John McM

Sounds like an idea I could sell to Donna albeit you guys apparently set a hangman's pace last time. Might need to have an air cooled group so we don't hold up the water pumpers.

Macca

We cater for all tastes John. Have a well developed multi RT strategy these days (thanks to Matt B) with regular catch up points - everyone wears smiles regardless of the pace. I think it can work fine. I enjoyed swapping keys last few times always nice to drive different metal. Keeps everyone sensible too...

John McM

Good to hear. Doug prefers the RS60 for road trips which creates a speed difference, particularly as I run ordinary Hankooks on Herman. Driving at a more leisurely air cooled pace with say Dave leaves everyone with a smile on their dial.

Macca

We cater for all tastes John. Have a well developed multi RT strategy these days (thanks to Matt B) with regular catch up points - everyone wears smiles regardless of the pace. I think it can work fine. I enjoyed swapping keys last few times always nice to drive different metal. Keeps everyone sensible too...

Macca

Oops sorry double post...

Macca

This is an excellent point Graeme and one I had not considered. It's been a long time since I owned a turbo charged car - the last one was a M5 WRX I bought new in 1998! I do enjoy the off throttle response on my old 993 and current GT3 and I might miss that if what you say is true. Probably less so in a heavy sedan daily driver like the Alfa, but more so in a modern 911 like the current series cars. I had hoped they may have improved that aspect through some electronic trickery but the fundamental issue I suspect remains (namely keeping the pressure in the system for those scroll wheels to keep on turning). Perhaps this is an area electric turbos may have some significant future advantages? I'm not sure on road the difference will be so detrimental but in track I can see where it may rob some feel...

gt38088

I haven't driven the new 3 litre turbo 911. Be interested to get a report from you after the run in period in the alfa. I still get deceleration response from higher revs lift off but not so much midrevs. Maybe it doesn't matter when just cruising around but since I have had and like high performance NA engines as well - its one of the main disadvantages I notice. The car doesn't feel so alive when cruising around

Macca

Great Sun Ron drive today. Perfect weather, enjoyed all 300km. Richards new RS looks great - the silver graphics perfectly break up the lava orange. Got to drive a 991 C2S today. Not a bad car. Less NVH than GT3 naturally, less direct in terms of turn in and direction changes, less aural drama. Otherwise covers ground on back roads very competently and kinder on the body...

John McM

Welcome back to NZ Macca.

Macca

Thanks Buddy. Arrived Sat arvo. 500km covered so far ;-) couldn't make Leadfoot so saving for next year. Who's heading to Ellerslie for the intermarque on Sat? Maybe a few of us should go together?

John McM

Nieces birthday is on the Leadfoot weekend and we travel to Tauranga each year for the birthday so I appear locked out of that event for the foreseeable future. 270km in the Cayenne. At least Donna drove.

Not sure about the intermarque, but it sounds like a good way to catch up before you head South, plus I can see a few detailing efforts. I joined the FB Detailing Addicts group, which hasn't had one single Trump post so far so has to be good.

Macca

Sounds good. Been blessed with the weather since our return. I've done 3-4 inter marque and it's a great place to eye ball some unusual metal and bump into other car nuts. We should organise a visit. I'll PM you....

kiwi 911

It's Sunday 12 Feb Macca.

The club is hosting, so will be a good display. We are not entering this year though.

I thought I might of seen your car at Gillies yesterday avo?

gt38088

great looking silver graphics - haven't seen that style before

sammaw

I would be keen for a road trip sometime this year. Not into much track stuff in the cab, but some nice B roads and the like would be fun. Happy to bring either air cooled or water cooled. Although the boat is a bit late with the water cooled. So won't be compiled until later on Feb now.

Does any any one know of any good Indy repairers in Auckland? Nothing needs to be done yet but always good to know.