ChrisB_NZ

Not heat cycled, they go through them too fast racing in the GT3 cup cars to heat cycle them.

They are just left over as the series changed rules and tyre suppliers and the guys moved to the next tyre. With the Bridgestones they went to Hankook and with the 221's they opened up the series to slicks so the guys started using them instead.

nzskater

Great road! Drove it in my old Golf in October last year a day after buying the car. Almost drove it on the recent trip but didn't end up going to Pauanui so missed out. Is definitely on the agenda when I get back from the USA!

Pity they're 18" only. Will eventually buy another set of wheels for my car but would prefer to keep them the same size...

ChrisB_NZ

Looks nice. I got my Q7 through MAF and compliance in 2 days. The age of the vehicle and how clean it is seem to be the two big factors, so you should be fine.

ChrisB_NZ

For me, no nice drives like yours Doug. Just pottering around Auckland and 3 days racing around Taupo race track, but no open road drives. Targa Tour and SITT will be my next chance.

CS Mende

Agreed - plus you'll be out of the rush!

John McM

Today's purchase moves me firmly towards the 996TT as my SITT car. It all now fits. The Z221s should last all four tracks, and I can travel on road tyres for the rest of the 4,500km with all the modern comforts. That means I'll be interested in shipping options for my track tyres.

peterC2S

Speak nicely to Steve and rent one of his...?!

Never!! (well not before Paul does with the 993.)

NOOOO!!! I know its a sensible choice but the C4 is looking the dogs danglies with the seats, harness etc sorted......

ChrisB_NZ

Congratulations Michael, sounded like quite a mission, but plenty of fun times ahead. Enjoy, every moment from now is special as they grow up so fast.

kiwi 911

Car looks stunning Pete - you need to change your avitar to the pic in the transporter..........

Macca

Mate you are changing like the weather! I thought you were selling the 996TT?

Garry D

Kiwi 911

I have a 997.2 RS White and Red .

Still working on the picture.

Macca

This will be my 5th personal import and I can vouch for Chris comments above re MAF. If its less than 3 years old its 100% easier. If MAF get involved and require fumigation it adds 2-3 days and some cost. Hoping as first owner of a 4 week old GT3 that's been professionally prepared for export (hoist job, all dirt removed etc) that this will be a little less painful. Chris M - take solace in the fact that of the four cars Ive imported all of them were held up in one way or another. Youll have your wheels soon....

peterC2S

Garry - feel free to post as many pics as you want! Stunning car that - presume its driven a few laps of Manfield & Taupo in anger??

John McM

Haven't you worked it out yet? I'm NATO....no action talk only! The TT will be around for as long as I need a DD to until Donna wants a larger car, in which case we'd pool the GTI and TT proceeds into something

Emotion aside the TT is a logical choice for what is becoming a 4,500km road trip punctuated by 4 track days, it has 420hp, 4WD, PASM, tipo, good air con, good radio, 420 hp, two sets of good tyres, full insurance, air bag.

Looking at the attendee list, old and air cooled will be in the minority and it will be incrementally more expensive to take the C4. I don't have good road tyres for it, a new set of Z221s will be used up in the distance traveled and I'll have to get insurance.

kiwi 911

OK - very cool, like Pete says, you can post more.