Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
08-04-2014, 04:53 AM
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I am getting more and more stuff together for the Marsden Rowing Club container.
I think it is a great opportunity to get all the stuff you have on your shopping list cheap from the US.
I have a set of tyres, brake pads, door mirrors, steelie car mount, a set of front strut inserts and a set of rear shocks until now. Still a couple of days left to do more shopping, fingers crossed the family accountant hasn't detected the money going to The States until now.
Any ideas what else would be a good bargain to bring in?
I think it is a great opportunity to get all the stuff you have on your shopping list cheap from the US.
I have a set of tyres, brake pads, door mirrors, steelie car mount, a set of front strut inserts and a set of rear shocks until now. Still a couple of days left to do more shopping, fingers crossed the family accountant hasn't detected the money going to The States until now.
Any ideas what else would be a good bargain to bring in?
Seriously. Anything you see yourself needing in the next 24 months that is heavy to transport or volumetrically inefficient for air freight. Discs, pads, wheels, hood liner, Recaro Pole Position seats, Schroth 6 point harness. airc con matrix or compressor. Also dont forget oil and brake fluid. Seriously oil in the states is half the price of NZ! If you buy oil please let me know and Ill order 20L of Mobil 1 5W-50....
08-04-2014, 05:04 AM
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John. Without wishing this to be in any way taken wrong, I don't think you need to change your modus operandi significantly with regards to Herman nor your enjoyment of the track. My observation of your driving and the way you approach the track over the 7 track days I have been on with you are that you are pacing yourself within your comfort/experience zone, and not over driving your car at any time. You've built up a lot of experience but take a fairly conservative approach to the track and thus seem to be a very even headed and consistent drive, and someone I always feel comfortable driving with on the track. Accidents can happen to any of us at any time (sometimes collateral damage), but I would not out you in the high risk category as I do not believe you are taking undue risks for your experience level. Infact on the SITT you were enjoying cruising the track at times taking footage of the group etc so no evidence of the red mist I have seen in your driving to date! Personally I think you should continue to grow your passion/hobby with Herman at your own pace and maybe just tweak it a little with regards to: A). Timing events (don't have the display on in the car - just down load it at home - I do this and it keeps me getting silly out there). Seeing your time each lap can make you push on a little hard at times. B). Insurance. Get some and you may feel more secure. Above A is requirement of Prestigio cover so each takes care of the other... C). Set realistic limits on weather as a group. RSG is not about racing but enjoying the sport whilst maintaining personal and property preservation and having a great social occasion. If its pissing down make a group call to abandon it and go to the pub and talk cars for the afternoon. Its $200 after all. Otherwise have a personal set of rules, 70% met likelihood of rain in the morning = road tyres always or cancellation. D). Keep the spare wheel in the trunk. Its an integral part of the crash structure (10kg aint gonna make a difference)! below is a reminder - the had to air jack the spare wheel out of this 993 tub after a bad off at the track!
08-04-2014, 05:29 AM
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Good update Douggie. Sounds like you're on to it. Send me through the parts list when you get it and Ill have it quoted by my guys in the states. It will save you 35%+ landed over EMD Im fairly confident. Try and get a labour estimate if at all possible. At $80 a hour this is where the big variances can occur. If theres something you can save 10-12 hours on like wet and dry sanding your primered panels and pre hanging before painting and assembling may be something a couple of the RSG lads can do in Steve or Deans workshop on a Sat/Sun to save some coin. Ive done it once or twice myself on a Sunday at CCS years gone by...
08-04-2014, 05:31 AM
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Glock 9mm, Taser, Mace..... Seriously. Anything you see yourself needing in the next 24 months that is heavy to transport or volumetrically inefficient for air freight. Discs, pads, wheels, hood liner, Recaro Pole Position seats, Schroth 6 point harness. airc con matrix or compressor. Also dont forget oil and brake fluid. Seriously oil in the states is half the price of NZ! If you buy oil please let me know and Ill order 20L of Mobil 1 5W-50....
08-04-2014, 05:32 AM
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Haha I would end up on TV in one of the "border Security" shows. And get arrested with the other drug and weapon smugglers.
I was seriously thinking about getting a windsor 408 or 427 stroker crate engine for the Cobra as replacement for the little 289 it has now. But then I thought that might be too much for the gearbox and the axle.
Then I was thinking about getting PMO carbs for the Carrera, but that would need then a backdate exhaust and new cam shafts too.
So that idea was cancelled as well, because the carrera engine is running strong an with only little oil consumption at the moment.
I decided to leave those bigger projects for next winter or later
I was seriously thinking about getting a windsor 408 or 427 stroker crate engine for the Cobra as replacement for the little 289 it has now. But then I thought that might be too much for the gearbox and the axle.
Then I was thinking about getting PMO carbs for the Carrera, but that would need then a backdate exhaust and new cam shafts too.
So that idea was cancelled as well, because the carrera engine is running strong an with only little oil consumption at the moment.
I decided to leave those bigger projects for next winter or later
08-04-2014, 05:39 AM
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Good point. Chris M can chip in on this from his ex USA container experience earlier in the year. I dont think its classified Hazmat but I could be wrong.
The Glock definitely will need a cert.
Ralf. Great idea on the US iron. Those engine are such such amazing value aye. mate of mine has just ordered a 427 or similar for a project here and the whole shooting match new ex USA with headers and bell housing adaptor is 12K NZD! 400 bhp.
The Glock definitely will need a cert.
Ralf. Great idea on the US iron. Those engine are such such amazing value aye. mate of mine has just ordered a 427 or similar for a project here and the whole shooting match new ex USA with headers and bell housing adaptor is 12K NZD! 400 bhp.
08-04-2014, 05:45 AM
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Macca, two goes at the Sprints and two offs. The red mist is descending at times. Had I not seen Neil's off and had my own I would have been out there with Doug and possibly the same outcome. Insurance might help, but with so much hidden 'investment' in things that don't add to market value (new oil lines, full engine rebuild) it's a partial help at best. Personally I'd rather go uninsured than have some Wally tell me a C4 is worth $33,000, then take $5,000 off for the excess and control the wreck. I'm not going to move away from the RSG, just change how I do track days and complement it with a cheaper form of racing.
08-04-2014, 06:17 AM
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John, Found these 964 side skirts but they just look wrong to me, too short. What do you reckon?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-...-762535592.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-...-762535592.htm
08-04-2014, 06:28 AM
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John, Found these 964 side skirts but they just look wrong to me, too short. What do you reckon? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-...-762535592.htm
08-04-2014, 06:53 AM
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My advice for what its worth Doug is get it on the Celette Chassis straightening jig first up and get an assessment of how true it is. then identify if the front needs a new front clip or the towers etc can be repaired from there. Plenty of time to source the parts once you know what the labour/paint/panel is worth.
Although the damage doesnt look so bad it could easily add up to 30K. If the wreck is worth 12K to Steve (G50 transaxle, 3.6 engine, interior etc) you then really need to ask yourself the big question. is it worth doing or just move on.
I know thats a a real tough thing to think about right now. I suggest you email Brian the vendor in that TM add. Tell him Macca sent you. Send him your scans and ask for his personal view on how much you are up for. He knows far more than you imagine about this - just ask him for a ball park range to help you sanity check other estimates you get. I can help (in confidence) with some info from another ex sprints "wreck" a few years back. Jason sustained similar damage (not as serious) early last year so touch base with him and talk offline to get an estimate. Sean also had an off with his 964 last year and can help you understand costs. Chris M (damn this sounds like alot of damaged 964s!) can probably give you some insight.
Just go in with eyes wide open thats all Im saying. Deans EMD parts list is critical to knowing what is needed but new parts for the 964 are simply not viable ex NZ. Steve can save you money but you must know the range you are playing in, this isnt an insurance job and frankly 964s are written off with far less damage. If its cheaper to sell it to Steve and move on, although I appreciate that is not what you wish to do for sentimental reasons, at least then you make the decision informed. If this was my 993 I would rebuild it without a doubt, but then I am crazy and few on here are crazy as me when it comes to spending on old cars....
Although the damage doesnt look so bad it could easily add up to 30K. If the wreck is worth 12K to Steve (G50 transaxle, 3.6 engine, interior etc) you then really need to ask yourself the big question. is it worth doing or just move on.
I know thats a a real tough thing to think about right now. I suggest you email Brian the vendor in that TM add. Tell him Macca sent you. Send him your scans and ask for his personal view on how much you are up for. He knows far more than you imagine about this - just ask him for a ball park range to help you sanity check other estimates you get. I can help (in confidence) with some info from another ex sprints "wreck" a few years back. Jason sustained similar damage (not as serious) early last year so touch base with him and talk offline to get an estimate. Sean also had an off with his 964 last year and can help you understand costs. Chris M (damn this sounds like alot of damaged 964s!) can probably give you some insight.
Just go in with eyes wide open thats all Im saying. Deans EMD parts list is critical to knowing what is needed but new parts for the 964 are simply not viable ex NZ. Steve can save you money but you must know the range you are playing in, this isnt an insurance job and frankly 964s are written off with far less damage. If its cheaper to sell it to Steve and move on, although I appreciate that is not what you wish to do for sentimental reasons, at least then you make the decision informed. If this was my 993 I would rebuild it without a doubt, but then I am crazy and few on here are crazy as me when it comes to spending on old cars....
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08-04-2014, 07:22 AM
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I think you lads should consider upgrading from Mobil 1 to a Triple-Ester Synthetic.
I've no association with the product or the company so I speaking as a punter here, but I'm moving to Millers CFS NT oil.
Probably a 10W50 would suit most 911s.
It's being used by an unamed F1 team - so worth a look:
http://www.millersoils.co.uk/automot...ket=Automotive
http://millersoils.biz/nano-technology.html
http://performanceracingoils.com/PDF...no_Results.pdf
http://performanceracingoils.com/PDF...S_10W50_NT.pdf
I've no association with the product or the company so I speaking as a punter here, but I'm moving to Millers CFS NT oil.
Probably a 10W50 would suit most 911s.
It's being used by an unamed F1 team - so worth a look:
http://www.millersoils.co.uk/automot...ket=Automotive
http://millersoils.biz/nano-technology.html
http://performanceracingoils.com/PDF...no_Results.pdf
http://performanceracingoils.com/PDF...S_10W50_NT.pdf
08-04-2014, 07:54 AM
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Penguin. You are probably right but the oil debate is like the transmission oil, brake fluid, brake pad and tyre debate. Endless....
I would love to buy Millers oils at reasonable prices. We already pay almost twice what the US price is for SFR and Mobil 1 etc and I tried contacting Millers locally and they are AWOL. Im actually over the debate. My 993 has been main dealer serviced since delivery by the same Porsche agent for 21 years and the engine/gearbox oil they put in the far (whatever Porsche recommend) has been just fine so far (although I understand formula has changed over time etc etc). Fort the GT3 ill used whatever the factory recommend over the next 3 years whist its under warranty. Simple fact is we dong have the choice off the shelf you do and the price is way more locally...
I would love to buy Millers oils at reasonable prices. We already pay almost twice what the US price is for SFR and Mobil 1 etc and I tried contacting Millers locally and they are AWOL. Im actually over the debate. My 993 has been main dealer serviced since delivery by the same Porsche agent for 21 years and the engine/gearbox oil they put in the far (whatever Porsche recommend) has been just fine so far (although I understand formula has changed over time etc etc). Fort the GT3 ill used whatever the factory recommend over the next 3 years whist its under warranty. Simple fact is we dong have the choice off the shelf you do and the price is way more locally...
08-04-2014, 08:53 AM
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Macca...I smell that motorsport-orientated business opportunity you've been seeking.
I appreciate that it's a small market in NZ but there may be some mileage in being an authorised distributor/wholesaler for specialists like Millers, Redline, Silkolene, Motul, Fuchs, Amsoil etc (please pardon the pun).
At least it would be a simple, stock, inventory control, info/education and B-to-B sales business without the overheads and complexities of dealing with those pesky retail requirements. Informed enthusiasts' orders could also be welcomed as a direct retail/sales option - great for getting the word out.
I'm trying the Millers in my 1988 750iL this week - let you know how it goes.
I'm sorry to hear about Doug's accident - it brings to mind Johnny Tipler's (911 & Porsche World) moment on a continental motorway in "Peppermint Pig" where he aquaplaned through standing water & spun across three lanes and came to rest on the hard shoulder (lucky without contacting a thing!). He was following a friend's 635i which splashed through same puddle without incident. Just a quirk of that lightly loaded front-end no doubt. It could happen to anyone.
Tim (UK/ex NZ)
I appreciate that it's a small market in NZ but there may be some mileage in being an authorised distributor/wholesaler for specialists like Millers, Redline, Silkolene, Motul, Fuchs, Amsoil etc (please pardon the pun).
At least it would be a simple, stock, inventory control, info/education and B-to-B sales business without the overheads and complexities of dealing with those pesky retail requirements. Informed enthusiasts' orders could also be welcomed as a direct retail/sales option - great for getting the word out.
I'm trying the Millers in my 1988 750iL this week - let you know how it goes.
I'm sorry to hear about Doug's accident - it brings to mind Johnny Tipler's (911 & Porsche World) moment on a continental motorway in "Peppermint Pig" where he aquaplaned through standing water & spun across three lanes and came to rest on the hard shoulder (lucky without contacting a thing!). He was following a friend's 635i which splashed through same puddle without incident. Just a quirk of that lightly loaded front-end no doubt. It could happen to anyone.
Tim (UK/ex NZ)
08-04-2014, 06:18 PM
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Into CCS this morning to get my tyre fitted. Old one was toast so the spare rear I had came in handy. Although annoyed to find that some muppet had previously used tyre pando in the space saver and the valve stem popped out. Luckily when being deflated. Another small fix.
Walter, your car is up on the lift. How long until you run again? My 996TT is now getting a spoiler alert, even though it's raising ok. How difficult is it to fix?
All prospective BB runners. Until I can finish painting my house I can't take time off to help with BB (scaffolding means I can't even take the 964 or Turbo 3.6 out for a sanity drive). She will need new pads fitted and possibly new discs as well, as they can't likely be skimmed again. So unless someone wants to take that task on we're likely unable to run BB in August. Just saying..
Walter, your car is up on the lift. How long until you run again? My 996TT is now getting a spoiler alert, even though it's raising ok. How difficult is it to fix?
All prospective BB runners. Until I can finish painting my house I can't take time off to help with BB (scaffolding means I can't even take the 964 or Turbo 3.6 out for a sanity drive). She will need new pads fitted and possibly new discs as well, as they can't likely be skimmed again. So unless someone wants to take that task on we're likely unable to run BB in August. Just saying..