mc968cs Posted 20July, 2023 Report Share Posted 20July, 2023 No affiliation, just noting their success! New Car sales results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted 21July, 2023 Report Share Posted 21July, 2023 That's a bit of a skewed result though because there's a lot of missed sales by other comapnies due to a lack of available supply. But in fairness those Atto3's do look less terrible without the BUILDYOURDREAMS written across the back lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 21July, 2023 Report Share Posted 21July, 2023 I remember reading a news article ten or fifteen years ago (I know for sure it was really a long time, I think pre-Tesla, or certainly Tesla being anything other than the quirky company putting batteries in a Lotus) that said the Chinese had decided they'd never catch up to the Germans or anyone else in building high quality ICE vehicles so they were going to start focusing on EVs and aim to dominate that market as it grew ... BYD (and the rest) are the result of those efforts I guess ... Imagine the position we could be in here if Holden or Ford Aus had played a long game like that instead of cranking out big sedans the market no longer wanted ... 😂 Yeatesy, Grimmy and Carrera28 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 21July, 2023 Report Share Posted 21July, 2023 8 hours ago, JWM said: I remember reading a news article ten or fifteen years ago (I know for sure it was really a long time, I think pre-Tesla, or certainly Tesla being anything other than the quirky company putting batteries in a Lotus) that said the Chinese had decided they'd never catch up to the Germans or anyone else in building high quality ICE vehicles so they were going to start focusing on EVs and aim to dominate that market as it grew ... BYD (and the rest) are the result of those efforts I guess ... Imagine the position we could be in here if Holden or Ford Aus had played a long game like that instead of cranking out big sedans the market no longer wanted ... 😂 "Imagine the position we could be in here if Holden or Ford Aus had played a long game like that instead of cranking out big sedans the market no longer wanted ... 😂" Not with our inept handbrake govts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 21July, 2023 Report Share Posted 21July, 2023 Saw 3 atto3s on the drive back from Perisher today. They're definitely doing numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 21July, 2023 Report Share Posted 21July, 2023 18 hours ago, JWM said: I remember reading a news article ten or fifteen years ago (I know for sure it was really a long time, I think pre-Tesla, or certainly Tesla being anything other than the quirky company putting batteries in a Lotus) that said the Chinese had decided they'd never catch up to the Germans or anyone else in building high quality ICE vehicles so they were going to start focusing on EVs and aim to dominate that market as it grew ... BYD (and the rest) are the result of those efforts I guess ... Imagine the position we could be in here if Holden or Ford Aus had played a long game like that instead of cranking out big sedans the market no longer wanted ... 😂 They should have been building the big ugly trucks that dominate the road to day 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 22July, 2023 Report Share Posted 22July, 2023 On 21/07/2023 at 08:09, mc968cs said: No affiliation, just noting their success! New Car sales results Success? Gee, I wonder why they have that percentage of the market? 🤔 Maybe something to do with them being more 'affordable', a.k.a cheap Chinese made shit, than a Tesla than actually being a quality vehicle 😅 I've no doubt they'll start exploding into a retina burning fireball sooner or later (not aimed at you directly @mc968cs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 28July, 2023 Report Share Posted 28July, 2023 Car just back from a front end PPF plus an indigo blue war stripe. Yeatesy, DJM, donR and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 28July, 2023 Report Share Posted 28July, 2023 @WGA that looks fantastic. I love how it ties together multiple blue accents, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckay Posted 28July, 2023 Report Share Posted 28July, 2023 16 hours ago, WGA said: Car just back from a front end PPF plus an indigo blue war stripe. Looks great and the colour match is perfect with the OEM stickers. Do you know what brand/colour wrap you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 28July, 2023 Report Share Posted 28July, 2023 Nice one, looks really good 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomk86 Posted 29July, 2023 Report Share Posted 29July, 2023 Those blue wheels are 🔥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted 9August, 2023 Report Share Posted 9August, 2023 The stripe complements the wheels! Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 9August, 2023 Report Share Posted 9August, 2023 On 28/07/2023 at 16:09, WGA said: Car just back from a front end PPF plus an indigo blue war stripe. Took me a while to put two and two together. Good driving out there earlier in the week. Your car looks great! Little vid of me having a bit of a moment with the tc/esc off hugh, wirthO, edgy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 41's isn't hanging around! Just out of curiosity @cafe_racer, and not that I'll ever get to drive around PI, nor can I drive that well, yet would short shifting help coming out of turn 11 so you can jump on the gas a bit earlier and harder, or would that drop the revs too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 Spot on. I short shift out of t11 normally but was still warming the tyres on the lap above I posted so wasn’t giving it full focus. Based on the moment I had I probably should have been paying more attention and less heavy on the throttle. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 3 hours ago, cafe_racer said: Spot on. I short shift out of t11 normally but was still warming the tyres on the lap above I posted so wasn’t giving it full focus. Based on the moment I had I probably should have been paying more attention and less heavy on the throttle. 👍 I only asked, as that's what I did when I raced bikes there a couple of times, as I tried to hold 3rd on my first laps there, yet found out real quick that was a good way to go over the bars 😅 Great driving too 👍 cafe_racer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 16 hours ago, cafe_racer said: Took me a while to put two and two together. Good driving out there earlier in the week. Your car looks great! Little vid of me having a bit of a moment with the tc/esc off New pair of undies good too go 😀 cafe_racer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 41s is a fabulous time. Sadly, I don't have the talent to get anywhere near that time. Current PB is 47s. Curious to know what tyres you were running? From my perspective I had a frustrating day. It was my first track day in the car at PI and I was a couple of seconds off my PB. Although almost everyone I spoke to who was there on the Monday told me that for whatever reason the track was much slower on the Tuesday. In addition, my car was moving around a lot under brakes into T1 which did not inspire me with confidence and that's after getting the recommended Manthey alignment done to the car. I thought it might be the tyres but they were fine at 32psi. The Manthey alignment is supposed to reduced this 4RS trait so I think I need to take it back to get it checked. For a comparison, I took my 992 GT3 out later in the day and it was solid as a rock into T1. Anyway, while frustrating, I still enjoyed the day very much. hugh, HWY, DJM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 Do you have a copy of set up to share @WGA? The wiggle upon nose dive is unsettling but can be driven around. Confidence is everything! Nice to see you Monday @cafe_racer 41 is magic! Can you share a clean lap video? I can’t believe the top speed of 260- I can’t get above 235 in the road going or cs 981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 I do have a copy of the setup but not sure I am allowed to/or should share it here considering what Porsche charge for the alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 10August, 2023 Report Share Posted 10August, 2023 47 minutes ago, WGA said: I do have a copy of the setup but not sure I am allowed to/or should share it here considering what Porsche charge for the alignment. That’s quite ok. It’s not a secret sauce or herbs and spices- the best thing about “Manthey alignment” is their tools- taking wheels off and going to axle, using lasers is great. As for how much camber and toe it’s not a protected, sworn to secrecy thing. It’s so expensive due to the time up and down on the lift playing around with corner weights and the hourly rate. Really no different to string lining other than the need for wheels on and off. The cayman 4rs should have stiffer front spring to reduce nose dive that causes in and out toe under braking- the wobble bum. Gt3 suspension at rear is different in one way or another. I’ve used TPC offset toe links and it doesn’t remove the in out toe all together. Ride heights and weight balance will play a part, but as mentioned braking around it you’ll just get used to it. DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 11August, 2023 Report Share Posted 11August, 2023 2 hours ago, WGA said: I do have a copy of the setup but not sure I am allowed to/or should share it here considering what Porsche charge for the alignment. A quick google will show what the alignment specs are. I'm sure they've previously been posted on the forum also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 11August, 2023 Report Share Posted 11August, 2023 19 hours ago, Peter John said: Do you have a copy of set up to share @WGA? The wiggle upon nose dive is unsettling but can be driven around. Confidence is everything! Nice to see you Monday @cafe_racer 41 is magic! Can you share a clean lap video? I can’t believe the top speed of 260- I can’t get above 235 in the road going or cs 981. Hi mate, popped up a video of a clean lap for you. https://youtu.be/MPf9SeXQVpY For @WGAwas running Trofeo R's, you are right, the track didn't seem quick as i have done a 1:40 with standard Cup 2's, I had hoped these would be faster, which I think they are, but track didn't allow for it on the day. Car is otherwise stock aside from some MR pads, brake lines and an MR alignment). I get the same T1 wiggle which can be unnerving, I drove my mates 992 GT3 the same day, we were both quicker in my 4RS for some reason...Just seemed more predictable on the limit. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 11August, 2023 Report Share Posted 11August, 2023 Here are the Manthey specs. Also, i found the corner weights and total weight interesting. HWY and DJM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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