Makes me miss my 964 and 993 from 21-15 years ago. Had to unload those babies when my first child arrived. Slumming it is a JCW Countryman, these days.
@@PetrolPed Will hand over the JCW Countryman to my wife this week (I am crying) as my company car arrived (X3 Xdrive 30e "Msport"..."M" is a bit of a stretch, IMHO). The X3 has loads of tech and is quite beautiful, chock full of amenities. However, as a sporty driving experience...B...O...R...I...N...G. The only upside is if I should fall asleep it will steer itself.
Very cool day! Thanks for bringing us along Sir Pete! Was fun to watch and hear ya talking about your new car some more! So glad you and Mrs G love your Porsche
Hi Pete - I have just purchased a 718 Cayman GTS 2.5L and can’t believe how quick it is, unbelievable, it’s a very underrated car if you ask me. Love it
@@PetrolPed btw I’m ordering 718 S, love the low end torque and honestly feels better for me for everyday driving! Thank you for all your amazing videos!
The 4 pot never got any love from the masses, but I love mine. I think it sounds great (better than my C8) and it’s wicked fast on the track. It has a very flat torque curve and there is no turbo lag, because the PDK keeps it high in the rev range. In stock form you are limited on the front camber. For more than occasional track duty most people use camber plates or install lower control arms, which was my choice. I’ve got 50 track days on it, and have had zero problems. Wish I could say that about my Corvette which is on its third engine.
Iv had a 22 c8 and now have a 23 z06 love both had 0 issues drove the hell out of them but I just ordered a gts yesterday for daily driving and I'm extremely excited to have a little manual convertible !!!
Wow, castle Combe - that brings back a memory! My best mate and I took his esprit S2; we’d gone up to south west wales to pick it up from near godalming in Surrey after it had some tarting up. We headed down with two new esprit’s the next morning. We somehow dodged getting a tug after the others who had radar detectors hit the anchors from a fast cruise on M4. After leaving said motorway, we made legal progress towards the circuit - until about 2 miles away my mate lost it on a damp dewy right handler - we just touched the hedge going backwards! We agreed to say nothing of this to the lads when they got there. When they did, they immediately asked if we’d seen the skid marks about 2 miles from the circuit. We were like “oh yeah, someone obviously a bit keen to get there!”. My mates mechanic friend then leant down, grabbed some shrubbery from the back of mates car and said “Clearly lads”. Safe to say, it was mentioned at my mates wedding in his best man speech - and his mechanic still takes the piss now. But we were flipping lucky it wasn’t worse!
Another amazing track day with the crew 👍🏻 I drove my mates 2020 Porsche Gt3 Pdk last week and blew my mind Pete! The sounds the feel was epic….I put it right up in the top things I’ve ever done including flying in a hopped up super cub float plane skimming trees with the doors open !!! There really is no Porsche substitute 👍🏻🍻🇨🇦
I know the crash corner you men, I spun there onto the infield in pouring rain, praying I wouldn’t hit the Marshalls post; fortunately I didn’t but we were all worried!
Wow & I thought my lap times was good but Lady P's is knocking socks off my lap times & another great video again & I truly look forward to watching your weekly podcast upon uTube.
@@PetrolPed Thumbs up for a remake! Still love the looks of the GTS too. Such a big difference to the 'normal' 718. I wonder. Is it because it has a 911 front bumper?
A Ford GT in the Heritage trim like you showed in the vid sold at auction in Dallas, Tx last week for over $600,000.! So glad to see one being driven rather than sitting in some garage as an investment and never being driven.
Super video. Mr Bradley did make you look like Ronnie Corbett though! 😂😂 Did I see a bit of damage on lady P's nearside rear sill? Anyway,look after yourself.👍
I enjoyed that...thanks Peter. I must say as an owner of a 718 GTS 4.0, that 2.5 T does sound good when it gets into its sweet spot.Very smooth driving too. Cheers
What brake set up are you running? I have a Cayman S that I’ve taken to the track, but OEM pads were starting to fail me. Trying to find a pad for 70% street and 30% track use.
Hi Pete Tim hear Pete can I ask a very personal question That is the purchace price of your glorious Porsche I absolutely love it Fantastic I'm now thinking hard Basically I want one so badly it hurts Mmmmmm Cheers for everything your doing on you tube Tim I love it
I’d love to do a track day, my Hyundia warranty covers me for such things, but I’m not sure I’d have the spuds to drive my car flat out on a track as I’d be worried about pranging it and the cost of replacing brakes and tires etc…. And then there’s the cost of insurance.. that must cost a few quid.. 😱
Although the weather seems cool it would e good to note what your oil pressure and temp was throughout the track day. Amy additional camber? If not how much understeer in track when pushed. Any brake pads fade during the day? Way to jog it out there and test all the bits. Cheers!
How the hell did Mr Bradley get into a GT?!?! He's a monster! (Slightly worrying man-love going on there?). Loved the track in Lady P, Pete, she really performed well. Always need to make sure your nuts are taut!
Hi Ped Enjoyed this one, it took me back to when we competed @ Castle Combe in our Morgan’s (Sprint Events) Great circuit but demands respect, and as you would appreciate the Roadster & Plus 8 analogue compared to the GTS. Never risked my Carrera 4 S on circuit, it did have the opportunity to try one at Porsche Experience, Silverstone, the car belonged to Porsche, what an experience That is another story.😎
Lol, you've done 5k in it already?? WOW! My Cooper S, the Black Panther as it is known has only done just under 6100 miles since I drove it out of the showroom on 23/3/2020. Then again, I have my Cooper Convertible as well now.
I must get to CC and try this before the winter. It’s a great stream and the split screen works well. Your references to wearing out tyres and pads became laboured..
Good evening petrol Ped hope you are doing well What a very interesting video I thought it was great when you said to go out later in the day so you can practice your lines and also check the car brilliant video keep up the great work Tristan
The 4 cyl Boxter VTG turbo engine is fast and have an amazing chassis. I have had my 718 Cayman S Manual, PASM-20, PTV since new, 2017 (the year without particle filter). Tuned the car 2 years ago with stage 1. I have done a few Porsche trackdays and are now racing with the big guys 991 GT3 and turbo. I am keeping pace pretty good. :) On the street i have never lost a race and i have raced all types of sportscars. I obviously do not keep up with Mclaren´s and modern ferrari´s and that type of cars. M4 CS is always a sweet race. :) 0-100 km/h in 3,5~3,6s. 100-200 km/h in ~8,5s
I’m glad you enjoyed your CC experience….and survived! I always see somebody go off backwards on that bend every time I go there….one memorable was a Dealer demonstrator Ferrari 599 that went home on a lorry surrounded in torn off plastic bits…”I’ve spun the 599…..can you rescue me?” was the phone call!! Stay safe Peter.😀😀😀
Was a great drive around Castle Combe racing circuit,just goes to prove how much Porsche must put into their cars,to feel how balanced it was too,very surprised thanks for explaining the gears you were in too,looking for the blue cone too..thanks very much well done 👏 ✔️ 👍
Hi Pete nice video - car looks cool! glad you took it at 8-9 tenths as easy to have an OFF ! and take it home in a box - good to stretch the cars legs a bit!
I have seen dozens of videos showing "That Corner"... Glad you kept it on the Black stuff..... It looked like a great way to spend the day PP..... :-))
Did you find it easy to modulate throttle inputs with the turbo flat 4? Interested as I am thinking of trading my Lotus Evora for a GTS and not sure whether the 4.0 is really worth the extra over the old 2.5.
Thanks for sharing your track day with us Ped. Makes me want to get a Porsche as well. 😂. I bought a JCW mini after I found your channel. This may get pricey.
Makes me miss my 964 and 993 from 21-15 years ago. Had to unload those babies when my first child arrived. Slumming it is a JCW Countryman, these days.
Countryman’s are still ace though 👍
@@PetrolPed Will hand over the JCW Countryman to my wife this week (I am crying) as my company car arrived (X3 Xdrive 30e "Msport"..."M" is a bit of a stretch, IMHO). The X3 has loads of tech and is quite beautiful, chock full of amenities. However, as a sporty driving experience...B...O...R...I...N...G. The only upside is if I should fall asleep it will steer itself.
I feel your pain I had to sell my 182 Trophy for my first child. Now in just normal family cars for me.
That watch Mr. Bradley, nice. The triple camera setup at the end was super cool!
It’s a Jacob & Co. They are an SCC sponsor 👍
Very cool day! Thanks for bringing us along Sir Pete! Was fun to watch and hear ya talking about your new car some more! So glad you and Mrs G love your Porsche
Great day Pete, really impressed with the Boxster’s performance on track really loving the spyder. See you soon.
I couldn’t keep up with you though 😂
Love the boxster - handling and balance. Would love another, any age. Maybe one day a Spyder would be the dream
Hi Pete - I have just purchased a 718 Cayman GTS 2.5L and can’t believe how quick it is, unbelievable, it’s a very underrated car if you ask me. Love it
Mega aren’t they 👌👍
Great to know the Boxster can actually be tracked and does it great! Well done m8 🙏
Thanks! 👍
@@PetrolPed btw I’m ordering 718 S, love the low end torque and honestly feels better for me for everyday driving! Thank you for all your amazing videos!
Let's be honest, we ain't pros. Living in the UK and sometimes on track, pdk is best. And you can focus on better faster car control on track
The 4 pot never got any love from the masses, but I love mine. I think it sounds great (better than my C8) and it’s wicked fast on the track. It has a very flat torque curve and there is no turbo lag, because the PDK keeps it high in the rev range. In stock form you are limited on the front camber. For more than occasional track duty most people use camber plates or install lower control arms, which was my choice. I’ve got 50 track days on it, and have had zero problems. Wish I could say that about my Corvette which is on its third engine.
Thanks Robert 👍
How did you blow two engines on your C8?
Iv had a 22 c8 and now have a 23 z06 love both had 0 issues drove the hell out of them but I just ordered a gts yesterday for daily driving and I'm extremely excited to have a little manual convertible !!!
Wow, castle Combe - that brings back a memory! My best mate and I took his esprit S2; we’d gone up to south west wales to pick it up from near godalming in Surrey after it had some tarting up. We headed down with two new esprit’s the next morning. We somehow dodged getting a tug after the others who had radar detectors hit the anchors from a fast cruise on M4. After leaving said motorway, we made legal progress towards the circuit - until about 2 miles away my mate lost it on a damp dewy right handler - we just touched the hedge going backwards! We agreed to say nothing of this to the lads when they got there. When they did, they immediately asked if we’d seen the skid marks about 2 miles from the circuit. We were like “oh yeah, someone obviously a bit keen to get there!”. My mates mechanic friend then leant down, grabbed some shrubbery from the back of mates car and said “Clearly lads”. Safe to say, it was mentioned at my mates wedding in his best man speech - and his mechanic still takes the piss now. But we were flipping lucky it wasn’t worse!
Great story 👍
Another amazing track day with the crew 👍🏻 I drove my mates 2020 Porsche Gt3 Pdk last week and blew my mind Pete! The sounds the feel was epic….I put it right up in the top things I’ve ever done including flying in a hopped up super cub float plane skimming trees with the doors open !!! There really is no Porsche substitute 👍🏻🍻🇨🇦
I bet it was 👌👍
I know the crash corner you men, I spun there onto the infield in pouring rain, praying I wouldn’t hit the Marshalls post; fortunately I didn’t but we were all worried!
Oops 😬
Awesome run Ped! Was right with you, at least in spirit. Cheers
Hey, thanks 👍
You drive tracks like my Granny. She was still driving her Alfa GTV into her 70's and was bloody quick.
That’s a cool Nan!
Wow & I thought my lap times was good but Lady P's is knocking socks off my lap times & another great video again & I truly look forward to watching your weekly podcast upon uTube.
Thanks Kev 👍
Thanks for the tour around Castle Coombe. Radical on track for a future video maybe? Cheers!
I did get a hot lap in it but it was so quick I wouldn’t have been able to use my cameras and the camera in the Radical had a fault 😢
@@PetrolPed Thumbs up for a remake! Still love the looks of the GTS too. Such a big difference to the 'normal' 718. I wonder. Is it because it has a 911 front bumper?
Great driving Mr PP! Lady P sounds great and it looked like a wicked day you had there. Oh to have a qualifying car. Another great vlog.
Thanks Jeff 👍
Great day out Pete, having limited users on track must make it far better.... just need a qualifying weapon 😄
It certainly takes a lot of the risk out of it 👍
A Ford GT in the Heritage trim like you showed in the vid sold at auction in Dallas, Tx last week for over $600,000.! So glad to see one being driven rather than sitting in some garage as an investment and never being driven.
That car is valued at £1.7m 😜😳
Excellent content and brilliant car Pete, I do hope to see a road review of the Boxster GTS in the near future.
I’ll be doing that 👍
lovely video,,,loved the track commentary at the end section...
Thanks 🙏🏻
Loved it very smooth
Thanks 👍
Great vid again Pete. A great mix of cars there.
Sure were 👍
The noise from that modified exhaust on your car is pretty damn awesome. Why couldn't Porsche have done that in the first place?
I’m sure they would love to but they have lots of regs to adhere to 😢
I did a 720deg spin at Quarries in my Hillman Imp once, and didn't hit anything! I found the limit of adhesion!
Ouch 😣
Looks like so much fun.
It was 👍
Super video. Mr Bradley did make you look like Ronnie Corbett though! 😂😂 Did I see a bit of damage on lady P's nearside rear sill? Anyway,look after yourself.👍
It was a bit of rubber that had flicked up from the circuit. All clean again now 👍
\gorgeous vid Pete,thank you for this lovely content your bringing lattely,great work and sweet your enjoying your new toy!!!!!!
Thanks dude 👍
Well that was another first. Loved it, thanks Pedro. What was your fastest lap time?
Probably a 1:21 ish 👍
You're having a bit too much fun these days! I'm definitely not jealous....
I am indeed 🙏🏻
I always wanted to see Hugh Jackman on track day. Nice car too.
😂😂😂
I enjoyed that...thanks Peter. I must say as an owner of a 718 GTS 4.0, that 2.5 T does sound good when it gets into its sweet spot.Very smooth driving too. Cheers
Thanks 👍
Great driving Pete and great car too 👍
Thanks Tim 👍
@@PetrolPed My pleasure Pete 😊
Very nice track ! May I know if this boxter 2.5 GTS come with the OPF/GPF?
Yes. It has a OPF but I have a Milltek exhaust which is straight through from the OPF.
Evening Pedlerz!
Hi 👋
First!! Evening all! Hope everyone is doing well and has a lovely week.
Boom 💥
What brake set up are you running? I have a Cayman S that I’ve taken to the track, but OEM pads were starting to fail me. Trying to find a pad for 70% street and 30% track use.
Just on stock brakes. I kept my sessions short and didn’t really push it 👍
Too much talking, can t even appreciate the engine sound!
hi
what is fuel consumption on track?
how often do you replace oil in PDK ?
rgs
You are looking at low teens mpg and service interval is 20k miles 👍
Hi Pete
Tim hear
Pete can I ask a very personal question
That is the purchace price of your glorious Porsche
I absolutely love it
Fantastic
I'm now thinking hard
Basically I want one so badly it hurts
Mmmmmm
Cheers for everything your doing on you tube
Tim
I love it
Hi Tim. It was a 2020 car with 5k miles and was £62,000 👍
Highly recommended 😜😢
Yummy food for algorithm ;-)
Finding the limits on your overpriced porsche
I’d love to do a track day, my Hyundia warranty covers me for such things, but I’m not sure I’d have the spuds to drive my car flat out on a track as I’d be worried about pranging it and the cost of replacing brakes and tires etc…. And then there’s the cost of insurance.. that must cost a few quid.. 😱
Just drive like it’s a fast B road and enjoy it 👍
And make sure to cool down the brakes before putting on the handbrake!😉
@@PetrolPed Maybe one day…
@@dimsoneill Ooh, yes. That could get expensive if not.. 😨
Yea, PDK, pretty dam quick.
What year is your Boxster? Looks great, it will be interesting what you modify first. Chip tuning, breaks and suspension.
It’s a 2020 👍
Really enjoyed the video, now you have owned the 2.5 GTS for a while what do you love and is there anything you don’t like
Love the looks, performance, gearbox and noise now I have the Milltek. Not much I don’t like to be honest 😜👍
Fort GT photo-bomb flex!
👍
Although the weather seems cool it would e good to note what your oil pressure and temp was throughout the track day. Amy additional camber? If not how much understeer in track when pushed. Any brake pads fade during the day?
Way to jog it out there and test all the bits. Cheers!
Running standard geometry. Only did short sessions so no real problems with brake fade. With correct entry speed no real under steer 👍
How the hell did Mr Bradley get into a GT?!?! He's a monster! (Slightly worrying man-love going on there?). Loved the track in Lady P, Pete, she really performed well. Always need to make sure your nuts are taut!
We used a crowbar 😂
Hi Ped
Enjoyed this one, it took me back to when we competed @ Castle Combe in our Morgan’s (Sprint Events) Great circuit but demands respect, and as you would appreciate the Roadster & Plus 8 analogue compared to the GTS. Never risked my Carrera 4 S on circuit, it did have the opportunity to try one at Porsche Experience, Silverstone, the car belonged to Porsche, what an experience
That is another story.😎
Always good when it belongs to someone else 😂
Lol, you've done 5k in it already?? WOW! My Cooper S, the Black Panther as it is known has only done just under 6100 miles since I drove it out of the showroom on 23/3/2020. Then again, I have my Cooper Convertible as well now.
I must get to CC and try this before the winter. It’s a great stream and the split screen works well. Your references to wearing out tyres and pads became laboured..
Well sorry to labour that critically important point for your sensitive ears and your obviously valuable time David✊ W⚓️
Are boxsters allowed on track? I 6 ft 2 and never taken mine before. Do you buy your own helmet?
Why wouldn’t they be allowed on track ? Yes that is my own helmet. A lot of circuits will have helmets you can hire for the day 👍
@@PetrolPed thanks for the reply! I'm concerned because my head sticks above the crash bar
Looks like a fun day!
It was 👍
Good afternoon pal, a lovely day indeed. Brilliant
Good evening petrol Ped hope you are doing well
What a very interesting video I thought it was great when you said to go out later in the day so you can practice your lines and also check the car brilliant video keep up the great work
Tristan
Cheers Tris 👍
The 4 cyl Boxter VTG turbo engine is fast and have an amazing chassis. I have had my 718 Cayman S Manual, PASM-20, PTV since new, 2017 (the year without particle filter). Tuned the car 2 years ago with stage 1. I have done a few Porsche trackdays and are now racing with the big guys 991 GT3 and turbo. I am keeping pace pretty good. :) On the street i have never lost a race and i have raced all types of sportscars. I obviously do not keep up with Mclaren´s and modern ferrari´s and that type of cars. M4 CS is always a sweet race. :)
0-100 km/h in 3,5~3,6s. 100-200 km/h in ~8,5s
Love this 👊
I’m glad you enjoyed your CC experience….and survived! I always see somebody go off backwards on that bend every time I go there….one memorable was a Dealer demonstrator Ferrari 599 that went home on a lorry surrounded in torn off plastic bits…”I’ve spun the 599…..can you rescue me?” was the phone call!! Stay safe Peter.😀😀😀
Oops 🙊
Nice one there Ped, loving the lines and the new apparel, bang for buck not sure a Boxster is beatable on or off track, another great film 🍿 🏁 🏁
So happy with it. OLOI is write up your street. Really nice stuff 👍
Very good filming, the split screens worked well.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Was a great drive around Castle Combe racing circuit,just goes to prove how much Porsche must put into their cars,to feel how balanced it was too,very surprised thanks for explaining the gears you were in too,looking for the blue cone too..thanks very much well done 👏 ✔️ 👍
Thanks Michael 👍
🙏🙏
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The most crashed corner… I remember crashing at Quarry which I have to say was all down to inexperience and was not only scary but expensive!
😂😂😂
Hi Pete nice video - car looks cool! glad you took it at 8-9 tenths as easy to have an OFF ! and take it home in a box -
good to stretch the cars legs a bit!
Indeed 👍
Great video - nice track. The sound from the 4 pot is not the most engaging, but the car goes so well …..
It’s certainly better with the Milltek 👍
Congrats on properly using your beautiful Boxster GTS and enjoying the thing !
👍
Great vid Ped. Nice to see you out there in your car 👍🏁
Great pictures too 😜👍
Great video, you would make a good instructor
Thanks but not sure I’m fast enough 😂
Did you adjust tire pressures for the track speeds, or just stick with standard pressures?
In the Porsche I wasn’t doing many sessions and I was keeping the short so didn’t adjust my pressures. I would normally drop them a few PSI 👍
Smooth is fast, simply lovely! You make it look easy, bravo
Thank you! 😊
...cool stuff! A Porsche always has to be driven on track 👍 🏁
Yep 👍
Good to see Lady P being exercised in her natural environment 👍
👍
Evening All
I have seen dozens of videos showing "That Corner"... Glad you kept it on the Black stuff..... It looked like a great way to spend the day PP..... :-))
It’s tricky 😂
@@PetrolPed It takes a Master.. :-))
Did you find it easy to modulate throttle inputs with the turbo flat 4? Interested as I am thinking of trading my Lotus Evora for a GTS and not sure whether the 4.0 is really worth the extra over the old 2.5.
No issues there at all. The 2.5 may have a little less power and lack the 6 cylinder sound but it’s right on the money in terms of performance 👍
@@PetrolPed thanks Pete. Given the silly prices for the 4.0 the 2.5 GTS is looking like good value
Very nicely driven.Glad you are enjoying the new car.
Thanks 👍
Nice one, Pete. Glad you had a good day at the track. :D
Thanks James 👍
what was your cold psi tire when you first got on and what was your hot?
Went out with 33psi. Not sure when I got back in as forgot to look 😂
Great vid Ped, and thankfully no mention of the royals as well thank christ.
Hi
Hi 👋
I’m there tomorrow !
Cool 😎
@@PetrolPed we go this time every year with Opentrack. Took my B5 RS4 last time. This time in the R26 and next year will be in the new to me 981S. 😎😎
It’s a Vee Dub….I’d scrap it if I were you.
Lame.
Thanks for sharing your track day with us Ped. Makes me want to get a Porsche as well. 😂. I bought a JCW mini after I found your channel. This may get pricey.
LOL 😂