[Ryan]

Originally Posted by LPM911

i'm sure. want to swap cars at the track one day?

Careful what you wish for...it may just happen sooner than you think

[tbernard]

Had a great weekend minus the two flat front tires on Friday. Thanks to Paul, who stopped by to question me about tire pressures, gee zero isn't going to work out very well. Ends up the valve stems were leaking, but I was able to get replace them, just loosing the afternoon sessions. I'm replace the stems with metal ones.

Easing into the new car, definitely fun to drive. In looking at my data and comparing it to my old car, I found an interesting trend. My entry speeds were all +/- 1mph between the two cars. Exit speeds were higher in the new car, that right pedal lights the rockets in the new car. So I'm in a runt or comfort zone, depending on how you look at it. So my plan for next time is to catch a ride with Ryan early on, and get some folks to ride in the right seat. I need a bit of a push or at least chase somebody.

[DaveInMD]

It was a great weekend for me too. Thanks to Michael for riding with me and giving terrific instruction. Felt like I made some real progress.

Thanks to everyone who helped put on a great event and arranged for the beautiful weather. Good seeing everyone and meeting new folks from here.

Now off to see what I can do to fix the smoking between turn 5 and 6. Yea, I know; it's a Boxster but it still bothers me. See you for PorscheFest.

[BobNovas]

>>Now off to see what I can do to fix the smoking between turn 5 and 6

let some oil out! no, seriously - you need to run about 3/4 quart low with cold oil. My student had the same problem.

[Dev1.8t]

Originally Posted by tbernard

Had a great weekend minus the two flat front tires on Friday. Thanks to Paul, who stopped by to question me about tire pressures, gee zero isn't going to work out very well. Ends up the valve stems were leaking, but I was able to get replace them, just loosing the afternoon sessions. I'm replace the stems with metal ones.

Glad to be of service Todd.

As always, it was a pleasure to be at the track with PCA and usual cast of characters.

[antonioconceicao]

HaHaHa just like port wine the older the better

Originally Posted by Ryan

Careful what you wish for...it may just happen sooner than you think

[DaveInMD]

Originally Posted by BobNovas

>>Now off to see what I can do to fix the smoking between turn 5 and 6

let some oil out! no, seriously - you need to run about 3/4 quart low with cold oil. My student had the same problem.

At first I thought that was the problem. Saturday and Sunday I was running a quart low and it still had the problem and I have an extended oil pan. I've been researching since Sunday and found a TSB today for the 03 & 04 model years for the AOS. The AOS for the 03/04 engines are different from both previous years and post. For owners under warranty who complained, they installed the motor sports version of the AOS to fix the problem.

Right now I'm thinking of installing it but still trying to find more info to see if it really helps before I layout the cash for the pricy part. This was my first outing at SP with R compound tires which may be part of the change since it's likely I was getting more Gs in the turn.

Or I could just slow down in turn 5, but where's the fun in that.

[Patrick3000]

Originally Posted by AJ986S

Another great weekend! Weather was amazing Fri and Sat; starting getting hot on Sun. I had a great Green student to work with, who hadn't been at the track for 2 years, but picked it up quick. Driving a similar 944S2 to mine, we had a lot of fun!. Was also cool seeing so many 944's in the Group; everything from basic NA's, S2's and Turbos. Nader's student in the NA car was doing awesome!

Tony thanks for all of your help, instruction was excellent but you went above and beyond swaping out street pads for performance pads what a difference, Nader appreciate the pads. After two years it was nice to be back, geat to see old friends and fun to make some new ones.

Looking forward to August

[realroadrage]

Originally Posted by DaveInMD

It was a great weekend for me too. Thanks to Michael for riding with me and giving terrific instruction. Felt like I made some real progress.

Thanks to everyone who helped put on a great event and arranged for the beautiful weather. Good seeing everyone and meeting new folks from here.

Now off to see what I can do to fix the smoking between turn 5 and 6. Yea, I know; it's a Boxster but it still bothers me. See you for PorscheFest.

Thanks, Dave, you were a great student. Hope you get the car squared away before the August event.

[Dr K]

Found the problem:
For those of you around on Sunday mid-day, we had an issue I noticed when I went out for the 2nd Black session. The car was wandering and requiring constant steering correction, and also had a long brake pedal the first push (stopped the car fine) and was fine the second push. Came in the first lap. Steering wheel seemed tightly connected to the wheels (that it, it seemed good) so we put the car up on the trailer and called it a day. VG suggested perhaps a wheel was loose and wobbling of the rotor in the caliper was pushing back the brake pads, causing the long pedal. When I got the car on the lift last night, I only had enough energy to feel the front bearings, and the front right was perfect, but the front left gave a bigger "click" than I like despite the fact that I tightened it last Thursday night. Under the car tonight, all suspension bolts were tight and the ball joints seemed fine, too. Pushing on the strut/insert covers revealed a tight fit on right, but some movement on the left. I had already called Matt de Maria and arranged to have him look at the car tomorrow, so we decided to bleed the brakes. Well, Ben noticed the rear left wheel was loose - really loose, and the big nut was at least 2 threads less tight then the one on the right side (which was tight). Since the car came without axles, I know these were torqued when I put them on--I've never heard of one of those nuts backing off. I put it back as tight as I could with my impact driver, and will have Matt assess the bearing (I have a replacement in case it was damaged) and also that front insert, both on the driver's side.

Then, drop the engine because I'm still with a messed-up 3rd gear and will need to assess and order parts. Busy, busy, busy...

Thanks to VG, TR, Matt, and OldTee for advice during this. And again, HUGE thanks to Hoophead for his transmission help!!!