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10-15-2015, 04:23 PM
Drifting
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.
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.
That's not bad considering there are some tyres and ball
joints. Almost every time I went for a WOF I had to replace a ball joint.
Don't feel to bad mate.
10-15-2015, 04:48 PM
They are high maintenance aren't they. My Ferrari lust was cured a decade or so ago when a northern property developer took his one (a 355 or 360 I think it was, don't quite remember) in for its 20,000km or so service after about 5 months and was charged almost $30,000. He asked them 'what the hell?' and they told him he should have worked out from the mileages on used Ferraris that you're not really supposed to drive them every day like a normal car.
Then recently I sat in a 360 with leather clad folding carbon buckets that were just made for me. I now just lust after Ferrari seats instead...
Then recently I sat in a 360 with leather clad folding carbon buckets that were just made for me. I now just lust after Ferrari seats instead...
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10-15-2015, 04:50 PM
Three Wheelin'
10-15-2015, 06:11 PM
Drifting
They are high maintenance aren't they. My Ferrari lust was cured a decade or so ago when a northern property developer took his one (a 355 or 360 I think it was, don't quite remember) in for its 20,000km or so service after about 5 months and was charged almost $30,000. He asked them 'what the hell?' and they told him he should have worked out from the mileages on used Ferraris that you're not really supposed to drive them every day like a normal car.
Then recently I sat in a 360 with leather clad folding carbon buckets that were just made for me. I now just lust after Ferrari seats instead...
Then recently I sat in a 360 with leather clad folding carbon buckets that were just made for me. I now just lust after Ferrari seats instead...
I was warned about Ferrari ownership but never listened. You are never too old to learn
10-16-2015, 12:41 AM
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Graeme. I believe they have recently decided to remove/amend those speed limits although Im not sure that has happened yet. The 7.14 is a BTG run (bridge to gantry so add 20s for full lap). I think the 250kmph max was down the end straight so isnt part of the BTG time. I note however he doesn't exceed 255kmph anywhere on the track and looks as if he could have gone faster in a couple of places so suspect there may still be a geo fence in place. Im guessing there is a 5kmph tolerance at least on this...
10-16-2015, 01:20 AM
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You guys would love Taupo at the moment. No tyre bundle at the end of the back straight for the weekend. Makes the transition into those final corners a whole lot faster but more natural - like!!
10-16-2015, 01:24 AM
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That's great news Pete. I always wonder why that did that. Knocks at least half a second off a lap probably more and destroys the flow. How are the new Pierreli full slicks feeling. Sounds like they may bring it up another level. Good luck for your races this weekend. Is it on Racemonitor?
10-16-2015, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Macca
That's great news Pete. I always wonder why that did that. Knocks at least half a second off a lap probably more and destroys the flow. How are the new Pierreli full slicks feeling. Sounds like they may bring it up another level. Good luck for your races this weekend. Is it on Racemonitor?
Slicks are great. Was cautious first session out but second one was spot on with time to improve. 45's at the moment - good for 44's I reckon. Will still be back of the field though!!
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I wonder if we can ask for the same at our next NITT as we are essentially private hiring the track....??
Bloody good idea though.
10-16-2015, 02:38 AM
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