Michelin Cups on damp/wet Nordschleife

[Porker]

Originally Posted by Pip1968

I am with Mike R. I have been plenty of times to the Nordschleife and contrary to UK tracks (not that I have done any ) there is very little room for manoeuvre. Slip up and you are into the barrier. Alright if you have deep pockets (remember no insurance on Touristfahrt) and are a very skilled driver with plenty of experience on the Nurburgring (in wet and dry) but otherwise...... achtung, achtung!

Take both, hope for good weather or take it easy on Cups in the wet.

Bon chance.....

Pip

Just got back, the morning session on Sunday was damp, Cups gripped admirably. Gradually the track dried, and by noon conditions were perfect. No bikes on track due to damp patches scaring them off.

On the way back, the autobahn was soaked though, it seems Cups don't appreciated standing water indeed!

[Pip1968]

Glad it all went smoothly. Guys on the Porsche forum recommend driving on the inside lane in wet weather when on Cups. Then just follow the HGVs who will clear some of the standing water for you.

I have managed to aquaplane en route in heavy rain whilst on Michelin PS2s. The bottom line is that the tyres are too wide to be able to clear the water without going slowly.

Pip

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Pip1968

Glad it all went smoothly. Guys on the Porsche forum recommend driving on the inside lane in wet weather when on Cups. Then just follow the HGVs who will clear some of the standing water for you.

I have managed to aquaplane en route in heavy rain whilst on Michelin PS2s. The bottom line is that the tyres are too wide to be able to clear the water without going slowly.

Pip

That's Porsche drivers for you.....


DuncanR however recommends driving one handed, on the phone, on the white lines on bald cups after 4 hours at the wheel with one very nervous passenger

[Pip1968]

Ha ha . Something a bit like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5skp7sWl4

Pip