Jan Trackday

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Kiwi XTR2

2,693 posts

234 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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GravelBen said:
. . . mind you I don't have a helmet . . .


I've got a spare helmet somewhere around which is in my own special FAT-HEAD size. You might rattle around on the inside of it hehe

kylie

4,391 posts

259 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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MMmm, I have requested a new gear linkage kit for xmas (unusual female present I know) if this gets done I may come along too if I can get the day off work! Havent done a track day for a wee while now.

GravelBen

15,738 posts

232 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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Kiwi XTR2 said:
GravelBen said:
. . . mind you I don't have a helmet . . .


I've got a spare helmet somewhere around which is in my own special FAT-HEAD size.


rofl might be about right for me then

Esprit

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6,370 posts

285 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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kylie said:
MMmm, I have requested a new gear linkage kit for xmas (unusual female present I know) if this gets done I may come along too if I can get the day off work! Havent done a track day for a wee while now.



There are still spots left but filling fast.... hassle your work and if you can swing the day off lemme know and I'll see if we can squeeze you in

I got a gearlinkage for last christmas, and I've loved my gearchange ever since

v8sag

744 posts

212 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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Esprit said:


I got a gearlinkage for last christmas, and I've loved my gearchange ever since


God your a sad lot,find a rich partner and hint for a whole car,i'll let you know 26th December..

Richard Gee

201 posts

215 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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I wanted throttle bodies for my 40th birthday, but have been told I can't have them.

Gutted.

And one of my bloody teeth fell out today without any warning or provocation.

Doubley gutted.

Esprit

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6,370 posts

285 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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Richard Gee said:
I wanted throttle bodies for my 40th birthday, but have been told I can't have them.

Gutted.

And one of my bloody teeth fell out today without any warning or provocation.

Doubley gutted.


That'll be the teeth falling out in fear after your pax laps with me at Taupo

Kiwi XTR2

2,693 posts

234 months

Friday 24th November 2006
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Richard Gee said:
And one of my bloody teeth fell out today without any warning or provocation.

My niece insists that's worth $5 these days yikes

"When I was a boy . . ."

"Do you mean in the olden days Uncle Graham?"

"Ummm. . . Yes . . . Well . . . When I was a boy a tooth was only worth 10 cents from the tooth-fairy"

"That's a rip-off!!!"

". . . . . ." rofl

GravelBen

15,738 posts

232 months

Monday 27th November 2006
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Well looks like I have transport sorted from here as far as Rotorua very cheaply/free, and should have plenty of time to cruise up to Puke for the 22nd so it seems I'll be seeing a few of you there.

I'll probably rent a car in Rotorua and driving drive up, any particular recommendations of rental companies? ie one that will give me a manual car thats ok to drive, and hopefully not charge me extra for being under 25 (if thats possible). Suggestions welcomed as renting a car isn't something I've done before.

Kiwi XTR2

2,693 posts

234 months

Monday 27th November 2006
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Have you tried here ?

Car Rental

Esprit

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6,370 posts

285 months

Monday 27th November 2006
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Kiwi XTR2 said:
Have you tried here ?

Car Rental


It's a Ferrari 348... in the time it takes one standard Elise to Lap Pukekohe, the Ferrari will have hurled itself at the armco twice, caught fire once, passed through three service intervals and seen the Elise keep up with it in a straight line and annihilate it in the bends. :P

Richard Gee

201 posts

215 months

Monday 27th November 2006
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Hire the Duke instead!

GravelBen

15,738 posts

232 months

Monday 27th November 2006
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Esprit said:
Kiwi XTR2 said:
Have you tried here ?

Car Rental


It's a Ferrari 348... in the time it takes one standard Elise to Lap Pukekohe, the Ferrari will have hurled itself at the armco twice, caught fire once, passed through three service intervals and seen the Elise keep up with it in a straight line and annihilate it in the bends. :P


rofl is it a real one or an imitation based on an MR2? The MR2 version would be faster as well as more reliable...

roger A

1,267 posts

242 months

Saturday 30th December 2006
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When should we pay Money? to whom? When is summer coming?....

Kiwi XTR2

2,693 posts

234 months

Saturday 30th December 2006
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roger A said:
When should we pay Money? to whom? When is summer coming?....

I paid over a month ago to Matthew. Not sure whether there are any spaces left but I'd PM Esprit asap.

iwilson

246 posts

285 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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I think there are a couple of spots still left. I just signed up a few days ago.

Esprit

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6,370 posts

285 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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I've sent Roger the contact details... last I heard there were 4 spots left.... if Ian's just signed up then there should be a spot or two left

Kiwi XTR2

2,693 posts

234 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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Esprit said:
I've sent Roger the contact details... last I heard there were 4 spots left.... if Ian's just signed up then there should be a spot or two left

What a remarkably sober post . . . given the time & date beer drink party

Esprit

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6,370 posts

285 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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hehe what can I say? I was remarkably coherent beer drink

GravelBen

15,738 posts

232 months

Saturday 13th January 2007
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Just some quick questions, as I'm pretty sorted now for getting there etc but unlikely to be online from wednesday onwards:

Where do I go when I get there? I've never been to Puke, but assuming the tracks main entrance is easy anough to find with signs/maps etc, what then? do I give money to someone to get in as a non-driver, or just drive on in?

And is there anything else I should know? (as someone who hasn't been to a track-day before)