pics of my CGT - Page 4

C.J. Ichiban · 09-10-2009, 06:56 PM

hey everyone- I've been driving the hell out of the CGT so haven't been on RL for about 5 weeks. up to 2500+ miles on it and just got the major inspection before the warranty ran out...things are good!

driving stories...VERY FUN ON THE TRACK! Only drove it twice at MSR here- don't want to make a habit (that's why I've got an Mx5 cup and a spbox)...lots of drifty stuff with the power down (TCS off) but the tires really are terrible and severely limit the cars potential in regards to braking and throttle transitions. good thing is that the suspension is amazing and allows you to drive it like they teach at open wheel racing schools. the car is so long that the polar moment of intertia is much more manageable than a formula mazda, etc and is therefore slower to rotate. I can't really compare it to a GT3 under the same conditions, because the rear of a GT3 has more of the cars grip.

driven in the rain a few times...not fun on the freeway but the car makes a great platform for wet skidpad skills on flat concrete (like the 500ft in every direction parking lot I call a driveway)

the funny thing is that you can get used to a supercar. whoda thunk it

dealmaker · 09-10-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban

lots of drifty stuff with the power down (TCS off) but the tires really are terrible and severely limit the cars potential in regards to braking and throttle transitions.

Glad someone else agrees with me! I think the Michelin PS2's are rubbish!

I wish we could get some Pirelli's in the right size!

rvklein · 09-11-2009, 02:38 PM

I knew I never should have quit little league... damn.

Hamotee · 09-17-2009, 04:07 AM

If you go for the same look on the wheels are you going to do anything with the center lock color? Is that even an option/possible on the CGT? I have no idea...

DRG13 · 09-27-2009, 03:14 AM

http://www.gemballa.com/CarVariante_142

Carnerd · 09-27-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamotee

If you go for the same look on the wheels are you going to do anything with the center lock color? Is that even an option/possible on the CGT? I have no idea...

Not an option and anything is possible I suppose, although I'm not sure why you'd want to. Those colors indicate which side each wheel goes on.

Crazy fifth inning today man

ampretty001 · 09-29-2009, 10:15 PM

It looks great....Good job..

Kika · 10-08-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tetzlafh

Major League Baseball Pitcher.

More specifically

DRG13 · 10-09-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kika

More specifically

Fernando Valenzuela

bbs993tt · 10-09-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DRG13

Fernando Valenzuela

LOL! They do look a lot alike, don't they.

Dan, I hope all is well with you.

DRG13 · 10-09-2009, 10:57 PM

Brian,
I've been off the radar for a while, work has been crazy and when I'm not working, all my time is spent with the kids...let's try to hook up in the near future before the holidays..dinner, basketball, hockey, something..or a CGT day with Fernando and I'll tag along in my GT3..I've earned a kitchen pass..

bbs993tt · 10-10-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DRG13

Brian,
I've been off the radar for a while, work has been crazy and when I'm not working, all my time is spent with the kids...let's try to hook up in the near future before the holidays..dinner, basketball, hockey, something..or a CGT day with Fernando and I'll tag along in my GT3..I've earned a kitchen pass..

Dan,

Great to hear from you. CGT day sounds pretty tasty. Maybe some runs through the tunnel again? We'll have to corral Fernando and pin him down.

C.J. Ichiban · 10-13-2009, 05:40 AM

I'm standing right here and you guys are talking about me like I'm not in the room! haha.

964_944 · 10-14-2009, 06:43 PM

Where did you get it wrapped? Cost? I like this and it might look pretty sweet on my 944.

lowside67 · 10-15-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 964_944

Where did you get it wrapped? Cost? I like this and it might look pretty sweet on my 944.

I am reasonably certain it would cost more to wrap the car than it would to buy another 944...

09-10-2009, 06:56 PM	#46
C.J. Ichiban Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: earth, just like you guys Posts: 3,716	hey everyone- I've been driving the hell out of the CGT so haven't been on RL for about 5 weeks. up to 2500+ miles on it and just got the major inspection before the warranty ran out...things are good! driving stories...VERY FUN ON THE TRACK! Only drove it twice at MSR here- don't want to make a habit (that's why I've got an Mx5 cup and a spbox)...lots of drifty stuff with the power down (TCS off) but the tires really are terrible and severely limit the cars potential in regards to braking and throttle transitions. good thing is that the suspension is amazing and allows you to drive it like they teach at open wheel racing schools. the car is so long that the polar moment of intertia is much more manageable than a formula mazda, etc and is therefore slower to rotate. I can't really compare it to a GT3 under the same conditions, because the rear of a GT3 has more of the cars grip. driven in the rain a few times...not fun on the freeway but the car makes a great platform for wet skidpad skills on flat concrete (like the 500ft in every direction parking lot I call a driveway) the funny thing is that you can get used to a supercar. whoda thunk it __________________ cars come and go...but they're fun while they last. myspace/facebook/twitter/ .

09-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#48
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09-17-2009, 04:07 AM	#49
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09-27-2009, 03:14 AM	#50
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10-13-2009, 05:40 AM	#58
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10-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#59
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