Macan GTS on Racetrack AutoX Palm Beach Intl Speedway - Video and Pics, Tire pics

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SpdRcrGTS

Discussion Starter · Mar 21, 2021

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Hello everyone

Just took the Macan out on AutoX for the first time. Palm Beach Intl Speedway.

With a previous history of AutoX with other vehicles and also some open wheel racing, I must say the Macan GTS was throughly entertaining. The weak link was the All Season tires which will be replaced soon. Going back next Friday for another evening!

Some pics:

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wwahl

· #2 · Mar 21, 2021

The tire photo expresses how heavy the Macan is. I really like my Macan for getting up the road but every vehicle has their limitations.

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Viperjoe

· #3 · Mar 21, 2021

I understand that it’s a heavy vehicle, but body roll is > I would have expected

Glock19

· #4 · Mar 21, 2021

Viperjoe said:
I understand that it’s a heavy vehicle, but body roll is > I would have expected

It is technically considered an SUV.

On a small tight track like that you really get the feeling that it does not like changing directions quickly, but it will do it.

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SomeGuy

· #5 · Mar 21, 2021

Which tires are those? They look like an all season tread.

jzwu

· #6 · Mar 21, 2021

The GTS has AS so why does it still lean so much? I thought AS automatically adjusts and levels the car.

wwahl

· #7 · Mar 21, 2021

jzwu said:
The GTS has AS so why does it still lean so much? I thought AS automatically adjusts and levels the car.

www.porsche.com

Porsche Macan model overview - Porsche Middle East

The Porsche Macan. A Sports Car that is practical but never ordinary. With 5 doors and 5 seats. With plenty of space for hobbies, leisure and sport.

www.porsche.com

Maybe you have this in mind?

jzwu

· #8 · Mar 21, 2021

I have the PASM on my Macan S, which doesn’t change ride height. AS (air suspension) does.

Glock19

· #9 · Mar 21, 2021

jzwu said:
The GTS has AS so why does it still lean so much? I thought AS automatically adjusts and levels the car.

Physics.

It’s about the same length and width as a 992, over a foot taller, weighs 500-800# more, has a higher ground clearance, and much more suspension travel.

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wwahl

· #10 · Mar 21, 2021

jzwu said:
I have the PASM on my Macan S, which doesn’t change ride height. AS (air suspension) does.

I have both. The top heavy Macan just doesn't work well in a sports car mode.

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yrralis1

· #11 · Mar 21, 2021

Does Palm Beach still have a 1/4 mile and did you do it too ?

mdubya

· #12 · Mar 21, 2021

Awesome! Thanks for the pics and video!

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CourtneyNYC

· #13 · Mar 21, 2021

I’d love to slip down and watch some Friday night.

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Jshore

· #14 · Mar 21, 2021

Nice.Imagine what the Macan on Summer tires could do on that track.

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Opt1k

· #15 · Mar 21, 2021

Viperjoe said:
I understand that it’s a heavy vehicle, but body roll is > I would have expected

If you think Macan has high body roll try taking Q3 there.

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boksburgboy

· #16 · Mar 21, 2021

what is that yellow warning light that keeps flashing on the Tach display? TC?

SpdRcrGTS

Discussion Starter · #17 · Mar 21, 2021

Glock19 said:
It is technically considered an SUV.

On a small tight track like that you really get the feeling that it does not like changing directions quickly, but it will do it.

Hahah yes it does. I would not take it to a traditional AutoX. We are lucky here the local track has a 9/10th of a mile karting track, so we use that. Traditional AutoX is too tight IMO and true road course would be better on the vehicle.

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SpdRcrGTS

Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 21, 2021

boksburgboy said:
what is that yellow warning light that keeps flashing on the Tach display? TC?

Yes

SpdRcrGTS

Discussion Starter · #19 · Mar 21, 2021

yrralis1 said:
Does Palm Beach still have a 1/4 mile and did you do it too ?

Don't really care for the 1/4 mile, but yes they have it.

SpdRcrGTS

Discussion Starter · #20 · Mar 21, 2021

SomeGuy said:
Which tires are those? They look like an all season tread.

Verde Scorpions by Pirelli. Going back this Friday to finish them off and then putting P Zeros on or SportContact6s.

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