Originally Posted by Kiwi Carguy

I've seen these before in Japan but its the first one I've seen in NZ. Mazda RX7 with 993 headlight conversion http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=920537617

Originally Posted by Obsessed

John/Doug -- surprised to see you gone so early! The sun was shining, the track was dry and getting warmer, traffic was sparse... I was looking forward to watching you duel

Originally Posted by John McM

Michael, the main concern with track tyres like the 888 and 221 is that they appear to aquaplane more readily than road tyres. We saw that last year with Doug, where the car before and after him made it through. Can't speak for Doug, but during the second session post lunch my Hankook roadies showed their limitations and it was time to either reduce speed or go home with some damage, or just go home. I was starting to lose it on the sweeper and plough through turn 2. Trail braking didn't seem to help get the front to grip in the turns. Given the morning we felt lucky to get two good sessions in. No duelling this time although maybe in the RS60 and R as they have similar tyres, if we go to the one on the 15th. No NITT for me this year, so it may be the last chance for a while as the new 2kcup race season starts. Then we can duel it out in the DC2s

Originally Posted by pcarplayer

Try http://www.patchrubber.co.nz/ they bought us in a batch as part of a group buy. They may have some left

Originally Posted by Garry D

This may be a long shot , but I'm looking for an engine cover Grill for
my 1970 T , please forward any information

Cheers

Originally Posted by kiwi 911

Stop being a tight-**** and employ tradesmen. They will do a better quality job that willl reflect in the quality of the house. Edit: I couldn't really fault the outside painting though? House is looking good with black and white theme.

Originally Posted by John McM

Quote in to refurb a bathroom and separate toilet = $35,000. That's with us supplying the tiles. No breakdown of costs. No wonder there are so many big tradie utes in the Coromandel during the holidays.....

Originally Posted by kiwi 911

This is why Dorkland houses are worth $2M. The value is underwritten by the cost of replacement............. If you could just go build one for half the cost, you would......... Tile supply is only $1-2K? - a small proportion. But yes, a quality bathroom and toilet reno with tiled walls and tiled shower with frameless glass is going to be circa $30K. John - you can always move out of Kohi (where acrylic showers and a Placemaker's loo, vanity and tap combo package is acceptable) and get the bill under $15K.

Originally Posted by John McM

Yes, it makes sense, but I'm a tight ****. It's not sexy spending and it's real cash that could go on cars And at the other extreme, I just arranged for someone to swap out a gearbox for BB2 for $150. $50 extra to fit a supplied clutch. Wonder if he does plumbing?