Short intro - all of my previous cars were FWD (last one a Megane RS265), and have only owned the 911 for a couple of months, so it goes without saying that I've barely started on this learning curve.
Unless I'm driving something with 150bhp I don't fancy finding out where car limits are on a public road, so the most I'd learnt until recently was a slightly more "vague" front end than I was used to, on turn in.
I therefore took the opportunity to do a short taster session at Silverstone over the weekend, and the track being wet it was the perfect opportunity to safely explore the limits a little bit.
I found that as long as I didn't carry too much speed into a corner, grip overall was pretty decent (tyres are RE050A with plenty of tread). However if speed into or mid corner went past the grip threshold, the front would initially wash out but as soon as grip came back, the rear instantly snapped out.
At this point I imagine that applying some throttle might have helped matters and perhaps provided me with sufficient grip to increase cornering speed, but in all honesty I found the thought a bit daunting to try on my first time out on track (I'm no racing driver).
I also had the car on Sport/auto (PDK) which meant engine speed wasn't always ideal round the corners, I do have Sport+ but wasn't sure how much more I'd be on my own as I understand the electronics get more relaxed.
I'm not sure if this is common to all 911s or just the C4, but would love some tips that I could try if I ever decide to give it another go. Sadly instruction wasn't available on the day, but to be honest I'd be more keen to learn how the car handles on the limit, rather than the lines to take round the track.
Unless I'm driving something with 150bhp I don't fancy finding out where car limits are on a public road, so the most I'd learnt until recently was a slightly more "vague" front end than I was used to, on turn in.
I therefore took the opportunity to do a short taster session at Silverstone over the weekend, and the track being wet it was the perfect opportunity to safely explore the limits a little bit.
I found that as long as I didn't carry too much speed into a corner, grip overall was pretty decent (tyres are RE050A with plenty of tread). However if speed into or mid corner went past the grip threshold, the front would initially wash out but as soon as grip came back, the rear instantly snapped out.
At this point I imagine that applying some throttle might have helped matters and perhaps provided me with sufficient grip to increase cornering speed, but in all honesty I found the thought a bit daunting to try on my first time out on track (I'm no racing driver).
I also had the car on Sport/auto (PDK) which meant engine speed wasn't always ideal round the corners, I do have Sport+ but wasn't sure how much more I'd be on my own as I understand the electronics get more relaxed.
I'm not sure if this is common to all 911s or just the C4, but would love some tips that I could try if I ever decide to give it another go. Sadly instruction wasn't available on the day, but to be honest I'd be more keen to learn how the car handles on the limit, rather than the lines to take round the track.
