11-11-2014, 04:57 PM | #1 |
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Best mode to use on the track
I know this has been touched on in other areas on the forum here but I am looking for some feedback. I had my first track weekend and played around using sport and sport + settings both while leaving traction control on (the button next to DCT lever). As I was getting more comfortable with the car and the track as I was increasing my speed the traction control light was coming on constantly. I had read to NOT use MDM and made sure it was off. As I was increasing speed it was more and more intrusive, especially coming out of the corners trying to get back on the power for the long straight stretches. Out of each corner there was a hesitation while the traction control light flashed. I am not ready to turn the traction control completely off yet so I am looking on some feedback as to what settings others are using at the track. I only have (6) track days under my belt but looking to do many more. Even with the frustration of that flashing light I still had a blast and cannot wait to get back out there. Any feedback is appreciated.
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11-11-2014, 05:38 PM | #3 |
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MDM and traction control are part of the overall stability control system, you cannot turn on or off traction control independently in this car. MDM increases the limits before the system intervenes on behalf of the driver, but we all heard that it is still intrusive, particularly for advance drivers.
That being said you may be able to use MDM without too much risk, although I do not know this first hand. Having 6 track days under your belt, you are certainly on the right path, but the answer you are looking for is modifying your actions that tend to trigger those interventions. For example, you may be getting on the throttle too early, too abruptly, or have too much steering while also having too much throttle, or .... There may be couple dozen different reasons why this may be happening. To find out how you can drive while minimizing the intervention of these safety systems have discussions with your instructors while driving and after the sessions, ride with known to drive well drivers in your club and do not miss the skid pad exercises. Best of luck. |
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11-11-2014, 08:24 PM | #5 |
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Boxster S is a superb platform on the track, particularly for beginner to intermediate drivers. As you noted it is down on power and more importantly on torques. Equally advantageous, the BS has better weight distribution. Combined all those features make the BS a lot easier to drive. I am coming from a similar platform into my first M, and am looking forward to finding out more on how to best drive this car. I hope you'll join us at the track with the PCA still next season
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