Drive it like it was meant to be driven

[RandallNeighbour]

If you will sign up for a PCA high speed driver's ed class you will learn what the statement means. It totally changed how I think about Porsches and my base model 2.5 liter boxster in particular.

Holy cow the car is amazing. It takes an act of God to get the back end to break loose under good track and weather conditions, which you can't say about all porsches but you sure can say about the Boxster (and the Cayman).

I drive mine like I just stole it every time I get behind the wheel now. I shift at 6k and take turns as late and wide as possible.

I'm sure I will burn through tires, brake components, and even control arms at this rate, but it's worth it. There is no substitute!

[renzop]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

...I drive mine like I just stole it every time I get behind the wheel now. I shift at 6k and take turns as late and wide as possible...

Not on the street, I hope

[unklekraker]

Randall, the last time I drove it like i stole it, I end up seeing red and blue flashing lights on my rear plastic window

[pbanders]

Once the car is fully warmed up, every time I get the chance, I drive it as hard as conditions and safety allow. The street is not the track, so it's not like lapping, but its good enough. I don't fear using full throttle, shifting at peak power, and using up my brakes and tires - that's why I bought the car. I never race anyone on the street, and I always make sure my driving doesn't threaten the safety of other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.

I very rarely see other Porsche drivers (and there are plenty around here) driving their cars hard, I often wonder if they ever do.