First RWD mid engined car on the track
Discussion
I'm on the verge of booking my first track day in the new car (Boxster S) for tomorrow at Bedford, and was wondering if anybody would have any words of wisdom about switching from hatches (Clio 182 and 306 Rallye) to a RWD car on the track?
I've done a fair few tracydays, but was wondering if there are any hints or tips about the differences I'll face when driving a car like a Boxster...
I've done a fair few tracydays, but was wondering if there are any hints or tips about the differences I'll face when driving a car like a Boxster...
drive smoothly on the throttle - you won't away with stabbing away at the throttle like you will in a FWD car. this means easing off the throttle slowly as well as applying the throttle slowly - most people can manage one but not the other - both are just as likely to cause the car to spin in a mid/rear engined car.
if in doubt - get some tuition. hopefully see you in the morning!
cheers,
Jonny
BaT
if in doubt - get some tuition. hopefully see you in the morning!
cheers,
Jonny
BaT
bluevelvet said:
Gazboy said:
Be careful on the brakes, especialy braking in a corner.
To Clarify that, braking should be done in a straight line before you get to the corner, otherwise there is a very good chance you will spin!
Which is the same for any car isn't it? The 306 certainly didn't like any kind of lifting or braking mid-corner!
theboyfold said:
bluevelvet said:
Gazboy said:
Be careful on the brakes, especialy braking in a corner.
To Clarify that, braking should be done in a straight line before you get to the corner, otherwise there is a very good chance you will spin!
Which is the same for any car isn't it? The 306 certainly didn't like any kind of lifting or braking mid-corner!
You will be able to take far more liberies with the 306 through a turn, because of the central weight of a mid engined car, when it goes,,,,, it is gone...I would have thought lift off oversteer was the only way to corner a 306 on track anyhow
well if it helps, i had a rover 620 turbo i first started using for trackdays and found hard pushed she would "lift-off-oversteer" like the pugs do.
i have now got a dedicated track tool, an MR2 MK1
i am similar to you.
although i had a 1973 beetle a few years ago i used to throw about.
on track will be a bit different!
if you are already disciplined on track with braking techniques etc, you should be ok.
its when you find you have braked too much and you start to accelerate too early it can step out.
the MR2 being more "mid-engined" than your boxster mine has to be seriously pushed into sliding.
the boxster having the enigine right over the back will be far more entertaining. lol.
i would make sure you have loads of tread on your tyres ( particularly if you are driving it to and from the circuit ) to help grip.
is it a hard top?
i would recommend looking on you tube or google video for boxsters on track days to see how they handle?
good luck mate, you'll be fine
i have now got a dedicated track tool, an MR2 MK1
i am similar to you.
although i had a 1973 beetle a few years ago i used to throw about.
on track will be a bit different!
if you are already disciplined on track with braking techniques etc, you should be ok.
its when you find you have braked too much and you start to accelerate too early it can step out.
the MR2 being more "mid-engined" than your boxster mine has to be seriously pushed into sliding.
the boxster having the enigine right over the back will be far more entertaining. lol.
i would make sure you have loads of tread on your tyres ( particularly if you are driving it to and from the circuit ) to help grip.
is it a hard top?
i would recommend looking on you tube or google video for boxsters on track days to see how they handle?
good luck mate, you'll be fine
jimminy cricket said:
i would make sure you have loads of tread on your tyres ( particularly if you are driving it to and from the circuit ) to help grip.
is it a hard top?
i would recommend looking on you tube or google video for boxsters on track days to see how they handle?
good luck mate, you'll be fine
Thanks for that, I'm thinking of actually finishing off my current set of tyes on the track (as well as the brakes!) I've had a look on YouTube, some interesting stuff on there.
It's not got the hard top, I'd imagine it wouldn't do it any favours having that on to be honest.
What are the rules about having the top down on track, is it allowed?
jleroux said:
no problem having the top down - a full face helmet is recommended (and required by some organisers/venues)
Jonny
BaT
Jonny
BaT
Cheers, how was the day today? Really wanted to go, but will have to hold off until I have the money to replace the tyres and brakes that a day of fun will burn out!
When are you going to be back at Bedford?
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