GT3 VS Z06

[Phokaioglaukos]

Somehow I missed this thread. Last year at Zone 1 PCA at WGI I was in white, along with a few other GT3s, some 356s and one Cayenne Turbo S (450 HP?). Coming through the outer loop I caught the Cayenne during one session and watched it crab walk through Turn 6. The truck literally jerked around the turn fitfully, as though the driver were steering by pulling reins, but also with the reins connected to the rear wheels. I concluded that the PSM was correcting big time. Happily the driver gave me a quick point by and that was that. After the event ended I chatted with the driver. He was very proud of the electronics on his truck and his ability to keep up with many "faster" cars. I walked away wondering if the truck could steer for him, too, he'd think that even better. Nice guy, just not out there to do what I was trying to do. I also wondered if he could even see a 356 coming up on him, or whether it was just too small.

We drive what we have. I like not having PSM intrude when I hit the brakes, but I would learn to drive with that effect if my car had PSM. My next car will probably not have ABS, but who knows, maybe it'll have ABS and paddle shifters too?