Who beats on their car? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

JAAY · 08-31-2011, 05:23 AM

Yes I change my oil every 1000 to 1500 miles. I might drive her only 3k a year sometimes. Glad to hear I am not the only one enjoying our cars. Like others said maintenance and good driving will not hurt the cars.

ProjectM96 · 08-31-2011, 06:04 AM

Why did I buy a Porsche?

Because it is a sports car. I bought it to drive it hard and fast, like a sports car.

Porsche's are meant to be driven hard. Their purpose was originally to be used as race cars.

If you baby it like a Ferrari or Lamborghini, it would most likely catch on fire and die.

cvhs18472 · 08-31-2011, 06:46 AM

The very simple answer to that question is , ME! I love every minute of it. My 98 is well maintained and well used. As a summer only car I put on over 10K per year and it is not my DD. Ed

thstone · 08-31-2011, 08:12 AM

I just spent three days driving time trials at Laguna Seca. Total track time: 5hrs, 45mins. Engine was never below 5K RPM the entire time on track.

Car, engine, and driver never seemed happier!

Appleguy · 08-31-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by thstone

I just spend three days driving time trials at Laguna Seca. Total track time: 5hrs, 45mins. Engine was never below 5K RPM the entire time on track.

Car, engine, and driver never seemed happier!

Awesome photo thstone! :dance:

ProjectM96 · 08-31-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thstone

I just spend three days driving time trials at Laguna Seca. Total track time: 5hrs, 45mins. Engine was never below 5K RPM the entire time on track.

Car, engine, and driver never seemed happier!

You are so lucky. Laguna Seca is easily my favorite and most played track on Forza Motorsports and Gran Turismo.

What was your best track time? I want to see how close I can get to it in the game.

gmboxster · 08-31-2011, 11:39 AM

Changing oil every 1 - 1.5K sure seems extremely excessive. And expensive even if you do it yourself. But hey, engines DO love new oil.

Stroked & Blown · 08-31-2011, 02:24 PM

I drive conservatively on the street & am on top of maintenance.

but...

I am not gentile on the 2 mile AX course we usually run. The box has seen the rev limiter & a few cones in its day.

IMS replacement added piece of mind & claybar takes care of the cone marks.

thstone · 08-31-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectM96

You are so lucky. Laguna Seca is easily my favorite and most played track on Forza Motorsports and Gran Turismo.

What was your best track time? I want to see how close I can get to it in the game.

My fastest time was 1:56. No excuses, that was the best I had in me.

Eric523 · 09-02-2011, 02:12 PM

Yep, drive it hard every chance I get. Only a track car nowadays. 136k original miles and counting!

I was at the same track event as Mr. Stone this past weekend. Ran a fastest of 1:42:2 on some Hoosier track tires.

in car camera from one of my fastest laps. Transmission had a few issues during this race. Replaced yesterday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYvXrbO3Jq4

and here is a video from the second place car and our battle. (his digital tach is off, not actually doing 10k RPM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edjop_ZyXwE&feature=feedu_feedlik

ProjectM96 · 09-02-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone

My fastest time was 1:56. No excuses, that was the best I had in me.

Thats not bad. I think it is only a little bit slower than Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear driving the Acura NSX around Laguna Seca as fast as he could. And he is a pretty good driver.