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Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-23-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,681
Posted By facelvega

It is interesting to see the speculation by...

It is interesting to see the speculation by outsiders concerning the curb obstacles. As an insider, I can give you guys the straight scoop.

The name of the game today is monetization, and engaging...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-02-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 615
Posted By facelvega

I wrote up the rebuild I did (almost a decade...

I wrote up the rebuild I did (almost a decade ago...) HERE (https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-gt3-forum/912463-racing-brake-caliper-rebuild-kits.html#post12932164).

If you already bought the...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
02-28-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,224
Posted By facelvega

...and we can tell, by the warm setting sun, that...

...and we can tell, by the warm setting sun, that it was "last lap of the day...".

Last ski run of the day, last lap of the day.... NOT the time to go for your personal best, because that's when...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
08-30-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By facelvega

Hey Dave, I have a DE coming up - was that...

Hey Dave,
I have a DE coming up - was that video the correct way to bump draft? I want to win the DE...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
05-31-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 229
Posted By facelvega

Anyone at the Ring for TF June 10-11, 2023?

I have meetings in Cologne, and expect to go over and rent a car and clock some laps to polish up my memory of the track. Not trying for PB, just staying familiar for the next time I can go with my...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-28-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,885
Posted By facelvega

For me, heel/toe was really difficult in Porsche...

For me, heel/toe was really difficult in Porsche street cars, because the brake pedal was so high. I believe that Porsche did this so that incompetent drivers would be safer, not hitting gas instead...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-28-2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,243
Posted By facelvega

Adjusting Brake Pedal Height 986 987 996 997

This is something I posted on another site back in 2008. It was so old that it had disappeared from over there. I think it is good for Porsche rear engine cars from 1998-2012 (986, 987, 996, 997). I...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-04-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By facelvega

GT4. Factory goodness ALWAYS beats DIY...

GT4.

Factory goodness ALWAYS beats DIY goodness.

... but I will also volunteer something you probably do not want to hear (and will probably refuse to hear)...

You can buy a faster car, and...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
11-04-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By facelvega

I hope that you had a chance to do some name...

I hope that you had a chance to do some name dropping, Dave. If I were you, some where in the first 5 minutes of any coaching session, I would say "... that's an interesting questions about braking...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
10-07-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By facelvega

JBWeld - $5.99

JBWeld - $5.99
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
07-10-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,365
Posted By facelvega

Thanks, again, everyone for your input. The end...

Thanks, again, everyone for your input. The end of the story (in case anyone cares):

We have all seen the d-bags that blame other drivers, the car, the tires, the weather, the track, anyone or...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-25-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,365
Posted By facelvega

I think that I have a good overview from the...

I think that I have a good overview from the great knowledgeable folks here - thanks everyone!

A final diagram that I found, with the fast car line (him) and the low horsepower line (me):
...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-25-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,365
Posted By facelvega

I found the Catalyst video, it gives a better...

I found the Catalyst video, it gives a better view of car placement.

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/724035325

The line I was trying to follow, turn in point on the right side at the end of the...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-25-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,365
Posted By facelvega

I found the waiver (printed below). Classically,...

I found the waiver (printed below). Classically, it protects the organizers in great detail, less clear for the participants. It both says that participants are there at their own risk, but also that...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-25-2022, 02:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,365
Posted By facelvega

I came with questions… seeking answers.

I came with questions… seeking answers.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-24-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,365
Posted By facelvega

Judgement at Nurburgring...(opinions wanted)

I had a small shunt on the Nordschleife last week at the apex of Schwalbenschwanz approaching Kleine Karrusel. It was a private track day, full course, passing both sides. Sadly, my rear facing...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
02-09-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By facelvega

Looks like standard length. If it was 98 feet...

Looks like standard length. If it was 98 feet long, I would totally rent it...

edit: OK, sorry for the smartass comment, looks like a very nice arrive and drive. Question for our track insurance...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
12-15-2021, 01:07 AM
Replies: 536
Views: 161,105
Posted By facelvega

I’ll take it… PM sent…

I’ll take it… PM sent…
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
12-10-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,542
Posted By facelvega

Don't go to a dealer, they know what things are...

Don't go to a dealer, they know what things are supposed to look like. Typical inspection (where I live, not MD) is hook up to OBD, if that says OK, take a quick look for anything strange. I have a...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
11-12-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
Posted By facelvega

I was at the Cresson events with Pat, same deal -...

I was at the Cresson events with Pat, same deal - one of the reasons I got hooked. This is Pat driving my Cayman (from about 2:00 to 5:00) (https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/7865358) This is Pat...
Forum: Trucks and Trailers
02-12-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,596
Posted By facelvega

Thanks for the input, latest news: Did a...

Thanks for the input, latest news:

Did a test drive on the Q3, and just could not see it as a possibility. At 228hp, anemic just pulling itself around, can't imagine pulling a trailer.

Test...
Forum: Trucks and Trailers
02-10-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,596
Posted By facelvega

Smallest Possible Tow Vehicle?

Floods washed us out of our place with lots of garage space, so for the next few years we are in a downtown place with a tiny little garage (no street parking). 3000# GT3 plus 800# Trailex plus 400#...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
12-03-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,835
Posted By facelvega

Performance tip: While Swedish Fish are...

Performance tip:
While Swedish Fish are available in cardboard containers at many speed shops, the Porsche Design Studio offers a higher performance, professional grade Swedish Fish in a carbon...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-12-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By facelvega

....search....

....search....
Forum: 987 Forum
06-05-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,209
Posted By facelvega

You seem to have all the right oiling mods...

You seem to have all the right oiling mods (except maybe AccuSump), so I suspect you have been through these threads:

Planet 9 "Gen 1 Oiling Solutions"...
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