Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
03-14-2014, 06:49 AM
Just saw that Spyder roll through Newmarket! Would be getting nervous about putting the top on around now...
Car looks great Pete, perfect timing, you'll be glad to have your new toy for the tour!
You'll be glad your GT3 is here Macca, bit tough having it arrive just in time to leave it behind though. Hopefully by the time you're back there'll be concrete (and good) news re the ongoing worries and you can drive it without worrying or more waiting.
Just picked up my car from Rob at CCS, all ready to go. Five of six fittings pinned, one was inaccessible without finding a tool that'll fit the gap -- frustrating because you can see it but not get enough access to pin it. Should be able to get at it without dropping the engine fully, will just need to lower it slightly to allow access. All maintenance done, and 997 GT3 throttle body upgrade in. M&M headers didn't make it as Rob was worried it could turn into a multi-day job if there were issues with rusted bolts and studs, so that'll have to go on first thing when I get back.
Car looks great Pete, perfect timing, you'll be glad to have your new toy for the tour!
You'll be glad your GT3 is here Macca, bit tough having it arrive just in time to leave it behind though. Hopefully by the time you're back there'll be concrete (and good) news re the ongoing worries and you can drive it without worrying or more waiting.
Just picked up my car from Rob at CCS, all ready to go. Five of six fittings pinned, one was inaccessible without finding a tool that'll fit the gap -- frustrating because you can see it but not get enough access to pin it. Should be able to get at it without dropping the engine fully, will just need to lower it slightly to allow access. All maintenance done, and 997 GT3 throttle body upgrade in. M&M headers didn't make it as Rob was worried it could turn into a multi-day job if there were issues with rusted bolts and studs, so that'll have to go on first thing when I get back.
is this a necessary thing for me to do?
03-14-2014, 06:53 AM
I see you found Jackals site in your 993 travels. Great site for 993 guys and I'm always quite amazed how he does all the work and mods on his car no matter how complex outside on his driveway in the elements!
I agree with Doug we have better driving roads on our doorstep from what driving I've done in CA. I'd like to do an Emerson course like Skip Barber possibly next year at the end of our 3 month Central South America trip or 2016 as a dedicated trip. I think if you want the best roads you need to fly into Zurich and then go and knock of the Stelio Pass, got hard pass and some if the alpine routes up near the French Swiss border. At least three of those are in the worlds top 20 driving roads then add N85 and a couple of famous Northern Italian roads and you have 6 of the 20 covered. Only 12 hrs drive and you are on the Croatian Coast down to Montenegro where there are some wicked roads being recommisioned...
We are lucky to have some of the best roads in the Southern Hemisphere. To better them (faster, wider, better cambers and more dramatic scenery with far more generous speed limits and lax policing) you need to go North IMO...
I agree with Doug we have better driving roads on our doorstep from what driving I've done in CA. I'd like to do an Emerson course like Skip Barber possibly next year at the end of our 3 month Central South America trip or 2016 as a dedicated trip. I think if you want the best roads you need to fly into Zurich and then go and knock of the Stelio Pass, got hard pass and some if the alpine routes up near the French Swiss border. At least three of those are in the worlds top 20 driving roads then add N85 and a couple of famous Northern Italian roads and you have 6 of the 20 covered. Only 12 hrs drive and you are on the Croatian Coast down to Montenegro where there are some wicked roads being recommisioned...
We are lucky to have some of the best roads in the Southern Hemisphere. To better them (faster, wider, better cambers and more dramatic scenery with far more generous speed limits and lax policing) you need to go North IMO...
and vice versa..
03-14-2014, 06:54 AM
03-14-2014, 02:42 PM
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03-14-2014, 02:51 PM
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Phil, we have eight of these fixtures on our cars. Two are reachable with the engine in, 6 are not.
The issue is that the coolant fixtures are glued in and can let loose. Thats what happened to Walter and me.
It drains the full system contents when it does this. It's a danger to others running behind you and to your car if you don't stop immediately. If you get a coolant level warning STOP immediately.
You could have no problem or you could get unlucky.
The issue is that the coolant fixtures are glued in and can let loose. Thats what happened to Walter and me.
It drains the full system contents when it does this. It's a danger to others running behind you and to your car if you don't stop immediately. If you get a coolant level warning STOP immediately.
You could have no problem or you could get unlucky.
03-14-2014, 04:06 PM
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Taupo not really showing any sign of Lusi
03-14-2014, 04:21 PM
03-14-2014, 05:06 PM
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Windy in Auckland. Not as much rain as expected. Seems like a summer storm. Forecast has been spot on to date. Looks like it should dissipate down the North Island from mid day today and blow itself out over night. Sunday looks quite reasonable with just a little rain and wind left over from the front.
03-14-2014, 06:43 PM
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Phil, we have eight of these fixtures on our cars. Two are reachable with the engine in, 6 are not.
The issue is that the coolant fixtures are glued in and can let loose. Thats what happened to Walter and me.
It drains the full system contents when it does this. It's a danger to others running behind you and to your car if you don't stop immediately. If you get a coolant level warning STOP immediately.
You could have no problem or you could get unlucky.
The issue is that the coolant fixtures are glued in and can let loose. Thats what happened to Walter and me.
It drains the full system contents when it does this. It's a danger to others running behind you and to your car if you don't stop immediately. If you get a coolant level warning STOP immediately.
You could have no problem or you could get unlucky.
03-14-2014, 07:02 PM
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John. Lucky man. Im sure they'll sort it out. I think you mentioned a slow leak before you left. Id it a bend inside rim or did the beading just need re setting?