Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
#8747
#8749
I had one session with Troy at Taupo during the NITT and he's definitely quite different to Ray (including lines). He's ex-army (if I recall correctly) and has quite a strong personality, shall we say. He's not afraid to tell you what you're doing wrong, but I've no doubt he knows his stuff and you'll learn quickly. I think it's just a question of whether his teaching style suits your learning style. Personally I prefer Ray telling me I'm doing great, even if I've just completely c*cked up the corner
#8751
Graeme. I thought Id learn it the correct direction on SITT and flip the reverse direction day onto Jamie my co driver for the Targa (hope he's not reading LOL!). He wont have driven it before so will seem no different to him!
Troy sounds an interesting tutor. Truth be told the ground wasn't littered with options. I don't mind being sworn at as long as he doesnt mind ****ting himself, cause thats what will happen when I make a mistake under duress LOL!
Troy sounds an interesting tutor. Truth be told the ground wasn't littered with options. I don't mind being sworn at as long as he doesnt mind ****ting himself, cause thats what will happen when I make a mistake under duress LOL!
#8752
Final Pukekohe video. The Air cooled bunch.
Disclaimer. This is just cobbled together with basic cuts, no fades. Yes, the radio is on - I like it that way. No, I didn't warn you guys I would be out in your session so I realise some of you slowed down to let me pass (not my intention to confuse). No, those are not my normal lines, I used them to get better views of your cars.
#8753
Final Pukekohe video. The Air cooled bunch. Video Link: http://youtu.be/dPkHGYtyTUk Disclaimer. This is just cobbled together with basic cuts, no fades. Yes, the radio is on - I like it that way. No, I didn't warn you guys I would be out in your session so I realise some of you slowed down to let me pass (not my intention to confuse). No, those are not my normal lines, I used them to get better views of your cars.
#8754
Warning to those thinking of mods pre SITT. Some of my orders have delays due to parts unavailabiilty. The worst is 2 weeks away. Only 5 weeks to go so not nervous but a little surprised as previously my orders arrive within days.
Update on 996TT. All fixed. Basically just a pipe join that let go. You won't see it at the track again. I'll put the rims on Trademe.
Turbo 3.6 goes in for control arm bushes and a changeout of 11 year old tyres (it pains me to take the existing tyres off as they have good tread) so I can go to the Track. I may run the car in the Regularity trials. I will put the old set on Trademe. Don't bid unless it's for a garage queen
Update on 996TT. All fixed. Basically just a pipe join that let go. You won't see it at the track again. I'll put the rims on Trademe.
Turbo 3.6 goes in for control arm bushes and a changeout of 11 year old tyres (it pains me to take the existing tyres off as they have good tread) so I can go to the Track. I may run the car in the Regularity trials. I will put the old set on Trademe. Don't bid unless it's for a garage queen
#8755
Thanks for the vid John, great to see the air cooled crew and study the lines a bit further, The only thing online I found re the Puke lines is from the NZ racetrack manual, detailing the hairpin, not sure if anyone has this, or if its worth getting... http://www.tracktime.co.nz/racetrack-manual/
Last edited by Runtothehills; 02-03-2015 at 07:22 PM.
#8756
This sounds ominously like KWs based on my recent order....or something hefty enough to be low volume,, Thanks for the vid John, great to see the air cooled crew and study the lines a bit further, The only thing online I found re the Puke lines is from the NZ racetrack manual, detailing the hairpin, not sure if anyone has this, or if its worth getting... http://www.tracktime.co.nz/racetrack-manual/
I could have got a lot closer to you guys out there as the tyre/power combo allowed me to take some weird lines, but I didn't have time to tell you all what I was up to so decided to hang back a bit. As it was some of you assumed I was on a mission and pulled over.
While I obviously hope my as yet undisclosed mods will improve my times, the best mod so far car wise has been the Z221s. Accepted that the rest of the car has to be in reasonable condition as well to make it useful, but those tyres just stick and give such confidence in the corners. The 996TT didn't overpower them so the 964 has even less chance.
#8757
Agree on the Z221 John. Even on spirited road drives like the one Doug organised back in November, I only managed to over power them a couple of times (just a little and they are so progressive). I think Chris M will remember. They are sweet tyres and frankly in all but very cold or very wet conditions I should say they are worth at least 2 seconds at HD and more at longer tracks like Taupo. Just brilliant tyres and Ive never even thought to look elsewhere of alternatives. They are without competition for fast road/track work IMO.
#8758
Agree on the Z221 John. Even on spirited road drives like the one Doug organised back in November, I only managed to over power them a couple of times (just a little and they are so progressive). I think Chris M will remember. They are sweet tyres and frankly in all but very cold or very wet conditions I should say they are worth at least 2 seconds at HD and more at longer tracks like Taupo. Just brilliant tyres and Ive never even thought to look elsewhere of alternatives. They are without competition for fast road/track work IMO.
#8759
Final Pukekohe video. The Air cooled bunch. http://youtu.be/dPkHGYtyTUk Disclaimer. This is just cobbled together with basic cuts, no fades. Yes, the radio is on - I like it that way. No, I didn't warn you guys I would be out in your session so I realise some of you slowed down to let me pass (not my intention to confuse). No, those are not my normal lines, I used them to get better views of your cars.
I love it mate - radio on - did you have the sunroof open and your arm out the window too..??
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#8760
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