CGT approach angle and overhang
#17
08-17-2005, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by 20C4S
Ray,
when u mean scrape, is it the front or the carbon under tray?
Ray,
when u mean scrape, is it the front or the carbon under tray?
The plastic front lip is pretty sturdy. It's not as soft as the plastic chin lips on the 911. I go very slow and scrape it all the time pulling into the garage nose first, and it doesn't look any worse for the wear. Recently, I started backing in, and there is only a whiff of scraping.
#18
08-17-2005, 02:42 PM
What it needs is a system to lift the car via a dash button when you need to overcome a driveway. I believe the Lamborghini Diablo had that several years ago. That would be the best solution.
#19
08-17-2005, 06:00 PM
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Originally posted by Trundle997
P/N 000.044.500.40 Push Rod Set
$10,400
Raises CGT ride height 10mm ft /9mm rear
P/N 000.044.500.40 Push Rod Set
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Raises CGT ride height 10mm ft /9mm rear
#20
08-17-2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally posted by Gramicci101
Would 1 cm really make that much of a difference?
Would 1 cm really make that much of a difference?
#21
08-17-2005, 06:26 PM
This is my driveway...
I have indicated in the pic, where I scrape on my driveway. It doesn't even look that high or steep, but yup, I scrape. I'm scraping the carbon undertray...right about the middle of the car. The chassis is too long. Time to modify the driveway! <SIGH>
Cheers,
-Nick
Cheers,
-Nick
#24
08-17-2005, 06:45 PM
Re: This is my driveway...
Originally posted by A430v
I have indicated in the pic, where I scrape on my driveway. It doesn't even look that high or steep, but yup, I scrape. I'm scraping the carbon undertray...right about the middle of the car. The chassis is too long. Time to modify the driveway! <SIGH>
Cheers,
-Nick
I have indicated in the pic, where I scrape on my driveway. It doesn't even look that high or steep, but yup, I scrape. I'm scraping the carbon undertray...right about the middle of the car. The chassis is too long. Time to modify the driveway! <SIGH>
Cheers,
-Nick
Did the dealer hold you to MSRP?
#25
08-18-2005, 12:04 AM
Re: This is my driveway...
Originally posted by A430v
I have indicated in the pic, where I scrape on my driveway. It doesn't even look that high or steep, but yup, I scrape. I'm scraping the carbon undertray...right about the middle of the car. The chassis is too long. Time to modify the driveway! <SIGH>
Cheers,
-Nick
I have indicated in the pic, where I scrape on my driveway. It doesn't even look that high or steep, but yup, I scrape. I'm scraping the carbon undertray...right about the middle of the car. The chassis is too long. Time to modify the driveway! <SIGH>
Cheers,
-Nick
#26
08-18-2005, 02:28 AM
Re: Re: This is my driveway...
Originally posted by nberry
Hey Nick I thought you were getting yours in NOV. 2005. They move up the production date because of the airbag issue?
Did the dealer hold you to MSRP?
Hey Nick I thought you were getting yours in NOV. 2005. They move up the production date because of the airbag issue?
Did the dealer hold you to MSRP?
Rgds,
-Nick
#27
08-19-2005, 12:11 AM
Originally posted by deanger
Thanks -- I did read the early posts but couldn't tell if anyone ever came to a conclusion about porsche's numbers. My house has a driveway from h$ll. My guess is I'm right around 10 degrees when I come at it from nearly 45-60 degrees! Straight on --- almost all cars scrape.
Thanks -- I did read the early posts but couldn't tell if anyone ever came to a conclusion about porsche's numbers. My house has a driveway from h$ll. My guess is I'm right around 10 degrees when I come at it from nearly 45-60 degrees! Straight on --- almost all cars scrape.
#28
08-19-2005, 09:10 AM
Don't think that hasn't crossed my mind. It might be time to start an organization -- "sportscaraholics anonymous"
Grant me the courage to accept there are cars I cannot have, the serenity to live with the ones I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Grant me the courage to accept there are cars I cannot have, the serenity to live with the ones I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
#29
08-19-2005, 09:12 AM
On a serious note (and I hope changing the serenity prayer didnt offend anyone) WHO should I talk to about my driveway -- an engineer? an architect? I know this will invlove re-sloping the entire 25 foot long inclined portion from the street. I think I need it to end up looking like a ski jump, whereas now it looks like pretty much like a straight line that gets steeper at the bottom. (clearly, the last owner was a Jeep fan)
