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  1. M. Brandon Motorcars

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    Freeman, having a rear seat delete was an option for the GT4. Doesn't change the wheelbase, though... :)
     
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    Looks soo small compared to newer cars. But indeed, a rolling sculpture to look at and drives fantastic. The motor is strong, and the car feels light. The cornering is crisp. The close ratio gearbox is a blast with the cab forward seating feels like I'd imagine an early F1 car to feel. The layout of the gages is very pure, also, a direct descendant of race cars.

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  5. tx246

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    Marcel,

    I have always assume that all US spec cars had the impact bumpers. I’m very surprised to hear that some did not. I would assume these were only the very early US cars, I wouldn’t think more than just a handful at all.

    The impact bumpers are not very pretty, but people have learned to live with them. I think when the black lower body is painted, it definitely disguises their boldness. I still think the “Euro” style (original design) bumpers are the awesome.

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    Thread hijack. Didn't anybody at Ferrari think twice about the nose on the Roma?
     
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    I don’t know maybe somebody in the Roma forum would have a clue,:rolleyes:
     
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    Just a gorgeous shape, it really aged well.

    Not a fan of the "Boxer" paint some of them got. I think it detracts from the lines...+ doesn't really hide the ugly bumpers
     
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    raising the door shoulder is a terrible idea. looks way too fat. try lowering it for a coke bottle effect. plus the driver can now rest his elbow there.
     
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    lower plz. way below stock.
     
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    This is one option. Here’s also a rough comparison with the Stratos.

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    I may be wrong on this, but I remember reading somewhere that the 4 in GT4 does not stand for 4 seats, but rather 4 cam. The proper name was Dino 308 GT4 2+2. If that is truly the case, I don’t know what to call the 2 seater designs that you envisioned (other than beautiful).

    Here’s a photo of my former car, #10688

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    Dino 308GT4/2?
     
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    Freeman,

    Your work on this is amazing, maybe you should consider a career in such things...... your ideas are really cool, and I think it is easy to see the design similarities and potential.

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    Beautiful and a great example of how the lower painted area does a good job not making the silly US Spec bumpers look so bad.
     
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    :p
     
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    Thank you Shawn! It’s been great fun playing with the proportions, stance and gestures! Great critiques btw! Makes me want to get the Sawzall out!

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