08-06-2014, 04:23 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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PCA Performance Driving School in San Diego
Wanted to see if anyone else is attending the Performance Driving School in San Diego Aug 15-17
It looks like there are only 4 spots left
Performance Driving School info on Aug 15, 2014 (414266) | MotorsportReg.com
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-07-2014, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
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I have already done it, and its a lot of fun and makes a better driver out of anyone, you'll love it. To get the most out of it, don't be shy and talk to everyone.
You'll likely make some new friends as well.
It might hook you on Auto-X ing too.
Did you do prepare your car for the event?
It needs to be empty of all junk that could fly around the inside of the car, Trunk and Frunk.
Just bring a chair, hat, suntan lotion, light jacket and some snacks.
The car will be checked for decent brake pad remaining, tire tread depth, secured battery, brake fluid level, etc and that the car is empty.
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2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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08-07-2014, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Alta Loma, CA
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I travel the country visiting a huge number of regions for AutoX and Club races.
San Diego region has (by far) the best driving school I have **ever** seen outside of a Bondurant type school.
No BS. Well organized, well ran, great instructors!!
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Engine Builds, Transmission Builds, Engine Conversions, Suspension Installs, Suspension Tuning, Driver Coaching, Data Acquisition, Video, SCCA/PCA/POC/NASA/GRAND AM/ALMS.
We have worked with amateur and professional drivers for over 26 years. In house machinist, In house fabrication. Our cars, our parts, our engines, our transmission's run nationwide at events every weekend. We work side by side with industry names developing parts.
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08-08-2014, 09:58 AM
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Track rat
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
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I plan to be there Sunday for a little "right seat" time with some unsuspecting student. It should be a gas. This PDS is probably the best bang for your performance-driving buck anywhere.
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2009 Cayman 2.9L PDK (with a few tweaks)
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Last edited by Topless; 08-08-2014 at 10:01 AM.
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08-08-2014, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Alta Loma, CA
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The **only** non pro instructor I'd use in the state of CA. just posted above me  The fact that *he* is going to be there? Is enough to make me want to go!!
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Engine Builds, Transmission Builds, Engine Conversions, Suspension Installs, Suspension Tuning, Driver Coaching, Data Acquisition, Video, SCCA/PCA/POC/NASA/GRAND AM/ALMS.
We have worked with amateur and professional drivers for over 26 years. In house machinist, In house fabrication. Our cars, our parts, our engines, our transmission's run nationwide at events every weekend. We work side by side with industry names developing parts.
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08-08-2014, 10:27 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Originally Posted by Topless
I plan to be there Sunday for a little "right seat" time with some unsuspecting student. It should be a gas. This PDS is probably the best bang for your performance-driving buck anywhere. |
Maybe that unsuspecting student will be me
I am looking very forward to the PDS. I didn't make the last one as I bought my Boxster in mid March
Tires, brakes, etc checked and good to go!
Looks like there will be only 2 9686 S there, a 2003 and my Silver 04
See ya next weekend
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-08-2014, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Alta Loma, CA
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ASK for him. Just ASK. He doesn't want to instruct anyone in an early 912 anyway!! LOL Might be hard to pry him away from a CGT or a new PDK 991TT
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Engine Builds, Transmission Builds, Engine Conversions, Suspension Installs, Suspension Tuning, Driver Coaching, Data Acquisition, Video, SCCA/PCA/POC/NASA/GRAND AM/ALMS.
We have worked with amateur and professional drivers for over 26 years. In house machinist, In house fabrication. Our cars, our parts, our engines, our transmission's run nationwide at events every weekend. We work side by side with industry names developing parts.
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08-09-2014, 10:11 PM
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Track rat
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
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Gee Brad, you are too kind. Now you are making me blush. 
I'll look for you out there Jay. I'll be the guy in the red PCA instructor shirt.
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2009 Cayman 2.9L PDK (with a few tweaks)
PCA-GPX Chief Driving Instructor-Ret.
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08-18-2014, 07:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Listowel, Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by Topless
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Thanks for sharing. Really cool to see such a variety of Porsche's, from young to old. They do an event in Canada as well - only they hold it in April. Glad to see you can enter in a non-porsche (many of us Canadians don't have our cars out yet in April).
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08-18-2014, 08:05 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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the only way to describe the weekend is
TOO MUCH FUN!!!
The only problem is that I am now on that slippery slope........
I think my performance had a lot to do with my instructor
of course native talent and a great car doesn't hurt 
All seriousness aside, it was an incredibly great 2 1/2 days. I learned more that I imagined about my car, its capabilities and driving it as well as made a bunch of new friends.
Anyone that has the opportunity to take the class is a fool if they don't. It is an incredible experience and most of all makes you a better and safer driver.
Now I just hope my tires hold out to the next AX until I have time to get an extra set of wheels and tires.
See ya soon and we will see if the student can smoke the teacher
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-18-2014, 08:53 AM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Originally Posted by Topless
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Nice to see my teammate David Tung out there in the HRG #956 Boxster! That young man just keeps getting faster and faster - and now I know why!
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1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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08-18-2014, 08:56 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Originally Posted by Topless
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giller
Thanks for sharing. Really cool to see such a variety of Porsche's, from young to old. They do an event in Canada as well - only they hold it in April. Glad to see you can enter in a non-porsche (many of us Canadians don't have our cars out yet in April).
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Yea, a whole lot of different P-cars from old 911's to straight off the lot new ones. even some 944's, 968's and an incredibly fun to ride in 928.
At the end of the day we got to ride in almost all of them, some in full race trim. what a blast!
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-18-2014, 08:56 AM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Originally Posted by JayG
See ya soon and we will see if the student can smoke the teacher
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Took me almost two years to even get close to Topless. Plan on a lot of track days. Good luck.
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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08-18-2014, 08:57 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Originally Posted by thstone
Nice to see my teammate David Tung out there in the HRG #956 Boxster! That young man just keeps getting faster and faster - and now I know why!
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Beautiful car and a great guy.
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-18-2014, 08:59 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Originally Posted by thstone
Took me almost two years to even get close to Topless. Plan on a lot of track days. Good luck.
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I kinda figure that. Lots of wishful thinking
Ya just gotta think big!
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-18-2014, 09:21 AM
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Track rat
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
Nice to see my teammate David Tung out there in the HRG #956 Boxster! That young man just keeps getting faster and faster - and now I know why!
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David Tung looked good, very good. His car was clearly well set-up and his lines were crisp and concise. We were doing a corner critique on the toughest off-camber/decreasing radius corner combination and even Jae Lee complimented his driving. Watch your mirrors Tom cause he is coming.
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2009 Cayman 2.9L PDK (with a few tweaks)
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08-18-2014, 10:10 AM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Topless
David Tung looked good, very good. His car was clearly well set-up and his lines were crisp and concise. We were doing a corner critique on the toughest off-camber/decreasing radius corner combination and even Jae Lee complimented his driving. Watch your mirrors Tom cause he is coming. |
Lucky for me David is running one class up in POC GT-6 rather than BSR/SPB because his engine is slightly bigger than 2.5L.
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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