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01-16-2015, 11:14 PM
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I'm in lust. It doesn't have the classic profile of the turbo 3.6 or its low down power delivery, but it's sublime for it's intended purpose, the track. It's like the 991 GT3 and RS60 had a love child.
01-16-2015, 11:39 PM
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01-17-2015, 12:10 AM
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Just loving it John and its exactly as you say. At HD today we were all saying what a great car that is and when the GT4 breaks cover at $220k it's going to seem like a very good deal as it's the predecessor and made in limited numbers....
Only problem I see mate is Herman getting the love now. You'll find you'll be grabbing the R keys 8 out of 10 times because it's new, fun, modern, quick and easy. On the track it's going to give you a 1.17 with air con on and music blaring and on long tours you'll be as fresh as Doug after a 4 hour drive!!
Well done!!
Only problem I see mate is Herman getting the love now. You'll find you'll be grabbing the R keys 8 out of 10 times because it's new, fun, modern, quick and easy. On the track it's going to give you a 1.17 with air con on and music blaring and on long tours you'll be as fresh as Doug after a 4 hour drive!!
Well done!!
01-17-2015, 12:29 AM
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Just loving it John and its exactly as you say. At HD today we were all saying what a great car that is and when the GT4 breaks cover at $220k it's going to seem like a very good deal as it's the predecessor and made in limited numbers.... Only problem I see mate is Herman getting the love now. You'll find you'll be grabbing the R keys 8 out of 10 times because it's new, fun, modern, quick and easy. On the track it's going to give you a 1.17 with air con on and music blaring and on long tours you'll be as fresh as Doug after a 4 hour drive!! Well done!!
Seriously, I had a drive today and it's an epic car. I love mine but the R is better in every way. Noticably lighter, mint condition all round, sport modes, buckets. I'm predicting that despite John's recent conversion to car sales apprentice, this one will stay in the garage for a good few years.
And Dougie has no show!!
01-17-2015, 01:27 AM
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01-17-2015, 04:22 AM
Damn guys, all this new car purchasing going on is seriously killing my resistance to do the same ... Had to immediately go and give mine (the car) a good wash.
Looking forward to seeing the new kit.
Congrats to Steve & Sean on today's results!
Looking forward to seeing the new kit.
Congrats to Steve & Sean on today's results!
01-17-2015, 04:53 AM
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The challenges of a modern Porsche with no jack, wheel spanner and no space saver.
Today I found out how helpless we can by when we have tyre troubles in a modern Porsche. At the peak of an early morning spirited drive my left rear tyre delaminated and dropped about 10-25mm of inside edge tread and sidewall which promptly wound itself around the suspension making a hell of a din. I braked hard and pulled over. It took quite a lot of on my stomach looking and feeling around with fingers to figure out what had happened.
In order to limp the 20 minutes back to the beach house I needed to remove the wheel and clean up the mess.
Not possible. The modern porsche has no jack and no wheel brace. All you've got is a piffy set of tools, a pack of puncture gunk and an electric tyre pump.
Fortunately I had cell phone reception and could call Jan to gather up a few tools from the bach to come and rescue me. With where I've been driving and intended to go this morning I could have been way out of cellular reception so would have been walking in search of a farm house.
I remove the wheel, unwound the rubber and string that was wound around the suspension. Checked there was no damage. Trimmed some loose threads off the tyre and reinstalled it. Drove gingerly back to the bach.
There's only 20% life left in the rear tyres and fortunately I'd been ringing around looking for replacement tyres. I knew Bridgestone have 3 in the country but confirmed in a call that they are in their wellington warehouse.
Tonight at the RSG barbecue the RSG crew hatched a rescue plan. Tomorrow morning Pete is taking the 3 hour drive each way to Oakura with one of John's 19" Cayman R wheels which I can use to get the car home.
What a great team!! I'll be forever grateful!!
Today I found out how helpless we can by when we have tyre troubles in a modern Porsche. At the peak of an early morning spirited drive my left rear tyre delaminated and dropped about 10-25mm of inside edge tread and sidewall which promptly wound itself around the suspension making a hell of a din. I braked hard and pulled over. It took quite a lot of on my stomach looking and feeling around with fingers to figure out what had happened.
In order to limp the 20 minutes back to the beach house I needed to remove the wheel and clean up the mess.
Not possible. The modern porsche has no jack and no wheel brace. All you've got is a piffy set of tools, a pack of puncture gunk and an electric tyre pump.
Fortunately I had cell phone reception and could call Jan to gather up a few tools from the bach to come and rescue me. With where I've been driving and intended to go this morning I could have been way out of cellular reception so would have been walking in search of a farm house.
I remove the wheel, unwound the rubber and string that was wound around the suspension. Checked there was no damage. Trimmed some loose threads off the tyre and reinstalled it. Drove gingerly back to the bach.
There's only 20% life left in the rear tyres and fortunately I'd been ringing around looking for replacement tyres. I knew Bridgestone have 3 in the country but confirmed in a call that they are in their wellington warehouse.
Tonight at the RSG barbecue the RSG crew hatched a rescue plan. Tomorrow morning Pete is taking the 3 hour drive each way to Oakura with one of John's 19" Cayman R wheels which I can use to get the car home.
What a great team!! I'll be forever grateful!!
01-17-2015, 06:01 AM
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The challenges of a modern Porsche with no jack, wheel spanner and no space saver. Today I found out how helpless we can by when we have tyre troubles in a modern Porsche. At the peak of an early morning spirited drive my left rear tyre delaminated and dropped about 10-25mm of inside edge tread and sidewall which promptly wound itself around the suspension making a hell of a din. I braked hard and pulled over. It took quite a lot of on my stomach looking and feeling around with fingers to figure out what had happened. In order to limp the 20 minutes back to the beach house I needed to remove the wheel and clean up the mess. Not possible. The modern porsche has no jack and no wheel brace. All you've got is a piffy set of tools, a pack of puncture gunk and an electric tyre pump. Fortunately I had cell phone reception and could call Jan to gather up a few tools from the bach to come and rescue me. With where I've been driving and intended to go this morning I could have been way out of cellular reception so would have been walking in search of a farm house. I remove the wheel, unwound the rubber and string that was wound around the suspension. Checked there was no damage. Trimmed some loose threads off the tyre and reinstalled it. Drove gingerly back to the bach. There's only 20% life left in the rear tyres and fortunately I'd been ringing around looking for replacement tyres. I knew Bridgestone have 3 in the country but confirmed in a call that they are in their wellington warehouse. Tonight at the RSG barbecue the RSG crew hatched a rescue plan. Tomorrow morning Pete is taking the 3 hour drive each way to Oakura with one of John's 19" Cayman R wheels which I can use to get the car home. What a great team!! I'll be forever grateful!!
01-17-2015, 01:31 PM
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Doug, I've got a full set of Turbo wheels with tyres if you want to use while you find a suitable replacement set. Rears might look a little aggressive...
Congratulations on the new car John! Look forward to seeing it in the metal.
Congratulations on the new car John! Look forward to seeing it in the metal.
01-17-2015, 02:52 PM
John, sorry to miss last nights BBQ, but got dragged up to Marsden Cove by would be boat buyer..got back at 7.00.
Anybody going out today to HD, is there a designated meeting spot? Dave, want a ride, as I know you are short of cars?
Anybody going out today to HD, is there a designated meeting spot? Dave, want a ride, as I know you are short of cars?
