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Old 01-15-2014, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by floatingkiwi
Hey guys - time for the Taupo people to butt back in here, ahh that's me I guess!

I'm back working again, unfortunately over in Taranaki, so a bit hard to get up to track days. However, When I get back to Taupo I'm thinking a private track hire (which I can swing no probs), and after we do a movie night at my place (thinking Steve McQueen Le mans) with good (but not expensive) accommodation at Huka Falls resort.
Garry from PN and CGT man from Napier and new dude from Rotorua - keen???
Keen - I have a house in Acacia Bay so could host a BBQ or movie etc there.
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Macca
Matt. Been meaning to ask if you received the email I sent you a week or so ago re Switzerland etc?
Sure did - I've been away and just back at work now so clearing 3 weeks of stuff!
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mjharrisonnz
Keen - I have a house in Acacia Bay so could host a BBQ or movie etc there.
No worries mate, I have a full surround setup with 120 inches projector.
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:22 PM
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Plus I want to see if I can fit 20 porsches on my lawn....
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by floatingkiwi
Plus I want to see if I can fit 20 porsches on my lawn....
Not a good idea with air cooled cars when they are hot. The engine heat does a great job of killing grass.
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug Hanna
Thanks very much John. Do you run the C3 or C7 compounds and in your experience what would you recommend for me?
C70, Soft compound, is the only one brought in regularly for 17". There is a seller on Trademe who has Medium compound for the 18" sizes.
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:39 PM
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Do 18" rims fit a 997?
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by peterC2S
Your wife would kill me - you have no more room in the garage for yet another set of rims...
True.

Four cars = 16 rims and tyres (excluding spares). A set of spare rims each for 996TT and C4 = 24 wheels in total.

Six new 18" Michelins and 4 used 18" Z221 = 30 tyres in total.

You can see why I'm looking at SITT options that use existing items. I may well have to put a new set of Z221s on the Fuchs if I change direction and take the C4.
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by floatingkiwi
Do 18" rims fit a 997?
Don't know. A great source of track rims and used tyres in Auckland at International Mororosport if they do.
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But that means I need a sump extension and adjustable control arms and a harness and oh, wait, a GT3....
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Hi. My name is Matt and I have an addiction...
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by John McM
Not a good idea with air cooled cars when they are hot. The engine heat does a great job of killing grass.
Seems a small price to pay.....?
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by floatingkiwi
Hi. My name is Matt and I have an addiction...
Say it with meaning...
Hi Guys, back from the trials of Xmas boating and catching up on the nightly fix
Congrats to new babies, new owners and new readers.. this thing is developing a life of its own.
Macca, great stories
John, take the 996TT, way more comfy, don't listen to the Airheads.. remember its not a race until some ***** passes you...
Yet to take MY IX XI out of the garage as looming poverty forces a return to the work bench
when is the next beverage or track meeting?
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Originally Posted by PHG
Say it with meaning... Hi Guys, back from the trials of Xmas boating and catching up on the nightly fix Congrats to new babies, new owners and new readers.. this thing is developing a life of its own. Macca, great stories John, take the 996TT, way more comfy, don't listen to the Airheads.. remember its not a race until some ***** passes you... Yet to take MY IX XI out of the garage as looming poverty forces a return to the work bench when is the next beverage or track meeting?
Happy New Year Phil.

Anniversary weekend. 27/1 at Pukekohe. Plenty of room for you.
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