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Old 12-22-2013 | 10:44 PM
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You're right about hating that interior.
Old 12-23-2013 | 07:41 AM
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That should be in a nsfw section
Old 12-23-2013 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ky1e
If you guys hate the gemballa exterior you'll really hate the interiors. Check these out...
Is that a Bentley? Or Spyker?
Old 12-25-2013 | 02:48 AM
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Gemballa kit on a CGT is nothing more than this:
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Old 12-25-2013 | 05:39 AM
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Well, there are some measurable improvements when you read through their literature -- at a fairly high cost, mind you (670 hp, easier clutch, more rear downforce, somewhat improved aerodynamics and cooling). Funny thing is that it makes the car look a little more like a 918. Anyhow, edo competition does a lot more (770 hp) and maintains the style except for the big racing tail fin if you want it... Better to have a variety and so it's nice to have different interpretations (as long as you can remove the panels!). Anyhow, I thought the yellow interior was by someone lease I saw, but can't find it now (this particular one I don't think is too bad -- I don't like the pictures of the others, don't know in real life).
Old 12-25-2013 | 10:14 AM
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I wouldn't trust gemballa or Edo to modify a carrera gt engine . If you absolutely must do it then rs tuning to great work on Cgt engines .

Also the so called gemballa aero improvements have to my knowledge never been tested in a tunnel and I would be wary of a correct balance between front and rear downforce . I am very dubious of gemballa tuned Cgt's and even the clutch , though apparently easier to use doesn't last from what I have heard .
Old 12-25-2013 | 03:28 PM
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Yikes on both the exterior and interior! Total ricer look to me!
Old 12-25-2013 | 04:07 PM
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If I had a CGT and wanted it restored or increase hp, I would ship it straight to Germany and have Porsche work on it.
Great excuse to fly to europe and drive the car when completed before shipping it back home
Old 12-26-2013 | 12:58 AM
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I agree with the post that it makes the CGT look more like a 918.
Old 12-26-2013 | 01:02 AM
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I think the rear deck panel with the roof scoop, new wheels, and the new rear spoiler are enough. I'm going to see if just those 4 items can be bought from Gemballa.
Old 12-26-2013 | 11:03 AM
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Gemballa ruins all there cars, they take a slick, legendary and classy design and make it look like a 17 year olds dream car from F&F series

I will pass
Old 12-26-2013 | 04:16 PM
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Pimp my Carrera GT ?!?!?!
How many have actually been sold and are still with the original owner?
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styling panels that have no aero affect or weight loss are fail in my book.
Old 12-26-2013 | 06:49 PM
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How does that look like a 918? Either your dreaming, or I have to start drinking. Then maybe it might look like a 918.
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Originally Posted by racer959
How does that look like a 918? Either your dreaming, or I have to start drinking. Then maybe it might look like a 918.
Maybe this is closer to what our friend ky1e here is looking for:






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