How to drive a 996

[silvermilnec]

I was thinking of a half day track drive with an instructor. My 996 is my first rear wheel drive car and first with as much power, I can't help but think it would be beneficial to learn how to handle that extra power and drive safely.

As anyone done this and if so did you find it worthwhile? I live in Yorkshire so a Northern track would be best. Anyone got any details?

Many thanks.

Chris

 

[Mark Elder]

If you do a search on this forum for "ProDrive" you will find a thread or two from a couple of years ago. I missed the day, but went on a non-Porsche-specific day run by the same people a few weeks later. It was great fun and I learned a lot. I Recommend it. They are just south of Birmingham - so maybe further than you want to travel.

 

[NIL98]

I did a regular track day and hired an instructor for 3 sessions during the day. Allows you to get some practice in between lessons. Many around but I can recommend GOld Track Driving Club.
Regards
Neil

 

[phil993]

I would recommend the Porsche Experience at Silverstone - you get to drive the 997 and several different surfaces including a skidpan - good fun.

http://www.porsche.com/silverstone/en/centre/facility/

 

[Dylan1]

an absolute must unless you are a natural schumacher[]

my wife bought me a track day at bedford(porsche day)with a couple of hours instruction in addition-my track times and confidence before and after were very different!!-hugely worth it and thoroughly recommended

 

[silvermilnec]

Ok I definately want to get something booked. I wan't to use my own car and somewhere up North.

Any ideas?

Thanks Chris

 

[Bubbles]

I've been looking at Elvington on the 29th of April with Javelin. They also offer instruction.

 

[Paul James]

There's plenty on here...

http://www.porsche.com/silverstone/en/courses/

I'd recommend the 'Car Control' course for you, where you get to use the latest 997 Carrera. The course is to develop an understanding of what happens when a Carrera reaches the limits of the tyre's adhesion and safely explore how to correct both under-steer (loss of front end grip) and over-steer (the rear tyres breaking away).

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[Richard_Hamilton]

Would any of you be interested in getting a group together for the Porsche Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone? It would be nice to have a "Forum Awayday". I'd be happy to co-ordinate it and get some prices etc. I've no idea how big a group we would need to get together, but if 10-12 people are interested I think it would be worth looking in to.

 

[richard hall]

Hey Richard

sounds like a most excellent plan
time to find the red line
err under instruction of course[]

I would definately be interested

 

[spyderman]

ORIGINAL: Richard Hamilton

Would any of you be interested in getting a group together for the Porsche Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone? It would be nice to have a "Forum Awayday".

Region 10 have arranged a day of "experience" sessions with CAT driver training at Millbook for May, but I'd certainly be up for a go at the PDEC, especially as this would give me a chance to try a 997. We'll be going through there in our own cars on the MK Classic Tour at the end of April, but not with any tuition.

 

[Paul James]

ORIGINAL: Richard Hamilton

Would any of you be interested in getting a group together for the Porsche Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone? It would be nice to have a "Forum Awayday". I'd be happy to co-ordinate it and get some prices etc. I've no idea how big a group we would need to get together, but if 10-12 people are interested I think it would be worth looking in to.

Sounds like a great idea Richard, I'd definately be interested!

 

[silvermilnec]

Richard good idea, it would give us the chance to learn from each other.

 

[Aviator29]

Hi Richard as someone new both to the forum and to 996 ownership I would be interested in learning more about my car's and more importantly my own capabilities.

Mark

 

[John Ware]

I'd be interested if a C4 Cab is suitable (unless someone can lend me a Turbo[]). Unfortunately, it looks like the GT3 will have to wait as I've been informed that the house needs new windows plus the RAC are paying a visit in the morning to prise the Rangie out of the garage.[]

 

[jukn]

If you want a road experience, then I had a half day with ride/drive when i got my first tvr. They have a website and have folk empoyed all over, i found that really good. Its a one to one session, mine was in northumberland.
The R3 region are currently organising a skid experience day and that too is based in the northeast, have a look at the R3 thread on it, This chap offers one to one on a disused air field near felton. These might be options closer to home but i'm not sure where you are based?

 

[xaftershockx]

yes add me to the "interested" list for the experiance!

 

[patch]

Count me in, neighbour!
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