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Sunday my son and I took our cars (my CS and his highly modified WRX) to the Marina Airport, just north of Monterey, for the Loma Prieta Region AX. My 1st AX since......
.....well, I hate to admit it....
..... since 1968...in a friend's MGB....so basically, this was really my 1st AX too.
What a blast!!!....
It was a small turnout so we each got 13 runs during the day. I clearly have a lot to learn...and my son is beaming with joy because he spanked me good...his best vs mine was 2 seconds better!
My excuse list...I attribute it to several factors...
1. His WRX has a beefy turbo and is as quick as lightening when you hit it...minimal turbo lag.
2. He is more in the powerband in 2nd gear at these speeds than I was...should I have down shifted to 1st??? or does that cost too much time???
3. His is a risker driver to begin with.... d@mn 19yr old has no fear of crashing into stuff...
4. I forgot to turn off PSM so was fighting it in some of the turns
5. I'm an old f@rt ..... ?????
Regardless, it was a great father -son bonding experience... now the problem....he's hooked...
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
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38 years of continuous Porsche ownership
Ride History
1966-1969 ---- 1961 Rambler Classic (Sorry)
1969-1970 ---- 1969 Mustang Mach I (Engine lasted 49K mi... swore I'd never buy another American car)
1970-1972 ---- 1964 356C - Rust Bucket
1972-1976 ---- 1972 914 - Ball Buster
1976-1977 ---- 1973 911T - Was I crazy?
1977-2007 ---- 1963 356SC To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 306K mi
2001-2003 ---- 1984 911 SC Targa - For my son
2000-2005 ---- 1997 Ferrari 355-F To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Brain Fart
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2008 ---------- 2008 Audi R8 - Delivery late spring '08
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Congratulations to both you and your son for giving autocross a try. It's a very easy sport to begin, yet extremely challenging to master. Keep it up! My daughter started co-driving at events with me after I had been autocrossing for about 4 years. She would get very frustrated at not being able to beat the old man. The key was getting her to focus first on her own improvement run-to-run and event-to-event; then later on her own "peer group" - drivers in similar cars with similar experience. So I recommend that you focus on improving your own times and let you son kill as many cones as his youthful enthusiasm allows. ;-)
At your next event, do remember to turn off the PSM - you'll discover a whole new realm of traction limits and car control. If the idea of spinning your Cayman makes you nervous, you can leave PSM on and (if you have Sport Chrono) enable sport mode. This provides a more liberal slip-angle while still letting the "electronic nannies" monitor things.
Finally, most autocross events & organizations encourage coaching and helping of novices. Ask some local hot-shoes to take a ride with you and give you some advice. Also ask if you can ride along with one or more of them to learn first hand what they are doing inside the car.
Cheers,
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility.
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I applaud your bonding. I mean what could be better than sharing the smell of of gas and tire rubber in the morning. Seriously, the time between your last autocross and your most recent experience is just a blink for us old timers. I congratulate you for trying it again. Enjoy the thrill of driving your car! 13 runs... man am I in the wrong region.
Until 
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