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"The Turbo 3.6 journey is likely one way"
Noooooooooooooooo!

Obsessed

Good luck Chris. Hope the 997 is dulling the pain a bit, and you've had a good drive in it.

nzskater

That Targa shot is stunning. I usually find the RWB's a little too exaggerated, but without the oversized wing it looks great.

Your 'rough' plan for another SI tour looks great. If another one was to be had I'd be there in a heartbeat.

John McM

Day 9 video done and dusted. The scenery at Arthur's Pass is simply breathtaking as a backdrop for the photo shoots. Each day is getting longer. This was 12 minutes taking 2gb. All done in HD.

Macca

Doug - you have me sold on another SI adventure (just like that LOL!).

I had full comp insurance through Zurich Insurance out of Switzerland. Not sure how to do it out of UK but 100% it would be possible.

Jake. Have to agree with your on the RWB Targa. Stunning.

John. 3.6T on the way in and late model GT3 on the way out. Great way to do it!

PHG

Hi Macca
had a peek at your car yesterday.. still naked nose, no side mirrors but what a nice car.envy is an ugly thing..! a red one beside it waiting for the transplant too..
Right re track tyres etc. I loved them, gave the car heaps. Don't worry about times but buggar all passed me.. hung the tail on T2, so was getting way brave with the stickys..especially on braking.. you know they wont let go so you just wait..
I just felt that they were too good for the car as a stock std (albeit awesome) road car.
I have a friend with a 997 turbo GTS 6 spd manual fully chipped etc which he is going to sell..hmmn!
Damn Porsche..

PHG

thanks walter, I'll check them out. RT'ed yr PM

Macca

Doug. showed my wife your proposed SI itinerary. This was her response by email this morning:

"This would be the ULTIMATE South Island trip! I reckon Doug has absolutely nailed it! When can we do it???? Is Doug actually planning another one??"

Only caveat was taking the GT3 rather than the 993 as it has more space and is less drama.

So looks like you have a supporter (x2). Maybe late 2015?

Macca

Thanks Phil. Yes the mirror housing was removed to have a segment repainted due to a chip and the bumper removed to have a new lip spoiler fitted and some scratches underneath it from the NZ car transporter sanded and painted. Id like it perfect for when I get back. It looks much better when it has a nose!

John McM

Donna has been reviewing each of my
Videos and remarked on the great weather and the beautiful scenery. I think we would be starters for a trip that was more touristy than the SITT. Just drove the Turbo 3.6 to work. I think Donna and I could work with that car over a week or so of travel. PV are stuffing Chris and I around getting our cars back from ChCh so I would only look at a full drive option next time. No transporting.

Macca

John. The 3.6T would be perfect actually. A bit softer than the C4 with more conveniences.

John McM

It is softer with a power delivery that suits overtaking on NZ roads but not carving up the twisties. I think Donna could live with a few 000 km in those sports seats with Aircon.

I'm coming to loathe having two of the same model. They are polar opposites to drive and I want both experiences so I have trouble imagining a garage with only one.

peterC2S

Ditto to both those comments - LOVE that Targa.

As for you guys who are all tracked out - I'm having withdrawal symptoms and can't wait to get back out there. Still space on the 19th and good to see as many as possible - social or otherwise. Usual catch up at Steve's after.

cliffjumper

Hi, I'm new here so I hope I'm posting to the right thread. My apologies if it's not the best place!

My name is Matt and I'm currently looking for a tidy 944 NA, preferably '86 onwards, but I saw the '84 listed on tm yesterday http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=716243598 .I gave the owner a call last night and he said he bought it around 4 years ago from a guy who was flying out to Australia the next day, and who never sent across the service history. I think the PO was meaning to turn it in to a track car, so it apparently had a bit of an engine refresh (valves,belts, tensioners etc) and some sport suspension setup done just before selling. I know it's a long shot, especially without a plate visible, but is this car familiar to anyone? Maybe the turbo diffuser on it will ring a few bells. I don't believe the pasha interior is original.

Any advice on the car or where I should be posting this would be really appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

shiraz

"Staying in Kaikoura a couple of nights on the way down... Whale watching or Marlborough vinyards.
Next take the Inland Kaikoura Road through to Culverden. Deserted fast b-road run. Both I and Ron tried it out. I expected more mountains but the road/drive was pretty nice. Some interesting switchbacks. One corner had a 15kph sign on it!"

Tried to get you guys to call in here! I also lived on Stewart Is. for 12 years - great place.
Another really cool drive is to Motunau - 45 min nth of Chch, is only a 15 min each way trip , but narrow & twisty.

Have just ordered light kit from Tore B. Not cheapest option, but quality (Phillips parts) rather than bits made where pay scale is $1/day + bowl of rice!
Cheers -