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I got my signed copy in the mail today. This is a keeper and Vic Elford has covered all the bases very well. Right down to seat position and all. It was packaged very well and this is a book I will cherish; however, I am going to study it, which means it's going to have mark ups and dog earred pages. I am certain that it'll bring hours of enjoyment and make me a better and safer driver.
One must thank Vic & Anita.
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Since you guys have it now, how well is it geared towards driving the mid-engine CS? Please tell us more. I didn't want to buy a book on how to drive the 911...
Got Vic Elford's signed copy this week. It is a fun read, and my 4-year old son loves for me to read it to him and show him the pictures. He recognizes "daddy's car" and wants to meet "Big Alfred" in person at the Crocktoberfest.
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This is a keeper and Vic Elford has covered all the bases very well. Right down to seat position and all.
I'm only through the first 3 chapters at this point, but I've found it to be a great read so far.
I've got to admit, I have had my seat position fairly high in the past, and following the advice of the book I have lowered it as far as it will go. It's taking a bit of getting used to, but the added feel for the car such a position provides (I also feel like I'm held in place by the seat a bit better) is already apparent.
I'm looking forward to putting more such tips to good use!
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'08 CS - Meteor Gray, Cocoa, PASM, Sport Seats, Sport Steering Wheel, Bi-Xenon, and a few other goodies.
It's all I was hoping for and more!!!
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OK, I read this thread and went over to Amazon to order but looked at the reviews first. Almost all of them were less than thrilled. Most said they were expecting a "how to" book, but felt they got more of a Quick Vic rememberances autobio. Your thoughts?
Those that are underwhelmed on Amazon expect too much from a book; I've read through about 2\3rds and Vic does cover all his bases. In doing so, its obvious that he can't go into too much detail. The book isn't an instruction manual to high performance driving, but it goes in depth into explaining the concepts and technologies that are crucial to enthusiast driving, and he includes some great tips to help you achieve proper balance, smoothness, etc. Obviously he can't teach you how to heel and toe in a book or tell you what to do in every situation in a track, that kind of stuff requires hands-on, live instruction.
Also, thus far, I'm on chapter 9 out of 14, and there hasn't been any direct focus on the Cayman. He mentions that he drove one recently and was impressed and he writes that recent technological advances by Porsche have made this a viable platform for racing by defeating the jittery handling caused by a light front and rear. He briefly discusses all platforms and their strengths and weaknesses.
The chapters each begin and are interlaced with personal, historical accounts that help make the technical stuff more interesting and make the book much more readable than just an instruction manual. I think overall it's a good, interesting book but you can't go into it thinking, "this book will teach me how to drive my Cayman on the track."
I mean, take into account this review...
"I bought this book because in 2 months I am going to drive my rear engined 993 on a F1 circuit. I have no circuit experience, and cannot get any coaching or any circuit experience in the country I live in..."
You can just see this guy had some unreal expectations for a book...
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I would hope that our members would go to Amazon and give their opinions on the book which are obviously a lot more positive and more realistic, please a 993 shouldn't be on an F1 circuit in the hands of an amateur with no instruction, recipie for disaster..
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I would hope that our members would go to Amazon and give their opinions on the book which are obviously a lot more positive and more realistic, please a 993 shouldn't be on an F1 circuit in the hands of an amateur with no instruction, recipie for disaster..
Ken, thanks very much for alerting us to this book. It was truly a great find!
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I'm about halfway through the book and I really enjoy it. There are dozens of books out there that read more like technical manuals and do go into more details of modding your car for the track. Vic's new book is different in that it specifically addresses Porsches of all models, and their decendency from the original racing models. The fun part is the way Vic has tied each chapter's message to a historical race that he was involved in. Even with the the computerization of car stability, the old rules still apply: balance, smooth handling and setting the driver position "deep" to become one with the car. An example is how Vic noticed that experienced drivers in the Porsche Driving School often set their seat position way too high. I have put some of his tips to immediate use. Thanks, Vic!
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