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Old 01-20-2015, 03:56 AM
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No ice driving or cafe cruising for me, just hard toil in the garage.
Front spoiler gone, it was pretty crappy.
Shame about the later valance but it is a bit cleaner now at least.
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Old 01-20-2015, 03:58 AM
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Refinished fuchs, makes the cast iron callipers look even more crappy.
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Old 01-20-2015, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NZ964C4
Any other Track Days planned before Apr RSG committee?
They are pretty thin on the ground with Playday but I'd like to sort something from late Feb/early March.

There's twilights on 11 Feb (Wed) and 5 Mar (Thu) and a Normal day on 22 Feb (Sun). Normal car groups and Prestige group on all of those. I'll check in with Tony if there's enough RSG interest.
Old 01-20-2015, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by John McM
As for taking your cars, I'll sit and wait until the Zanzibar Red emerges at some stage. That has to be one of the best 996 GT3 s around.
Yep, I'd say so. I think it's going to be on the Club stand at the Ellerslie Concours if you wanted to have a perv...
Old 01-20-2015, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by O2GO
John, are you in NZ on the 28 April? This may be Lola's first day back on the track. Would be nice to see your cars out there too, esp Herman for some more air cooled action and to test your upgrades against Lola. I expect to be nannying her around the track - yeah right :-P
I am back then but am scheduled to complete a report. No track day for me. Looks like 2k cup on 1/3 is out as well as I may gave to go to Aus. To make it even worse I'm scheduled for a review when the NITT is on. I will have to take my track days when I can. I may do this coming Monday in the R. Self insured, but I'm not a maniac so I should be good. I have to try Sports Plus.
Old 01-20-2015, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mjg
Paul suggested the CCS cars already have uprated springs and exhaust... other than weight, probably not a lot of other differences that would affect track performance left?
Hopefully the fixed Porsche tuned suspension & LSD will make a difference. Also Sport Plus mode has to be good it's an extra Sport Chrono mode available only on Caymans that are equipped with Sport Chrono and PDK (Gen 2). When Sport Plus mode is selected, the PDK transmission will deliver the following enhancements: 1st Gear is always used from a stop 7th Gear will NOT be selected at any time Upshifts are not delivered until 7,300 RPM Downshifts are delivered at 4,500 RPM This shift strategy provides lightning fast full performance shifting that would be impossible to duplicate with any other technology. This is ideal for performance or track driving. Set the Sport Plus Mode, forget about shifting and focus on your turn in and braking points.
Old 01-20-2015, 04:40 AM
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Reality is sinking in. Less than 10 hours to go
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Originally Posted by Obsessed
Yep, I'd say so. I think it's going to be on the Club stand at the Ellerslie Concours if you wanted to have a perv...
^^ Correct.
Old 01-20-2015, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by John McM
Reality is sinking in. Less than 10 hours to go
Old 01-20-2015, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by John McM
Reality is sinking in. Less than 10 hours to go
But more importantly, how are you enjoying the commute??
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Originally Posted by peterC2S
But more importantly, how are you enjoying the commute??
Not as much as I would like. This time of year is worse than normal for traffic bunching so I barely get above 45km/hr. It feels like it's champing at the bit. I need corners and speed.
Old 01-20-2015, 05:20 AM
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Congrats on the R purchase John , the car has some really nice options , and a good investment .

A nice red 964 C4 manual plate 911 964 parked parked out side Tay St Cafe at the Mount tonight
is that car and owner known here ?

I'm working on making the trip up for the Concourse this year , it's been about four years since the last
time when I meet up with Bob Magowan .
Old 01-20-2015, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by NZ964C4
Mr Black comes back to the track.
Just starting to feel the pull again. That last day of Maccas, et al, just sounds just like my cuppa tea
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Originally Posted by John McM
Reality is sinking in. Less than 10 hours to go
Tis sad John. I honestly feel for you. I hope the R softens the blow a little
Old 01-20-2015, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mjharrisonnz
Some automotive **** that you might enjoy;

https://vimeo.com/117233749
Nice little video! I think all the small kiwi touches are an excellent addition.


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