MR2 Nationals & MR2ocnz 25th anniversary NOV 23,24 2019

[ClanFever]

Wellington/Lower North people have it the easiest, but we will still convoy together

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[*84vvt]

I will be going up Friday
Iv booked a Hotel for Friday /Saturday
Will see you all there.

[HR30liner]

What is everyone doing for insurance for the track stuff?
Could be quite expensive if something goes wrong, so I just considering options.

[psyguy]

What is everyone doing for insurance for the track stuff?
Could be quite expensive if something goes wrong, so I just considering options.

I haven't been able to find an insurer who would cover track days so I do track days with an assumption I may end up with a write off at the end of it

[mickeyduck]

We're insured with Swann. As long as it's a "Classic" (old enough, might be 25 years?) and you advise them in advance, they cover you.

AW... yep. ZZW.. probably not old enough yet.

Or you can do what the wealthy do, insure with Prestigio (if they'll have you). They cover Ferraris, Porsches etc... Ka-ching.

[*84vvt]

What is everyone doing for insurance for the track stuff?
Could be quite expensive if something goes wrong, so I just considering options.

I haven't been able to find an insurer who would cover track days so I do track days with an assumption I may end up with a write off at the end of it

Playdays on a race track are safer than driving on the road
everyone is going in the same direction AND want to drive home after a play on the track

[85AW20v]

You just have to do what the late great Peter Brock said, "Brake on the straight before it's too late!!"

If you try any demon late braking maneuvers, it can very possibly - and easily - end in tears. If you're accelerating through the corner, then you won't have any issues as the weight is all on the right ends of the car.

[GDII]

There are also passing rules in place to prevent issues. Also listen to your car, if it feels different is IS different. Brakes especially.

[Benckj]

We're insured with Swann. As long as it's a "Classic" (old enough, might be 25 years?) and you advise them in advance, they cover you.

AW... yep. ZZW.. probably not old enough yet.

Or you can do what the wealthy do, insure with Prestigio (if they'll have you). They cover Ferraris, Porsches etc... Ka-ching.

Swann will only cover if it’s a driver training event with a specified person in charge and non-competitive. The last bit means no racing or timed laps. Must notify them in advance so might pay to check if we meet criteria as wouldn’t want different stories being told.

Looks like wife is on the mend so I can attend the meet. Shot the car into our local performance shop this morning to look at the underside of my turbo to see if an external gate can be fitted. The internal gate isn’t letting enough gas through quick enough to control boost so I’m fighting high pressure spikes. Would really prefer to have it under control for event and hold at least 17psi. Got the next week off to be nursemaid so perfect time to pull turbo out.

[mickeyduck]

Glad you're going to make it Jim. Excellent!

As for Swann, we won't be racing. And it'll be well regulated and run, I'm sure. It's all about getting to know your car in a safe controlled environment. So it fits the criteria perfectly I reckon. Besides I don't think anyone in the Club would put up with someone driving like an aggressive idiot at an event like this. They'd get shamed, if not shunned. MR2's are about finesse as we all know. Not like some drift hack eh. And nobody wants to hurt their pride and joy. Especially when you need to drive it home again...!

[simonaszakra]

We're insured with Swann. As long as it's a "Classic" (old enough, might be 25 years?) and you advise them in advance, they cover you.

AW... yep. ZZW.. probably not old enough yet.

Or you can do what the wealthy do, insure with Prestigio (if they'll have you). They cover Ferraris, Porsches etc... Ka-ching.

Swann will only cover if it’s a driver training event with a specified person in charge and non-competitive. The last bit means no racing or timed laps. Must notify them in advance so might pay to check if we meet criteria as wouldn’t want different stories being told.

Looks like wife is on the mend so I can attend the meet. Shot the car into our local performance shop this morning to look at the underside of my turbo to see if an external gate can be fitted. The internal gate isn’t letting enough gas through quick enough to control boost so I’m fighting high pressure spikes. Would really prefer to have it under control for event and hold at least 17psi. Got the next week off to be nursemaid so perfect time to pull turbo out.

in the past swann have had 0 issue insuring me ontrack in my AW11 for a trackday they dont have an issue as long as its not competitive.

[simonaszakra]

Some of us south islanders are staying at the Feilding Holiday Park https://www.feildinghp.co.nz/

anyone is welcome to join its the most affordable accomodation i could find and there's plenty of cabins etc to book out

The cost is $35 per night per person
Or tenting options for those brave.

Call the office on 063235623 mention your from the MR2 club and they will place you close to where everyone else is staying.

Payment on arrival so no need to stress about money at the moment.

[simonaszakra]

Entry is now open to paid members of the MR2OCNZ whos MR2 is not road functional but have another toyota they would like to bring along. Anything from Supras to your daily Corolla are welcome.

If this is you please sign up here.
signup link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10b_8aF ... bl6DEvm5kE

If your not already a financial member its only $30 for life signup here https://mr2.org.nz/membership

link to main event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2390399 ... _tab=about

[simonaszakra]

Welcome onboard Car Parts Canterbury & Aerotech who will be providing some of the spot prizes at the National meet.

Car Parts Canterbury provide fast and friendly used automotive parts and have several SW20 and AW11 models in stock.

Check out their site below.
https://www.carpartscanterbury.co.nz/

Aerotech provide new fibreglass bodykit and spoiler options for a wide range of cars including MR2s
they produce the popular AW11 front lips and SW20 Autopista replica spoilers.

Check out their site below.
http://www.aerotech.co.nz/

Don't forget to sign up if you have not already.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2390399041214985/

[CJ]

WOF done today.
Rego done today.
Wheel alignment done today. (and from the results, a good thing I did. The nolathane shifted everything)
Replaced the Nitrogen in the tyres.
Oil change tomorrow.

Good to go...