SL/R230: The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Has Arrived!!
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2008 Bentley GTC, Porsche GT2/EVOMS GT700, 1968 Dodge Charger Hemi
The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Has Arrived!!
Just came in from Bentley Downers Grove in Chicago.
2004, GT Silver with black leather. 578 miles.
This is the most incredible car I've ever driven. The clutch takes a lot of getting used to (I'm still learning). The acceleration is so even that it's scary. 30mph feels exactly the same as 130mph. The power is instant on with absolutely no lag. I only have about 600 miles on her so I haven't really been able to open it up fully. This car sounds like sweet music!! I still haven't turned the radio on yet, I love the engine sounds too much!!!
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
2004, GT Silver with black leather. 578 miles.
This is the most incredible car I've ever driven. The clutch takes a lot of getting used to (I'm still learning). The acceleration is so even that it's scary. 30mph feels exactly the same as 130mph. The power is instant on with absolutely no lag. I only have about 600 miles on her so I haven't really been able to open it up fully. This car sounds like sweet music!! I still haven't turned the radio on yet, I love the engine sounds too much!!!
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
Last edited by RennTechV12; Oct 18, 2005 at 11:01 PM. Reason: new pics
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Originally Posted by Juice it
Very nice! How is the straight line power compared to your SL?
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I REALLY need to come visit you sometime 
AWESOME car..... awesome house too!!!
AWESOME car..... awesome house too!!!
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Originally Posted by Jakpro1
Man Renn, you are one lucky man.
It's like automotive ****.....those pics.
It's like automotive ****.....those pics.
You're not doing too bad yourself!!!
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Incredible collection. Gorgeous house.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Coming from you that means alot!!!!
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Thanks. Scottsdale is GREAT!!!!!
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Wow!
Originally Posted by RennTechV12
Just came in from Bentley Downers Grove in Chicago.
2004, GT Silver with black leather. 578 miles.
This is the most incredible car I've ever driven. The clutch takes a lot of getting used to (I'm still learning). The acceleration is so even that it's scary. 30mph feels exactly the same as 130mph. The power is instant on with absolutely no lag. I only have about 600 miles on her so I haven't really been able to open it up fully. This car sounds like sweet music!! I still haven't turned the radio on yet, I love the engine sounds too much!!!
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
2004, GT Silver with black leather. 578 miles.
This is the most incredible car I've ever driven. The clutch takes a lot of getting used to (I'm still learning). The acceleration is so even that it's scary. 30mph feels exactly the same as 130mph. The power is instant on with absolutely no lag. I only have about 600 miles on her so I haven't really been able to open it up fully. This car sounds like sweet music!! I still haven't turned the radio on yet, I love the engine sounds too much!!!
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
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Originally Posted by BiTurboV12 AMG
you going to take your CGT to firebird anytime soon??? if so ill race your SL600 against you in your CGT lol
We do have a group that's going this Friday though, I'm taking my 996TT.
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Originally Posted by tandan
NOW YOU'VE GONE AND DONE IT. WHEN THE FIRST, I THINK, PORSCHE SUPERCAR CAME OUT FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION-I WAS DRIVIN A FIAT 124 SPIDER. A CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE COULD ACTUALLY AFFORDTHE CAR. I WAS SO INTIMIDATED, MY FANTASIES DIDN'T EVEN INCLUDE MYSELF, BUT HOPE MY FRIEND WOULDBUY IT. JUST SO I COULD BE IN THE GENERAL PROXIMITY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL, SMOOTH POWERFUL BEAST. MY MAN, I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CARS. DRIVE IT IN GOOD HEALTH AND ENJOY FOR AL OF US.
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a few...
And I thought my stable was impressive.... rolling ten deep. But wow you definitely have a very nice lineup, and you have good taste from I can understand. Definitely nice modern hot rods.
Oh, and be sure to tell me how it drives around town, and just in general. I want the details... But I was thinking of one for the future.... especially since they cut the numbers to 1250. Definitely the ultimate supercar....
Oh, and be sure to tell me how it drives around town, and just in general. I want the details... But I was thinking of one for the future.... especially since they cut the numbers to 1250. Definitely the ultimate supercar....
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I visited the Carrera GT production line in Leipzig last month.
Low production volumes of course (might have seen your car being made!) and the entire car is put together in a production line with only 5 or 6 stations and maybe 100 yards long. The engines are assembled in Stuttgart where they make the 911 but the entire carbon fibre bodyshell comes in from Italy. The bins of parts were incredible to look at, real aerospace quality as you can see from the picture of the suspension strut.
It's certainly a feature of Porsche production these days that they really only assemble kits of parts made elsewhere.
I especially like the blue wheel nuts on one side, red on the other to distinguish between left and right hand threads.
Fantastic car, makes the SLR look irrelevant.
Low production volumes of course (might have seen your car being made!) and the entire car is put together in a production line with only 5 or 6 stations and maybe 100 yards long. The engines are assembled in Stuttgart where they make the 911 but the entire carbon fibre bodyshell comes in from Italy. The bins of parts were incredible to look at, real aerospace quality as you can see from the picture of the suspension strut.
It's certainly a feature of Porsche production these days that they really only assemble kits of parts made elsewhere.
I especially like the blue wheel nuts on one side, red on the other to distinguish between left and right hand threads.
Fantastic car, makes the SLR look irrelevant.
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Hey Renn you never told us you bought that car.... lol
Im curious to see it run, How do you think it will do in 1/4 mile?
you going to Dyno Comp for Mercedes Night tonite? me and louie will be there, he just had them put on the Renntech Air box on it.
Im curious to see it run, How do you think it will do in 1/4 mile?
you going to Dyno Comp for Mercedes Night tonite? me and louie will be there, he just had them put on the Renntech Air box on it.
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Originally Posted by Casper356
Hey Renn you never told us you bought that car.... lol
Im curious to see it run, How do you think it will do in 1/4 mile?
you going to Dyno Comp for Mercedes Night tonite? me and louie will be there, he just had them put on the Renntech Air box on it.
Im curious to see it run, How do you think it will do in 1/4 mile?
you going to Dyno Comp for Mercedes Night tonite? me and louie will be there, he just had them put on the Renntech Air box on it.
You guys going to Firebird tommorrow?
