[Pinocchio]

I have been tracking my 718 S for the past two years and I have to say...this car absolutely rocks. I will never need more car to go faster at Laguna Seca (WeatherTech) All I will need is more guts and more skill.

 

[vgj]

That's so awesome. PDK or manual ? Any mods , wheels/tires ?

 

[Pinocchio]

That's so awesome. PDK or manual ? Any mods , wheels/tires ?

PDK. Everything about this 2017 718 S is stock. 20 inch rims are standard. Tires are upgrades to Michelin Sport 4S. They don't last long but they stick like no other tire except Cup 2s.

I ran racing pads instead of Porsche's own pads and that was a mistake. I ended up with cracked rotors all the way around after only 12 or 13 track days. Replaced all rotors and pads with Porsche stock items. Last weekend was the first time I had run the new Porsche brakes. They were flawless: predictable, excellent stopping power, and no fading. Porsche knows what they are doing with this car. I shouldn't have second guessed them.

Also, those racing pads squeaked terribly while coming to a stop at intersections. This car is my every day driver. The squeaking was a pain in the ass. The Porsche brakes are silent.

 

[cbarra]

I agree with you across the board. Great vehicle on track. Wish I had PDK when on track, but love the manual for every other aspect. Also a daily driver.

I find it interesting how many switch to aftermarket braking components. I feel like I’m very hard on the brakes on track, but am getting way more pad life than I would have imagined from OEM.

 

[faizaan2000]

I agree with you across the board. Great vehicle on track. Wish I had PDK when on track, but love the manual for every other aspect. Also a daily driver.

I find it interesting how many switch to aftermarket braking components. I feel like I’m very hard on the brakes on track, but am getting way more pad life than I would have imagined from OEM.

I agree the stock car is really well set up for track as is. I did quite a lot of days on stock pads. They worked fine as long as I stuck to tires that were OEM or similar in grip. After a while I moved to RE71R and found that was the tipping point, and I was able to go through pads very quickly. I use the PFC 08 pads and the biggest difference I find is that there is so much less pedal effort required to achieve threshold braking that I'm able to modulate and trail brake more effectively, and also manage brake pressure better when heel-toeing.

I hate the squeaking and swap on track pads for track weekends and swap back to stock after. Have it down to just over an hour now with a single jack. I have found the PFC 08 squeak way less and stay quiet for a few hundred miles after an event so for events back to back I leave them on.

 

[kingikra]

I'm waiting for my new Cayman S and while doing that, I drive a BMW M2. The M2 is the best sports car I have ever owned. In the past, thinking of replacing it resulted in "failure" as there's nothing to replace it with. A month ago I read that Porsche are reducing prices up to 50,000 USD (on Carrera S) so I tried to squeeze my budget into and, finally, purchased a Porsche 💪.

Looking forward to taking it to the track. I enjoyed my M2 on the track so much so I can just imagine...

 

[Baka1969]

A month ago I read that Porsche are reducing prices up to 50,000 USD (on Carrera S) so I tried to squeeze my budget into and, finally, purchased a Porsche 💪.

*citation needed

Where did you hear that Porsche was reducing pricing by 45%?

 

[kingikra]

*citation needed

Where did you hear that Porsche was reducing pricing by 45%?

I think you've got me wrong . In my country, the official Porsche importer had reduced prices up to 50K USD. 45%? . I wish I was an American citizen. Carrera S starts here at 282K USD. This price is for a completely naked car. You'll not buy the car with less then 320K USD.
I paid for my Cayman S 170K USD and this is an amazing price. A bargain.

 

[DriveInHouston]

I thought as much... I wrote in another thread that prices differ in different countries, because of taxation, import duties and Porsche policy.

 

[Baka1969]

I think you've got me wrong . In my country, the official Porsche importer had reduced prices up to 50K USD. 45%? . I wish I was an American citizen. Carrera S starts here at 282K USD. This price is for a completely naked car. You'll not buy the car with less then 320K USD.
I paid for my Cayman S 170K USD and this is an amazing price. A bargain.

My apologies. I didn't know what country you hail. I do know that different countries have differing tax rates. For example: Denmark is supposed to be one of the highest.

 

[kingikra]

My apologies. I didn't know what country you hail. I do know that different countries have differing tax rates. For example: Denmark is supposed to be one of the highest.

As much as I know, Singapore is one of the "worst" countries in that matter. I don't think that Denmark is worst than mine

 

[Pinocchio]

I agree the stock car is really well set up for track as is. I did quite a lot of days on stock pads. They worked fine as long as I stuck to tires that were OEM or similar in grip. After a while I moved to RE71R and found that was the tipping point, and I was able to go through pads very quickly. I use the PFC 08 pads and the biggest difference I find is that there is so much less pedal effort required to achieve threshold braking that I'm able to modulate and trail brake more effectively, and also manage brake pressure better when heel-toeing.

I hate the squeaking and swap on track pads for track weekends and swap back to stock after. Have it down to just over an hour now with a single jack. I have found the PFC 08 squeak way less and stay quiet for a few hundred miles after an event so for events back to back I leave them on.

Thanks for your input. How long does it take you to swap pads - any rotor cracking with the more aggressive pads?

 

[Pinocchio]

Thanks for your input. How long does it take you to swap pads - any rotor cracking with the more aggressive pads? I had RE71Rs and I prefer the stick I get with the Sport 4S. I will grant you they don't last long!

 

[faizaan2000]

Thanks for your input. How long does it take you to swap pads - any rotor cracking with the more aggressive pads?

About 75-90 minutes usually. I haven't had rotor cracking but only used one set of drilled rotors with the PFC. After 20 track days they had a decent sized lip developing so I moved to slotted rotors, which I'm still on.

 

[Pinocchio]

I will look into slots the next time I need to replace my rotors...which I hope is a long way off.

 

[Pinocchio]

I agree the stock car is really well set up for track as is. I did quite a lot of days on stock pads. They worked fine as long as I stuck to tires that were OEM or similar in grip. After a while I moved to RE71R and found that was the tipping point, and I was able to go through pads very quickly. I use the PFC 08 pads and the biggest difference I find is that there is so much less pedal effort required to achieve threshold braking that I'm able to modulate and trail brake more effectively, and also manage brake pressure better when heel-toeing.

I hate the squeaking and swap on track pads for track weekends and swap back to stock after. Have it down to just over an hour now with a single jack. I have found the PFC 08 squeak way less and stay quiet for a few hundred miles after an event so for events back to back I leave them on.

 

[jdstein11]

I completely agree. I have a 2018 718B and absolutely love it. 300hp can DEFINITELY be enough for a rocking good time out on a track, and while I'm considering its replacement next year with something with a bit more power, the handling, the braking, and yes - even the sound! - on a track is phenomenal, everything I hoped for when I picked it up from the dealer. I've gone through a full set of tires and two brake pads in 3 events over 6 days. While that feels excessive, I like to push the car and now understand that is the price we pay for that level of fun and exhilaration.