O2GO

I think the stance is a little high Dave. Try lowering it a bit more?

964X33

I can't see the bonnet from that angle.

Maxem

Macca, that's not Steve and Dan, I sacked them a while back for a pair of real nut wrenches.

Macca

I can see why the project has become so expensive Dave. I guess at least this way you are guaranteed a happy ending!

John McM

If Di finds out it could the most expensive build on the block.

Obsessed

1.28.X with some fiery Indian the night before, a bone dry track, just dregs in the tank, a tail wind the whole way around, and no pesky 964's/993's getting in my way.

So not scaring any 911's...

Obsessed

Jeez Dave, I didn't realise your car was so far along! Looks like all that's left to do is polish the hood ornaments?

Obsessed

...and Dave's mechanics waiting for me at the finish line.

Macca

^^^^ You are definitely more competitive than me. I wouldn't be leaving the pits if Dave's mechanics were there!

996tnz

Jake - here's an easy intro option for Hampton on the 15th if you're still temptable:

" - PCNZ Circuit Sprints – “Parade Laps”. Join in the fun at the Circuit Sprints by participating in ‘Parade’ laps around the Hampton Downs race track.

This is an opportunity for those who do not want to participate in the actual Circuit Sprints event, but would like the opportunity to drive 7 laps of the Hampton Downs race track in their road car in a convoy led by a Pace car."

Next to a Driver's Ed day, this would be the easiest and safest way to get a first-time feel for the HD track.

Also plenty of exhausts to check out that day if you haven't run with one for your car yet.

If you'll be attending anyway, I'd also consider pre-registering for the Regularity trials on later that day and then decide if you want to take part in them once you've done those guided Parade laps - or even after watching the first Regularity run. Just NZ drivers licence and helmet - which can be pre-hired for $15 - needed for the those I believe.

As Paul pointed out, you need only drive as fast as you're comfortable in the Regularity. It is not a race and no one is allowed to go faster than a 1:28 anyway (about 10 secs slower than I pedalled my 996T around it when stock) so pretty much no-one gets lapped by the front of the field in the 4 or so lap run. Everyone nominates their own target time which decides where they start on the grid so you could pick, say, a 1:40 or something for your 997T that would give you a slower car in front to follow comfortably and little traffic behind. Paul - please correct me if any of that info is wrong.

You would need a PCNZ membership if you don't already have one, but it always seems to pay for itself just in parts discounts from Continentals (not sure but Giltraps may have a similar deal) so is a no-brainer anyway in my book.

peterC2S

John - here's a mobile parts bin for you - lovely white doors!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-734823331.htm

John McM

I was black flagged at HD in the PCNZ Regularity trial when I circulated one lap at 1.23. That was only my second day at the track. The 996/7 TT is a very competent car to run a few laps on road tyres and it was a blast to plant boot on the main straight and not watch the radar. A very safe environment.

John McM

Ex Japan in 2006. Can't make out if it is LHD or not but very interested as I can see thousands of dollars of value for me given the colour.

mjg

I'm ordering a high accuracy tyre gauge. It's a Cecomp 0-100 psi temperature compensating gauge with heavy duty ball chuck and a bleeder valve, accurate to 0.1 - 0.25 psi. Overkill, but it's the best you can get. Used by NASCAR/Indy/etc.



Anyone else interested in one of these before I pull the trigger? Looking at just under $500NZ landed, less if I can sneak it past the tax man.

Macca

Hi Matt. Was about to push the button on this one. 359 USD. So around $500 landed as you say. Tell me what you think by way of comparison. It is also compensated and replaces the need for pyrometer which was of interest to me as Id like to start measuring the heat across the tyre so that I can understand what I need to do in way of optomising caster and camber. Im not sure if the one you are looking at includes pyrometer for temp compensation? Yours looks great quality. I wanted to cover two devices in one but also open to your unit if you think it compares well. Have a look at the Longacre 53050 on their site and tell me what you think. Its also 0-100 psi and accurate to 0.1 psi....