Tips Posted 15July, 2018 Report Share Posted 15July, 2018 Jason was definately a LHD cup car just wasn’t sure if it was one of the original Nations cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 12 hours ago, Tips said: Jason was definately a LHD cup car just wasn’t sure if it was one of the original Nations cars The original Nations Cup Cars were RHD (delivered and able to be registered) MK1 GT3's, this is before Cup Cars become available (996.2's). That's why the MK1 is such a special car, it is essentially a road registered Cup Car of the era. As time has gone on the gap between road GT3 & Cup Car has grown significantly, they are now completely different cars. That wasn't always the case though. That's why these Nations Cup Cars in particular are so interesting, especially seeing them still getting around on the road and registered! Harold996tt, James P, Tips and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR901 Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 High is correct, the Nations Cup cars were RHD road cars converted into race cars. My TNT Nations Cup car is still fully road registered in Victoria....multiple people have told me it was the first GT3 bought into Australia ? I’ve never been able to verify so happy to hear from anyone with Porsche Australia import records ? James P, hugh and Tips 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterwerk Posted 22July, 2018 Report Share Posted 22July, 2018 The Warwick Fabrics car was destroyed in the old East Coast Targa event by a mate of mine (R.I.P Doug). That was back in 2004! Doug had done a bit of circuit racing and 2004 Targa Tasmania in it since buying it from PCM. Max Warwick traded it on a '04 GT3. Memories.. I did the low diff' upgrades on a lot of those cars before they were delivered new. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 23July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23July, 2018 9 hours ago, Masterwerk said: The Warwick Fabrics car was destroyed in the old East Coast Targa event by a mate of mine (R.I.P Doug). That was back in 2004! Doug had done a bit of circuit racing and 2004 Targa Tasmania in it since buying it from PCM. Max Warwick traded it on a '04 GT3. Memories.. I did the low diff' upgrades on a lot of those cars before they were delivered new. I do remember that very sad incident... Good to see you on here @Masterwerk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterwerk Posted 23July, 2018 Report Share Posted 23July, 2018 On 7/15/2018 at 4:42 PM, Jason A said: My guess is the 996 in the background is a cup car, looks to be LHD. Thanks for sharing Rodney's first Cup Car I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysticks Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 I am the current owner of the Jim Richards car. It won Nations Cup in both 2000 & 2001. James P, moosey, Harold996tt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 45 minutes ago, tonysticks said: I am the current owner of the Jim Richards car. It won Nations Cup in both 2000 & 2001. got any current images of the car ...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysticks Posted 17August, 2018 Report Share Posted 17August, 2018 Ex Richards car at Bathurst a couple of years ago. The car has Motec and air jacks. I am interested in any period pictures of the Nations Cup cars. Ozvino, Raven, Harold996tt and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddahaydn Posted 6September, 2018 Report Share Posted 6September, 2018 I had a good sticky beak at the Fitzgerald car today. It's been semi converted back to a more road friendly GT3. Very cool car! James P and Harold996tt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 7September, 2018 Report Share Posted 7September, 2018 Just out of interest, was the cage bolted or welded in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 7September, 2018 Report Share Posted 7September, 2018 6 hours ago, Jason A said: Just out of interest, was the cage bolted or welded in Pretty sure it’s bolted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 7September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2018 21 minutes ago, hugh said: Pretty sure it’s bolted. Pretty sure its welded in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 7September, 2018 Report Share Posted 7September, 2018 45 minutes ago, James P said: Pretty sure its welded in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 7September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2018 Yep 100% welded in, they were made by Starr performance down the road from the Fitzy workshop hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 7September, 2018 Report Share Posted 7September, 2018 Gangster-carpet has been made similar look the old 911’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 8September, 2018 Report Share Posted 8September, 2018 That interior is so ghetto...love it! What shifter is that? Did they all have that? hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 9September, 2018 Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 It’s an Eiffel Tower shifter - lol different from the one in mine. I suspect they are all a bit different depending on how deep the owners pockets were. The cage in this one is a lot less complex than the one that came in my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 9September, 2018 Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 Looking at it again, it looks like one of those CME sequential shifters. Yeah I’m not sure I’d feel completely comfortable going door to door with those side intrusions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 9September, 2018 Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 @spiller not much protection, only a carbon door. I guess it’s a lighter option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 9September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 2 hours ago, Jason A said: It’s an Eiffel Tower shifter - lol different from the one in mine. I suspect they are all a bit different depending on how deep the owners pockets were. The cage in this one is a lot less complex than the one that came in my car I believe this car ended up with a 997 cup car sequential gearbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 9September, 2018 Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 2 hours ago, James P said: I believe this car ended up with a 997 cup car sequential gearbox Correct with a 997 cup car engine. Car now runs it’s original 996 engine and gearbox. Harold996tt and James P 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 9September, 2018 Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 If I am not mistaken, the cup car engine that was in that car is now in my car. I still retain the original gearbox though. James P, reddahaydn, hugh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 9September, 2018 Report Share Posted 9September, 2018 1 hour ago, Jason A said: If I am not mistaken, the cup car engine that was in that car is now in my car. I still retain the original gearbox though. I'm pretty sure that's the one! James P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 26October, 2018 Report Share Posted 26October, 2018 I’m sure it’s a long que however if anyone does know of or has one of the Nations cup cars for sale please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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