Many good points, some of which I agree with My GT-R has 500whp-525whp depending on the day and the dyno, but many are quick to dismiss, or forget that it weighs in at 3720lbs with me in the seat. And the R888 is not a slightly less grippy tire...it's a POS IMHO. With the electronic controls off (which is the only way to go really fast in the GT-R) the car is handful to drive fast, just like many cars. It feels like a typical heavy RWD car. But it's biggest strength are it's amazing brakes, and corner exit traction and speed. Of course, lack of an H-Pattern takes one important task away from the driver, and it's actually something I miss. Which is why I jump at any chance to hop in our 370Z Time Attack race car.
I have been in this industry for many years, and this isn't my first rodeo, and sounds like you've been doing this for a while as well.
I use Porsche pro drivers like Lee Khen (who is a personal friend of mine and 2009 Rolex GT Champ) and bounce things off him and others in the field. I know how fast he's been around RA, Sebring, and many other tracks in various Porsche Cup cars. Believe me, I know that 95% of the Porsche's I see on track at these fun club events are not being driven to their limits. I believe I mentioned that in one of my opening posts. But it doesn't stop the average person from making assumptions about a car's performance capability, or failing to recognize that a the driver plays THE major role in how a car performs on track.
I would love nothing more than to see some well prepped P cars driven to 100% of their limits at club level events. I really like the Porsche's and would love to have some seat time in them...hint hint. But much of what we do, helps drives and promotes our business, which is primarily Nissan, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. And until the time comes that I am independently weathy and retired, the Porsche is a luxury that I can't justify just yet.
And by all means, please introduce yourself at the next event. I usually stroll over and check out the Porsche's but the Porsche owners don't seem to share the interest in our cars?
Thank you for the comments, and look forward to meeting you in person soon.
Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
Many good points, some of which I agree with My GT-R has 500whp-525whp depending on the day and the dyno, but many are quick to dismiss, or forget that it weighs in at 3720lbs with me in the seat. And the R888 is not a slightly less grippy tire...it's a POS IMHO. With the electronic controls off (which is the only way to go really fast in the GT-R) the car is handful to drive fast, just like many cars. It feels like a typical heavy RWD car. But it's biggest strength are it's amazing brakes, and corner exit traction and speed. Of course, lack of an H-Pattern takes one important task away from the driver, and it's actually something I miss. Which is why I jump at any chance to hop in our 370Z Time Attack race car.
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