Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted November 1, 2015 Hi all, Well Ive just come back form a successful week of racing over 1000kms over the week that is Targa NZ and Its the longest rally of its kind in the world. Between my wider family we had 5 entries of 4 BMWs (2 E30 M3's one E30 325 and my compact) and one Subaru wrx comming from Australia. The compact Finished 4th overall out of 60 something cars, my brother Carl finished 3rd in classics, My old man in the M3 had engine issues relating to oil consumption and the other M3 had a major engine mechanical problem resulting in bits of piston littering the road! Just wanted to say thanks to Ray from HellBM for his help leading up to the event, loaning my parts to hget the engine running and the offer for a new P/S pump during the event. Hes a good bugger! Kayne Barrie from Kayne Barrie Motorsport for also helping out with the power steering issue and the loan of parts. He was up out of bed until 1am on Monday helping us out. Another good bugger! Gavin Bellers from Hi Velocity for his work with the new S54 transplant, he worked through multiple problems and we've ended up with a good package fore the event. sh*t it was a long week, glad its over but man it was fun! 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Awesome work - you should be proud of yourself! Were the two action shots both "never waste a crowd" moments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 199 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Great effort, saw you in main street New Plymouth, looked and sounded badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Nice pics too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Great looking compact! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Congrats Steve.They were raving about you on Radio Live re. your `crowd pleasing antics`. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Bloody well done. Sounds like a very good week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Nice work dude! ... car looks tits, and looks like a real hoot to drive with the new donk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 outstanding. Is there to be television coverage anywhere? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonesee 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 A mate and I were one of the Flying finish teams and we always got excited seeing your bright car come flying past!Well done on a great race! (Hopefully i'll be joining you all for Bambina in 2016) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks guys, Never waste a crowd... I was worried about my tyres not lasting so I have to admit I left a few good corners with disappointed people. Not ideal haha. The S54 is great. The car didn't under-steer like I thought it might and it proved to be very quick in the tight twisty roads so I'm absolutely stoked with it. But its like anything, as soon as you got used to the extra power you wanted more! There are a few small tv clips, heres one but its right at the end. The first skid I hang my head in shame as its pretty lame lol http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/inkster-unfazed-by-klinks-new-targa-ride-2015102918#axzz3qSzNQD3l Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 4, 2015 I have an idea! You can buy this and sell me the S54 and wiring =) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203926726686931&set=gm.878957948840689&type=3&theater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
