Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
10-15-2015, 03:12 AM
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Sorry to hear that Doug. I had a post NITT run like that with the GT3 (pads, rotors etc). I know what its like. Unplanned cost.
It costs to play unfortunately.
It costs to play unfortunately.
10-15-2015, 04:44 AM
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Yep. She'll be in the shop several days while parts arrive so Lola is getting some daily action in the mean time :-)
Jay, service admin guy, said Contis have bought the land behind the old house next door at the back and will turn it into more parking area. Also the whole place is getting a substantial building makeover real soon, showroom and workshop. You might get your wish John. Not that you need Contis any more :-P
Jay, service admin guy, said Contis have bought the land behind the old house next door at the back and will turn it into more parking area. Also the whole place is getting a substantial building makeover real soon, showroom and workshop. You might get your wish John. Not that you need Contis any more :-P
10-15-2015, 04:45 AM
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The RS60 went in for a warrant and 60k major service at CCS today. It turned out to be a bad news day. Some good news, they spotted a screw and an embedded bit of aerial in my left rear tyre. They're both punctured next to each other and the recommendation was "unrepairable" due to the proximity. If I didn't drive in a spirited fashion I'd say "get over yourself and repair it" :-(. That's the second left rear tyre to get nailed on b-road runs this year. Good to find it in the workshop rather than problems occurring in the field like last time. Bad news is the other good Michelin 275/35R19 PSS tyre is only 1/2 worn and while I have a matching spare rear from the last time, it's 265 Bridgestone whereas the michelin in 275. So a new set of rear 265/35R14 Pirelli pzeros are going on for Porsche club discounted price of $1400 all up fitted with GST. Pete, I've now 2x emergency spare 50% worn 19" 987 fronts and rears if you ever get caught out in a bind in the R. Front wheel bearings were rough and need replacing. Also steering arm ball joints (where they join the steering rack, not the wheel carrier end) have excessive play and need replacing. Bit surprised for a 2008 60k car with 2 previous lady owners. They don't make them like the old days aye. All up no change out of $5k including the major service today. Fricking Porsche tax.
10-15-2015, 04:49 AM
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Yep. She'll be in the shop several days while parts arrive so Lola is getting some daily action in the mean time :-) Jay, service admin guy, said Contis have bought the land behind the old house next door at the back and will turn it into more parking area. Also the whole place is getting a substantial building makeover real soon, showroom and workshop. You might get your wish John. Not that you need Contis any more :-P
10-15-2015, 05:16 AM
Drifting
Im tempted to do a Euro delivery on one of these.....
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/feature...november-2015/
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/feature...november-2015/
That said, if I stumbled upon a fully sorted restomod Giulia 1300 junior -....
10-15-2015, 05:23 AM
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Correct. Front ones go first usually. Around $150 USD a side but a bear to fit and require alignment afterwards. Good idea to get all four corners done now. They do last a long time but starting to life out on older 964 now. I got them done with other jobs to minimize labour cost.
10-15-2015, 05:25 AM
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Awww Doug, that sux. $5k for a set of tyres and a couple of ball joints. Its out of hand
Dave, how about this one then? Can i tempt you into another project
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=962419348
Dave, how about this one then? Can i tempt you into another project
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=962419348
10-15-2015, 05:29 AM
Drifting
Awww Doug, that sux. $5k for a set of tyres and a couple of ball joints. Its out of hand
Dave, how about this one then? Can i tempt you into another project
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=962419348
Dave, how about this one then? Can i tempt you into another project
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=962419348
10-15-2015, 05:46 AM
10 years ago I took the plunge and bought one of those Snap On roll cabinets (this thing is huge, 1.5m long) and yes it cost a small fortune but I use it every day and is one of the best things I've bought.
Had a peek at the red 964 which was painted on Monday............you will be VERY happy!
These new paint guns are amazing, they atomize the paint soo much more than the older style resulting is a near peel free finish right out of the gun. No buffing required.
10-15-2015, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by racoguy
The thing with that is, good tools you will have for a lifetime. Big bills from CCS you'll remember for a lifetime.......I know which I prefer.
10 years ago I took the plunge and bought one of those Snap On roll cabinets (this thing is huge, 1.5m long) and yes it cost a small fortune but I use it every day and is one of the best things I've bought.
Had a peek at the red 964 which was painted on Monday............you will be VERY happy!
These new paint guns are amazing, they atomize the paint soo much more than the older style resulting is a near peel free finish right out of the gun. No buffing required.
10 years ago I took the plunge and bought one of those Snap On roll cabinets (this thing is huge, 1.5m long) and yes it cost a small fortune but I use it every day and is one of the best things I've bought.
Had a peek at the red 964 which was painted on Monday............you will be VERY happy!
These new paint guns are amazing, they atomize the paint soo much more than the older style resulting is a near peel free finish right out of the gun. No buffing required.
Is Ray's car getting a full glass out respray or a touch up?
10-15-2015, 05:52 AM
Three Wheelin'
I would like to believe it would end up less than that, but I'm not holding my breath. We are well on the way now. John has done his work, the body is at paint, Steve/Dan are rebuilding the box (spoke to Steve this week) and I have only three parts left to arrive. No doubt there will be a final order of small items as I work through the refit, but nothing major.
To give you an idea of the detail, I have sourced new screws for the carpet strip at $4.50 each (not a misprint!) and there are ten of them. I did this as they attract light surface corrosion when scuffed. I want the sill to be perfect, as new. It would certainly merit a professional photo shoot, so if they're interested get them in contact. They can title it "964 folly".
To give you an idea of the detail, I have sourced new screws for the carpet strip at $4.50 each (not a misprint!) and there are ten of them. I did this as they attract light surface corrosion when scuffed. I want the sill to be perfect, as new. It would certainly merit a professional photo shoot, so if they're interested get them in contact. They can title it "964 folly".