2011V6Conv

Recently I've got the itch to take the car to a track day or a similar opportunity to drive on the track. Not looking to make any records, just the ability to drive the car closer to its real capabilities, not on a public road. One constraint is that I need a rollbar; but I was wondering more from an experience/satisfaction perspective, will it be enjoyable/satisfying with an auto transmission - i am ok with the manual control over the lower 3 gears, but with the 11' auto transmission one can not fully control the 4th and 5th gear (can only eliminate the 6th)

Any insights or experiences appreciated

snaf2u

My vert ran 14.632 @ 97mph. That was pure stock w/500 miles on it. I let the auto do the work. Don`t need a bar for anything above 13.5 sec. ET on most tracks. Top up, windows up and a helmet. As my sig shows I have added a little but it was fun the first time too. Just go and enjoy it!

JimC

I think that by track day he is talking about a road course snafu - the rules there do require a bar (only a 4 point though I think) for road courses with a convertible. Not like a drag strip where it is based upon the time you run.

pascal

It sucks with an auto, period.
I imagine it would hurt the tranny after a while on downshifts and if you plan to do it on the D position it will be a nightmare.
Your front brake pads will only be efficient for a few laps...

snaf2u

ooops!

2011V6Conv

Yes, I was referring to a road course
Thanks for the input pascal, I was hoping to hear from someone with auto transmission (I assume you have manual, right?)

Your comment about the brake pads would be relevant to both manual and auto - is your point that one should not bother to go to track day without upgrading the breaks?

the5

Well Im sure if you deploy your pop up roll bar you should be fine!

Im surprised they are making you deploy it tho!
They usually dont when we Track my dad's 911 GTS Vert.

armyjared

Want to take my manual to the strip so bad.....just not aware of any near me lol

2011V6Conv

Popup roll bar on a mustang?

Siber Express

You will have better control over the gears than you think, although with the 5 speed auto in the 2010 I had control over them all, but it will surprise you.