Bill Gregory

[quote]<strong>On further review, who can I call about RUF parts? I have seen weisach.com and stephania parts, is there anyone else?</strong><hr></blockquote>

You can deal directly with the factory. They are very helpful. A little slow on answering emails, however, they will fax you installation instructions, pictures, and answer questions. Freight from Germany can be a little high, as they use UPS Express (although they have a special contract with UPS which lessens the blow) or Fedex. They told me they don't use snail mail as it's unreliable when posting overseas. If you choose to order from them overseas, you'll receive a bill for customs duties from UPS several months after the shipment. Not unreasonable.

If you look at their front PU valance, they have an excellent, shaped oil cooler which fits in the front (although they provide materials to block off the hole if no oil cooler is installed). It cools with oil flowing the enire length of the cooler, and does a great job of it.

Here's a picture of the lower valance on my 81SC:




You can see where the black under-lip has rubbed on curbs and the craggy New England roads around here. FWIW, I went with the lower valence instead of the entire front face, as I wanted to retain the stock front bumper for street usage. Although I had brake cooling ducts routed from the valance, it will also support fog lights.

Roamer

Thanks Bill and PBS. Bill that is the look I would like, it freshens the front end without changing the essential character. I don't plan on immediately needing the upgraded oil cooler but future plans dictate the need for additional heat dissapation.

Thanks.
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