Track Days

[Caymanster]

ORIGINAL: edh Cross posted - looked worth a punt for those people with an urge to do a few more track days.. [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=768015&mpage=1&key=򻠏]Leda Coilovers[/link] *Need to check which, if any 944's these would fit* Used to run these on my 944 turbo which was great as a road / track car. Less crashy than M030 in th eopinion of one learned driver (has-been ex-club racer []). I'd agree that they were a bit soft for a track only car, but might just work with stiffer springs. Worth checking if these have helper springs on the rear that could be changed. Some very old Leda shocks aren't rebuildable. Gaz will rebuild the later models. Rust around the lower mounts on the rear will need attention as the mounts can fracture (not nice when it happens at the nurburgring! [:-])

Hi, that's my ad. When I say rust around the lower mounts, I think that's misleading. I mean the lower part of the main body/strut and it really is just surface corrosion. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks.

 

[edh]

Pics would be good do they have rear helper springs?

 

[JamesO]

Just to add my thanks, was great to find my home brew, 'it shouldn't work' engine was the strongest part of the car. Brakes and the pilot were the limiting factor for me, great fun.

 

[Caymanster]

ORIGINAL: edh Pics would be good do they have rear helper springs?

Yes, I believe the rear springs are assistance springs although the rear torsion bar has not been re-indexed and reconnected on my car. My original plan was to have this done plus possibly re-spring them to firm them up, but I've now decided to just replace the lot. I'll take some pics of them on the car at the weekend. Chris.

 

[andy watson]

 

[Diver944]

ORIGINAL: GlennS There is a gallery of photographs from the day here.

Nice pics [] I've grabbed one of mine for my avatar if that's ok Glenn?

 

[Diver944]

ORIGINAL: edh Some interesting angles of lean on the corner exit for some cars...

Those of us what are leaning are obviously trying, whereas you flat cornerers are driving like Miss Daisy []

 

[edh]

yes - great pics and you can really appreciate them when you get the full size images []

 

[edh]

ORIGINAL: Diver944

ORIGINAL: edh Some interesting angles of lean on the corner exit for some cars...

Those of us what are leaning are obviously trying, whereas you flat cornerers are driving like Miss Daisy []

I'll see you on the next track day Smith....and if you're not careful i'll spray oil all over our nice shiny car [] There are some of us with KWv3 and then there are the rest....[]

 

[Diver944]

ORIGINAL: edh I'll see you on the next track day Smith....and if you're not careful i'll spray oil all over our nice shiny car []

Actually I'm surprised any of us got any lean going with all that oil on the track [] I've just checked last months head rebuild invoice for you and my OPRV was £250, the head refresh was £550, the removal and refit was £1100 (but that also included the water pump and front engine reseal). All prices are plus VAT

 

[edh]

well none of my oil was on the corners.. head etc.. doesn't sound too steep, considering their labour rates. This month's car budget is going on....brake lines! failed the MOT today, so needs doing before Cadwell next week. They can fit me a new OPRV while they are at it (if it arrives in time). []

 

[Carrera]

HI Guys spent a few hours mixing with drivers looking at the cars and wishing I was slightly more mobile to drive aggressively after my accident last year, occasionally write an arfticle for 911 & Porsche World am deputising for Chris Horton ( who last minute could not make Bedford)so a feature should appear on the event would like Glen Summerville to give me a ring re his pics and a big thankyou to Edd for a super event rgs Ken Coad 968 reg sec

 

[steve 944t]

I think I may have broken my car! Blew out lots of coolant after my last session, hence calling it a day (coupled with no brakes [:-]) Drive home was ok, but temperature fluctuated a lot, though didn't overheat. Lots of gurgling noises. Coolant level low again on checking tonight, coupled with lots of pressure in the system. Hoping it is just an air lock, but can't ignore the possibility of HGF [] On the positive side there is no evidence of oil in water or visa versa, but fitting of level 2 kit with a 25 year old head gasket may have been asking for trouble. I know, I know "we told you so" but I was planning a major overhaul this winter. May have to bring that forward. Annoyingly, daughter's birthday party this weekend and trip to USA next week means no time for further investigation just yet so will have to wait and see. Fingers crossed. Planning on doing the Javelin Bedford day on 27th July though so will just have to bite the bullet if it comes to it. Oh, and the 996 has a noisy clutch release bearing so needs a new clutch imminently! Porsche - there is no substitute! []

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Thanks again to Edd, for the day, Tony for the laps, and Glenn for posting me on Facebook! Finally managed to upload some pics - [link=http://s787.photobucket.com/user/A9XXC/library/944s%20Invade%20Bedford%202012?sort=4&page=1]http://s787.photobucket.com/user/A9XXC/library/944s%20Invade%20Bedford%202012?sort=4&page=1[/link] I think I have identified 31 frontrunners, and uploaded 2 pics of each, plus a number of others all at reduced resolution. I have lots more of most of the cars all at full 5mb per pic and will go through them to find some more when I get time ! Email me at A9XXC@aol.com and I can sort the full size ones if required.

 

[Diver944]

Shocking news! Driver spotted getting a head start for the Le Mans style sprint start

 

[John Sims]

ORIGINAL: A9XXC Thanks again to Edd, for the day, Tony for the laps, and Glenn for posting me on Facebook! Finally managed to upload some pics - [link=http://s787.photobucket.com/user/A9XXC/library/944s%20Invade%20Bedford%202012?sort=4&page=1]http://s787.photobucket.com/user/A9XXC/library/944s%20Invade%20Bedford%202012?sort=4&page=1[/link] I think I have identified 31 frontrunners, and uploaded 2 pics of each, plus a number of others all at reduced resolution.............

Hurrah! A picture of Beaky before he done be broke. []

 

[GlennS]

ORIGINAL: A9XXC Thanks again to Edd, for the day, Tony for the laps, and Glenn for posting me on Facebook!

I thought the world needed to see a photo of you in your natural environment. "Mike with a camera in hand, stalking Porkers" should be the caption, I think.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

ORIGINAL: GlennS

ORIGINAL: A9XXC Thanks again to Edd, for the day, Tony for the laps, and Glenn for posting me on Facebook!

I thought the world needed to see a photo of you in your natural environment. "Mike with a camera in hand, stalking Porkers" should be the caption, I think.

Can't argue with that........[]

 

[944Turbo]

ORIGINAL: steve 944t I think I may have broken my car! Blew out lots of coolant after my last session, hence calling it a day (coupled with no brakes [:-]) Drive home was ok, but temperature fluctuated a lot, though didn't overheat. Lots of gurgling noises. Coolant level low again on checking tonight, coupled with lots of pressure in the system. Hoping it is just an air lock, but can't ignore the possibility of HGF [] On the positive side there is no evidence of oil in water or visa versa, but fitting of level 2 kit with a 25 year old head gasket may have been asking for trouble. I know, I know "we told you so" but I was planning a major overhaul this winter. May have to bring that forward. Annoyingly, daughter's birthday party this weekend and trip to USA next week means no time for further investigation just yet so will have to wait and see. Fingers crossed. Planning on doing the Javelin Bedford day on 27th July though so will just have to bite the bullet if it comes to it. Oh, and the 996 has a noisy clutch release bearing so needs a new clutch imminently! Porsche - there is no substitute! []

It could be you have a weak coolant cap - if it ran hot it may have relaesed coolant early leaving airlocks - even this could be HG related

 

[steve 944t]

Thanks Tony - hadn't thought of the coolant cap. Not changed it in my 9 years of ownership so worth doing anyway. Going to drop into a local garage tomorrow to hopefully get a sniff test done. Still hoping it is just an air lock but might as well find out for sure [:-]