Some quotes from posts from Robert:

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Originally Posted by Robert Linton
Yes, the America GS has a Tiptronic. But, then again, it is a unique Tiptronic in that, when put into the "Tip" mode, it has no brain, i.e., it only shifts if the driver shifts. In other words, you can hold it in any gear as long as you want -- and its is a Tiptronic with a limited slip differential. As to America GS vs. Turbo S, that is a personal preference -- and I have always thought that Rolf Sprenger's Turbo S was among the best cars Porsche ever built. Having said that, with, in its final form, approximately 450 HP and 450 Nm of Torque and weighing less than 2200 lbs (1000 kg), not to mention unsprung and rotating weight significantly less than the Turbo S, a far better braking system than the Turbo S, 4-way adjustable dampers and other adjustable suspension components, etc., etc, I suspect that the America GS is at least worth of consideration.

P.S. The Type 964 3.8 RSR was a great car and the Turbo LeMans GT even greater.

P.P.S. Looking to see if the LSD can be a bit weight reduced through the use of titanium.
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Originally Posted by Robert Linton
You are correct, the power to weight ratio would be better than the CGT. As to how to get to the weight, engineering, engineering and engineering. As to the engine, it has been a 3.8 and now it is going to 4 liters. And with engineering (on both sides of the Atlantic -- full story to be told after success), we should get to approximately 450 HP. Finally, if we took easy weight out and, for example, did the doors, fenders and roof out of carbon (ala CGT), not to mention the seats, we could easily get below 2000 lbs (910 kg).
On the question of why not go with more CF parts (Doors, Roof, etc.)

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Originally Posted by Robert Linton
Because the project was to learn about a variety of things (e.g., designers, engineers, materials [composites, metals, coatings, adhesives], production sources) and doing these parts in carbon would have accomplished very little other than additional pure weight reduction after all else that was done.



And the company behind these parts? Cartridge Limited

Why is he calling it Humpty Dumpty? Humpty Dumpty because it was apart and put back together again... no falls, no walls, no crash involved.

Humpty Dumpty Is Coming Back Together
Humpty Dumpty On The Move
Carbon Fiber Oil Tubes
America GS Wheels
Nuts
Pacem In Terris - We Have A Hood
Carbon Fiber Fan Shroud
Pieces Of The Last 6 Parts Of Humpty Dumpty Part I
Humpty Dumpty Wheels
Other Titanium Pieces
Which Finish Would You Prefer For Anti Roll Bars?
Let No Stone Go Unturned For Humpty Dumpty
Carbon Fiber Oil Cooler/AC Condenser Fan
Rear Hinges For Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty Titanium Hood Hinges
Another Potential Weight Saving. Can Anyone Answer The Question?
New Humpty Dumpty Parts
Weight Reduction In The Transmission Mount
Would Like Your Opinion As To What Part Goes Into Humpty Dumpty
The 5 HP Gadget
Transmission Goes Back Into Humpty Dumpty - Almost!
Humpty Dumpty Front Suspension Goes Together
Humpty Dumpty Interior Pictures
Humpty Dumpty Mirror
Humpty Dumpty Headlight
Humpty Dumpty Update - titanium license plate frame
Humpty Dumpty Rear Wing Blade
A Special Brake Part
Humpty Dumpty Exhaust
Every Detail Counts - ABS pump bracket
A Special Humpty Dumpty Part
Humpty Dumpty Update
Humpty Dumpty Rear Damper Mount
Humpty Dumpty Fuel Cell
A Few MORE Humpty Dumpty Pictures
My Engine Is Finally Coming Back Together -- And I Know It's Too Clean
Gold Plated Carbon Fiber Heat Shields

Threads with missing photos Very sad. The initial threads are missing the photos or linked to incorrect photos (anything that was uploaded later with the same file name is getting picked up by the threads...)

Carbon Fiber Firewall/Electric Circuit Control Box
Wiring Upgrade -- Incorrect Pictures Attached
New Wiring Update
Carbon Fiber Oil Tank
New Carbon Swing Arm
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