New Panoz - HDPE Prep Wanted

[gamacdon]

I just tried paged yellow for the first time at autobahn country club full 4 mile track. I experienced more consistent stopping power (brake pedal force) and shorter stopping distance than the PFC 97. The PFC pads have lasted over 20 track days, i will see how the pagid's do and how the rotors wear.

[COBRA77]

Thanks for the feedback on the pagid yellow pads. If you have p/n's, prices, etc. to share, that would be appreciated.

Spoke with Bandon at Panoz Auto. Confirmed that the rear hubs should have grease. He was very helpful and took a little time to give me some additional background on the GTRA. Sounds like my car is from the Sebring group. Also learned that I need to search out the details on the rear suspension mount upgrades to see if Penske took care of that when they went through the car. Any links w/ pics would be appreciated.

Gingerman was a success. Weather was perfect and the Panoz performed flawlessly. I watched my temps on the rear hubs and they were fine (and reasonably consistent side to side). Also looked at rotor temps. There was some variation side to side (20 deg F). Not sure if that's cooling related or possibly a little more drag in one caliper (rebuild or new hardware???)

I need to find a better way to get fuel in... The big funnel isn't big enough to compensate for the spoiler being in the way...

Larry

[gamacdon]

Pagid part number 1408 rear and 1287 front. Price i paid was $322 for the rear and $340 for the front.

[COBRA77]

Thanks for the details! Will keep pagid yellow in mind as the search for brake spares continues (thankfully the 97's are still holding up well).

Also heard that the GTS cars had Brembo rotors. Sounds like the hub is the same, just the rings and rotors are different. Panoz Auto did not have the Brembo rings in stock... Rotor prices seem comparable.

Created a brake bleeding system. Using a high end tire valve stem in the top of a spare reservoir cap (wilwood) and a bicycle pump. Two pumps and you have 15psi in the reservoir. Can then bleed the system without the two helpers that the instructions call for... I think the cap will also fit my 996.

Larry

[mufflersandmore]

sounds like you are near to us in the midwest. We run a group called 3Balls Racing. We mainly run Gingerman, Grattan, Waterford Hills and Mid-Ohio. I have the #2 Panoz and it has taken a few seasons to sort it out but now the car is awesome.

We have several more events this year. Go to www.3ballsracing.com and you can see our remaining schedule and hopefully join us.

Kenny

[COBRA77]

Thanks for the invite! I'm just west of Milwaukee, Wi. Generally run with the PCA and BMW clubs and have seen your group on a couple of the track DE lists. Would be good to meet up on or off track. Still working out the fall schedule / will let you know. Feel free to ping me if you're going to Blackhawk or Road America.

Larry

[CMPanoz]

Larry,

Glad to hear Brandon helped you out. He has a wealth of knowledge about our cars.

As for fueling, we simply made a funnel for our cars. 8x4 pvc dwv bell reducer, 4x2 bell reducer, 2 2" 90 for about a 24" off set. We used 1" for the drop so it slides in the fuel cell opening easily. It takes fuel as fast as you can pour it in. I would post a picture but I'm not smart enough to do so. I can e mail you one.

Chris

[COBRA77]

Chris - Thanks for the funnel description! I'll definitely make one up this weekend.


Anyone have the software for the PI System2 available?

Just received notice: PCA Milwaukee Region is allowing late registration for DE at Road America for experienced drivers and instructors this Friday 8/10. Cost is $280. www.porschepark.org

Larry