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May 2019

31 May

Brake Caliper Rebuild

by Apex
in track mods
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Brake Caliper Rebuild dust boot damage If you recall from my last post, the dust boots on the brake calipers had experience some heat damage. I opted to take the car to the dealership, since I had little experience with this kind of damage or repair. I quickly discovered my local Porsche dealer is not track-friendly.  They immediately recommended that I replace the calipers.  The...

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25 May

Track preparations

by Apex
in hpde
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Technical Inspection As I was preparing for the 2019 hpde track season, I began preparing the car for track use.  Any club event that you sign up for will have a pre-event check list or technical inspection form.  If you happen to register with a Porsche Club of America (PCA) event, you’ll typically be required to have the inspection form completed by a certified mechanic.  The mechanic will review and inspect...

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18 May

First event performance summary

by Apex
in hpde
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Well, it was a total bust. May weather in Ohio is unpredictable and Monday the 13th proved again why early season track events are a gamble. The forecast on Friday leading up to the Monday event was overcast, but clear. However, it was clear by Sunday afternoon that rain was in the forecast. Not only would we see rain, but temperatures...

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10 May

2019 HDPE track season technical preparations

by Apex
in track mods
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At the end of the 2018 track season, I finished Mid-Ohio with a 1:44.6 lap time. Just a year prior of the 2017 season, I finished with a 1:52.3. With more seat time, I was becoming comfortable with the car (base 2013 Porsche 991.1), and raising my ability to operate closer at the limit. To achieve the 1:44 in my last...

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