u/Asleep-Situation-614

Hello,

I have track day experience in an s2000 13 years ago. However due to life and kids, my passion for motersport has been heavily supressed but always in the back of my mind.

I've had a few decently fast street cars since then, but nothing extreme.

A few years ago, I got into Sim Racing. From this, I've developed a far greater understanding of braking points, trail braking, throttle modulation, steering input and balance. Things I wish I knew back then.

Anyway, I moved from GT7 to Assetto Corsa around 6 months ago when I discovered that I could mod in the actual real life tracks I have access to. One I have driven on in real life and one that I haven't. With that, I have done hundreds of laps in various different cars on these tracks in the sim.

I feel confident that I can now go back to the track I've been to and the one I haven't been to, knowing exactly where the braking points are, where every corners apex is, where the track camber is and general corner entry/apex/exit speed.

I've driven much more powerful cars than I've ever had and found a few that seem to gel nicely and respond/behaviour exactlt as I expect them to.

I fully understand that the sim can't prepare you for the G Forces and slight fear factor etc.

So I thought I'd ask here. Has anyone else bridged the gap for big power increases using the sim? If so, how did you go settling into the real life car? Once settled, how did your real life lap times compare to your sim laps?

Thanks,

Obviously the F Type is one of the best choices for a road car and a spirited drive - but how does it go as a track car?

I'm after a weekend car that can also be taken to the track and 4-5 time per year to hone my skills.

Other considerations on the short list are a 987 Cayman or F80 M3/F82 M4.

I understand that these options likely make for a better track car than the F Type - but the F Type is my favourite looking, favourite sounding and I love the appeal of the "theatre" that comes with it. I imagine it feels quite exciting to drive every time.

I've tried the F Type in the sim and it feels a little floaty and understeery in the corners - but it's a modded in car and not an official Assetto Corsa car so I'm not going to take that as an indicator.

Anyone who tracks their F-Type, how do you find it? How does it handle? Have you done any mods? Have you been able to develop your skills with it?

I'd be willing to go to somewhat stiffer suspension and better pads/brakes but I wouldn't want to mess with the street usability of the car.

Thanks,