996tnz

Hey, at least it keeps Facebook happy and up to date on John though.

mjharrisonnz

I couldn't work the riddle out either!!!

No bug for me though, although I hadn't even considered it as the Veyron is just sooooo expensive to maintain.

Leong72

Thanks John, that was very cool. Really enjoyed those drone shots. Be really cool to do some of those a bit closer with more car sounds.

John McM

Thanks Leong, albeit it's really Doug's idea with drone supplied and flown by his Nephew, Jimmy, who also did the media work. We just drove to order.

Like all things another effort would take it a step or two further. The drone adds the special views but can't do the sound unless you like whirring blades. I've previously tried sound with a mic on the ducktail, but that didn't work so that's a work in progress. I think you need more specialised equipment for that. You also need multiple cameras. Still, none of that takes away from the effort.

996tnz

Reportedly the Chiron is cheaper on the tyre front at least, but yeah, coming off the Veyron SuperSport's 60 odd K per set of tyres and the SS also needing a new set of rims every three tyre changes (another 100K) that probably doesn't say much.

Looks are very subjective but I find the Veyron much easier on the eye though. The Chiron's huge arching side scoops are starting to grow on me now but that techy rear end was done much better by the P1 in my book and the Chiron's front has too many off-kilter angles fighting the curves there. A butch face on a curvaceous body just doesn't do it for me - can't help wishing everything forward of the front axle looked a bit smoother and more cohesive, like her older sister though just some headlight covers might go a long way.

Despite being a bug-eye Integra fan I love faired in headlights (a la Veyron, P1, R8 etc) better than recessed ones on aero styled super/hyper cars. Carrera GT vs 918 for instance. I do really like recessed lights on muscle cars like the Camaro/Challenger/Mustang though and on some concept inspired critters like the i8.

You've got me more curious now on your future arrival Matt. As Paul says, I guess time will tell...

996tnz

Awesome - who wouldn't want to be doing that!

993 Targa

I'm actually quite a fan of the Chiron (based off pictures obviously). I like the curved design theme. Sadly I'd say it would be unlikely we'll see one in NZ, but you never know. Saw a P1 being used in anger around HD today and that was quite a sight.

996tnz

Wow Stuart, would've loved to have seen that P1 being given the jandal. Was it part of a special McLaren event or was (Andrew? Matt?) brave/crazy enough to just rock up to a Playday Prestige session? Anyone sneak some rough lap times?

I wouldn't throw the Chiron out of bed, but I'd probably find myself channeling her sister car's face and rear. As for under the skin, well the Chiron has her nicely licked there.

Obsessed

Whoa... Freud would have a field day with those two sentences!

shiraz

^^^ Freud, CYF & a bunch or religious weirdos a couple 100 km west of here that think it is normal...

Macca

Walter. You scare me sometimes...;-P

O2GO

I know I've seen recommendations on here before for the best place (value + quality) for getting Porsche mag wheels repaired. Tried searching unsuccessfully.

A friend has a 200 degree nasty curb rash to repair and I want to advise him where to go.

Who's the best that a few of you use?

John McM

Donna and I used http://www.wheelfixit.co.nz/ on the Golf and 996TT. We were happy with the work. I think it's ~ $300 per wheel.

nzskater

I've used wheelfixit recently - was not 100% happy with the work they did. They cut way too much of the face back and put a ridiculously thin coat of clear on. I've seen Arrow Wheels work and it looked good, I'll be using them this week.

gt38088

Arrow built the 3 pce wheels I have on the Fraser. Have been on for about 10 years and the paint quality is very good. The painted centres have no cracks, or chips