Another smashed CGT
#61
Originally Posted by nberry
Porsche has already done so. I believe they had their first class in Alabama at a Skip Barber track a few months ago. They should have done this back in 2004 when they were delivery these cars. Instead, though not sponsored by Porsche, someone had Hurley Haywood spending a day with a CGT owner and his car at a private track( I believe in N. CA) for a mere $50,000.
#62
Originally Posted by CarreraGtRacer
I believe Mike (W8MM) attended that did he not?
Also Mike gave a very detail report regarding the experience. Based on his observations, he learned a lot about the car and how to drive it. Mike is a very experienced track driver.
#64
Originally Posted by teflon
Nick,
That wasn't a class for owners though. That was a VIP event. Some of the people invited weren't CGT owners at the time and may not be now.
Greg A
That wasn't a class for owners though. That was a VIP event. Some of the people invited weren't CGT owners at the time and may not be now.
Greg A
#66
Carrera GT - too much car
Originally Posted by DarioTexas
SERIOUSLY ... What's the story with these cars ... Just too much car for even the seasoned of drivers??? Glad he's ok ...
I had a 2003 GT2 which I traded on this car and it being almost as fast as my CGT (so I've read in various articles), seemed a little more stable in normal driving. I absolutely love my CGT, but to me, it does seem to have very quick steering and is a little more twitchy than the GT2. Maybe that's because I'm NOT an expert driver which in turn will make me respect it's power and capability that much more.
When I came across the article a week or so ago on Ben - RIP, (I thought it had just happened not realizing it was last summer), it was unnerving because of the same car AND same color! His situation was different though because it was on a RACE TRACK. Just an very, very unfortunate accident. But these cars especially (and some others with that kinda HP and speed capability) on the STREET, will get a novice or a complete idiot in trouble so fast that it's ridiculous. You need only to look at that complete JERK in the Ferrari Enzo crash in California on the PCH Highway a few weeks ago to see what I mean!
I'm really enjoying my CGT and will continue to drive it with complete respect so hopefully I and the car will be around for a long time. Michael
#67
Originally Posted by magwheel
Maybe that's because I'm NOT an expert driver which in turn will make me respect it's power and capability that much more.
I'm really enjoying my CGT and will continue to drive it with complete respect so hopefully I and the car will be around for a long time. Michael
I'm really enjoying my CGT and will continue to drive it with complete respect so hopefully I and the car will be around for a long time. Michael
good to hear you are both respecting, and enjoying your cgt!
your car is seal grey like ben's?
have you had any access problems due to the low ride height?
#69
Silver or grey?
Originally Posted by icon
michael,
good to hear you are both respecting, and enjoying your cgt!
your car is seal grey like ben's?
have you had any access problems due to the low ride height?
good to hear you are both respecting, and enjoying your cgt!
your car is seal grey like ben's?
have you had any access problems due to the low ride height?
#71
Originally Posted by magwheel
One night coming home from a restaurant, (I did have some wine), some a-hole was doing the challenge rountine and being a dumb ***, I responded by goosing the throttle a little too much going over a freeway bridge. She car started going sideways on me! Straightened my *** out real quick! No more Rambo stuff for me!
#73
Originally Posted by magwheel
Was Ben's Grey? I thought it was Silver. Mine is... uh... Silver Metallic or is it Seal Grey Metallic.... not sure! But I think it's more silver than grey. As far as entry problems, yeah, she's the toughest of all my cars to get into but it makes you feel just like you sitting down in race car just about to do battle in LeMans! I have conked my head a few times on the upper roof curve though. Smarts like hell! Michael
i didnt mean problems getting into the car but acces problems on the road due to the low foward front apron.
sorry about your head!
#74
TC off and car color
Originally Posted by rafo
Did you have the TC off?
Thanks, Michael
#75
Originally Posted by magwheel
No, didn't have the TC off. I leave all the settings the way they came from the factory. When you asked me the color, I had to go online to see what I thought the difference between the two might be. It was hard to tell, at least to the link I found, and I thought maybe one was silver (with metalflake or firemist) and then one was a light grey but with no flake effect. If you'd like to see pics of most of my cars and reviews , please visit the following web link: http://www.jabbasworld.net/viewtopic...er=asc&start=0
Thanks, Michael
Thanks, Michael
believe it or not the guys at jabbasworld banned me for the one post i made to you. i'm sure you're able to take a little razzing and i dont see why they would have banned me. sent an email to the admin but if you could check on it for me i would appreciate it!
i can't even view the site to see your cars!
Last edited by icon; 03-27-2006 at 07:07 PM.