Macca

Dave. Just love the wheels. Was going to ask you what happened with them. Definitely would like first right refusal if you ever sell them. Ive never fallen out of love with that design even though its been 10 years since they were on the car!

Maxem

Yep, they look good for sure. Purposely left out the center caps.
Back to back, road tyres vs track tyres, the roadies make it such a nice car to drive again.

Macca

Stronger engine, nicer wheels, more comfortable ride....I think you owe me interest on that 2 seconds!

996tnz

If Matt's DIY suggestions don't work out for you, I have a spare spoiler ram set which might be open to offer. PM me if interested.

That said, I also have a non-functioning spoiler on the yellow terror and have been putting off attacking it with the DIYs first...

The extra kgs of rear downforce could've been quite handy coming out of the sweeper at Hampton last time - might've saved me an unplanned look around...

Don't know if Matt's links covered it but another cheapish option otherwise is to lock the existing wing up using an ebay kit.

I do get a kick out of seeing it do its thing though.

PHG

Thanks Matt
If it were something nautical I'd probably have a go at the renn fix..the little (beware, inner springs etc) and failing reflexes precludes that adventure..
don't want to fix it in up position permanently, I like watching in the mirror as it does that manly thing..
Maybe i'll check out that US or UK parts suppliers..

PHG

cheers, I'll PM you
I too like watching the rise and fall. you got the same issue?
Plus the car is no longer as built..
I can't afford a 964 rebuild sadly, altho watching the others on this thread is better than TV

Did you play swapseys after the sweeper..how'ed you do that?

I do like the look of your car, the Yellow kind of grows..the recent pics posted on this thread of the GT3 look great

mjg

Just signed up for a first crack at Pukekohe on Labour Day. Here's hoping for better weather than currently predicted.

John McM

If you get wet weather watch out for the chicane. Apparently it is a water catchment area and hydroplaning was a concern for the classic trial cars.

RS ZWEI

Hey Chaps, did you see the NZ new 993 Targa manual at Turners?

http://turners.co.nz/Cars/Search/Porsche/911/11482473/

127,000kms.

AUCTION ESTIMATE: $49,000 - $51,000

Macca

Nik. That's the car you and I have been discussing that I almost bought in 2000 when I got mu coupe (Ivan at Gillies didnt take me as a serious buyer!) it had 55K km on it then. You thought it may have been your dads old girlfriends car.

At 49K its a good buy. Anyone know off the top of their head what the buyers premium is. Id consider sticking 45K on it as a car for the missus!

Macca

Ok got it - $3000 buyers fees. Steep. Car looks original but leather needs a good shampoo. Infact it could benefit form those door cars and sports seats with painted midnight blue backs I have in storage!

RS ZWEI

Hey Mark, this is Dads ex's car:

http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=Wo5909

Macca

Interesting. So three manual Targa 1996-1998. All between 80-120 k km.

Macca

You know what. I just looked at the pictures again blown up. Every picture I mentally identify at least three things Id want to clean up, replace, improve on this car and I realize all of a sudden I cannot own an old car any longer - my 993 is the oldest car I have and will own and not again as I see an endless Virgo inspired array of things to do when I look at pictures like this of 964 and 993 and I know for 100% I would not be happy until these things are done and the car was 99% and it would drive me mad and make me poor in the meantime. These cars are old and after 8 owners this car is undoubtedly "neglected" not that it may show but even being later modela nd relatively low mileage I couldn't not own it without spending 15-20K fixing things up on it (and Im not talking performance enhancements - just getting it straight to my starnadar) and that just the rub. My personality clashes terribly with these types of cars and my lifestyle is polar opposite. I need cars I can jump into, drive the pants off of, park up and repeat the same again and again putting my money and emotional energy into designing new events to do, planning new routes and things to see in my ride not fixing the damn thing or constantly keeping it on the road. Infact truth be told if I didnt have such a bond with the current 993 it would already be replaced with a 2009 GT3. Luckily the old girl appears 99% reliable (should be given the money spent!). However no way will I start again with someone elses 20 year old "problem child", its hard enough potty training your own!

I've just talked myself out of the 993 Targa (and almost my own 993!) so if anyone is interested n it go for it LOL!

kiwi 911

The problem is the new cars, although fabulous, just don't look as 'cool' as the old cars.

Park a 356 or an early 911 against a 991 in a public area, and most will be drawn to the older cars.

I don't think the general public would take a second look at a new 911 unless it's painted orange and has big wings............

They have a soul the new ones don't have.

This is why Singer's and other similar modernising projects exist?

Except to take the technology to the track, personally, I'd never buy a new-ish Porsche, if I had $150K - I'd just by a long hood, early 3.0 Turbo or 74/75 2.7 Carrera, as they still quick enough and comfortable enough if in top condition.

Graham's 2.8 RS or a 991 (as a Sunday driver - unless you are a nanna - there is no choice IMHO,)


P.s. GT3 is tagged out...........