Humpty Dumpty Is Coming Back Together
10-11-2004, 04:11 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by Robert Linton
What did you think of the reverse molded carbon fiber oil tank?
Last edited by JasonAndreas; 10-11-2004 at 07:29 PM.
10-11-2004, 05:18 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
Robert,
Just a question please don't take this the wrong way. You have extensively modified *the* America GS Roadster, one of one single Porsche special editions ever made, effectively wiping its history forever off the face of the earth. There are no other America GS Roadsters. Did this thought ever come into play in your decision to modify this car?
Just a question please don't take this the wrong way. You have extensively modified *the* America GS Roadster, one of one single Porsche special editions ever made, effectively wiping its history forever off the face of the earth. There are no other America GS Roadsters. Did this thought ever come into play in your decision to modify this car?
10-11-2004, 06:49 PM
#38
JC:
Your point is excellent. But given those involved in the modifications as well as that much of the technology employed in same is finding or has already fouund its way onto present generation Porsche race and street cars and possibly others in the future, I would opine that the modifications actually increase its Porsche history. Further, the basic history of the car has not changed.
Your point is excellent. But given those involved in the modifications as well as that much of the technology employed in same is finding or has already fouund its way onto present generation Porsche race and street cars and possibly others in the future, I would opine that the modifications actually increase its Porsche history. Further, the basic history of the car has not changed.
10-11-2004, 06:55 PM
#39
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But JC, wasn't the GS made specially for Robert by Porsche? I guess I just assumed that he was the original owner, so if special ordered it, doesn't that make it a bit different than dramatically altering something like a Carrera Cup car or an RSR 3.8?
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10-11-2004, 06:58 PM
#41
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by bhensarl
But JC, wasn't the GS made specially for Robert by Porsche?
10-11-2004, 08:26 PM
#44
Old Porsche appellation -- Grand Sport. Full name of car is America GS 3.8 Hartdtop Roadster. And no engineer (Dr. Ing., Dipl. Ing., Dr. or Ing.) is allowed to modify this part even in the name of weight savings.
10-12-2004, 05:12 AM
#45
Originally Posted by JC in NY
I don't know, I'm not judging him - just asking. I wanted to know his perspective on modifying the only single America GS Roadster ever made.