911's at Goodwood

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:58 am

James,

The tyres were superb. I did comment to a few people during the day how delighted I was with their performance (for what is, after all, a road tyre). Very good.
Also, you'll be interested to discover my fuel consumption, especially in the light of the "ooh, my eyes are stinging, following you" comments.

I filled the tank just before joining the circuit and managed to nearly empty it. The warning light was on during the last session.
I'd averaged just under 13mpg which I didn't think too bad.
I confess I've never tested my fuel consumption in normal road use but it must be nearer (or possibly over) 20mpg? Not too bad.
The car behaved wonderfully all day, despite spending several hours being redlined. Drove home docile and fuss free.

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:06 am

One of the best bits was the drive down.
As always the roads to Goodwood from my house are a delight if you're up early enough. They weren't clear from traffic but not bad.
The weather started bright and sunny and it looked like it might be a dry day.

But it soon started raining and I thought the day would be a wash out.
However, you can see from the earlier pictures at the track that we had some sunny spells.
It was windy though. Gusts of 70mph we were told. The car did get a bit nervous in places around some parts of the track once the winds got up.
Overall we were very lucky with the weather which only really became apparent when I tried to get home. Attrocious conditions. Wading through knee high puddles.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:30 am

sounds like a great day out. I have only ever had my 2.4S out on track at Cadwell & that was in teh wet too. To be honest I am a bit wary of my car in the wet as it like to break away a bit too quickly.

Fuel economy sounds similar to what I normally get ( pre stinging eyes

). I must get my MFI sorted out this winter

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:52 am

Thanks Paul, great pictures as usual. A great bunch of people and some lovely cars. Great to see 3 standard 2.4Ss on track!

It was great fun following the early race cars on their narrow rubber, slipping and sliding. Philip Taysom was very quick in the ex-PMJT 993RS.

The white 911 is a genuine 2.7RS that rallied in the seventies and raced after that. It may be seen in Tour Auto next spring, and Vic has kindly offered to organise the support crew

. I will be there if the free food offer stands.

pmjt · Post by **pmjt** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:06 am

nick-moss wrote:It was great fun following the early race cars on their narrow rubber, slipping and sliding. Philip Taysom was very quick in the ex-PMJT 993RS.

Er, it's another Philip who now owns my old 993RS

Along with a collection of stunning early cars too - jolly nice chap as well

P

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:26 am

Sorry, my typo, its was Philip Basil....

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:36 am

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:31 pm

Paul, it's all been said but.... brilliant pics (as usual). Now about this off roading experience, getting to be a habit?? Glad you and car OK, and no gravel rash, to either of you

PhilipB · Post by **PhilipB** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:48 pm

[quote="nick-moss"]

Philip Taysom [sic] was very quick in the ex-PMJT 993RS.

I was only just quick enough to stop a certain Mr. Moss from lapping me! And not quick enough to avoid being blown away by that dark blue 1965 SWB - it did have a 2.5 short stroke in the back though!

pmjt · Post by **pmjt** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:16 pm

PhilipB wrote:I was only just quick enough to stop a certain Mr. Moss from lapping me! And not quick enough to avoid being blown away by that dark blue 1965 SWB - it did have a 2.5 short stroke in the back though!

Philip - good to see she's being used

And as for that '65 car - you really must try harder next time

Philip

PhilipB · Post by **PhilipB** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:28 pm

That was what the red 993RS Clubsport was trying to do shortly before he spun off at Lavant!! I tell you that blue car was quick....

Vic Cohen · Post by **Vic Cohen** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:14 pm

AHA THE REAL PHILIP TAYSOM ...................gud to see uve found a proper website Philip!

pmjt · Post by **pmjt** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:56 pm

Vic Cohen wrote:AHA THE REAL PHILIP TAYSOM ...................gud to see uve found a proper website Philip!

Eh Vic? Wot u on? Have you been taking the medicine nursey provided?

- or do you mean the other Philip?

P

Vic Cohen · Post by **Vic Cohen** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:26 pm

U Got it PB ..................