Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
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Work on R
Scheduled service $600
Euro number plate $399
Work on Cayenne
Set of pads $380
Luggage space cover.
Work on 996 Turbo
Replace Front sensor harness
Replace reverse light switch
Replace Transmission mount
Polish Headlights until clear.
Replace Fuel Pump
Replace door lock to fix microswitch
Replace all drop links
Re-pin one coolant fitting
New personalised plates
Replace Hydraulic Pump
Refinish Wheels
Replace turn signal switch
Scheduled service $600
Euro number plate $399
Work on Cayenne
Set of pads $380
Luggage space cover.
Work on 996 Turbo
Replace Front sensor harness
Replace reverse light switch
Replace Transmission mount
Polish Headlights until clear.
Replace Fuel Pump
Replace door lock to fix microswitch
Replace all drop links
Re-pin one coolant fitting
New personalised plates
Replace Hydraulic Pump
Refinish Wheels
Replace turn signal switch
Last edited by John McM; 06-15-2015 at 01:29 AM.
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I'm not sure but Paul will know. He was a track newbie who had instructor Stuart owers in the car with him may have been his first time out? Never seen him again tho?
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To be fair, the R and Cayenne are new acquisitions, but don't let anyone tell you that older cars are necessarily cheaper to own. You can probably also see why I'm not keen on flicking Herman on with most of that work unlikely to be reflected in a sale price. Next up is a new carpet set. Doug is proposing that as well. In for the long haul. You have to laugh at the sunk cost mentality some of us share.
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John that is seriously long (the first half of the list - the mechanical stuff).
My list (excluding mods) over same time is much shorter but still $$$:
Rear half shafts with CV joints
Rear lower control arms
Pads, discs and fluids (upgrade)
Rear wheel bearings (preventative)
Front wheel bearings & cv (preventative)
Air con evaporator (turns out wasn't needed to be done)
Gearbox rebuild 234 synchro etc
My list (excluding mods) over same time is much shorter but still $$$:
Rear half shafts with CV joints
Rear lower control arms
Pads, discs and fluids (upgrade)
Rear wheel bearings (preventative)
Front wheel bearings & cv (preventative)
Air con evaporator (turns out wasn't needed to be done)
Gearbox rebuild 234 synchro etc
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John that is seriously long (the first half of the list - the mechanical stuff).
My list (excluding mods) over same time is much shorter but still $$$:
Rear half shafts with CV joints
Rear lower control arms
Pads, discs and fluids (upgrade)
Rear wheel bearings (preventative)
Front wheel bearings & cv (preventative)
Air con evaporator (turns out wasn't needed to be done)
Gearbox rebuild 234 synchro etc
My list (excluding mods) over same time is much shorter but still $$$:
Rear half shafts with CV joints
Rear lower control arms
Pads, discs and fluids (upgrade)
Rear wheel bearings (preventative)
Front wheel bearings & cv (preventative)
Air con evaporator (turns out wasn't needed to be done)
Gearbox rebuild 234 synchro etc
Front control arm bushes
2/3 synchro and whatever else is found when opened up
I'm also mulling over a secondary bypass by fitting a cutoff to the cup pipe. That should wake up the neighbours.
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Thanks for posting John. Made me feel better about my current predicament. I've avoided my list for a while, I need to revisit it and add a few bits and pieces, and may post it on here if I'm feeling brave enough to share it publicly!
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Had a look at the Targa photos from Proshotz. Chose about 4-6 I liked went to purchase (medium resolution) and they wanted $40 a medium resolution digital file WTF!!! The previous outfit GroundSky Photography were great, their shots were sharper, their angles and locations better and they charged $70 for a whole disc with all your images....this $40 a medium resolution single pictures. Talk about adding insult to injury!
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They're well built cars but they still wear out. There's no shame is sharing experiences. Others may have a perfect experience. Good luck to them, but most will experience the same faults given enough use and length of ownership.
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Work on Herman since purchase in March 2013
Rebuild engine
Rebuild starter motor
Repair diff locks
Repin planetary gear
Replace clutch
Replace clutch master and slave cylinders
Replace pedal assembly
Replace Alternator bushes
Fix odometer trip meter & replace gauge glass
Replace CV Joint boots
Fit O2 sensor bung
Replace hydraulic pressure switch
Replace hydraulic pressure accumulator (used)
Replace oil lines including big ones down the side
Flush oil radiator
Replace door light switches
Replace door cap covers
Replace ignition rose
Fit H&R reds
Refurb front RUF Bilsteins
Refresh left sill fittings
Fit remote door lock
Replace front sill wing rubbers
Fit 2 new seats and bases
Fit Harness Bar
Fit four point Harness
Replace rubber door seals
Replace sill and sharkfin rubbers
Fit ducktail with grille and 3.6 badge
Fit new Fuch wheels
Replace one rear light (ex Turbo 3.6)
Replace radio with Sony with Bluetooth capability
Fit Steve Wong Chip
Replace headlight screw
Fit Rennline engine mounts
Replace cracked gauge glass
Fit Momo Mod 07 Wheel and Boss
New Euro number plate
Replace 2 window switches
Replace engine belts
Replace Catalytic Convertor (used but better condition)
Replace grill plastic
Fit RS brake ducts
Fit Carrera 4 badge
Replace right headlight seals
Fit Specialist Components Engine Management Kit
Fit WB O2 sensor
Fit new Windscreen
Rebuild engine
Rebuild starter motor
Repair diff locks
Repin planetary gear
Replace clutch
Replace clutch master and slave cylinders
Replace pedal assembly
Replace Alternator bushes
Fix odometer trip meter & replace gauge glass
Replace CV Joint boots
Fit O2 sensor bung
Replace hydraulic pressure switch
Replace hydraulic pressure accumulator (used)
Replace oil lines including big ones down the side
Flush oil radiator
Replace door light switches
Replace door cap covers
Replace ignition rose
Fit H&R reds
Refurb front RUF Bilsteins
Refresh left sill fittings
Fit remote door lock
Replace front sill wing rubbers
Fit 2 new seats and bases
Fit Harness Bar
Fit four point Harness
Replace rubber door seals
Replace sill and sharkfin rubbers
Fit ducktail with grille and 3.6 badge
Fit new Fuch wheels
Replace one rear light (ex Turbo 3.6)
Replace radio with Sony with Bluetooth capability
Fit Steve Wong Chip
Replace headlight screw
Fit Rennline engine mounts
Replace cracked gauge glass
Fit Momo Mod 07 Wheel and Boss
New Euro number plate
Replace 2 window switches
Replace engine belts
Replace Catalytic Convertor (used but better condition)
Replace grill plastic
Fit RS brake ducts
Fit Carrera 4 badge
Replace right headlight seals
Fit Specialist Components Engine Management Kit
Fit WB O2 sensor
Fit new Windscreen
^^^ cracked a hundie yet? No badge of honour until you are in the hole for a hundie.........
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I'd be interested to see if any non-996 GT3 gets down to $150k in NZ (and 996s will probably be above that soon too!), since that is well below UK prices, although Macca will point out we are different from the UK!
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Two things can change this and make the cars start to leave NZ in greater volumes.
Currency (GBP is strengthening a bit now)
UK classic car bubble
Remember this is time of very cheap funds and very many baby boomer. Bigger country even more # baby boomer as function of % but same small pool of cars. Like iWatch it does make you wonder what will happen to mechanical watch demand once people become addicted to the quality of life/convenience/welfare can be offered by the iWatch as part of greater IOS ecosystem with apps and functions/uses still not dreamed up. How many late teens early 20s kids today interested in cars let alone old cars? We have tonnes of friends with kids in early 20s virtually none want to take a ride in uncle Macca 911. Where's it going medium term?
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Agree on the UK stuff, but does that mean we will get $150k GT3s? Maybe
Yeah I'd be very interested to see what current teenagers turn out like for car taste. My 16 year old nephew thinks the CSL is the business and would rather ride in that than many other more expensive options, not sure why! Achievable I guess. My friend and I often muse over why now that we can afford it we don't buy the Japanese sports cars of our 18 year old dreams (although my ultimate, 22B, isn't exactly cheap) however I think tastes move on, sadly. A nice 98 Spec Integra Type R would still be fun for the track.
Similarly some posts of the Facebook page of Euro Car Club NZ (great indicator of what teenagers and early 20s are into and their general level of grammar!) give some interesting insight. A recent one asking what people would prefer a 355 or a R35 GTR and a lot said R35. Not for me thanks!
That said for me pretty much up to the age of 25 the fastest = the best. I could not understand how anyone could like car that was outgunned, like say a 996 GT3 vs Turbo. However I've now done a 180 and realise that on NZ roads I'd much rather have fun than power! I'd still have a 996 GT3 and Turbo in my Lotto garage though![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Similar question for watches. I have been eyeing up a Rolex lately to pass down but was concerned any future progeny might not be interested. My wife however pointed out that if it is something I value then it will likely be the same for my kids so that put my mind at ease. I know there will be at least some kids who love nice watches and manual NA cars!
Yeah I'd be very interested to see what current teenagers turn out like for car taste. My 16 year old nephew thinks the CSL is the business and would rather ride in that than many other more expensive options, not sure why! Achievable I guess. My friend and I often muse over why now that we can afford it we don't buy the Japanese sports cars of our 18 year old dreams (although my ultimate, 22B, isn't exactly cheap) however I think tastes move on, sadly. A nice 98 Spec Integra Type R would still be fun for the track.
Similarly some posts of the Facebook page of Euro Car Club NZ (great indicator of what teenagers and early 20s are into and their general level of grammar!) give some interesting insight. A recent one asking what people would prefer a 355 or a R35 GTR and a lot said R35. Not for me thanks!
That said for me pretty much up to the age of 25 the fastest = the best. I could not understand how anyone could like car that was outgunned, like say a 996 GT3 vs Turbo. However I've now done a 180 and realise that on NZ roads I'd much rather have fun than power! I'd still have a 996 GT3 and Turbo in my Lotto garage though
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Similar question for watches. I have been eyeing up a Rolex lately to pass down but was concerned any future progeny might not be interested. My wife however pointed out that if it is something I value then it will likely be the same for my kids so that put my mind at ease. I know there will be at least some kids who love nice watches and manual NA cars!
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But I completely agree. I have siblings who fit in that age bracket, and they're not really interested in cars, and I think humor me when I start a Porsche rant only because we're related.
But there will be enough interest from people in their late 20's now, with $$ to burn in the future, to stimulate the "classic" industry for a while yet I think.
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