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Yokohama Advan A052. Definitely more in it but in my defense this was my first track day in the car, and my only uninterrupted lap of the day - this thing is so quick that a typical advanced group doesn't give me the space I need.

@@teddyframhein I can only imagine! It did not look slow at all!

Absolutely, great idea. I'll do this when I have real-life comparisons that are closer to optimal.

I have an RSeat RS1, Fanatec DD2 + Clubsport v3 Inverted Pedals, and a Valve Index - but I'm eyeing a switch to a triple monitor setup for greater visual fidelity.

@@teddyframhein Triples are my dream, but I should try VR sometime. Have a oculus laying around, you think it’s worth? Play on a single monitor

Definitely at least give to a shot. Hopefully motion sickness isn’t an issue for you. If nothing else, it’s really cool to ‘sit inside’ the car, virtually.

I think a lot of it is the pavement. So far, there hasn’t been a scan for Sonoma’s 2024 repave. The Assetto Corsa video is on the old, 2003 pavement.

Yup, this is one aspect. Another is that I'm running different tires in reality (Yokohama Advan A052's) that are known to be very strong longitudinally. Another is that the fundamental balance of the car in the sim isn't quite there for me: to alleviate steady-state and on-throttle understeer I had to shift the balance via roll bars toward front end grip at the expense of the rear. Plus the diff doesn't hook up on throttle application quite as well. This combination of factors is more evident here at Sonoma than at Laguna Seca.

Close. Close enough that it's a useful training tool in fact, which was always the goal of sim racing for me. There are some differences in terms of balance that I hope the mod developers can sort out (see my other reply about this above).

You're right! To be fair, that lap was pre-repave. I expect to go faster still given the opportunity (clear track).

When you put it that way... Yeah, it's a lot!

It’s not a bad combo ;)

Damn, you’re right! Next time…

Me too. If not for my mistake IRL through the corkscrew the two laps would be essentially identical. Before the repave, Laguna Seca in reality was never as grippy as in the sim. Now it seems like they’re close.

Thank you! :D

I use the RaceChrono Pro app for basically all of my timing. It pairs with a GoPro for video, OBD2 adapter, and external GPS (RaceBox Mini). Great setup.

Both a 981 Cayman GTS which I also used for autocross, and a stint in a Spec Boxster, both of which have been sold.

@@teddyframhein Thank you for the reply! Helpful to know how to end up in a 718 GT4 RS ;)

Unfortunately/fortunately all you need to end up in a 718 GT4 RS is $$$!

@@teddyframhein hahahahaha TRUE

Thanks! We had some good discussion on this elsewhere in the comments. I wish we could run with windows up, and probably should have been wearing long sleeves (but won't go so far as to wear my old racing suit in a road car).

Hey there, thanks! For autocross, start simple, you really shouldn't need much. The car is fine out of the box. You may eventually want to swap the tires out for a set that work better from lower temperatures like the Yokohama Advan A052's I'm running (OEM sizes for now). Regardless of tire selection, something like 30psi hot front/34psi hot rear is a decent pressure starting point, and with the Yokohamas I actually drop a bit further - ~28/30 - because the sidewall is still able to support the tire (monitor for excess wear beyond the outer edge of tread). On oil, there's a new type recommended for GT cars that you may want to swap to: www.suncoastparts.com/product/0w40m1c40gt.html

I'm using a GoPro mounted just behind the seats using a clamp, along with a kiwi4 OBD2 adapter and RaceBox Mini S, all paired to RaceChrono Pro running on my iPhone - which you'll see in my autocross videos is mounted on the left side of the windshield. This has been the most stable, flexible method of data and video collection I've found.

Slow hands on turn in, working with what the car has to give; quick hands when balancing at the limit of group. When done right, I'm not fighting the car and it should look relatively easy.

@@teddyframheinagree, and I know from my own laps, the videos don’t represent all that’s going on when you can’t feel the cars wiggles and G forces. I think I have similar apex speeds (except T6, I’m just slow at T6) but I’m braking too soon and getting back to throttle too late.

There must have been a banana caught under the pedal.

“Who tf are making these prices up?” Economics

I mean, having tried and failed to fund a push into higher-level racing series, I get it. If the goal is to go racing, sim and karting are better options. Compared to other road cars though, this thing feels like decent value - everything Porsche can throw at the chassis, plus a true connection to motorsport in the powertrain. It's a genuine step on from my Spec Boxster in terms of pace, and it's road-legal and comfortable enough to relax in (relatively speaking) on the way to and from the track.

Porsches, even the Cayman, do power down at corner exit very well :).

@@teddyframhein You're a far better driver than I am! I just did the 2-day Porsche Performance course at Barber Motorsports Park in February and now I'm eager to go back for the Masters course. Would love to have a car of my own to take to our local track. Keep posting as I really enjoy your videos.

That's awesome. Enjoy! Most everything Porsche builds is - in my experience - excellent, so whatever you eventually jump into I'm sure you'll be happy. I'll continue to post as I make progress with the new car.

OEM rotors and pads for now, and approximately -3 front, -2.5 rear.

@@teddyframhein What do you think of the A052s vs the AD09s? I just ran AD09s on the GT3 but I'm very impressed you can turn those times.

I don’t know much about the AD09’s but I can tell you the A052’s have been the choice at 200 treadwear for autocross for the last few years. Bridgestone’s new RE-71RS is also right there. These tires are great from cold and much grippier than their treadwear rating would suggest, but do fall off at higher temperatures. So far I’ve done two or three push laps at a time and they seem fine. Grassroots Motorsports has a great overview of competitive options here: grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/track-tire-buyers-guide/

I think so. Lower track temperature, less margin, no mistakes.

Ha. Here in America we’re required to keep them open… For safety? Sorry about the wind noise!

@@teddyframhein Ha really….for safety? What’s the extra safety idea with windows open? In Europe we need to keep them closed on trackdays…funny there is a different safety idea in each country ;)

@@Franzinoin the US, I believe windows open allows someone to crawl or be pulled out of a wreck car. What’s the reasoning for windows up in Europe? To mitigate items falling out of the car and onto the track?

@@dabjabar I think that because here in america they don't know blinkers exist and prefer to use hands out of a car to show other driver he can overtake you. You know, safety...left the chat

@@maximborodyuk3773 Realy? On track you use hand signals to pass in US?

Thanks! Me too.

Yes, isnt it amazing how games can shape our world?

RaceChrono Pro!

Yes - a kiwi OBD2 adapter and the RaceBox Mini you can see sitting on the dash.

@@teddyframhein Hi, which OBD2 adapter? Any noticeable lag with it?

I have a kiwi 4. There's slight delay between it and the RaceBox that I haven't bothered trying to account for, and then typically a second or so delay between data and video that I manually adjust before exporting video.

Technically I do this for fun, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have goals.

Thanks!