To Porsche Experience Center Tokyo

Last week, I went to Porsche Experience Center Tokyo (PEC Tokyo), which opened in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture in October.

What is Porsche Experience Center?A place to maximize the true performance hidden in Porsche and your instinct as a driverA Porsche brand experience facility with the concept of ".

Actually, when I went on a trip to Los Angeles with my family beforeWe stopped by Porsche Experience Center LA.Although I did not actually drive on a truck, I was able to spend a fulfilling time driving in the simulator room, eating at a restaurant while watching Porsche running while playing the engine sound, so "I hope I can do it in Japan somedayHe said.

So I've been looking forward to experiencing the 9th Porsche Experience Center Tokyo in the world this time.

It was a sunny day, which was unusual for me. The weather was as hot as it was hot.

In the facility of PEC Tokyo, there is a road course with a total length of 2.1 km, and in addition to the famous corners such as the carousel and corkscrew reminiscent of the Nürburgring, Porsche's performance such as low friction handling truck, drift circle, kick plate, etc. There is a course that you can feel.

*Image source.Porsche Japan "Porsche Track Experience

You can run this course on the Porsche prepared at the facility.

Not only sports car models such as 911, Boxster, Cayman, but also Panamera, Taycan, Cayenne, Macan, etc.You can choose from 7 types of all Porsche lineups.

In addition, the building has a Porsche car exhibition space, a restaurant, a cafe, a simulator room, a Porsche goods purchase space (the contents of the goods were the same as those sold at the dealer), and so on.

You can also experience the demo lap driven by the Porsche driving coach while sitting in the passenger seat (reception is possible on the day if there is a vacancy).It seems that the wife and family who visited with her husband can also enjoy the waiting time.

This time, we and the couple booked a program to experience Porsche in advance, but "To be honest, the price is high ...He was talking about "the

I made a reservation "Mid vs Rear". A program of 77,000 yen in 90 minutes, "Exploring the differences between the midship engine and the rear engine, and the differences between Porsche."

My husband made a reservation for "Rear-wheel drive vs four-wheel drive ".. A program of 77,000 yen in 90 minutes, "Compare rear-wheel drive carrera and four-wheel drive carrera 4, two different 911s with each module".

Both are just under 80,000 yen in 90 minutes.

... very expensive (-_-) ...

However, when I actually experienced it,I was able to realize that the facility was much more valuable and attractive than I had imagined.

So in today's article,What was the actual on-the-track program content?Also, I would like to introduce the differences from Porsche's driving school (Porsche Truck Experience).

The charm of PEC Tokyo

Until I went to PEC Tokyo, "A facility where you can experience Porsche = an experience facility where you can enjoy running on the latest PorscheHe had an image of "the

Even people who do not know Porsche can feel free to experience Porsche ... I thought that it was a more authentic version of Mercedes Me of Mercedes-Benz.

However, the image was betrayed in a good way.

PEC Tokyo is not just a facility where you can experience Porsche"You can greatly improve your driving skills with Porsche" Serious facilityIt was.

Charm ① One-on-one instruction by an instructor

First of all, what I felt was the most valuable was "Receive one-on-one guidance from an instructor (coach)This is the point that "the

By running a course with different characteristics, your driving habits will come out as it is, but for 90 minutes, a dedicated coach will be on board and you can receive detailed guidance. ..

In my case, I'm only looking in front of the course, soHandling, accelerator, and brake operations are delayed, and smooth driving is not possible.Was pointed out. Moreover,

"Always look further ahead of the course. After this corner, look ahead. Then you will be able to run more straight and handle more slowly from the front. Therefore, you will be able to run smoothly and quickly. "

The advice was given.

Even so, I tended to be distracted by the corner in front of me and forget to look ahead, but as I got used to the course,Gradually, you will be able to drive forward, and you will be able to drive smoothly even at higher speeds.It became.

You will be given accurate guidance on the spot, so you can feel that your driving technique will improve in the last 90 minutes.

In the case of my husband, "Regarding brake operation,Instead of completely removing your foot from the pedals when you apply the brakes, it is better to operate it more slowly.When I was aware of that, the coach praised me that I had improved considerably since the start of the program, and I realized that my driving had changed.

As for Porsche's driving school, professional racers and those with racing experience can be instructors and receive guidance. However, one instructor is in charge of multiple units and gives instructions and advice wirelessly from the outside.

Of course you can still get good advice, but PEC TokyoSince the coach is on board and always watching the driving sideways, you can receive more accurate and timely guidance.

Therefore, it is a big attraction that you can make a big leap in your driving skill even in just 90 minutes.

Charm ② 90 minutes can be customized to your liking

I knew when I participatedYou can customize 90 minutes to your liking.That's right. Since I was a two-car comparison program, I first experienced all the courses with Boxster GTS 4.0, and after 45 minutes I changed to 911 and compared in order.

However, according to the coach,

It's only been a month since it opened, but there are already many repeaters. Such a person"Today I want to focus on drifting" "I want to practice on the main lap course so that I can run faster"Since there are many requests such as, it is possible to customize the driving to some extent according to it.

This was the case.

In response to this, my husband said that from the next time, he would choose a program that uses 90 minutes with one car, and first tell him his driving challenges and requests.

Unlike a driving school, "I want to practice around hereOne of the attractions of PEC Tokyo is that you can answer that request as much as possible.

However, 90 minutes is so quick that there are no lectures, so"I want to learn driving knowledge through classroom lectures" "I want to practice repeatedly over and over again"In that case, I think the driving school is more suitable. Therefore, I felt that if I could use the driving school and PEC Tokyo together, I would be able to improve my driving skills more efficiently.

Attractiveness ③ No need to maintain the car body before or after the event

In the case of Porsche driving school, you will participate in your own Porsche. So in advance

"Participating vehicle parts are genuine"
"The tire must be a Porsche-approved N-coded tire."
"There is a remaining groove on the tire"
"No scratches or foreign body stabs"
"There is a remaining amount of brake pads (It is recommended to have a maintenance check at the 6-month inspection level at a Porsche dealer)"
"Wear driving gloves on the day"

It is necessary to maintain and check your own car.

On the other hand, in the case of PEC Tokyo, Porsche prepared at the facility is used, so you can participate by yourself.

In addition, full braking from full acceleration, drift driving, etc.I'm a little reluctant to do it with my PorscheI thought it would be good to be able to do things that would make me think.

The price of the PEC Tokyo program is 50,000 to 80,000 yen in 90 minutes, which is expensive compared to Porsche's driving school, but considering the cost and effort of maintaining your Porsche in advance, and the oil change after that I don't think it's expensive.

Also, PEC Tokyo is perfect for those who really want to improve their driving skills,Those who want to participate casually can also enjoy it very muchThat's it. When I asked the coach about this,

The other day, he said, "I'm a paper driver, but I participated because I want to ride PorscheAnd women who say "I just bought a Porsche, so I want to study Porsche drivingA wide variety of people are coming.
PEC Tokyo coaches include amateur racers, professional racers, and even GT racers, but the criteria for becoming a Porsche coach are quite strict, so you have to train a lot and pass.
Because I am such a coach, I can give proper guidance to anyone, and even if the behavior of the car becomes dangerous, I am also training to control it properly, so I want you to feel relieved.

This was the case.

PEC Tokyo that my husband felt

By the way, my husband said about PEC Tokyo like this.

It was better than I expected!
Just get advice from the instructorIn a short time, I experienced that driving became smoother and I was able to run faster and better.did it. After all, I thought it was important to review my driving on a regular basis.
Until now, I have participated in Porsche's driving school, but if I haven't been there for a while, I think I've become my own style.
In the true sense, if you want to drive safely, quickly, smoothly and well, you have to have an instructor look at you and give you guidance. Skiing is like that, but with just a little guidance from an instructor, skiing changes dramatically.
Also, before participating, "Which car should I ride ... 911 ... GT4 is also goodI was wondering, but maybe any car model is fine. Rather, it seems that satisfaction will increase if you convey your challenges and requests and customize 90 minutes accordingly.
If I have a business trip to Tokyo in the future, I would like to participate again at that timing!

He said.

Finally, when I asked the coach what kind of facility this PEC Tokyo is in a word, he said like this.

here,Disneyland for car lovers,We operate with the desire to provide that much fun and satisfaction. Thanks to you all, everyone enjoyed it very much, and after 90 minutes, I will be back with a big smile. I don't think there are many places where adults can enjoy themselves purely, so I would like to continue to be a facility that can provide extraordinary and enjoyable activities like Disneyland.

And.

So that's it! And although the cost was reasonable, I felt that it was more than worth it. I wanna go once more.

I would like to write an article about the "difference between midship and rear" that I experienced in this program.