Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
04-28-2015, 06:36 PM
What a brilliant day yesterday with a great bunch of RSG track addicts. The forecast lunchtime deluge never eventuated (bar one cloudburst on the Turn 10 sweeper that livened up a few peoples days) and it was drier than average for a wet day. I was soon wishing I'd left my 300 treadwear Sumitomos at home and brought my track tyres, with an impressive display from ChrisB in particular of how to make the most of their grip on his Z221s. At one point he came ripping past me under braking for turn one and I was sure my track cam was going to capture something awful but he just tucked her in and jetted through the apex.
Didn't get a chance to notice each and everyone's driving sorry but Macca was damn quick too and Leong (also on MPSC2s in his 2014 Competition Package BMW M5) drove the wheels off his machine to almost stay in touch with my Turbo in the wet when I had Racing Ray instructing me late in the day.
After seeing some great pedaling in my fast group, another reminder of just how relative speed is on track came when Ray started our coaching session while one of the slower groups was out. Childish I know, but pressing the 'fast forward' pedal down the straights and seeing everyone else shoot backwards never gets old.
Was hoping to double up and grab Steve sometime too, but I've been lucky enough to have shared a car with Ray on several occasions now and can't recommend him highly enough. Calm, encouraging, focused, and generous with his experience and track knowledge he's also very good at putting advice across in a way that doesn't distract you from the demanding task of keeping her on track and pointed forwards. With Ray on form in the passenger seat, we turned a 1:20.19 in the wet. When I last ran her on the same street tyres in the dry at HD some 18 months ago, my best was in the 1:18s, so he really had me moving. We seemed to have the track to ourselves too for quite a while when the rain got heavier again at day's end, so got in some good practice. Having helped set NZ endurance records in a 996 Turbo (Mack's I think?), he reckoned it was a fitting finale to his coaching day too.
A few of you may have noticed the yellow terror stopped at the bottom of the expressway on ramp at HD that evening though. Not actually an extended pee break, but on turning left down the on ramp the fuel cut out (had just put another 20L in before leaving Steve's) and Steve reckoned it was 80% likely a dead fuel pump. The AA told me a truck was on the way, let me wait ages for it, then rang back to say they were declining to cover me (will be following it up). Steve put me onto Troy's towing but his truck was down so after getting a couple of other quotes that cost more than some cars would, Moorfield Motors of Te Kauwhata got the car to Conti's and me back home around midnight. At least she had the decency to wait until after our track day before retiring!
Looking forward to seeing some of you again at 2Kcup this weekend - in the reliable cars.
Last edited by 996tnz; 04-28-2015 at 07:22 PM.
04-28-2015, 07:27 PM
Pro
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Napier, New Zealand
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Was trying to work that out in the pits too. Thought maybe the owners name started with an 'N' and that they had been to Korea.
What a brilliant day yesterday with a great bunch of RSG track addicts. The forecast lunchtime deluge never eventuated (bar one cloudburst on the Turn 10 sweeper that livened up a few peoples days) and it was drier than average for a wet day. I was soon wishing I'd left my 300 treadwear Sumitomos at home and brought my track tyres, with an impressive display from ChrisB in particular of how to make the most of their grip on his Z221s. At one point he came ripping past me under braking for turn one and I was sure my track cam was going to capture something awful but he just tucked her in and jetted through the apex.
Didn't get a chance to notice each and everyone's driving sorry but Macca was damn quick too and Leong (also on MPSC2s in his 2014 Competition Package BMW M5) drove the wheels off his machine to almost stay in touch with my Turbo in the wet when I had Racing Ray instructing me late in the day.
After seeing some great pedaling in my fast group, another reminder of just how relative speed is on track came when Ray started our coaching session while one of the slower groups was out. Childish I know, but pressing the 'fast forward' pedal down the straights and seeing everyone else shoot backwards never gets old.
Was hoping to double up and grab Steve sometime too, but I've been lucky enough to have shared a car with Ray on several occasions now and can't recommend him highly enough. Calm, encouraging, focused, and generous with his experience and track knowledge he's also very good at putting advice across in a way that doesn't distract you from the demanding task of keeping her on track and pointed forwards. With Ray on form in the passenger seat, we turned a 1:20.19 in the wet. When I last ran her on the same street tyres in the dry at HD some 18 months ago, my best was in the 1:18s, so he really had me moving. We seemed to have the track to ourselves too for quite a while when the rain got heavier again at day's end, so got in some good practice. Having helped set NZ endurance records in a 996 Turbo (Mack's I think?), he reckoned it was a fitting finale to his coaching day too.
A few of you may have noticed the yellow terror stopped at the bottom of the expressway on ramp at HD that evening though. Not actually an extended pee break, but on turning left down the on ramp the fuel cut out (had just put another 20L in before leaving Steve's) and Steve reckoned it was 80% likely a dead fuel pump. The AA told me a truck was on the way, let me wait ages for it, then rang back to say they were declining to cover me (will be following it up). Steve put me onto Troy's towing but his truck was down so after getting a couple of other quotes that cost more than some cars would, Moorfield Motors of Te Kauwhata got the car to Conti's and me back home around midnight. At least she had the decency to wait until after our track day before retiring!
Looking forward to seeing some of you again at 2Kcup this weekend - in the reliable cars.
What a brilliant day yesterday with a great bunch of RSG track addicts. The forecast lunchtime deluge never eventuated (bar one cloudburst on the Turn 10 sweeper that livened up a few peoples days) and it was drier than average for a wet day. I was soon wishing I'd left my 300 treadwear Sumitomos at home and brought my track tyres, with an impressive display from ChrisB in particular of how to make the most of their grip on his Z221s. At one point he came ripping past me under braking for turn one and I was sure my track cam was going to capture something awful but he just tucked her in and jetted through the apex.
Didn't get a chance to notice each and everyone's driving sorry but Macca was damn quick too and Leong (also on MPSC2s in his 2014 Competition Package BMW M5) drove the wheels off his machine to almost stay in touch with my Turbo in the wet when I had Racing Ray instructing me late in the day.
After seeing some great pedaling in my fast group, another reminder of just how relative speed is on track came when Ray started our coaching session while one of the slower groups was out. Childish I know, but pressing the 'fast forward' pedal down the straights and seeing everyone else shoot backwards never gets old.
Was hoping to double up and grab Steve sometime too, but I've been lucky enough to have shared a car with Ray on several occasions now and can't recommend him highly enough. Calm, encouraging, focused, and generous with his experience and track knowledge he's also very good at putting advice across in a way that doesn't distract you from the demanding task of keeping her on track and pointed forwards. With Ray on form in the passenger seat, we turned a 1:20.19 in the wet. When I last ran her on the same street tyres in the dry at HD some 18 months ago, my best was in the 1:18s, so he really had me moving. We seemed to have the track to ourselves too for quite a while when the rain got heavier again at day's end, so got in some good practice. Having helped set NZ endurance records in a 996 Turbo (Mack's I think?), he reckoned it was a fitting finale to his coaching day too.
A few of you may have noticed the yellow terror stopped at the bottom of the expressway on ramp at HD that evening though. Not actually an extended pee break, but on turning left down the on ramp the fuel cut out (had just put another 20L in before leaving Steve's) and Steve reckoned it was 80% likely a dead fuel pump. The AA told me a truck was on the way, let me wait ages for it, then rang back to say they were declining to cover me (will be following it up). Steve put me onto Troy's towing but his truck was down so after getting a couple of other quotes that cost more than some cars would, Moorfield Motors of Te Kauwhata got the car to Conti's and me back home around midnight. At least she had the decency to wait until after our track day before retiring!
Looking forward to seeing some of you again at 2Kcup this weekend - in the reliable cars.
04-28-2015, 07:48 PM
If it is more serious then I'm glad it happened before Targa so it can be sorted.
04-28-2015, 07:50 PM
Track Day
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looks like 'twas a fun day! Glad to hear there were no major dramas.
Met a couple of you at C&C on Sunday as I've met NZSkater before.
Need to do some trackdays again at some point when the 2kCup offseason comes up!
Met a couple of you at C&C on Sunday as I've met NZSkater before.
Need to do some trackdays again at some point when the 2kCup offseason comes up!
04-28-2015, 08:00 PM
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
04-28-2015, 08:06 PM
Further to Leong's M5 CP performance, I gave my car a tickle up some 18 months back, both for my own fun and also to keep it ahead of the latest super saloons, but the crop that came out around that time doesn't leave too much of a gap!
Auto Motor und Sport comparison: http://www.dragtimes.ru/en/blogs/view/142
Welcome to Rennlist George, and look forward to seeing even more of you on track.
Auto Motor und Sport comparison: http://www.dragtimes.ru/en/blogs/view/142
Welcome to Rennlist George, and look forward to seeing even more of you on track.
04-28-2015, 08:08 PM
Pro
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Napier, New Zealand
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are you going to do the HB Club track day this year George?
04-28-2015, 08:24 PM
Track Day
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What date is it this year? I could be interested so long as it's well clear of 2kCup. Once 2k's finished I need to give the Exige a tweak or two as it's currently got a dead sensor making it run like a bag of spanners.
04-28-2015, 08:35 PM
Rennlist Member
04-28-2015, 09:24 PM
Credit where due. The AA called me - before I got around to calling them - and apologised. Since it died on road, they will pick up the tab. The test of customer service is often about how well they handle their ****-ups, and I'm pleased to say they've really got it sorted.
04-28-2015, 09:47 PM
Rennlist Member
Guys,
I need some volunteers to help with running car control exercises on the PCNZ Driver training day.
Basically you will manage in groups of 2 -3 drivers doing activites around cones on the morning of Saturday 13 June 2015. You will even get a walkie talkie and lunch and are free to go home or hang out in the afternoon.
PM me if you are keen to help out.
Cheers
Paul
I need some volunteers to help with running car control exercises on the PCNZ Driver training day.
Basically you will manage in groups of 2 -3 drivers doing activites around cones on the morning of Saturday 13 June 2015. You will even get a walkie talkie and lunch and are free to go home or hang out in the afternoon.
PM me if you are keen to help out.
Cheers
Paul
04-28-2015, 10:09 PM
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 2,085
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Guys,
I need some volunteers to help with running car control exercises on the PCNZ Driver training day.
Basically you will manage in groups of 2 -3 drivers doing activites around cones on the morning of Saturday 13 June 2015. You will even get a walkie talkie and lunch and are free to go home or hang out in the afternoon.
PM me if you are keen to help out.
Cheers
Paul
I need some volunteers to help with running car control exercises on the PCNZ Driver training day.
Basically you will manage in groups of 2 -3 drivers doing activites around cones on the morning of Saturday 13 June 2015. You will even get a walkie talkie and lunch and are free to go home or hang out in the afternoon.
PM me if you are keen to help out.
Cheers
Paul
04-28-2015, 10:34 PM
Pro
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Napier, New Zealand
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
04-29-2015, 12:33 AM
Rennlist Member
Thanks to all RSG'ers for making yesterday such a successful event. Despite the changeable conditions we had 34 drivers participate on the track and a further 3-4 members come and join us socially through out the day. Overall it was enjoyed by all including the BBQ put on by the girls and hosted by Steve & Mandy at their apartment.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing the variety of machinery in pit lane. Great to see aircooled well represented - particular mention goes to the two black 964s which both look and sound brilliant (Warwick & Sam IIRC). The gunmetal 964 of Nathan's on the 3 piece RH alloys very striking too. I was intrigued by the RUF BTR/Yellowbird replica in the garage and keen to see that run in the future. The lack of 993's was noted. Given the number on this board that own 993's I have to say I was a bit disappointed. We need more 993's out there next time!
As Water says pushing the FF pedal on the GT3/Turbos is undeniably addictive. Run group three seemed to luck out with the weather all but one session. I confess my mind wasnt so much on the task of driving yesterday but I did enjoy chasing Leong (not so much being chased by him as this is when I spun!) and Nigel C and Jon Warring. Unfortunately no particularly impressive laps to mention other than a brace of mid 17s in that single "dry?" session. Ive clipped a lap from that session below (slow out of T10 on that one not sure why) along with a lap before spinning and the lap I spun. I figure may as well air the dirty laundry around here! Amazing that T1 was dry most of the day but T4 to T10 was largely wet - even between laps the conditions could change!
Big thanks to Pete and Raso my partners in crime in organising the day. Great so see so many new faces out there, enjoyed all your company and pat yourself on the back for joining the coolest little Porsche track/driving group thingy I know of!
One of the highlights of the day was seeing the variety of machinery in pit lane. Great to see aircooled well represented - particular mention goes to the two black 964s which both look and sound brilliant (Warwick & Sam IIRC). The gunmetal 964 of Nathan's on the 3 piece RH alloys very striking too. I was intrigued by the RUF BTR/Yellowbird replica in the garage and keen to see that run in the future. The lack of 993's was noted. Given the number on this board that own 993's I have to say I was a bit disappointed. We need more 993's out there next time!
As Water says pushing the FF pedal on the GT3/Turbos is undeniably addictive. Run group three seemed to luck out with the weather all but one session. I confess my mind wasnt so much on the task of driving yesterday but I did enjoy chasing Leong (not so much being chased by him as this is when I spun!) and Nigel C and Jon Warring. Unfortunately no particularly impressive laps to mention other than a brace of mid 17s in that single "dry?" session. Ive clipped a lap from that session below (slow out of T10 on that one not sure why) along with a lap before spinning and the lap I spun. I figure may as well air the dirty laundry around here! Amazing that T1 was dry most of the day but T4 to T10 was largely wet - even between laps the conditions could change!
Big thanks to Pete and Raso my partners in crime in organising the day. Great so see so many new faces out there, enjoyed all your company and pat yourself on the back for joining the coolest little Porsche track/driving group thingy I know of!