aussie jimmy

the straights won't be too long. 130km/h is plenty on the roads.
and if you are a newbie, it's a great way to learn the roads/etiquette.
i've only done track, but not any targa, as think it is very risky. touring would be a great place to start
on unfamiliar roads. all your cornering will be done at 50 - 100 anyways.

V-GT400

Hi Jimmy

Thanks for your thoughts. I have done Targa Tasmania a number of times before in Nissan GT-R. Finished in top 10 a few times and 2nd Outright once so I probably have a different perspective on things. I am sure that lots of competitors will be happy with the 130kph limit. Just struggling with the concept myself.

aussie jimmy

ah ok - all good then.
sorry to preach to the converted!

V-GT400

Not a problem at all Jimmy. I hope you have a great time there. There are some straights in Targa across the top of Cethana and on Mt Arrowsmith where you can see 280-300kph if your car can do it. Can be scary. I remember thinking "what the hell am I doing here" one time on Cethana during pouring rain at 260kph and the wipers starting to lift off the windscreen. Makes you think we must be all crazy.

V-GT400

For those that are interested I have found that Rays have the TE37 Ultra available in 11" x 20" ET 50 for the rear which is the exact factory fit. However the fronts are only available in 9" x 20" ET 45. This puts the wheel outside 22mm further out. I measured a GT4 today and I think this puts it a few mms outside the wheel arch. So it is a no go in current form. Rays would be smart to offer an 8.5" x 20" with the correct offset and they would get a lot of business. I am looking at whether the wheel can be finessed a little to make it fit.

Bardman

There is a lot of talk on these forums about people putting clear film on their cars. Is this a track only thing? Or a North American thing? In 20 years of car ownership I've never done this. Any of you guys planning on getting this done?

V-GT400

I am investigating it. PCM have recommended an installer that uses the Premiumshield Elite product. The installer says it is better than the USA favourites of Suntek and Xpel. I have no idea so it would be good to hear from our USA friends who have actual experience with these products.

Seems like we need to watch out for the headlights though because products like Xpel will delaminate the lenses when removed.

GAZZ

Getting mine done tomorrow.
Last car had it and saved a lot of damage. The side scoops will get a lot of damage from sand and small gravel chips.
Much less pulverizing on your car at the track if nobody overtakes you. -I try to never let that happen!

IMOA

In regards to wheels with the exchange rate where it is japan is an excellant option but I would strongly recommend tws over rays, they are more of a race team supplier as opposed to a consumer supplier, their wheels are lighter and they will do a short run with custom offsets. And, frankly, te37s are massively overrated.

V-GT400

Thanks for the suggestion. I will investigate this brand. I looked at their website quickly and the Magnesium range looks amazing but very expensive. Not surprising if they are genuine magnesium and super light.

V-GT400

What material are you having applied Gazz?

cp993

Well Monday is here so good luck with picking up your car and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing it around.

Best wishes
Chris

Snowman.

I did Targa a few times myself in GT-Rs - am thinking we should know each other!? (I did it 2009-2011)

V-GT400

Probably we do. PM me if you like and we can chat off line.

cp993

Thanks yes, i have been reading about the headlight issue too. Have a 2 friends that have just had their cars done by the guy you are referring to and both quite happy with the job. One on a 978.2 Cayman and the other a brand new Cayman GTS which was picked up last week and virtually driven straight to the installer in Knoxfield or Rowville I think it is....

I was also looking at getting the remainder of the car treated with Opticoat Plus as well.

C