Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
04-11-2014, 04:22 AM
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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?
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.
Should get a decent discount given the inconvenience of waiting so long for your cars to be freighted?
04-11-2014, 04:28 AM
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Actually you'd be surprised Pete. Paul works from home and Jen manages the books. At the Miller & Co Xmas party Jen might actually enjoy a bit of a spanking. Infact I bet if you track back the kids conception dates.....
04-11-2014, 04:36 AM
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Doug. We are planning to be in South America for three months next year (Feb/March/April). We will also be spending three months in NZ (Jan, May and perhaps later in the year too). I was thinking November may be a good month for it. Its mild like April but also quiet as tourism isnt rife. Also I am hopefully in South island for Targa NZ in Nov this year so three times to South Island in 12 months is probably a bit much. Happy with the format being road and all track although as you say a day on a track such as Levels, Ruapuna or Teretonga would be great. We would take the GT3. I promised Joanna we would do it in the GT3 at a more relaxed place next time with time out to sight see. Happy to drive to Wellie in one day and catch the ferry next morning to maximise SI time. Love to get in some good driving but would also like to explore. Your plan seems to be a good one.
04-11-2014, 04:40 AM
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Awesome, looking forward to the great unveiling on a big flat screen :-P Hmmmm, what about the two weeks around Easter 2015. Autumn colours, mild weather. I wonder what the interest would be for a tour only, ie no track days, partners along for the ride and experience. Maybe we could throw in a track day at ruapuna, although leaving out e track changes the setup/tyres and removes some mechanical risk and removes the need to card around jacks, helmets, etc. Nice. Should get a decent discount given the inconvenience of waiting so long for your cars to be freighted?
Car transporting is turning out to be very painful. Chris has to try multiple calls and texts to get a response. Basic problem is that we only get them back when there's a back load. If I knew I'd be waiting 3 weeks I would have driven Herman home.
Easter 2015 sounds good. No tracks for me as I want this to be SIMPLE. Just driving with minimal luggage and touristy stuff. Could be the Turbo 3.6 swan song.
04-11-2014, 04:48 AM
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Probably didnt help Matt tried to kill the ex PV transport guys wife....
04-11-2014, 05:31 AM
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04-11-2014, 06:24 AM
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04-11-2014, 06:53 AM
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04-11-2014, 05:28 PM
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
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
Maybe I'm just cynical!Where are you based? If you're anywhere near the Waikato I'd recommend you get in touch with Steve at Europacific. They do all the work on my 86 NA and Steve might know of something for sale.
If I were sensible I'd offer you my car. But that would mean admitting my carefree youth is over and I've as much chance of joining Doug and Macca on the Epic South Island Tour as a snowball in hell. And it would make my partner extremely happy, and we certainly can't have that!
04-11-2014, 05:48 PM
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Matt, I don't know the car at all but that story about the guy flying out to Australia the next day sounds a bit suspect Maybe I'm just cynical! Where are you based? If you're anywhere near the Waikato I'd recommend you get in touch with Steve at Europacific. They do all the work on my 86 NA and Steve might know of something for sale. If I were sensible I'd offer you my car. But that would mean admitting my carefree youth is over and I've as much chance of joining Doug and Macca on the Epic South Island Tour as a snowball in hell. And it would make my partner extremely happy, and we certainly can't have that!
Maybe I'm just cynical! Where are you based? If you're anywhere near the Waikato I'd recommend you get in touch with Steve at Europacific. They do all the work on my 86 NA and Steve might know of something for sale. If I were sensible I'd offer you my car. But that would mean admitting my carefree youth is over and I've as much chance of joining Doug and Macca on the Epic South Island Tour as a snowball in hell. And it would make my partner extremely happy, and we certainly can't have that!
04-11-2014, 05:51 PM
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Michael, you've got a long way to go until mid life crisis gives you an excuse to rebel. I say just bring it forward and put some ear muffs on....