O2GO

I've organised to pick them up from Sam. Playing pass the package :-)

peterC2S

Neil - I got a huge amount out of it and a lot of stuff to build on for next year.

First up I thought the event was perfect for what we wanted to achieve - lots of seat time, a mix of overtaking, being overtaken and a few battles with similar paced cars. The format is such that its not wheel to wheel all the time - because other competitors are trying to finish - so in that sense its a far safer entry to racing.

The series was pretty well organised - a good bunch of competitors and it was very cool to see the number of people who just dropped in to say hello. Stu who had given Matt and I some instruction at the start plus a few of the Porsche racers - just a good social event as well as a race event.

It was awesome to have Steve, Dan and Chris B and their accumulated experience. Gutted again for Chris and Matt given how well their car was running at Taupo - took the gloss off the final round but at the same time an eye opener to know that no matter what the prep you do, it could happen to any car and you have to be prepared for it.

Personally, I treated Puke as a complete learning experience. I was way too polite in letting traffic past and it showed in spread of lap times. Learning from that was to just drive own pace and lines and put onus on the faster cars to pick their opportunity.

At Taupo I wasn't feeling flash though that was forgotten for the 90 minutes behind the wheel. We chose the wrong tyres but learnt some other things about car set up which helped for the HD round. Best thing about Taupo was being away with the team and making it a social event much like the NITT. Cool bar that Matt B introduced us to!

I was really looking forward to HD and the racing was a lot of fun. Bit disappointed that again I drove overly conservatively as was too focused on finishing and 'babying' the car a bit to the finish. Too conscious of having seen other cars die along the way. Probably around 2 secs a lap off what I should have been doing - Steve showed that it was possible with a couple of laps in the 16's.

The 944 was a great platform for endurance - just ran and ran - 9 hours running plus practice days and didn't miss a beat except for a broken accelerator pedal at Taupo! Downside was that in its class (2000 - 3500cc) it was not competitive against the likes of the Seat Leon which was doing consistent 1.13-1.14s. In fact it was interesting that we finished ahead of so many other cars that were capable of faster lap times but which had more down time for problems or fuelling stops. There's a limit to how fast the 944 could be developed and that's probably close to where Kev Etches GT4 currently is.

So all up for learning it was a fantastic experience and I'll definitely sign up for it again next year (car permitting). Will be interesting to compare with sprint racing over the summer.

O2GO

Trying to work out why anyone wouldn't use any of these jack stands. Half the price.

They're not rounded tops - is that the issue?

http://search.supercheapauto.co.nz/s...=jack%20stands

When I jack up my cars I have a stack of about 5 6x2 blocks that I slide under the car. I'm rarely actually getting any body parts under it with what I do thus far.

gt38088

Am I the only wellington T shirt buyer?? post delivery? if so got my mailing address?

peterC2S

Graeme - think we'll also be posting to Palmy and the Tron as well.

ChrisB_NZ

Graeme. I am at HD both days this weekend and can pick up your T-shirts and bring them down to Wellington next week.

ChrisB_NZ

Pete. Good summary, it was also my first enduro series and very enjoyable. An awesome result for you and Steve and your result was a great endorsement for the 944 in these type of events.

A great starter for Matt and some real highs and lows for us, Taupo was great and that buzz of finishing 3 hours was a real high. The lows were pretty low, but thats motor racing and I will be back again next year.

I found the more relaxed approach without the do or die need to pass at the very first opportunity provided a great platform for development and made it feel more social even though it was bloody hard work.

Overall the format with the bigger team making it happen and compressed down to the 3 hours racing made it a lot more social and for me refreshing and enjoyable.

We just need a few more RSG members to join us next year!

kiwi 911

Thanks Pete - might have to come pay you a visit on Saturday.

Ralf G

Doug, I'm using those cheap stands. They do the job for me. I like the not flat top, fits perfectly under the radius arm at the rear end and the wishbone in the front of the old 911. If I need a flat surface I just put a pice of wood In between. I have a couple of wood blocks too for putting under the car.

peterC2S

+100% - have a suspicion we will.

I'll be out at HD in the pouring rain setting a "very wet" lap in BB. If you want I can leave the 225/17s on the front porch in case no one's home. The front left is not flash but no harm if you stuffed it completely!

John McM

Ralf, the 964 is designed to support at specific jacking points. This photo of the rear jack point on my Turbo 3.6 shows how small the target spot is. The flat top Esco stands have the same shape as the lift pads and provide the most stable platform possible without interfering with the sill plastics.

Ralf G

Understand. Makes sense when it fits to that jacking point. If I have the wheels of, I put one of the wheels plus a wooden block underneath for security.

John McM

Front jacking point

John McM

If you own a 964 it's also a good idea to buy jacking pads as used above. It allows the jack to clear the sill plastic.

John McM

Agreed. You just need to make sure with a 964 that the wheel is well under the car as there is some expensive air con plumbing running under the sill that you don't want to crush.