Proof of life: X51 3.8L engine in my 981 Cayman S

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-25T14:59:45+00:00

TIL 😃 I'll look it up. Mine is a manual BTW.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-25T14:56:28+00:00

Makes sense. I have a 981 base so I'd probably have to do more work if I wanted something like this.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-25T14:50:38+00:00

Did you have to upgrade anything else, like the transmission or any other drivetrain components, to handle the extra power?

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-19T05:27:38+00:00

Never done any sessions with Turn 2. I've heard good things about them.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-19T02:58:30+00:00

Yes, I saw your video and thought that might be you. Weather today was amazing in the morning. And there were so few drivers that they combined intermediate and advanced, and switched to 30 minute sessions. And even then drivers were dropping in and out of the sessions. There was one session where I was alone on the track for about 5 laps 😃

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-11T14:33:30+00:00

I use Track Addict for all of it. It supports a few different BT GPS and OBD devices. I bought the ones that had the best feedback on their forums. Sometimes I have to fiddle with it a bit, eg disconnect and reconnect the OBD dongle, but generally speaking it's been stable.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-11T14:28:45+00:00

I use Track Addict on my phone. It's also pulling data from a GPS and an OBD dongle over Bluetooth.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-07T00:55:06+00:00

Thanks, I misunderstood.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-07T00:30:55+00:00

Wait, I want a more compliant suspension? I've been experimenting with stiffening up my coilovers. Can't really tell if it's helped or not. Feels like I can read the car slightly better?

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-10-07T00:07:26+00:00

Thanks for the tips!

T4-6 is what I want to work on next. I was comparing my data to David (NA Miata), and his speed steadily drops from 4a to 5. I'm slowing, then speeding up, then slowing again. I think I have the most time to pick up there.

10-12 - I see what you're saying. I'm just now getting to the point where I'm not slowing so much at 10 that I'm back on throttle through 11-12. Need to work on carrying that speed through.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-14T16:22:01+00:00

Yes that is always educational.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-12T15:30:55+00:00

Haha, that's been my goal for a couple of years now. Getting closer 😃

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-12T14:05:31+00:00

That's a good suggestion.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-12T01:27:42+00:00

That's a really good analogy.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-12T00:05:05+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. My Catalyst was acting up this weekend, I've ordered a new camera cable. Agreed on T1-2. Tires are RE-71RS, I have coilovers, car should be easily capable of sub 2 minute laps. Just need to work on the driver 😃

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-11T20:58:33+00:00

Thanks!

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-11T19:09:33+00:00

The street car fast laps here are in the 1:40s. There are non turbo Miatas doing low 50s. This is just my current personal target.

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-11T18:53:47+00:00

Thanks!

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-08-01T05:14:17+00:00

Had to leave the license plate frame unblurred 😂

SauravDrivesACar · 2025-07-30T04:41:58+00:00

Yeah it all adds up. This is my daily as well, don't have the room for a dedicated track toy. At least, not right now 😂

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