Porsche Driving Training Course
No commentsThere are certain luxury vehicle manufacturers that will require you to do a training course before you are allowed to purchase one of their vehicles. These cars are very powerful and could prove dangerous should they be driven by an inexperienced driver. Luckily for enthusiasts, Porsche does not fall under this category. Of course Porsches are very powerful cars themselves, and driving them takes some getting used to. This being said, they are still relatively easy to master, although they could still prove to be a driving challenge to some.
Porsche offers driving courses in almost every country! It is not compulsory that you take one of these courses when you purchase a Porsche, but it is recommended. Taking a Porsche driving course will allow you to familiarize yourself with your car, and how it reacts to different driving situations. The Porsche driving training course is also recommended to all sports car drivers, because the course specializes in operating a very fast and powerful car. The courses range from Pre-Level to Precision. Naturally the Pre-Level course is for beginners who want to get a handle on driving a sports car. The Precision course will help those experienced drivers be able to handle even the most tightest and dangerous of driving circumstances. The Porsche training courses even range into a specific driving course just for women, and one that specializes in off road driving. The Porsche Cayenne is usually the model that is used for the off road driving training course.
There is even an Ice Training Porsche driving course. This course teaches you how to handle driving your Porsche in winter conditions, with ice slicked roads and falling snow. Porsche has set up a -15 degree snow cover to practice on, under controlled conditions.
The greatest thing about these Porsche driving courses is that you do not need to own a Porsche to drive one! There are four different Porsche models available for hire that you can take for a spin around the track. If you do own your own Porsche, it is advised that you drive your own vehicle, as it is one that you are familiar with. Even if you don’t have a Porsche, you can still experience how it is to drive one, and you will be learning excellent driving skills that will certainly benefit you in the future. In order to participate in the course, and hire a Porsche, you will need to be at least 18 years of age and be a valid driver’s license holder.
There are partner hotels that work with Porsche near the tracks where the training courses take place. This is very convenient if you are only a tourist in the city where you will be taking your training course. These Porsche training courses are also a wonderful present, and can be purchased in gift voucher form.
So, if you are a proud Porsche owner, and hunger to take your driving skills to the next level, what better place to practice than with Porsche themselves? If not, and you simply desire to experience what it’s like to drive behind the wheel of a Porsche, then this may be your only opportunity. Not only will you enjoy yourself controlling such a beautiful, powerful vehicle, but you will also walk away with some very valuable driving skills.
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Keeping Your Porsche In Immaculate Condition
No commentsYour beautiful Porsche is probably one of your most prized possessions, and also one of your most expensive. The best way to keep your Porsche looking like it was just driven out the showroom, is to know how to clean and maintain it properly. This will also benefit you in the future when you wish to trade it in or sell it for a newer model.
Firstly, there are certain Porsche colors that appear cleaner and sleeker than others. If you are the flashy type, you will probably enjoy a bright yellow or red Porsche. These colors are attractive and attention grabbing, and will also not show up the dirt so badly. Silver is always a popular color choice for Porsches, and can appear cleaner for longer when compared to black and white. A black or white Porsche is devastatingly gorgeous, but needs to be kept immaculately clean to look good all the time. Any little piece of dust or dirt will show up strongly against these two colors. Darker blues will also display dirt much more prominently.
Regardless of which color Porsche you have, you will need to keep it clean. Obviously with the colors that display the dirt more clearly, you will need to clean it more often. First of all you should concentrate on the body shell. There are official Porsche products which can be purchased for cleaning your car. These include shampoos, waxes and other cleaning materials. It is always best to clean your Porsche gently with a non-abrasive cloth. For waxing you will need a special waxing cloth. Most car accessories stores will sell these cleaning materials, under the Porsche brand or separately. Ensure that you are purchasing the right shampoo and wax for the color of your Porsche and its specific cleaning requirements.
It is best to wash your Porsche about once a week to ensure that it is kept shiny and beautiful. Dirt and grit can damage your exterior’s shell. Waxing is not necessary every time that you wash your Porsche, and can be done every two or three weeks. It is best to apply the wax overnight and leave it on, then the following morning shine the car to perfection! Don’t forget about your tires. Dirty tires can spoil the beauty of a clean Porsche. There are also special tire cleaning shampoos and polishes available. Depending on how dirty they get, your tires should be cleaned each time your Porsche gets a bath.
Now let’s talk about the interior. It is one of your favorite parts of your Porsche. All Porsches come standard with beautiful leather seats. Always ensure that you take the necessary precautions to prevent your leather seats from getting scratched or damaged. What you do in your Porsche is up to you, but try not to drink or eat whilst driving. Spillages of liquids could stain the leather, and be costly to repair. The same applies to smoking in your Porsche. You do not want wayward ash to burn a hole in the leather, nor do you want the car to have an unpleasant odor.
There are excellent dust sprays and leather treatment oils that you can purchase to keep the interior of your Porsche looking fresh and beautiful. It is imperative that you have floor mats in your Porsche to prevent the carpets from getting dirty and damaged. Dirt and grit from your shoes can be abrasive to the carpets, and ultimately expensive to replace. There are stunning Porsche floor mats on the market, available in every color and form to suit any taste.
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Porsche Carrera GT
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Unofficially, the Porsche Carrera GT is a racecar, a racecar built for the street. What makes it a racecar is not necessarily the huge power produced by its V10 engine or the carbon fiber construction that keeps everything very lightweight – although these features surely make it a fast car. It’s more the sum of its parts that make this car worth every bit of its $440,000 price tag.
The Porsche Carrera GT was introduced as a 2004 model and until 2005 there were already a few changes in order to make the Carrera GT the new Porsche super car. These were minor updates in order to make it a little more street friendly. Between the supplemental bar hoops is now mounted a glass screen. The seats height is adjusted along with the additional bolstering in the thigh area. The Carrera GT is easy recognizable, as it’s a low, sleek, lightweight roadster, very beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. Two removable panels that can be stored in the front trunk make foul weather protection available.
The car has unique features, among which are: 5.7 liter, 605 horsepower V10 engine, monocoque chassis with Porsche-patented engine and transmission mounts made of carbon-reinforced plastic and the first use of a ceramic composite clutch in a production car. A very important aspect is that The Carrera is safe and stable at speeds up to 205 mph, thanks to its aerodynamic and race-bred suspension package.
The design of the suspension is so sophisticated that the shape of its components improves the Carrera GT’s aerodynamics. The designers used lightweight materials such as magnesium for the car’s substantial wheels and the frames of its special sport seats, the result being a faster and safer car. To prove so, The Carrera GT accelerates from a standing start to 62 mph (100km/h) in only 3.9 seconds reaches 100 mph (160 km/h) in less than seven seconds, 125 mph (200 km/h) in less than 10 seconds, and can achieve a top test-track speed of 205 mph (330 km/h). What makes this car have these impressive results is it’s 5.5 liter, normally aspirated V10 engine for racing created in the development center in Weissach, Germany. That engine’s bores have been enlarged to displace 5.7 liters in the Carrera GT. It has a very low center of gravity, a 68-degree V angle and four valves-per-cylinder heads. Since the block, crankshaft and camshafts are all made of light alloys, the engine weights only 472 pounds (214 kg).
To stop this “monster” Porsche’s team used a high-tech braking system. Developed for demanding motorsports applications, ceramic brakes are the first to work for on-road use. The massive 15 inch ventilated discs and six-piston calipers have the amazing capacity of bringing the car to a sure and safe stop, matched only by the stunning acceleration of Carrera GT.
Porsche Carrera GT is definitely a exotic appearance, a car that can do it all: fascinate you with its good looks and astound you with its performance and abilities on the race track.