Turkis Blue ST Hot Rod

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:09 pm

And I never got my passenger ride

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:09 pm

Fortunately Ian Donkin came to the rescue and lent me Charlotte's spare.
Thanks Ian & Charlotte.

Thanks also to many individuals for their help, loan of tools and their time.
Cheers Nick, cheers Mel, cheers all.

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:11 pm

Stylish ain't it?

Oh and, I can report the handling was not improved. Not at all.
Quite a scary drive home in strong cross winds and some damp conditions.
I took it easy.

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:14 pm

Ferry Man wrote: It appears I hit some debris on the track.

There was a TVR out there. Not that I'm saying....

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:14 pm

I can see a new 'look' being born

Bootsy tried with the tractor look but I thiink you might have more sucess with this one Paul

Seriously unlucky with the debris, but as said, could have been much worse

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:19 pm

Paul, out of interest, how does the ST compare on track to the RS ? ST more fun ?

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:28 pm

hot66 wrote:Paul, out of interest, how does the ST compare on track to the RS ?

The ST is alive. Bouncing over kerbs, lurching, diving, growling, howling, it's fantastic. However, the 993RS is probably quicker? Certainly easier.

hot66 wrote:ST more fun ?

Oh yes. Big fun. I was out there with 'moderns'. I was keeping up with some esteemed company. Most other participants were amazed to see a classic performing like that. I got so many thumbs up, approving waves and kind comments. Everyone loves that car.

An amusing moment was a gentleman talking to me and Ian (in the '68 911) "so how are you guys coping in those old cars?"
Don't worry, we're having a ball!

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:36 pm

And this was my companion on the way home.

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:22 pm

You've got to be admired for that one Paul - whilst your cars really are quite special, you never seem scared to use them as intended

Viv_Surby · Post by **Viv_Surby** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:20 am

Paul - what air filters did you run with in the end...PMO standard or your tea bag device

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:37 pm

Viv_Surby wrote:Paul - what air filters did you run with in the end?

Yes, standard PMO air filters Viv.
Sorry for the curt reply but I'm still reeling from the realisation that a new rear tyre is going to cost £315 + VAT.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:00 pm

Ferry Man wrote:still reeling from the realisation that a new rear tyre is going to cost £315 + VAT.

Lucky it wasn't an 11' then!

bad luck on the puncture, but as already said could have been much worse.
I'm sure Nick will sort it out under his year's warranty!

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:55 pm

Mike wrote: I'm sure Nick will sort it out under his year's warranty!

I got one of Nick's 2 & 2 warranties.
It expires two minutes after you drive off or two miles down the road, whichever is soonest.

IanMcLeod · Post by **IanMcLeod** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:00 am

Ferry Man wrote:Fortunately Ian Donkin came to the rescue and lent me Charlotte's spare.
Thanks Ian & Charlotte.

Thanks also to many individuals for their help, loan of tools and their time.
Cheers Nick, cheers Mel, cheers all.

Good to see the car fitted with the correct 185/70 profile tires now ... you might need some spacers though

Seriously, glad it didn't end up worse for you or the car. And the Michelin's are an eye watering price but as you said in your earlier post they are fukin fabulous.

Ian.

gridgway · Post by **gridgway** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 am

what michelins are they?
Graham