pcarplayer

Shame on me. I didn't know about the event. I found another pic on the FB page. In the background it looks like a BMW 2002. Did you get to look at that car?

nzskater

Had wandered away from my car before it had turned up, and was gone by the time I returned, so didn't see it. Considered buying one a few years ago. Not the most practical, but no doubt iconic. Neat cars.

Maxem

Tell us more Ralf? Bike carbs on a flat six. I have a distant memory of reading about a guy who used a trio of Triumph motorbike carbs for each bank of cylinders. We need someone to pioneer this one

Ralf G

I've talked to a guy with a VW Golf MK2 there.
He had an interesting carb setup on his engine.
He chucked a set of Mikuni carbs from a Yamaha bike on it.
Looked pretty cool.

Anyhow a conversion to PMO carbs on my old girl is on the list.
But only if an engine rebuild is needed or the engine comes out for some major work.

Just the standard setup, PMO Carbs, cams and backdated exhaust.

Ralf G

My favorite car at Caffeine & Classics was a 288GTO, quite rare, didn't think to see one in NZ.
All the dudes drooling over the little 2.9 liter V8 and the 2 turbos.
One of the quickest cars in those days.

gt38088

good pic of the 2 silver 911s. Can't help but like that 288 as well, not too many stone ships on the front of that car.

Gave the Fraser a good wash down after the NITT on Saturday and the paint work is well and truly christened with quite a few chips from track spray but never mind great fun...

996tnz

I'd be drooling over it too. That one looks a bit too tidy to have had too many adventures but they're definitely a go car rather than a show car (though gorgeous to boot). See one go mad here:


Graeme - love the helmet design. BTW, did you put a bigger tank in the Fraser for the e85? The 25-30% range reduction might only be an issue for enduros I presume.

pcarplayer

a 288 GTO? wow, now that's very gracious of the owner to bring a million euro car (http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1059609) to be pawed over by the great unwashed

I owned a red '74 2002 Tii with the much desired 5 speed dog leg box when I lived in Sydney. I really wish id kept that car...

nzskater

Can't believe I didn't see the 288. Obviously spent too much time talking to people and not looking at their cars!

Isn't a good idea to reflect on the car you should have bought/sold. Was chatting to someone this weekend about that shed full of cars that was for sale earlier in the year. Remembered Maccas comments on the 308 Dino being the unwanted second child after the 246. Looked at Hagerty and it seems that the ugly duckling is on the verge of becoming a bubble...

gt38088

No E85 in the Fraser Walter - just plain old 98 pump. I want to be able to drive it around a bit in the weekends over summer - maybe also the odd drive to work if I have no appts and can wear jeans. sunnies and a beanie hat is ok for around town, no helmet needed. scare walkers, set off alarms and get school kids laughing and waving/pointing - its a real hoot

With E85 its best to pump out the tank if its not being used. So too much hassle.

if I did do that though probably get another 30hp and need bigger tank as you say not to mention bigger injectors and higher pressure fuel pump. I'd be really dangerous on track with that package, but contrary to what Macca says I'm not really hard out (or was that hard assed?) just a softy.

The targa car though does run on E85 and after each event we pump the tank out.

Sent a long email to the helmet designer over the weekend and chatted today as well - hopefully on the final straight now.

John McM

I rang Terry Riding. He can do Comp licences on 19/10. Who wants to get one?

996tnz

I do, but isn't that the day after we'd need it?

John McM

This weekend is full with Playday and RSG. Weekend after that Terry is in Whangarei. Too late by then. I suggest we do 18/10 Playday to shakedown (hunt each other) then let race licence holders do the races.

PHG

Hey Paul..you doing Uncles?

kiwi 911

No, moving house tomorrow.