Welsh Run
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:07 pm
Had a great run out to Wales last weekend, unfortunately very wet on the Saturday, pity didn't have the same weather as this weekend. Did nearly 600 miles from the Midlands, through the Brecons and Snowdonia and back.
Went with a few pals in a 996 Turbo, 996 C4S Cab, 1985 911 Carrera 3.2, and a Clio 172 Cup. Very enjoyable, there is nothing to compare to the Z4M engine at 5k + rpm for the noise. The surprise of the weekend was the Clio Cup, easily a match for the higher powered cars on wet twisty roads.
Planning a few winter jobs, get the wheels refurbed and fresh rubber on (still running M3 Contis), rear discs and pads, install the Intravee that I've had in the cupboard for 2 years, replace the front bumper side clips as starting to gape, and new under windscreen scuttle cover as broke tabs removing to investigate wiper squeak. Fitted the ZHP gear knob before the trip which was a welcome improvement. I would really like the Aero skirts at some stage, and tie it in with a front bumper refresh.
I may also consider different brake pads, as the standard material was starting to fade on the some of the mountain runs, nothing too extreme, but something with less fade.
By the Sunday only 3 were left, the 911 Carrera whilst quick, was pretty hairy on the wet roads, so went home early, and the C4S PDK had decided to throw a fault and start making a whining noise, so went back on lowloader!
Went with a few pals in a 996 Turbo, 996 C4S Cab, 1985 911 Carrera 3.2, and a Clio 172 Cup. Very enjoyable, there is nothing to compare to the Z4M engine at 5k + rpm for the noise. The surprise of the weekend was the Clio Cup, easily a match for the higher powered cars on wet twisty roads.
Planning a few winter jobs, get the wheels refurbed and fresh rubber on (still running M3 Contis), rear discs and pads, install the Intravee that I've had in the cupboard for 2 years, replace the front bumper side clips as starting to gape, and new under windscreen scuttle cover as broke tabs removing to investigate wiper squeak. Fitted the ZHP gear knob before the trip which was a welcome improvement. I would really like the Aero skirts at some stage, and tie it in with a front bumper refresh.
I may also consider different brake pads, as the standard material was starting to fade on the some of the mountain runs, nothing too extreme, but something with less fade.
By the Sunday only 3 were left, the 911 Carrera whilst quick, was pretty hairy on the wet roads, so went home early, and the C4S PDK had decided to throw a fault and start making a whining noise, so went back on lowloader!