') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 16December, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 Yes that's the other point i guess, i don't slam my changes through, still try to keep it smooth. And I'm probably a little hesitant on the brakes as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 Yes that's the other point i guess, i don't slam my changes through, still try to keep it smooth. And I'm probably a little hesitant on the brakes as well... don't be afraid of getting them hot- as russ said, got to get oil and brake fluid warm to burn the moisture out of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 lol. i'm running with "I don't want oval bores" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I never drive my car hard.I like to keep the revs under 4000.On a SMT I may push 4500 but I make sure that I stay at the back of the group.Oh, and there is no traction control in the 993 so I stick to the posted limits on the corners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I never drive my car hard. I like to keep the revs under 4000. On a SMT I may push 4500 but I make sure that I stay at the back of the group. Oh, and there is no traction control in the 993 so I stick to the posted limits on the corners! You lying bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I never drive my car hard.I like to keep the revs under 4000.On a SMT I may push 4500 but I make sure that I stay at the back of the group.Oh, and there is no traction control in the 993 so I stick to the posted limits on the corners! l was waiting for you to step in and now l'm on floor in stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiX Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I push mine pretty hard when the only one in the car & it's safe to do so. Happily give it a bit of punishment it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 about that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 On the track I push it as hard as I am capable of, on the Targa Tours I run it to just on the red line where I can, so far the car kicks my arse every time. The only time I have found myself at the limit it's my limit & the cars limit is beyond that. I've bounced off the rev limiter a couple of times & I feel like an incompetent criminal. On public roads I am a perfect citizen ( provided no one is looking). It's a Porsche, what was it built for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonk Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 Yes that's the other point i guess, i don't slam my changes through, still try to keep it smooth. And I'm probably a little hesitant on the brakes as well... Hesitant on the brakes??? Having followed you on GOR SMT, I was actually concerned your brake lights weren't working. The cornering capability of that car had me dropping a few F bombs! I felt comfortable in my car keeping up with you but definately wouldn't push it any harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 about that much. I just picked up some of those A050's Hugh... How do you like them on the road? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 16December, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 Hesitant on the brakes??? Having followed you on GOR SMT, I was actually concerned your brake lights weren't working. The cornering capability of that car had me dropping a few F bombs! I felt comfortable in my car keeping up with you but definately wouldn't push it any harder. don't want to wear them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I just picked up some of those A050's Hugh... How do you like them on the road? Cheers I rate them, they are a good tyre. The Dunlop's may just have the edge (pardon the pun), but still regard the Advan's highly. You will notice the difference coming of a 'street' tyre for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I have no problem taking mine to redline, although once im out of 1st getting it there may result in an arrest! The abilities of the car far exeed my own, so traction in the corners is never an issue, yet....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I rate them, they are a good tyre. The Dunlop's may just have the edge (pardon the pun), but still regard the Advan's highly. You will notice the difference coming of a 'street' tyre for sure. Hugh, How do you find them in the wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 Hugh, How do you find them in the wet? To be honest the car does'nt see the wet very often, I have however been through the odd damp road at speed and found them to be fine. I know a few run semi's in all weather for Targa's etc. and seem to hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I have no problem taking mine to redline, although once im out of 1st getting it there may result in an arrest! The abilities of the car far exeed my own, so traction in the corners is never an issue, yet....... well there was that one time nathan.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 I don't like to push my 964 too hard. It makes too much noise and starts to miss over 6900 RPM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 16December, 2013 Report Share Posted 16December, 2013 Used the R888s on the track at Symonds Plains and the road trip around Tassie with spirited driving. Worked a treat on all surfaces and wear was conservative with no tread walking. Brake wear minimal (didn't use - them except at the end of the straights). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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