996tnz

I've met Kane through 2KCup and he comes across as a good sort and keen car guy who doesn't do things by halves so it should be a great day for all involved. Not sure I've met his better-half-to-be yet but I'm sure she's quite a catch too. You've probably asked the right crowd here Kane, and my congratulations go to the both of you already.

MR JDM

I do too! Worst case its not going to ruin my day it would just be an added bonus. Thank you for your kind words.

Thank you, having a looking over this now.

No preference, White or Black would be my favourite but I do like any the options they came out with

I was lucky at the NZFMR that Michael Neville let me have a look over his 964 Cup Car and offered to have a sit in it. I was to nervous too and missed out and now kicking myself!

Oh we have meet! Who is this? Do you race in 2Kcup? I do miss 2kcup greatly, but decided to pull pin and car went to South island for awhile and focus on getting my Honda Cup car back to its formal glory as I haven't used it for 4 years now which is depressing.

My partner is greatly into cars too, She shouldn't have been to far when I was at 2kcup. She has always been a great support for my motorracing and also enjoyed the Porsche Festival.

996tnz

Met you (both actually) at the crazy hot round at Taupo last year, back in February or so. You were running Toyos on your car then right? I ran our black 61 RSG2 Integra at that meet, and with John running our green one too, we were parked next door to you.

MR JDM

Ah I should have clicked! RSG on your bonnet. George helped me with work it out after I jumped off the forum last night. Yeah was running Toyo R1R, I work for Toyo why the car was plastered in it. Are you guys still running? I hope you've had better luck as lately. Really need come watch a round and see how its going these days.

Was thinking trying share a drive later in the season if there is a Endurance race again with someone.

peterC2S

If you work for Toyo then you'll know when we can expect the new R88R's to hit the country

Any idea? Lots of people hanging out for these!!

MR JDM

Yup Gavin who is the Manager (Car tyre side) and myself are who do the ordering for them.

What size's did you want to know?

peterC2S

18" 265/40 and 235/40 for the Caymans
17" 255/40 and 225/45 for the 964s (I think)
Bound to be others as well

Didn't think they were due until late in the year - and haven't seen any actual trackday reviews to compare them with the current crop of r comps.

nzskater

Add 235/35/19 & 305/30/19 to that list! Very keen to try out a set.

John McM

Kane, I was driving the Green VTI-R that had to withdraw from the last race at Taupo, due to overheating. I also own a White 964. While I'd love to help out someone with such good taste in cars, unfortunately I have no timeline for the gearbox fix and am overseas on the weekend of your wedding. Nathan has a Silver/Grey 964 in Hamilton. I hope he PMs you with an offer to help.

MR JDM

Sadly 265/40 & 255/50 isn't an option in the new pattern yet. The two front sizes are ordered however with ETA currently end April

Sadly not out yet to order

Hi John!

Nice to put some faces to usernames already. I'd love to see some photo's for your 964, what happen to the gearbox? I hope Nathan PMs me also! I'm going to give the hire place a call at lunch today. Would be epic to drive one, I'd prob have a tear come down my face haha.

John McM

Many of us were in our late 30s before we were lucky enough to own our first Porsche. My first one was a '93 Turbo 3.6 (pictured below), which I recently exported to the UK.

My current car, the White C4 has had a glass out respray, full engine rebuild and a gearbox rebuild. The latter had some issue (still being worked out by the shop). I hope to be blasting some B roads before Summer ends.

Good luck with the hire.

MR JDM

Still got over decade then to match that - got a goal now
Looks amazing John! love it in white, how long have you owned it for?

996tnz

Would be good to see you out there again sometime, you had that thing moving. While everyone is bailing you up for news on the R88Rs, are they doing a good range of 18s? eg 225 to 245x40 fronts and 295 to 315x30 rears?

kiwi 911

^^^ Ditto - these sizes are needed for 996 GT3's and there are a few of us (if you have an ETA?)

peterC2S

Is there a list of available sizes? We have a little bit of flexibility....