3.9 RSR project --- my Carrera reborn

[DW SD]

Teo,
You are my hero
Congratulations!

I've wanting a GT for a while, but I've been prioritizing the house, kitchen, etc., etc. My wife is very happy with the decisions. One day, I'll have GT, too. I won't get one, though, until my retirement is locked in. Probalby many years from now.

Doug

[wachuko]

Originally posted by lateapex911
Flame you for buying a GT???? How could ANY car guy have a problem with THAT!!!!! They're awesome!

(I wonder how different it will be driving a supercharged V8 compared to a high winding flat 6!)

I am a sport cars enthusiast that just happens to love Porsche because of their daily driving abilities and the fact that in the used market there are more accessible, financially, than other exotics. I love all type of sports cars and will hope to have the financial means to own and experience a few during my lifetime.

You will not believe the narrow-minded people that are comfortable in their cocoon and will bash, flame, criticized other brands simply because it is not a Porsche or "insert your obsess by brand here" .

I look forward to owning a Ford GT just as much as a Lamborghini, or a Corvette Z06, and a 997 GT3RS…or one of those replica C-type Jaguars… it is all about the emotion that those cars generate in me. In the case of the Ford GT you can’t find that many cars that look that unique. Just getting close to one and looking at the work done, the exposed frame, braces, that engine sitting right behind you, the details of the door with the roof cut out… it is a thing of beauty.

[911teo]

I just wished they put a V10 in there.... Oh well...

[Jon Merck]

Originally posted by 911teo
I just wished they put a V10 in there.... Oh well...

Sounds like a new project in the making! I want to see the GT40...

[mpeastend]

Congratulations Matteo! Wow! Great car...what a stable you're going to have! I saw a Top Gear clip where Jeremy Clarkson was testing an uprated version of the GT...I think it was called the GTX. He said it was even more astonishing than the "normal" GT. I wonder if they ever came to market since I've never seen anything about them before or since.

[HelmetHead]

Subscribed!!!!!!

Awesome P-car..... And now a Ford GT....decisions..decisions...

Noticed a Ford GTX1 (Targa mod, few HP tricks) on dpccars site...not sure if i can post a link...

http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos/02-09-07page-Ford-GTX1.htm

Keep the Pictures coming.....better than porn...and work friendly...

HelmetHead

[Craig 930 RS]

A Ford GT was at a track day last year - I got in for a ride, got out when done w/o helmet on......and smacked my head on the horizontal roof surface of the door so hard I just about blacked out.....

[herman maire]

Damn Mateo..... a new GT also, your killing me man . I have to ask and feel free to not answer, but what the heck do you do for a living to afford all these awsome toys? . I'm broke but I have my health and youth so I guess I'm not that bad off oh and I'm unemplyed to heh,heh not really that funny

Would love to hear what you think of the GT also once you get some miles on it.

[herman maire]

Originally posted by Craig 930 RS
A Ford GT was at a track day last year - I got in for a ride, got out when done w/o helmet on......and smacked my head on the horizontal roof surface of the door so hard I just about blacked out.....

Craig, what did you think of the GT compared to your 930 beast? If you dont remember because of the head smack , I understand

[jrottn]

awesome project
the attention to detail is what really sets this car apart
if you have any more info on how the rear shock towers were reinforced that would be great
also those throttle bodies are sweet
thanks

[911teo]

John

the rear shock towers were reinforced using the original RSR as an inspiration.
Basically Keith welded some strengthening plates on the inside of the shock tower mounts, some triangular brackets on the outside and then welded the top of the towers together with a brace.

I will take more detailed pictures next time.

[Craig 930 RS]

The GT was brand new to the guy - he hired an insructor to learn to drive on the track.
When he laid into it on the straight, it was QUICK.
I believe it would pull away from my car above 120 or so - A Z06 is just a hair quicker than the GT, and the Z06 is a hair quicker accelerating than my 930 - so I think they would be just about equal.

[911teo]

Originally posted by herman maire
Damn Mateo..... a new GT also, your killing me man . I have to ask and feel free to not answer, but what the heck do you do for a living to afford all these awsome toys?

I work in the financial mkts... hedge fund manager.
Cars are my only "vice". I don't play golf, I don't gamble, I don't collect wine, I don't have a mistress etc.

I am fortunate that rigth now I can afford these. But life can change quickly (5 yrs ago we were struggling to pay rent as we invested everything into launching the hedge fund) so...

Money has not changed me... and if it goes away it will be fine. I have a wonderful wife and 2 beautiful girls... We are all healthy, the rest is really superflous.

[911teo]

Originally posted by Craig 930 RS
The GT was brand new to the guy - he hired an insructor to learn to drive on the track.
When he laid into it on the straight, it was QUICK.
I believe it would pull away from my car above 120 or so - A Z06 is just a hair quicker than the GT, and the Z06 is a hair quicker accelerating than my 930 - so I think they would be just about equal.

FWIW the GT was 1 sec quicker than the Z06 around the ring (7m42s vs 7m43s). But the GT is definetly set up for the street.

I wish the GT had the Z06 engine as I am not a huge fan of forced induction... However there is little argument against the huge amount of torque that is avalaible from 2k rpm... it makes it for a fun ride...

But enough on the GT.. I will start a thread in OT with pics and driving impressions.

Also I want to take it to CMP to compare the lap times between the Ford and the 911 with me behind the wheels....

[Facey]

big believer of good things happen to good people, and the forum usually only encourages that beleif.

i'm also learning the good people build amazing cars :P

were is the build at????
ford GT is nice, but it is not this 911 build up at all IMO...

[RoyB]

Matteo.........Can I be your FRIEND?

I have lots of cool motorcycles you can ride............

[vanwyk4257]

Originally posted by 911teo
I work in the financial mkts... hedge fund manager.
Cars are my only "vice". I don't play golf, I don't gamble, I don't collect wine, I don't have a mistress etc.

I am fortunate that rigth now I can afford these. But life can change quickly (5 yrs ago we were struggling to pay rent as we invested everything into launching the hedge fund) so...

Money has not changed me... and if it goes away it will be fine. I have a wonderful wife and 2 beautiful girls... We are all healthy, the rest is really superflous.

You're a wise man Matteo! Most people don't handle success with nearly as much perspective as you.

[jpahemi]

With that kind of disposable income, why not go all the way, and get the GT 40 ???

[Facey]

the ford gt is the modern gt 40..

its faster
better sounding
more reliable
more comfortable
and better on gas

i understand the gt40 from the 60's has got its thing going for it....but for a car thats almost the same you pay less and get everything other then the quirks...

[jpahemi]

The modern GT is faster than the GT40??? Better sounding??