kiwi 911

Cheers mate,

I was signed up but relinquished my spot as the day was hugely over-subscribed and baba may have come early over the weekend.

Looks like I'm missing the gymkhana too this weekend with baba due any day.

I was surprised you weren't at the last Play Day (you didn't miss much - the track was wet and slippery, I called it a day early as it was too wet......)

I am booked for an Uncles Club day on Tuesday avo - err telling the misses I have a 'work meeting'........

The Porsche and race helmet will probably give it away...........

George - you need to change your avatar to the boxster...........!

kiwi 911

Thanks - I have given Kevin at Topline a call.

Obsessed

Oh ok, you're still waiting, good luck!

I did know about that Play Day but I don't think I had my car back in time (for various reasons it was at EP for about a month), plus I heard the day was sold out. I probably wouldn't have been keen on a really wet day anyway, having just got the car back and it feeling totally different. The car was great on Saturday though, the new Toyo R888 tyres had so much grip it somehow felt like I was cheating! It should be fun in the gymkhana if we get another fine day.

What is Uncles Club??

kiwi 911

I agree about the semi-slicks. I run the Bridgestone equivalent - RE55S, and they took 2 seconds off my lap time compared to road tires. Quite an improvement.

Uncles Club is the same as Play Day, held once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. I think they do evenings during daylight savings too.

J1NX3D

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RS ZWEI

Are they the ones that have been on TM for years?
I dont know if they are real?

Macca

Nik. These appear real to me. The have the correct markings (SM etc). I owned a set of rears which I sold to the UK a number of years ago. On the face of it these look like a great deal as they would sell for twice that at least in the UK. Only issue I found was by the time I had them refurbished and the freight I made no money. I looked at these wheels stripped down with a magnesium specialist who did some magnesium weld work on the ones I had (which had damaged lips). My view on these wheels and subsequent research would indicate these are suitable only really for someone with a 964RS to restore originality. They would probably be best kept aside and not as everyday wheels. Magnesium is more brittle than typical alloys used in wheels. It requires special preparation with an etching primer as the raw magnesium oxidises very fast once exposed to air (cosmetic). More alarmingly the magnesium matrix gets compromised over time with vibration and knocks. My weld guy was convinced if I xrayed the wheel I would find it questionably unsuitable for use. Curious I got in touch with a few wheel experts. Even when restoring a 917 the wheels are xrayed and almost always found to be compromised. Many with the budget have mag centres replicated in alloy for road/track use. High magnesium compound alloys were used in motor racing where budgets are generous and mag centers can be replaced regularly during the season. Most experts stated that modern race wheels can now be made with lightweight alloys and new processes almost as light as their magnesium counterparts but with much higher durability. Forged wheels are a demonstration of this although still made to a price for the retail market.

If a 964 owner with design 90 wheels on this board was looking for a cup 1 alloy (OEM) upgrade I would suggest that at this price these wheels are still very worthwhile checking out. I would advise they have them spun to make sure they are true (first sign of an issue is if they are significantly out). If they are then they should be fine for a road car. Its a strong design wheel so even age related structural compromise due to magnesium crystallization on these wheels shouldn't cause a significant issue for moderate daily use. The light weight will immediately be telegraphed through the steering and its a great way to reduce un-sprung weight....

awebb

I like the look of those RS 964 wheels. Just so happen to know of a fairly nice 964 for them to go on as well.

Macca

Good idea ashley. They would be alot lighter than the replicas and are OEM so would better suit your car I think.

kiwi 911

Further to the Porsche Club email, I have just signed up for some hot laps the in the Team Kiwi Racing 997 GT3. $195 for 3 laps seems a bargain to me. You would probably spend that doing 3 laps in your own car.

I was surprised to receive a call from David John directly on a Sunday (TKR owner) - It was good to talk Porsches and Group A for half an hour...............

So........I signed up for 6 laps at $390 instead.

Looking forward to the Puke back straight in this beast............and experiencing 'Warp Factor'.........

kiwi 911

Hey Ashley - I reckon the 964RS is the sexist Porsche ever. Mate you should get the mags and lower a little (full RS spec might not get down your driveway.....)

P.s. you need to post pics of your car on here........

Mind you - you need the big calipers and cross drilled brakes too to complete the look - talk to Motorscience - they have sets floating around............

Obsessed

Great stuff, I'm very tempted myself. Considering the normal cost is $495, it's amazing value.

John McM

What is the date for this? I have another window of opportunity coming up from 11 to 21 August.

kiwi 911

John,

I'm going on 17 August - (skiving off work on Friday avo), so right in your time window.

John McM

I'll be on leave so no need to skive off who can I contact by email? Is this a Porsche Club deal?