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Forum: Track Talk 01-25-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
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Some people have rented Mustangs and driven them...

Some people have rented Mustangs and driven them at DEs without track insurance. I recall one incident that didn’t end well.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-21-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By trytryagain
Gone!

Gone!
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-05-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 991
Posted By trytryagain
Sure that the leak is not coming from an oil...

Sure that the leak is not coming from an oil return tube?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-14-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,825
Posted By trytryagain
I drove down to VIR a few years back. Coming...

I drove down to VIR a few years back. Coming through C’ville and all the stoplights everyone in their SUVs was looking around frantically for the out-of-control cement truck that sounded like it was...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-11-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,792
Posted By trytryagain
For the record, an alignment done at Intersport...

For the record, an alignment done at Intersport with Tarett front camber plates and otherwise stock X73 suspension resulted in front camber -2.33, castor 9.12, toe 0.01, rear camber -2.25, toe 0.15. ...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-04-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By trytryagain
Bump. These are really nice seats, despite the...

Bump. These are really nice seats, despite the crummy photos. They fit 981 Caymans and Boxsters. Pretty sure they will fit 718s as well. Need to clear garage space so make an offer!
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-02-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By trytryagain
Sparco track seats for sale

These seats plus sliders were purchased new in 2016 for track usage in my 981 Cayman. Despite some dust visible in the picture they show little wear and are ideal for DE purposes. I also have...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-22-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By trytryagain
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-21-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By trytryagain
New Performance Friction brake pads for sale

These are new (front and rear) pad sets that I purchased several years ago from OG Racing for my 981 base Cayman. They are hard core track pads (08 compound) and work great. You probably should use...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-08-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By trytryagain
You could try GT Peace in Chantilly. I find them...

You could try GT Peace in Chantilly. I find them to be cost effective and they have done good work on several jobs for me. One thing about DIY is that the airlift tool needs a fairly decent...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-07-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,792
Posted By trytryagain
My camber plates are from Tarett Engineering ...

My camber plates are from Tarett Engineering

https://tarett.com/search?q=Camber+plates&type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-05-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,792
Posted By trytryagain
A cheaper option than LCAs is to use camber...

A cheaper option than LCAs is to use camber plates up front. I get -2.5 degrees camber with Tarett camber plates. This gives decent tire wear on anything less than Hoosiers, which would require...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 09-30-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,407
Posted By trytryagain
That looks really cool! I need to spruce up my...

That looks really cool! I need to spruce up my garage.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-06-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By trytryagain
I didn’t replace the hard lines but I did replace...

I didn’t replace the hard lines but I did replace the fussy 10 mm bolt that holds the bracket with a small stud from Tarett. Makes manipulating the calipers much easier.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-30-2022, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,649
Posted By trytryagain
As far as discerning whether the LSD is working,...

As far as discerning whether the LSD is working, under hard cornering, when the inside wheel is barely making contact or is actually raised above the track surface, you will hear the revs increase...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-28-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 186,197
Posted By trytryagain
Looks sharp! Does the arm still actuate the turn...

Looks sharp! Does the arm still actuate the turn signals? Or the buttons? Or both?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-19-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,288
Posted By trytryagain
If the rev match difficulty is just due to mental...

If the rev match difficulty is just due to mental overload (new driver, new track etc.) the solution is to keep practicing. You will succeed.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-09-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,114
Posted By trytryagain
^I did use one like this on a FJ Cruiser. There...

^I did use one like this on a FJ Cruiser. There is always the worry about running over a small branch, squirrel, or piece of debris that would manage to flip the lever the wrong way and dump the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-09-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,114
Posted By trytryagain
Based on the reviews and my own past experience I...

Based on the reviews and my own past experience I would go with OEM. Another thing I do is get my engine oil analyzed by Blackstone labs. This provides another way to detect elevated metal levels,...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-07-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,114
Posted By trytryagain
I replace my oil drain plug after two or three...

I replace my oil drain plug after two or three oil changes, generally because the Allen socket begins to get rounded. (Crummy tools?) Also, be sure to use a new crush ring each oil change. Not sure...
Forum: Track Talk 03-15-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
Posted By trytryagain
There is Holder’s facility in Marshall.

There is Holder’s facility in Marshall.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-08-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By trytryagain
A lot of electric vehicles have issues when the...

A lot of electric vehicles have issues when the 12 volt battery that powers the accessories begins to go bad. Have you replaced the 12 v?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-27-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,702
Posted By trytryagain
Yellow is the best 981 Cayman color. Have fun!

Yellow is the best 981 Cayman color. Have fun!
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-23-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,702
Posted By trytryagain
Limited torque on my base Cayman mainly seems to...

Limited torque on my base Cayman mainly seems to obviate the need for a limited slip, although when the inside wheels are unloaded under hard cornering (e.g. Oak Tree) they can break loose.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 11-14-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By trytryagain
I’ll take it if still available. Will PM.

I’ll take it if still available. Will PM.
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