Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
#4486
Rennlist Member
We seem to have two different themes here.
I don't (yet) have the driving skills to take a sector in a pure endurance targeted race team.
Given the time and money invested would be a lot less, I'm happy to join a 2kcup team and play a support role if there is a faster driver. I figure we could run the 2k car at Playdays and get individual practice in that way.
I don't (yet) have the driving skills to take a sector in a pure endurance targeted race team.
Given the time and money invested would be a lot less, I'm happy to join a 2kcup team and play a support role if there is a faster driver. I figure we could run the 2k car at Playdays and get individual practice in that way.
For the rest of us I suspect the 2K cup challenge is a much better option.
#4487
Rennlist Member
I'm liking this idea, especially if we cage and do the enduro's. I would guess MR2 would be weapon of choice, maybe you could get an earlier supercharged one, or a 323 Mazda DOHC turbo,....or a Mitsi STARION!!!!
What about a 3.0 Alfa??
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-625595119.htm
Maybe we could haggle this down to $2K??
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-626749283.htm
Supercharged MR2
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-629926689.htm
#4488
Rennlist Member
Ok. Looks like Ive found the answer to the first question. Anyone who had a clubsport license prior to this year is now automatically a M Class license holder. They changed to grades this year and grandfathered it to existing CS License holders. Thats you too Paul.
I wonder if we can get Terry to endorse us for C class some time over the NITT period?
I wonder if we can get Terry to endorse us for C class some time over the NITT period?
#4489
The 2k Cup guys have been running license classes as part of the intake program, so there are plenty of opportunities to get that sorted before you run a car. PCNZ was also talking about running a license class for the proposed roadsports racing series, but nothing seems to have come of that so far.
Probably best that you speak for yourself there.
Agreed John. There are four in our group who probably have enough experience at HD and are potentially solid enough drivers to take on a "hire car" for the 6 hrs endurance event and it would be alot of fun. Chris, Steve, Peter and Paul.
For the rest of us I suspect the 2K cup challenge is a much better option.
For the rest of us I suspect the 2K cup challenge is a much better option.
#4490
Racer
I don't think my old 986 has ever been this clean after 1/2 a day of TLC.
However, even after a chamois clean the paint work still shows water blotch marks. I regularly wash with McGuires Ultimate Wash and Wax. Can anyone suggest a good product to make the paint look really clean and clear?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-630651396.htm
On the 31st I've promised myself to take it easy and get to know the car. Whether I can actually hold back and do that is another matter ;-)
However, even after a chamois clean the paint work still shows water blotch marks. I regularly wash with McGuires Ultimate Wash and Wax. Can anyone suggest a good product to make the paint look really clean and clear?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-630651396.htm
On the 31st I've promised myself to take it easy and get to know the car. Whether I can actually hold back and do that is another matter ;-)
You need a bit of elbow grease with it and you can't let the stuff dry.
This will remove any wax as well and is usually done after a wash and clay (optional) and prepares the paint for a polish/wax.
If you dont want to do a full polish/wax (you will on the new one) spray on ultimate quick wax and wipe off to finish. It will make a big difference with your dark car.
The best way to get rid of water spots on glass is to clay it with a clay kit. Enjoy!
#4493
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Doug. Ad looks great. Lot of car for the money! You punt that thing very well around HD given its got a lower power to weight ratio than the 964s and most of the other RSG cars. You wont know yourself in the 295? bhp Boxster S 986. My guess is youll be under 1.20 once you have the new car under your belt.
The standard Boxster is really good on the track once it has its Toyo R888 shoes on. I believe being under powered makes it easier to focus on improving the most important parts - slate breaking and carring as much speed as possible through the corners. Under powered means insufficient power to make up time coming accellerating out of the corners. I did a bit more on-line research and believe my 986, being Jan 2002, engine type m9622-652 g8601-000 porsche is the lower hp 220hp engine, not the 2003 227hp that I had thought. The car has a lot of 2003 features, bit of a hybrid like electric boot releases etc. that were "2003 features". I guess Porsche make incremental changes all the time then save a few up for a "new release".
I took the 987 out through the Hunua area this morning in the wet after a big storm overnight. Was very careful to hold back and just enjoy and get used to the very different power, gearbox and heel and toe breaking feel than the 986. I think having more power is going to introduce a need for a lot more control in and out of the corners than flattening the gas pedal mid corner as I'm used to doing in the 986. The 986 Being under powered and well balanced means there is virtually no need to manage the power, you are either on or off it. I've tried full power a few times in the 987 in the wet and it certainly needs a lot more measured throttle response. The net result should be good for my driving development I hope.
#4494
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#4495
Drifting
Im keen but probably will do the team no favours given my lack of experience at HD. That said Im bound to be better after a few stints behind the wheel. Sean could be keen too. Id have to figure out how to upgrade my racing license and would need to borrow a Hans device, but that's about all.... I dont care what I drive either (Motorsport Services had some race prepped E36 M3s at one point and Ive driven those they make a good platform)...
Dave. Can you let on how you did the seat lowering?
Dave. Can you let on how you did the seat lowering?
#4496
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Hi Mate thanks for that. Yes I understand what you did, I have played around with this a number of times myself. Cant get lower than one from bottom at back (otherwise bottoms out a bit on full extension) and also have it around 2 from bottom at front to give tilt. Picture below of the area you mention for Johns ref.
For some reason I thought you had found a way to lower the factory mounting points for the rails! Sorry, my bad....
For some reason I thought you had found a way to lower the factory mounting points for the rails! Sorry, my bad....
#4497
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To get rid of water blotches on paint use a rubbing compound like meguiars ultimate compound. http://www.meguiars.co.nz/G17216/
You need a bit of elbow grease with it and you can't let the stuff dry.
This will remove any wax as well and is usually done after a wash and clay (optional) and prepares the paint for a polish/wax.
If you dont want to do a full polish/wax (you will on the new one) spray on ultimate quick wax and wipe off to finish. It will make a big difference with your dark car.
The best way to get rid of water spots on glass is to clay it with a clay kit. Enjoy!
You need a bit of elbow grease with it and you can't let the stuff dry.
This will remove any wax as well and is usually done after a wash and clay (optional) and prepares the paint for a polish/wax.
If you dont want to do a full polish/wax (you will on the new one) spray on ultimate quick wax and wipe off to finish. It will make a big difference with your dark car.
The best way to get rid of water spots on glass is to clay it with a clay kit. Enjoy!
#4498
Rennlist Member
Apologies - I should have said C grade license.
#4499
Rennlist Member
Feeling inadequate compared to Dave's weekend effort, I went into the man cave and played with my 964 seat to see what I can do to modify the seat to give more headroom. I'll post on the 964 forum, but the initial conclusion is that the seat lifts my butt 10cm off the lowest possible point. If I replace the existing spring clips to allow more sink I reckon I can get another 4 or 5 cm headroom. It doesn't fix the 23kg weight or harness issue but it will be cheap if it works.