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Old 09-11-2013, 06:40 AM   #1
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What works for me on our tight, twisty roads in the dry is to decelerate and change down to your corner entry speed. Then apply a small amount of throttle to preserve the balance of the car through the corner and nailing the apex, then hold off until you can see the corner exit where it's obvious you can give it full throttle.
If you really want to know how to drive your car, sign up for one of the Porsche Experience days such as the ones at Silverstone. For £250(ish) you get to drive the latest Boxster, Cayman or 911 and you will have a blast. The instructors are amazing, really show you how to get to the cars limits (and beyond) in a safe environment.
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Old 09-11-2013, 06:44 AM   #2
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Drive it like you stole it mate !

Just have fun!

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

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Old 09-11-2013, 07:24 AM   #3
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on the brakes prior to starting the turn to shed speed and load the front tires (reduces understeer) turn in, then accelerate out of corner. you'll know understeer because the front tires will squeal as they scrub through the turn - you've come in too hot or tire pressures are way off. when and how hard you get on the gas through and out of the corner will be determined by surface conditions. gently at first until you get a feel for the limits of the car. too much too soon and you will oversteer (rear end kicks out); initial oversteer can be controlled by backing off the throttle, otherwise countersteer to get back in control.

silly games to be playing on public roads.
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