John McM

Same here. Design 911 are quick and reasonably priced.

Macca

This made me chuckle. Its a very confusing time for me. They all seem to push different buttons, cost money to run, surprise and disappoint in different ways. I think your analogy is in fact quite a good one...;-)

John McM

It will be interesting to see which car ends up holding your attention for any length of time. I would have thought you were a Singer-phile at heart, agonising over each detail, however that and track work don't mix.

O2GO

I've brought tyres from tire rack in the USA. Massive range. They arrive within a week. Get a quote for freight and factor in possible $80 customs fee plus GST on tyres and freight.

O2GO

The tyres I bought from tire rack were michelins. Some brands they're not permitted to export (eg Toyo) due to distributor territory rules. I once received an Aussie's order (and wrong size) instead of mine. They said keep them and they reshipped my order FOC. Sold them on TM for a tidy little profit

John McM

Update for Michael. The rebuild is stalled waiting on parts so I had a big garage clean up in pre build preparation.

All of the existing parts have been cleaned and measured so when the parts arrive it will be like an operating theatre as it all goes back together with clean room cleanliness and precision.

Btw I rebuilt my power steering pump. It's the same kit for a 944 if you need help one day.

Obsessed

Thanks John, very kind of you to offer! If I have any problems I'll send it straight to you

Good to hear the pistons etc measure well and I'll look forward to more updates when the parts arrive.

Obsessed

PS Looking at that second photo, have you ever considered black wheels for Herman?

John McM

Tried most combinations e.g. Black D90 Frankenstein wheels. Fuchs are the long term wheels although it will be interesting to see how well they go with a normal tail.

Macca

Track day yesterday at Taupo with Playdays. Very nice weather. GT4 went great. Actually superb. Getting rid of those old tyres made a difference. Car will do a high 1.39 there.

Obsessed

Good stuff. Will there be a Macca review of the GT4?

Cold enough for you this morning?

John McM

4C in Kohi when I went to the airport this morning at 4:30. I reckon Macca would have been in bed until midday.

gt38088

Macca what's your conclusion on modern turbo engines now having sampled a few? Especially the off throttle response that I mentioned a while back.

Maxem

Barn find.

sammaw

Maxem, seems a fairly recent rego. But none the less epic find! a great winter project