992 C2S - suitable in stock form for track days? - Page 1 - 911/Carrera GT - PistonHeads UK

Hi folks. I have a 992 C2S. It has PDK, -10mm PASM, but NO RWS or any other fancy chassis stuff. And no sunroof! So lightweight spec The car is pretty ballistic if I’m honest. But I’m not sure how it would perform on a track day in stock form. Many years ago I had a 993 RS that I did loads of track days with. It had braided hoses, SRF brake fluid, Pagid Yellows and stock RS discs. Brake fade wasn’t an issue. I also used proper Pirelli track tyres which were great. Anyway, I remember being at Donington and bloke in a stock 996 Turbo completely cooked his stock brakes within a few laps and it basically ruined his day. I’m wondering if the same would happen in my 992 C2S? I don’t want to modify my car and mess up the warranty. My car is on Michelin 4S tyres. I did the PEC day before taking delivery of my own car and the 992 C2S I drove that day just soaked up all the abuse I could throw at it. I wonder if PEC cars have upgraded brake pads/lines/fluid? Opinions welcome.

So the stock pads on the 992 generation (albeit I don't know if this was introduced mid way through the cycle) conform to a new 2026 environmental standard whereby they have very low copper content. What this means is that they're pretty terrible at dissipating heat and the outcome is a tonne of brake dust (even on PCCB cars) and "crunching" when doing high speed braking with a bit of temperature in them. Have a quick Rennlist Google and you'll see a few threads about it + I speak from experience of a 992 GT3. The 992 GT3 handbook actually says in it that if you intend to take in on track, you should contact your Porsche centre for track specific brake pads (aka Manthey, Pagids, etc) Also, if you watch the 992 GT3 RS launch video with Andreas, he specifically states that they've developed a new brake pad for the RS to combat the above. It's a bit of a tell tale sign now to be honest that someone doesn't track their 992 GT3! Or at least not properly! So, something to keep in mind if the 992 CS suffers the same. I think you'll survive a track day or two though, probably just with higher pad wear.

Xyphox said: So the stock pads on the 992 generation (albeit I don't know if this was introduced mid way through the cycle) conform to a new 2026 environmental standard whereby they have very low copper content. What this means is that they're pretty terrible at dissipating heat and the outcome is a tonne of brake dust (even on PCCB cars) and "crunching" when doing high speed braking with a bit of temperature in them. Have a quick Rennlist Google and you'll see a few threads about it + I speak from experience of a 992 GT3. The 992 GT3 handbook actually says in it that if you intend to take in on track, you should contact your Porsche centre for track specific brake pads (aka Manthey, Pagids, etc) Also, if you watch the 992 GT3 RS launch video with Andreas, he specifically states that they've developed a new brake pad for the RS to combat the above. It's a bit of a tell tale sign now to be honest that someone doesn't track their 992 GT3! Or at least not properly! So, something to keep in mind if the 992 CS suffers the same. I think you'll survive a track day or two though, probably just with higher pad wear. Thank you. That is helpful. I’m wondering if the OPC will supply me with warranty preserving track worthy front brake pads for less than a grand fitted!! I might give them a ring to find out.