Ralf G

16th sounds good to me, who else is keen on that date?
Should we fix the brakes on that day before we go on the track or should we fix it a couple of days beforehand?
I'll might register my little Peugeot 306(normal road car) too, my son wants to go with that onto the track. I might do 1 or 2 in BB if possible and 1 or 2 in the 306.

gt38088

Macca
I will be the test pilot. At the mo am talking to guys in OZ but haven't pushed the button yet as design concept is critical because in my view it is worth the effort and cost only if the design is sufficiently personal to the owner. anyway will keep you in the loop

996tnz

Waiheke family weekend on the 16th already booked and paid up unfortunately. Strongly suggest a bunch take BB along though, because it looks like a long time between drinks after that at HD: http://www.playdayontrack.co.nz/news.php

If Tony can let her slip her into the over 1:20 group for the pre-season test day on the 23rd I'd be in for that though.

Ralf, John reckons BB's pads are down to the backing and now smoking after 3 laps so she'll need doing first. I thought she was up here next to my work at Chris's but have since realised she's down at HD and not roadable so will need to work out the logistics. If someone's happy to hold the light/press the pedal/share the blame or whatever I'll look to do them this weekend if the pads are to hand. Most other stuff I'd take down, but I take it she has a wheel brace?

Is there anyone passing by Hampton earlier who could put a micrometer across the wear surface of the front discs?

I'll bring my standard micrometer into work so it can be collected in Drury if that helps, but if someone has a proper screw gauge one all the better. With mine you need to get past the lip so just put a coin or similar spacer each side, measure, then measure the two spacers and subtract. Probably teaching my grandma to suck eggs I suspect...

Maxem

Brakes, looks like they are different front to back, part numbers;

DP 41206 R. Front, $172 plus gst
DP 4642/2 R. Rear, 120 plus gst

Hand written invoice, so a bit hard to read but that is a start point.

Ralf G

Thanks, I'll get a set of front pads tomorrow.

John McM

Ralf, that's a push with your shareholding investment so buy those and we'll call it square.

Part number correlates. If we really like these we can ship from overseas for the set after this lot.

PHG

Doug
just back from Fiji
Good to hear you stepped out OK..thats all important..

PHG

John
Just read Walters post re the spoiler rams..I know you are A1 around the garage, but I read the same instuctions when my fault alert came on..for now I just OK it and drive on..I am reliably told it is a common fault..my LH cylinder has leaked a little fluid and the sensor is crying..@NZD$1400 from the dealers per ram.. nobody wants to service them really as quite picky
UK911 is GBP$470..I meant to pick two up there when there last month but The Guinness got the better of me. If you want to go the easy route, we could order 2/4 and save..

PHG

Gentlemen .. It seems a meeting is in order. . I am happy to offer up my boat as a venue.. she is berthed in the Viaduct.. No out of berth experience or it is no fun for me 'cause I have to be responsible but dockside parties are the best and most relaxing.
Anytime really except Boat show time in September (23-27) and I gotta go to China again early October.. some parking on the wharf for a few Porsche.. I'll clear it with the powers that be for that.
BYO, except Doug and Chris (as our most experienced regalers of fine tales, they are Free of charge)
View possible venue on http://www.parimar.co.nz..
Up to the group to find a date that suits most, as we all know you can never please all

RS ZWEI

Ill have a chat with Matt.

O2GO

Great idea. Thanks Mate!

O2GO

Commercial push for CCS driver training but really nice video editing/mixing and reminds me why we do this stuff. It's like cocaine.


PS Thanks Macca, I emailed you.

peterC2S

Phil - that's a bloody awesome idea and a pretty cool venue. The deal-sealer would be a big TV so John's extensive SITT video could be on constant play...

kiwi 911

Cool -

Maybe a project I could afford to do too?

^^^^ What Pete said too.

O2GO

After Pete's email about NITT accommodation today I was left wondering what to do. Thanks to encouragement from Pete, Macca and John plans are coming together.

At this stage, if BB is still in fair shape, I'll extend the rego a month and take her to Taupo for a day of wacky fun. Then Macca will leave Jo with the girls in Taupo and I'll pilot one of his machines to Manfield so he can have them both there and Jo can enjoy relaxing in Taupo. We'll then pick BB up on the way home via Taupo.

If anyone else is carless and wants to join the tour, let us know.

I'm not running the Boxster as I don't have a deep sump, race pads, and don't want to risk my DD with the ongoing effects of red mist. Oh, and her track wheels are on Lola in Steve's lockup at HD :-/