I took my 991 C2S cab to Thunder Hill this past weekend, and it was a blast. I did a little write up here, please take a look.

 

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I have attended PCA-GGR's 2-day DE and time trial event this past weekend at Thunder Hill, and it was a blast. Drove my 991 C2S cab stock, put her in Sports+, and just go. Since this is my first DE ever, I was quite nervous, but the instructors helped me out tremendously.

My first two sessions in the morning was spent learning the course and the line, and I was quite nervous because every corner seemed to appear unexpectedly. Initially I was driving with a tunnel vision because of information overload, could not tell where to start braking, where to turn in, apex, and exit, even though I have walked the course the night before.

My two afternoon sessions were better, after I have some time to digest the knowledge. I kept studying the course map and corner analysis in the book given to each student, and tried to visualize each corner in my mind. I started to hit some corners well, and everything started to gel and I did pretty well on the third lap of my fourth session, even my instructor told me that I've hit all the apex. Atlas, I got a bit over confident and took an apex early on turn 2, and ran out of track on the exit, put passenger-side wheels on the dirt. Fortunately I did not spin out, probably due to the Porsche Traction Management, and was able to get back on track.

But I still got black flagged and had to come in. The staff inspected my car and found no damage, and I was asked what went wrong, and I told them I have turned in too early. Since it was almost end of the session, I went in.

I decided to sign up for the second day because I felt that I have now learned the whole course, and could use more seat time to build up my muscle memory. I would throw away my effort if I have gone home!

So next morning I did two more sessions with an instructor, and was certified to drive alone in the afternoon for practice sessions and time trial. I rented a transponder and put down an estimated slow lap time, 2:45, so I could start last and not worry about cars behind me. I thought I did well, and I almost caught up with the 996 in front of me. Overall, my best lap time is 2:32. I know I've left plenty of speed on the table since I was not braking hard enough and probably was driving at 6-7/10. The fastest car is the cup car, then the Ferrari Challenge, then the blue GT3, all under 2:00.

My instructors' general impression of my car (they have driven a few laps to show me the line, not pushing too hard of course) is that the 991 is very stable, has lots of grip, and PDK shifted like a pro.

I was really satisfied by the performance of the car, and knew that I have not taken advantage of all the capabilities she has to offer. I've seen two 996 driven by beginners like me spun out, and was glad that I don't have to worry about it in the 991, being more user-friendly.

I am looking forward to PCA-GGR's second event at Laguna Seca in November, it should be a blast. I plan to flush the brake fluid and replace it with ATE Blue, for safety pre-caution. I am also thinking of getting a set of 19" track wheels, probably with Michelin PSS, so I don't wear out my expensive 20" Pirelli OEM tires prematurely. 19" PSS are also cheaper than 20" ones, and lighter too.

I hope I don't go down the slippery slope,

I would encourage people to give DE a try, because not only it is a lot a fun, but also it teaches you how to drive the car. Powering out of a corner in the 911 is such a sweet feeling, and you really can't do it like this on the public road.

Here's some pictures at the event below. The blue GT3 is my friend's, and although he would lose to the Ferrari Challenge on the straight, he would catch up in the corners.