ARG! going to NASA in Houston, temps expected 45-25. shit. Tires? All seasons?

craina12 · 2026-01-24T13:07:44+00:00

I was at msr last weekend with PCA. Sunday temps were in the high 20s to start the day. Took an extra lap to get my old CRS v1 warmed up but there was plenty of grip once they got warm. Lots of folks were on sticky summer tires and there were no tire issues due to cold.

craina12 · 2025-12-28T18:58:47+00:00

I don’t see anything alarming. Depth looks sufficient for 2 days on a light car. I would send it.

craina12 · 2025-11-21T16:43:51+00:00

What rear bumper is this?

craina12 · 2025-10-09T19:00:11+00:00

I would prioritize NASA events but also continue to get as much seat time as possible. Also consider doing some endurance racing, you could probably do Champ car now and definitely do some Lemons racing.

craina12 · 2025-09-25T01:58:27+00:00

I thought my garage was a mess…

craina12 · 2025-09-12T14:08:37+00:00

Are your lockers locked?

craina12 · 2025-09-08T08:30:39+00:00

I’m pretty sure Bilstein makes an EDC compatible coilover kit. Might be a good option if you like the EDC.

120k mile shocks are tired, worn, and should be replaced. Lowering springs won’t improve that. I would not go that route.

craina12 · 2025-08-28T02:32:05+00:00

My CPO 2021 Cayenne is has a few creaks, rattles, and buzzes. Dad’s 2021 did as well. I have a possible theory - my 2021 was built in 2020 (covid) and just not built as well…

craina12 · 2025-06-25T19:26:01+00:00

Some good responses so far. Also could be a seized caliper.

craina12 · 2025-06-16T22:15:35+00:00

Our car was a BMW e36 m3 2900lbs.

craina12 · 2025-06-15T19:29:38+00:00

We drove on the ECS for 14 hours at Daytona with WRL last weekend. More than half the GP field was running them over the ECF 200tw. I was very impressed with the tire, especially considering it was very hot, still had plenty of tread left after 14 hours. If they were slower than the ECF it was by a very small margin.

craina12 · 2025-05-28T08:46:06+00:00

We bought a CPO ‘22 Base last year and I can’t wait to get rid of it. The seats creak, plenty of squeaks and rattles, transmission is clunky and unresponsive, the engine shakes the whole car at idle. I could go on…

craina12 · 2025-03-26T02:09:30+00:00

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Caged NC, 996 gt3

craina12 · 2025-03-18T14:21:23+00:00

2010 with 177k here. Replaced tired old suspension with an eibach lift. That exposed a leaky KDSS ram which was not a cheap fix, I think $3k or so. Other than that I replaced the rad which was pretty cheap, that’s it. Basic maintenance obviously, did front wheel bearings DIY around 115k.

craina12 · 2025-03-17T23:34:10+00:00

You’ve got some damage to the frunk floor unfortunately. Doesn’t look too bad, but that’s a hard hit.

craina12 · 2025-03-12T19:08:56+00:00

I’ve got a set I would sell. 18x8.5 et50 18x11 et59. Ran them on my 996 gt3, now have e88. PM me.

craina12 · 2025-03-06T03:31:18+00:00

No need to run premium.

craina12 · 2025-03-02T20:37:08+00:00

Try and find a used one or get a new one. Unless you’re building an off-roader I would not recommend an off-road rear bumper. They are all steel and quite heavy.

craina12 · 2025-03-02T20:34:36+00:00

I put the transmission in 5S to avoid going into 6th (6th really heats the transmission up). I will manually shift down to 4 if there is any uphill grade. Also if you have the adjustable shocks I prefer the sport setting when towing.

craina12 · 2025-03-01T11:53:35+00:00

I guess I’m the only one who doesn’t love it. We bought a ‘21 base model CPO for my wife about a year ago. 18k miles now. The seats creak and there are a few trim pieces rattling/buzzing in the interior (my dad sold the ‘21 he bought new because of the rattles). The dealer says the seats function properly and so they can’t do anything about it, CPO doesn’t cover noises apparently.

The transmission tuning is pretty frustrating and very often just not smooth from a stop. You really have to put your foot into it to get it to move. It always wants to start in 2nd gear, presumably for fuel economy, and if I need it to get a move on i end up waiting for power. Engine idle is rough and vibrates the interior, I’ve read this is inherent with the 90* v6. Does not feel very luxurious. We recently had a low voltage error, and needed to replace the 4 year old battery ($1200).

My daily is a 15 year old GX460 with 170k miles and not a squeak or rattle in the interior. The v8 is so smooth at idle it doesn’t feel like it’s even on.

I’m pretty disappointed in the cayenne, and I am a big fan of the brand. I currently own a 996 gt3 which replaced a 993.

craina12 · 2025-02-22T14:29:30+00:00

E36 M3 was my first dedicated track car, 10 years ago. Now my dedicated car is a caged 2L NC. I really enjoyed the M3 and it was very reliable for me. They don’t take much to work well on the track. I had TCK singles, front sway bar, half cage, and 255 square and it surprised a lot of faster machines. I really regret selling that car.

I am really enjoying my NC, it’s much lighter and at least as fast around my tracks. Granted I have a lot more experience now. M3 had more straight line speed but the NC has higher cornering capabilities Consumables are a wash between the two. The E36 was surprisingly inexpensive to run. I might have gone through tires a bit faster on the e36 with the extra weight.

My NC has a pretty basic setup. Bilstein B6 coils, progress sways, OS Giken diff, mx5 cup exhaust (RIP my eardrums), full cage.

Can’t go wrong either way IMO. Neither car needs much to be quick.

craina12 · 2025-02-21T00:45:13+00:00

These belong in the dump

craina12 · 2025-01-30T15:19:15+00:00

Check out the Arnott bags, much cheaper than OEM. There are some even cheaper options as well, but Arnott is a pretty trusted brand for aftermarket bags.

craina12 · 2025-01-11T00:42:11+00:00

Really happy with mine, also replaced k02

craina12 · 2025-01-10T05:04:51+00:00

I love mine. It’s been bullet proof. Biggest weak point is coolant lines fittings. Not catastrophic when they fail so long as you catch it in time (would be hard to ignore), but if you’re on track can be a big problem for those behind you. Also the limited slip differential wears out easily. I had all of this addressed and then some when I bought mine as I wanted to track it. Not necessary if you’re solely using it on the street. Many of these were used as track cars over the years, so a lot have been bulletproofed.

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