Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
01-27-2014, 04:43 AM
#8641
Rennlist Member
I had a similar issue at the track in March. Looked like a white ceramic coating on inside of exhasut tips. Didnt clean up like soot or anything. Had Dean check the plugs. Not that or the oil filter etc. We put it down to a bad batch of fuel causing some lean burning. It never happened at Taupo or Manfield and I ran harder there. I have avoided filling up at that station on the Sthn motorway ever since as thats where I got the fuel and I head someone else got bad fuel there too once. Call me superstitious. Maybe your issue was something similar?
01-27-2014, 04:48 AM
#8642
Rennlist Member
And more 'Red Mist' descends................... John - you need to sort your sh*t on those 2 x HD corners mate. I have observed that you are just as fast as anyone else on Puke, Taupo and Manfield - but for some reason you are leaving a 'Dave' on the table at HD. Time to get over this self imposed jinx coz you have the speed at other tracks. .
01-27-2014, 04:54 AM
#8644
Rennlist Member
Started out around 1:40 and ended up very close to breaking into 1:29's. I'm happy with the result on an untested vehicle, many years since my last track day & first time really driving it since arriving in NZ. Fits like a glove ... Now off to go fit my brake ducts & scope out track tires!
Forget everything positive you hear about Z221s. They are rubbish. We just buy then because they are cheap
You looked good out there today. Certainly seemed to be on the pace on the last couple of sessions. White 964s are the fastest colour so there is a natural advantage.
Now what's this about a chip?
01-27-2014, 05:15 AM
#8645
01-27-2014, 05:24 AM
#8646
Tyres not tires Forget everything positive you hear about Z221s. They are rubbish. We just buy then because they are cheap You looked good out there today. Certainly seemed to be on the pace on the last couple of sessions. White 964s are the fastest colour so there is a natural advantage. Now what's this about a chip?
Forget everything positive you hear about Z221s. They are rubbish. We just buy then because they are cheap You looked good out there today. Certainly seemed to be on the pace on the last couple of sessions. White 964s are the fastest colour so there is a natural advantage. Now what's this about a chip?Yes - towards the end it was coming together much more nicely. Once the lines were down a bit, I enjoyed Puke. Ready to give HD a go!
I'm in on a chip (not crisps) buy when you're ready.
01-27-2014, 05:29 AM
#8647
Rennlist Member
Great pictures (as always) Sam!
Just spoke to Richard. He went for his first proper drive in the GT3 yesterday with Rons group and limited to 7000 rpm. Today he limited himself to 8000 but did admit a couple of times he took it to the redline. He had a great day, concentrated on bedding in the brakes and learning how the car handled in the corners. Im not sure he has driven the new layout before but he commented how poor the surface was in places. He drove with the car in Manual, ESC off and suspension on normal road settings (exactly as I would have done).
I agree white is fast. I cant help the temptation to post some comparative pictures (to Sams angle on the red car) of my white one again. Looks better in the flesh I promise!
Just spoke to Richard. He went for his first proper drive in the GT3 yesterday with Rons group and limited to 7000 rpm. Today he limited himself to 8000 but did admit a couple of times he took it to the redline. He had a great day, concentrated on bedding in the brakes and learning how the car handled in the corners. Im not sure he has driven the new layout before but he commented how poor the surface was in places. He drove with the car in Manual, ESC off and suspension on normal road settings (exactly as I would have done).
I agree white is fast. I cant help the temptation to post some comparative pictures (to Sams angle on the red car) of my white one again. Looks better in the flesh I promise!
01-27-2014, 05:35 AM
#8648
Rennlist Member
Chris, HD is going to be a while off for me now. I can't do twilight.
Next drive for me is the Cape Reinga leg of the SITT. That will be a truly epic driving month.
Next drive for me is the Cape Reinga leg of the SITT. That will be a truly epic driving month.
01-27-2014, 01:45 PM
#8649
Rennlist Member
First cut of the 'fast' session. Long, but a bit of everything. Matt's power pass down the main straight (looking a bit tail light under braking there Matt - not a good place to step out). I will look at the other session footage tonight.
01-27-2014, 02:03 PM
#8651
Burning Brakes
Yes, it was a good day, but not one for pushing on. Good day for short shifting the straights and working on the corners. I kind of miss the old track where bigger speeds were available down the chute. Favourite part is still the turn 1 sweeper, holding fourth and part throttle through it with all the bumps, then banging third and nailing it briefly thru the left kink at the esses before gathering it up for the turn onto the back straight. Well that was the plan anyway.
Brakes. Friday night i fitted a set of Endless ME22 brake pads. These are race pads so I will be interested to see how they go on the road long term. They are pricey (2 x the pagids I had) so I am expecting long life, hopefully longer than the Pagids which needed changing at half worn. They were quite impressive today, I was pleased to find that they bedded in and worked strongly. Lighter pedal pressure and much later braking than I'm used to got the ABS going quite a bit. Very impressive performance. One downside which I hope will fix itself is high speed brake squeal. You might have heard it today. The trip home was quiet except one stop which was pretty bad. Maybe once they settle in they will quieten down.
Brakes. Friday night i fitted a set of Endless ME22 brake pads. These are race pads so I will be interested to see how they go on the road long term. They are pricey (2 x the pagids I had) so I am expecting long life, hopefully longer than the Pagids which needed changing at half worn. They were quite impressive today, I was pleased to find that they bedded in and worked strongly. Lighter pedal pressure and much later braking than I'm used to got the ABS going quite a bit. Very impressive performance. One downside which I hope will fix itself is high speed brake squeal. You might have heard it today. The trip home was quiet except one stop which was pretty bad. Maybe once they settle in they will quieten down.
Matt G PFC pads (06 front 01 back) don't squeal on track I think). Maybe we're not getting on them hard enough??
01-27-2014, 04:00 PM
#8652
The opposite actually. Today confirmed that I have only one track ready car and that's the C4.
The Turbo 3.6 will be a garage queen from now on. Dusted off occasionally, but not driven more than 2,000 km / year.
The 996 TT will become a DD only. The banner will come off, as will the plate. I'll sell off the 'ugly' rims with the Z221s (cost - $200 for today's use, if anyone is interested) They proved to be true wheels and the tyres are excellent, but I can't fit those on the C4 as they are 18".
The C4 will become more track focussed after the SITT: Steve Wong chip, suspension etc. I will also look at some lessons and to tap Simon's experience.
The Turbo 3.6 will be a garage queen from now on. Dusted off occasionally, but not driven more than 2,000 km / year.
The 996 TT will become a DD only. The banner will come off, as will the plate. I'll sell off the 'ugly' rims with the Z221s (cost - $200 for today's use, if anyone is interested) They proved to be true wheels and the tyres are excellent, but I can't fit those on the C4 as they are 18".
The C4 will become more track focussed after the SITT: Steve Wong chip, suspension etc. I will also look at some lessons and to tap Simon's experience.
I would be interested in the wheels.. If I ever get the chance to get to the track that is..!
Didn't sell a boat either..Sounds like a good day tho
01-27-2014, 04:43 PM
#8654
Rennlist Member
John. Great video. Its a shame the editing suit compresses them to a point they are very pixilated. Maybe step them up a couple of notches resolution wise. A few observations. The 996TT is very quiet inside even on the gas. its not the soul drive your C4 is. Make sure you take the C4 to reianga. You can even hear the radio LOL! Matts exhaust sounds great. Thats a natural overtaking point I should think in terms of a racing line. The 991S had less power and torque than you so Im glad you kept it honest. Looks like a good turnout and ideal weather. They have really changed the back 1/4 of the track from when I was last there 10 years ago.
01-27-2014, 04:51 PM
#8655
Rennlist Member
Phil, two are hollow spoke, two are solid. All functional and good spares that can be cosmetically restored if you do catastrophic damage to a normal rim. Z221s have maybe half wear. Excellent adhesion. They alone are $2,000 + new. PM me for a total price. I am going to focus on tracking the C4 here-on out.