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Thanx RC
Thank you RC for posting my pictures. The reason for taking me more than 2 1/2 years to bring this post to light was due to insurance/legal issues.
All I can say is beware when ordering a car from Gemballa. Specially if he talks you into extracting 650, 750, 800+ hp from your engines.
In 2001 I ordered a completely modified 996 turbo from Gemballa (GTR650) for $300k. The car was 7 months late and when I received it it was not performing well at all.
When talking to Gemballa he promised to send me a mechanic which he dispatched to Riyadh after 3 months. The guy was out sourced by Gemballa and he basically told me how crooked Gemballa was with his customers and suppliers alike. It was too late for me then to go back on my deal.
The frustrating part was when I could not get a hold of Gemballa after the accident and I was forced to have my insurance company help me deal with him which cost me a lot in terms of money and time.
I thank god for not being hurt in that accident as I was driving the car on the highway. A faulty fuel line was suspected to be the cause of the accident (which Gemballa tampered with).
All I can say is beware when ordering a car from Gemballa. Specially if he talks you into extracting 650, 750, 800+ hp from your engines.
In 2001 I ordered a completely modified 996 turbo from Gemballa (GTR650) for $300k. The car was 7 months late and when I received it it was not performing well at all.
When talking to Gemballa he promised to send me a mechanic which he dispatched to Riyadh after 3 months. The guy was out sourced by Gemballa and he basically told me how crooked Gemballa was with his customers and suppliers alike. It was too late for me then to go back on my deal.
The frustrating part was when I could not get a hold of Gemballa after the accident and I was forced to have my insurance company help me deal with him which cost me a lot in terms of money and time.
I thank god for not being hurt in that accident as I was driving the car on the highway. A faulty fuel line was suspected to be the cause of the accident (which Gemballa tampered with).
Re: Thanx RC
Sorry to hear your story. What was the cause given by the Gemballa mechanic regarding the poor performance the car had when it was delivered to you?
Did you talk with this same mechanic after the accident?
How can they ask $300 for a tuned car and not having the means to suport their customers, is something behond me.
I really would like to hear their version of this hilarious story. Shame on you Gemballa
J.Seven
Did you talk with this same mechanic after the accident?
How can they ask $300 for a tuned car and not having the means to suport their customers, is something behond me.
I really would like to hear their version of this hilarious story. Shame on you Gemballa
J.Seven
Re: Thanx RC
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J.Seven said:
Sorry to hear your story. What was the cause given by the Gemballa mechanic regarding the poor performance the car had when it was delivered to you?
Did you talk with this same mechanic after the accident?
How can they ask $300 for a tuned car and not having the means to suport their customers, is something behond me.
I really would like to hear their version of this hilarious story. Shame on you Gemballa
J.Seven
The mechanic told me that he worked all night on the car before it was shipped to me intially. He urged Gemballa not to send the car as it had a number of problems with the engine, turbos (garett), as well as the entire control unit. But Gemballa told him to finish up as he had already booked a place with the airline and had to deliver the car to them that same night!!! He also told him if the customer is not satisfied he could always send him a mechanic.
Btw, I still maintain an excellent relationship with the mechanic who has since been responsible for modifying more than 30 cars (in a sensible way) in the region with perfect results. Including my '02 GT2 which I sold after 2 years and 13,000kms.
Re: Thanx RC
Here's the link to the car on Gemballa's site:
http://www.gemballa.com/Umr/G96_TURBO/G96_TGTR650_SY.html
Apparently they don't know it burned.
http://www.gemballa.com/Umr/G96_TURBO/G96_TGTR650_SY.html
Apparently they don't know it burned.
Nov 9, 2004 12:40:34 AM
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. Shame on Gemballa; this story completely changed my mind regarding Gemballa as a whole
Re: Thanx RC
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Here's the link to the car on Gemballa's site:
http://www.gemballa.com/Umr/G96_TURBO/G96_TGTR650_SY.html
Apparently they don't know it burned.
Not 2 mention being featured in his 2003 calander. Way after he knew it was burnt.
Nov 9, 2004 10:13:50 AM
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Nov 9, 2004 10:43:19 AM
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ha,
First - I'm glad you are OK buddy. No tuning for me other than Porsche tequipment I suppose.
Second - I hope you got your money back finally.
Took me almost 2 years to get $200k from the insurance. I guess they are now after Gemballa through their laywers..
Nov 10, 2004 1:32:42 PM
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993GT2 said:
Ha, what you have not told the audience is that you sold your 996 GT2 to get a Carrera GT. Uwe Gemballa is the biggest crook among all tuners (he is not even one, other than having nice body kits).
I have mentioned the sale of my GT2 in a previous post:
http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=57929&an=0&page=0#57929
And you are right about Gemballa when it comes to engine mods.
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not perform well at all. Looks wise, the GTR650 was more beautiful hands down.
Are you saying that even after the mechanic went to see your car, the problems remained?
TTP used to make the engine mods for Gemballa, but they are not making anymore.
J.Seven
The mechanic spent a month in town fixing up a huge mess.. He had to rebuild the car mechanically all over again.. Exhaust, cooling system, turbos, control unit and much much more.. But who would've thought of a FUEL LINE???!!!!
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