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Old 12-03-2013, 10:13 AM
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Default Stupid Carrera GT Hysteria

It is reaching fever pitch
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...lker-road.html
Old 12-03-2013, 10:22 AM
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This is a combination of sensationalism and the plaintiff's bar working hand in glove to taint future juries.
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it is truly getting ridiculous.......
Old 12-03-2013, 10:37 AM
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"Not only extremely dangerous to drive but guess what, it has no engine in the front to absorb an impact."
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I urge all of you with facebooks to comment on the Daily Fail article in the comments box below it .
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The sad upside here is that I do think this hysteria will cement the CGT even further as a timeless collectible. Cars like this won't be made ever again.
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This media bashing of the cgt is beyond ridiculous. One major news agency's (don't want to give them any pub) website headline is "Fast and Difficult" right now. Borders on irresponsible journalism IMHO. Why aren't they talking to anyone who really knows these cars? An exotic car tech in Las Vegas? Really? How many miles does he have in one?
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I have my Cayman with me at Camp Lejeune (Marine Corps Base). Needless to say, you don't see many P-cars around here. I've already had one person ask me if my car is a CGT.

I don't know how you guys view the publicity, as being good or bad. But I can imagine that even though the general population might frown on it, your CGTs are becoming that much more desirable to enthusiasts.
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More "Expert knowledge" over at our local knx1070 news station by Edmonds staffer Mike Magrath.
He claims that it belongs on a racetrack "Because you want to drive it fast".
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I wonder how old the tires were. Single biggest factor in Ford GT accidents.
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Change the lable from "Carrera GT" to "AR15 Assault Rifle" and the sheep react the same way.
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Originally Posted by MerlinsGarage
I wonder how old the tires were. Single biggest factor in Ford GT accidents.
I wonder about the same thing.
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Originally Posted by MerlinsGarage
I wonder how old the tires were. Single biggest factor in Ford GT accidents.
There's a photo on team speed that doesn't look good re the tyres .
Sorry I can't post it I'm on I pad .
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Yeah, both are analog cars, either are diabolical with 8 year old sneakers.
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The expert tech in Vegas is a friend of mine, he opened his own shop there after working for the dealer for 15 years and has lot of experience with them, and so do I.....


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