Has anyone done one of these:
http://www.porsche.com/silverstone/en/e ... xperience/
And is it worth it? I've tried some of the "supercar driving experiences" in the past and for the most part they turn out to be supercrap, but maybe Porsche will have cars that aren't bags of nails held together with chewing gum.
Ta!
Porsche Driving Experience
Porsche Driving Experience
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
You get a day there when you buy a new Porsche now. Cars are tip top.
They have two tracks plus a skid pan with a kick plate and a few other bits.
I had a fantastic time hooning around, you get one on one instruction from someone who knows the cars very well, an ex Cup driver in my case.
Now the paid events look a little different, but I cannot see them being any less fun. Though you do have a narrow choice of cars. However that does include GT3 4.0 and GT2!
It's a lovely facility. I'd recommend it.
They have two tracks plus a skid pan with a kick plate and a few other bits.
I had a fantastic time hooning around, you get one on one instruction from someone who knows the cars very well, an ex Cup driver in my case.
Now the paid events look a little different, but I cannot see them being any less fun. Though you do have a narrow choice of cars. However that does include GT3 4.0 and GT2!
It's a lovely facility. I'd recommend it.
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
Did this last year when we bought our Cayman s, the whole facility at silverstone is brilliant, especially the track aspects.
You get to cover a whole range of things in the car from full track driving to launch control and testing out how good the brakes really are, kick plate is great fun too
Well worth it imo, I'll be going again later in the year for the Macan.
You get to cover a whole range of things in the car from full track driving to launch control and testing out how good the brakes really are, kick plate is great fun too
Well worth it imo, I'll be going again later in the year for the Macan.
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Re: Porsche Driving Experience
Awesome. Thanks for that, chaps. 
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
Done it twice - one of the best experience days
If they can sense you know what you are doing they just let you crack on.
I think I actually made my first instructor sick at the end of the day after going round the handling circuit for ages-I never saw him again
If they can sense you know what you are doing they just let you crack on.
I think I actually made my first instructor sick at the end of the day after going round the handling circuit for ages-I never saw him again
Currently :
Porsche 992S
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Porsche GT4 RS
Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Porsche 992S
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Porsche GT4 RS
Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
Think I'll have to come down and try this, I've heard so many good things about it. Maybe it'll help me to get a bit more out of my own car as I'm a bit tentative with it.
Cost?
Cost?
Current;
Porsche 997.1 GT3RS. Pure Orange, ceramics, etc, Sharkwerks exhaust
BMW 2002 restomod; Turbo body kit, S14 M3 Evo engine and lots more
Audi Q3 Black edition Quattro
Previously enjoyed;
Ibis White B7 RS4 Avant : TTS Supercharged 615ps/614 nm
Subaru Impreza 22B
Noble M400
TVR 400SE
Lotus Sunbeam Avon
Porsche 997.1 GT3RS. Pure Orange, ceramics, etc, Sharkwerks exhaust
BMW 2002 restomod; Turbo body kit, S14 M3 Evo engine and lots more
Audi Q3 Black edition Quattro
Previously enjoyed;
Ibis White B7 RS4 Avant : TTS Supercharged 615ps/614 nm
Subaru Impreza 22B
Noble M400
TVR 400SE
Lotus Sunbeam Avon
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
£500 iirc, Sync 24 and I are doing it soon if you want to join us.
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
PJC wrote:£500 iirc, Sync 24 and I are doing it soon if you want to join us.
Or buy a new Porsche !
Currently :
Porsche 992S
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Porsche GT4 RS
Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Porsche 992S
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Porsche GT4 RS
Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
I would be interested in this too. When were you planning on going?
Current 2014 RS4 Sepang with optics, buckets.
997 Turbo Cobalt Blue
Previous:-
996 C4S
B7 RS4 Avant Sprint blue
B7 RS4 Saloon Sprint blue
MK5 Golf R32
MK4 Golf R32
Evo 8 & 6
Many golf GTI's
997 Turbo Cobalt Blue
Previous:-
996 C4S
B7 RS4 Avant Sprint blue
B7 RS4 Saloon Sprint blue
MK5 Golf R32
MK4 Golf R32
Evo 8 & 6
Many golf GTI's
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
Any thoughts on when guys?
Current;
Porsche 997.1 GT3RS. Pure Orange, ceramics, etc, Sharkwerks exhaust
BMW 2002 restomod; Turbo body kit, S14 M3 Evo engine and lots more
Audi Q3 Black edition Quattro
Previously enjoyed;
Ibis White B7 RS4 Avant : TTS Supercharged 615ps/614 nm
Subaru Impreza 22B
Noble M400
TVR 400SE
Lotus Sunbeam Avon
Porsche 997.1 GT3RS. Pure Orange, ceramics, etc, Sharkwerks exhaust
BMW 2002 restomod; Turbo body kit, S14 M3 Evo engine and lots more
Audi Q3 Black edition Quattro
Previously enjoyed;
Ibis White B7 RS4 Avant : TTS Supercharged 615ps/614 nm
Subaru Impreza 22B
Noble M400
TVR 400SE
Lotus Sunbeam Avon
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
22B wrote: Cost?
The Evolution 911 experience is priced at £345 (incl. 20% VAT).
Driving the latest Porsche GT3 and GT2 models you will develop general trackcraft whilst exploring the focused and uncompromising nature of these GT cars. Finish your 90 minute experience with an exhilarating high-speed passenger lap in the latest Porsche GT2.
Event Cost: £395 (incl. 20% VAT)
Driving a 911 GT 3 RS, followed by a 911 GT3 RS 3.8 and ultimately the truly iconic 911 GT3 RS 4.0 you will appreciate how this legend has evolved whilst retaining its race bred nature.
Event Cost: £495 (incl. 20% VAT)
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
Holly Sheet! That's like shagging 2 high-class hookers only to have Scarlett Johansson burst into the room insisting that you finish up inside her third door...Shoppinit wrote:Driving a 911 GT 3 RS, followed by a 911 GT3 RS 3.8 and ultimately the truly iconic 911 GT3 RS 4.0 you will appreciate how this legend has evolved whilst retaining its race bred nature.
Event Cost: £495 (incl. 20% VAT)
The only way that could be better (for me) is GT2 RS, followed by GT3 RS 3.8 then the 4 litre... and a titwank from Christina Hendricks.
No matter where you go, there you are.
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
I wonder if they do group discounts... Perhaps they'll throw in Christina.
I'm no fan of Porsche, but the 997 GT3 RS was bloody impressive to drive on the track. Totally understood why people rave about them.
I'm no fan of Porsche, but the 997 GT3 RS was bloody impressive to drive on the track. Totally understood why people rave about them.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Porsche Driving Experience
I heard you were more of a 'Gag gag' manbam_bam wrote:Holly Sheet! That's like shagging 2 high-class hookers only to have Scarlett Johansson burst into the room insisting that you finish up inside her third door...Shoppinit wrote:Driving a 911 GT 3 RS, followed by a 911 GT3 RS 3.8 and ultimately the truly iconic 911 GT3 RS 4.0 you will appreciate how this legend has evolved whilst retaining its race bred nature.
Event Cost: £495 (incl. 20% VAT)
The only way that could be better (for me) is GT2 RS, followed by GT3 RS 3.8 then the 4 litre... and a titwank from Christina Hendricks.
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