nzskater

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm yet to get any time on the track and want to get a driver training day under my belt before pushing further, for insurance purposes if nothing else. Had planned on the PCNZ event tomorrow but a short notice visit from family has eliminated that as a possibility. Have got a set of springs and new TPMS on the way, so will get those installed along with an alignment before I get a lesson on how to drive properly

Anyone taken a look at the Porsche GTS Routes (advertising) app? Great idea, but part of me doesn't want to expose all the great B roads any more than necessary.

Interesting reading about the upkeep costs of the older cars. I spent a bit of time trying to decide between an 81-3 SC or 964 (with significant $$ spent on bringing it up to an acceptable standard to drive daily) or a 996 (with $$ spent to a lesser degree) but thanks to the opportunity in the form of a $1 reserve auction by a rather strange dealer ended up in the 997. I've bought in to it at the beginning of the bigger maintenance spend but with the $$ saved on initial outlay I can absorb it for a few years at least. Sill want for an older car at times, but happy with the turbo for the moment. Just need to firm the suspension a little and reduce the porpoising on uneven surfaces. And new wheels. And a free flowing exhaust. And new...

kiwi 911

Or sign up for the Reg Trials, the speed bar is 1.28, so you can focus on lines and feeling comfortable, without the pressure of going as fast as the next guy.

ChrisB_NZ

Looks like Greg Russells car. Ran in Targa and Porsche race series, last out about 3 years ago.

ChrisB_NZ

Mack recently traded his in at CCS, traded on a GT3. I think they disconnect thee front drive shaft and run these as 2 wheel drive. Fast in a straight line, but hard to go past a GT3 which in my opinion is a better fit for this use.

996tnz

Yep, believe this one is a sister (or at least half sister) of the ones Dave worked on for Mack, and for Ross Johnson. Think its road registered (or registerable) but suspension and exhaust not that road friendly.

GT1 block Mezger engine forgives many sins. I suppose the drive shafts, tranny and mounts might be the most likely to need attention at some stage. Assuming it is otherwise good to go of course.

Well picked.

Macca

Yip. Pretty sure Macks old silver one sitting next to my GT3 downstairs in the underground carpark at CCS. It's effectively a 996 GT2RS...

O2GO

Just registered for both in Lola. Thanks.

996tnz

Anyone have a spare race seat or two here in NZ?

I have a Schroth harness and a post capable helmet so have been thinking about Chris's group buy on Necksgen but it's little use without a race seat and harness bar/ roll bar. Will maybe go Simpson hybrid otherwise.

Also, for the NZ 996/997ers out there: anyone got a (coupe) roof rack (RTS) they want to sell? Thought I was first to respond to a Canadian ad but they're selling to someone more local.

Might as well keep the dollars in NZ if possible.

John McM

Great, although as discussed:

1. No matter what time you put down, you just know Paul will pair us up on the grid

2. Any talk of taking it easy will end up with the standard reply

John McM

I have the Porsche roof rack, which I bought for my windsurfers. Have yet to actually use it as intended. Wasn't cheap but is great quality. Will sell at 60% of Design 911 price base price which means you save 40% + customs + GST + freight.

kiwi 911

As per your text, I will put Herman and Lola beside each other and nominate a 1.19.
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Macca

Nice work Paul. This will be fun to watch. Douggie on r compounds this time. Lets see who wins the race to a 2/3rd syncho job eh LOL!

Macca

Jake. You have to remember we are talking about older cars that are seeing some hard track work in their latter years. My car cost basically nothing other than maintenance for the first 11-12 years I owned it. In that I never had to replace a part (other than batteries). Of course it didnt stop me upgrading things. Wasn't till the track/targa that things started to break. But you have to remember its being driven hard. On the SITT it was consistently on the heels of Steve Rs 997S even with a poked 2/3rd synchro and a green pilot. Optomised (suspension/ARB settings), with newly rebuilt box and an experienced wheelman it could keep alot of much more modern Porsches honest. And thats the thing. When you are pushing a platform designed 24 years ago to its limits things will start to wear and possibly break.

Dont let this put you off an older car. If you buy a good one (like the car Doug bought) you will find maintenance costs manageable. Unfortunately they are often getting to the age and mileage where they need gearbox work or top end rebuilds and if you can avoid that then great.

The thing is from my observation it is very difficult to go to a NA car once you have owned a turbo and you have a 997 Turbo so really it makes it quite challenging to drop 200 bhp and 60% of the torque to backdate to a 964 C2 or similar....

CS Mende

Put me down for one as well. Looks like four now - perhaps we can negotiate a bit more!

I have HANS posts already installed. Based on measurements the locations are close and drilled holes should be the same size.

Where are these guys located? I'll stop in with the helmet to doublecheck.

996tnz

Hi John. That's brilliant thanks. Looking at Design911, I get as follows:

328.28 GBP = 647.52 NZD per Google.That times 60% = $388.51. Happy to make it up to a round $400. Will PM you my contact details - could collect this weekend if it suits.

Just race seat/s and a rollbar (or at least harness bar) still on the local wishlist then.