Targa NZ

PL510*Jeff · 10-22-2008, 08:28 PM

This weekend is the Dunlop Targa Rally.

Steve Millen is the Guest of Honor, and the Ford GT is the featured vehicle for this event.

More info availiable at: http://www.performancecar.co.nz

Go safe Steve and Kyle.

PNicholson · 10-23-2008, 11:49 PM

More on the race here also:

http://targa.co.nz/

Enjoy :)

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kmillen · 10-29-2008, 04:20 AM

Hey Guys!

Well, I have great news! We're holding strong in the top 10. Today was definitely not meant for us as it was primarily hill climbs and really tight windy corners. The leaders of the rally consist of three professional or semi-professional rally drivers with rally spec cars. Two Subaru's, one being driven by a guy that just won the New Zealand Rally Championship. Another by a women named Emma Gilmore who also drives professionally around the world. The guy leading the event is in a HUGE horsepower Nissan Skyline R34. He has won the event for the past 3 years and he drives like a mad man haha. He goes FLYING through blind corners and tight, twisty roads. It's pretty impressive to watch his video footage.

Dad and I are pushing hard but our goal is to have fun and keep the car in good shape. Ford GT's are FANTASTIC cars, but they aren't rally cars by any stretch of the imagination.

Here are some pictures that will scare a few people...Namely EP!

http://blog.stillen.com/2008/10/2008...te-1a/#more-71

BlackICE · 10-29-2008, 04:40 AM

Thanks for the update. I see you use what your sell, splash guards. They don't seem to work too well. The sponsors represented on the side of your car may not be too happy

Just kidding. I bought a set at your shop during Rally II, but didn't installed them until just before driving to Rally III. They gave me great piece of mind when I heard the gravel hitting my fender liners at speed. Made the round trip without any paint dings from tire debris. Great product! Good luck in the Rally

EP doesn't need any protection from road debris!

Empty Pockets · 10-29-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmillen

Here are some pictures that will scare a few people...Namely EP!

http://blog.stillen.com/2008/10/2008...te-1a/#more-71

Never, EVER post pics like that again w/o the warning, "may be unsuitable for sensitive viewers"!

Empty Pockets · 10-29-2008, 09:49 AM

http://targa.co.nz/

'Anybody know what kinda car that black one is with the "VIP PET FOODS" logo is on the side in the above vid? 'I know I should know'...it looks familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

OCPETE · 10-29-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackICE

Thanks for the update. I see you use what your sell, splash guards. They don't seem to work too well. The sponsors represented on the side of your car may not be too happy

Just kidding. I bought a set at your shop during Rally II, but didn't installed them until just before driving to Rally III. They gave me great piece of mind when I heard the gravel hitting my fender liners at speed. Made the round trip without any paint dings from tire debris. Great product! Good luck in the Rally

EP doesn't need any protection from road debris!

nuckin futs ...perfect

MAD IN NC · 11-03-2008, 08:11 AM

Congrats Steve and Kyle, looks like you made the goal of Top Ten easily with an EIGHT PLACE overall of the 99 entrants of Modern class.....

Next year I'm sure you two will figure out how to shave ~24 minutes off the four day event. Safe trip and look forward to hearing more!

B O N Y · 11-03-2008, 08:16 AM

Congrats!

See you at our SEMA dinner on Wednesday!

Neilda · 11-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empty Pockets

Never, EVER post pics like that again w/o the warning, "may be unsuitable for sensitive viewers"!

Not only is it dirty - someone's written all over it as well!

10-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
PL510*Jeff GT Owner/ B.o.D Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 1,794	Targa NZ This weekend is the Dunlop Targa Rally. Steve Millen is the Guest of Honor, and the Ford GT is the featured vehicle for this event. More info availiable at: http://www.performancecar.co.nz Go safe Steve and Kyle. __________________ PL510*Jeff WWBD

10-23-2008, 11:49 PM	#2
PNicholson Team Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trabuco Canyon (Orange County), CA Posts: 56	More on the race here also: http://targa.co.nz/ Enjoy :) Page __________________ Page Nicholson Nicholson Insurance Services A Farmers Agency Trabuco Canyon, CA

10-29-2008, 04:40 AM	#4
BlackICE GT Owner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Bay Area in California Posts: 4,802	Thanks for the update. I see you use what your sell, splash guards. They don't seem to work too well. The sponsors represented on the side of your car may not be too happy Just kidding. I bought a set at your shop during Rally II, but didn't installed them until just before driving to Rally III. They gave me great piece of mind when I heard the gravel hitting my fender liners at speed. Made the round trip without any paint dings from tire debris. Great product! Good luck in the Rally EP doesn't need any protection from road debris! __________________ BlackICE Last edited by BlackICE; 10-29-2008 at 04:50 AM..

11-03-2008, 08:11 AM	#8
MAD IN NC Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,060	Congrats Steve and Kyle, looks like you made the goal of Top Ten easily with an EIGHT PLACE overall of the 99 entrants of Modern class..... Next year I'm sure you two will figure out how to shave ~24 minutes off the four day event. Safe trip and look forward to hearing more! __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & preserved body- but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, proclaiming "Wow, what a ride !!" -unk.. Last edited by MAD IN NC; 11-03-2008 at 08:15 AM..

11-03-2008, 08:16 AM	#9
B O N Y MODERATOR & FGT OWNER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 12,137	Congrats! See you at our SEMA dinner on Wednesday! __________________ attended:RALLY I,II,III + Indy & St. Pete & 2 Scottsdale PreRallys & 3 SEMA dinners & 3 Barrett Jackson PreAuction Dinners

10-29-2008, 04:20 AM	#3
kmillen Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 441	Hey Guys! Well, I have great news! We're holding strong in the top 10. Today was definitely not meant for us as it was primarily hill climbs and really tight windy corners. The leaders of the rally consist of three professional or semi-professional rally drivers with rally spec cars. Two Subaru's, one being driven by a guy that just won the New Zealand Rally Championship. Another by a women named Emma Gilmore who also drives professionally around the world. The guy leading the event is in a HUGE horsepower Nissan Skyline R34. He has won the event for the past 3 years and he drives like a mad man haha. He goes FLYING through blind corners and tight, twisty roads. It's pretty impressive to watch his video footage. Dad and I are pushing hard but our goal is to have fun and keep the car in good shape. Ford GT's are FANTASTIC cars, but they aren't rally cars by any stretch of the imagination. Here are some pictures that will scare a few people...Namely EP! http://blog.stillen.com/2008/10/2008...te-1a/#more-71

10-29-2008, 09:49 AM	#6
Empty Pockets ex-GT Owner/ B.o.D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 9,380	http://targa.co.nz/ 'Anybody know what kinda car that black one is with the "VIP PET FOODS" logo is on the side in the above vid? 'I know I should know'...it looks familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

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