SPOTTED BLACK CGT
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IMI A said:
Where would you put the CGT in terms of Porsche road cars Andrew? I know you have a few Porsches. Also if you only had to keep one because UK emissions rules change re fossil fuel cars would you keep 599 GTO or CGT? Or something else. Just one 
We are all different but the CGT is my favourite car full stop and the last I would sell. Hopefully the hypothetical change you mention, to allow you to keep only one car, will never happen!Taffy66 said:
Very nice in Guards Red Andrew and pretty rare to boot. CGT and TDF are two of my favourite modern supercars. As you own both, which do you prefer and how do they compare.?.
Thanks Taffy. Prefer CGT, it is just phenomenal. Very analogue, honest, needs concentration but it isn’t a malevolent animal. The tdf on the other hand, whilst also being a car that requires concentration, and sets the butterflies in the stomach going just like the CGT, and has one of the magnificent engines, again like the CGT, it is a very different type of car. More systems - with paddles and rws, and it is hyperactive all the time especially when the tyres are cold. You need to push it and then it starts to flow. With the CGT you can relax and push the car and build a rhythm. If that makes sense? It feels more natural and progressive and ultimately I trust it more. TDF is fantastic if you want to go out for a bit of a wrestle with your pet bear, and is huge fun. AndrewD said:
We are all different but the CGT is my favourite car full stop and the last I would sell. Hopefully the hypothetical change you mention, to allow you to keep only one car, will never happen!
Good choice my favourite car too. Do you still have your 6RS? How did you get on with that? AndrewD said:
Thanks Taffy. Prefer CGT, it is just phenomenal. Very analogue, honest, needs concentration but it isn’t a malevolent animal. The tdf on the other hand, whilst also being a car that requires concentration, and sets the butterflies in the stomach going just like the CGT, and has one of the magnificent engines, again like the CGT, it is a very different type of car. More systems - with paddles and rws, and it is hyperactive all the time especially when the tyres are cold. You need to push it and then it starts to flow. With the CGT you can relax and push the car and build a rhythm. If that makes sense? It feels more natural and progressive and ultimately I trust it more. TDF is fantastic if you want to go out for a bit of a wrestle with your pet bear, and is huge fun.
Thanks for responding Andrew. Really enjoy reading real owners comparison on what shall remain dream cars for the vast majority of us. I've only had some very fast laps around SS in a CGT by no other than JC who drives it like the devil is on his tail. AndrewD said:
IMI A said:
Where would you put the CGT in terms of Porsche road cars Andrew? I know you have a few Porsches. Also if you only had to keep one because UK emissions rules change re fossil fuel cars would you keep 599 GTO or CGT? Or something else. Just one
We are all different but the CGT is my favourite car full stop and the last I would sell. Hopefully the hypothetical change you mention, to allow you to keep only one car, will never happen!
Its certainly a big boys car - lots of stories in early days about car being a bit spikey for numpties and I believe even the great WR had a few scary moments whilst testing at the Ring. One of my fave cars I think WR said "its the most dangerous car on the road"! I'd certainly love one.
IMI A said:
Its certainly a big boys car - lots of stories in early days about car being a bit spikey for numpties and I believe even the great WR had a few scary moments whilst testing at the Ring. One of my fave cars I think WR said "its the most dangerous car on the road"! I'd certainly love one.
Yes the OEM Michelin and Pirelli tyres did make the car somewhat spikey to drive, coupled with a decent amount of torque and a very rudimentary traction control that only wakes up when you have half a turn of opposite lock on....Over time with better tyres, Supersport and I run Cup 2 now, with a decent set up the car is completely different, very predictable and more confidence inspiring and you can take liberties with the chassis. You have to be 100% commited to get the most out of it however.
The best automotive adrenilin rush you can get IMO.
993rsr said:
Yes the OEM Michelin and Pirelli tyres did make the car somewhat spikey to drive, coupled with a decent amount of torque and a very rudimentary traction control that only wakes up when you have half a turn of opposite lock on....
Over time with better tyres, Supersport and I run Cup 2 now, with a decent set up the car is completely different, very predictable and more confidence inspiring and you can take liberties with the chassis. You have to be 100% commited to get the most out of it however.
The best automotive adrenilin rush you can get IMO.
True ....see you on the 13 th May ??Over time with better tyres, Supersport and I run Cup 2 now, with a decent set up the car is completely different, very predictable and more confidence inspiring and you can take liberties with the chassis. You have to be 100% commited to get the most out of it however.
The best automotive adrenilin rush you can get IMO.
Edited by hunter 66 on Monday 19th April 09:44
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