After Driving Alois Ruf's very own 964 RCT Evo
02-01-2015, 05:26 PM
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Internals do get replaced, not sure all that's in there but 993 Turbo internals I believe do feature. it also has a Ruf 6 speed box with Ruf short shift. Seems like a big turbo, but pulls great right from the get go, huge huge torque. It also will pull away amazingly well in 6th from as low as 40 mph. I can't praise it enough, just bloody love it. Yep I know that sounds sad, but hey ho. :-)
02-02-2015, 10:34 AM
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Hi jevvy964, rear tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 2 265 35 18, they do seem to cope very well. Car doesn't suffer at all from much lag, just seems to have power a plenty and never runs out of grunt.
To say I'm mega pleased with it would be a huge understatement.
It is absolutely immense. And I have driven some really special 911s.
And obviously the narrow body is just perfect for some of our tighter roads up here :-)
To say I'm mega pleased with it would be a huge understatement.
It is absolutely immense. And I have driven some really special 911s.
And obviously the narrow body is just perfect for some of our tighter roads up here :-)
Does the engine lid grille only have an opening around where the actual intercooler seal sits or is the full area open?
Be great to see the car in the flesh one day, you must let us know if you plan on any trips south with it.
02-02-2015, 07:42 PM
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Thanks for the reply and extra pics - looks great and must be mental fast, do you have any vids?
Does the engine lid grille only have an opening around where the actual intercooler seal sits or is the full area open?
Be great to see the car in the flesh one day, you must let us know if you plan on any trips south with it.
Does the engine lid grille only have an opening around where the actual intercooler seal sits or is the full area open?
Be great to see the car in the flesh one day, you must let us know if you plan on any trips south with it.
Full area of the engine lid is open from memory.
Looking to come down to the RS day at Oulton Park in March, and then
Head over to a Angelsey the day after, haven't got a space booked at Oulton as I was too slow on deciding to go.
03-21-2016, 09:52 AM
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No video that I would post on the net. HaHa
Full area of the engine lid is open from memory.
Looking to come down to the RS day at Oulton Park in March, and then
Head over to a Angelsey the day after, haven't got a space booked at Oulton as I was too slow on deciding to go.
Full area of the engine lid is open from memory.
Looking to come down to the RS day at Oulton Park in March, and then
Head over to a Angelsey the day after, haven't got a space booked at Oulton as I was too slow on deciding to go.
Odd that we all recognise each others cars but have no idea what the nut behind the wheel looks like!
03-21-2016, 11:29 AM
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Great car, RCT Evo. Surprised that we don't see a lot of guys going the turbo route when doing a full rebuild. Mostly see 3.8 builds, not turbos.
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03-21-2016, 12:45 PM
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I also drove Alois' car. It was a great thing though as yet I've not bought one myself! The new watercooled 964 based cars look pretty cool though and should be pretty special with all the extra poke they have. The only thing I did think about the RCT is that the engine was not really pokey enough at this level. I mean 400 plus bhp is not bad but for RUF i would expect more like the 5-600 the new models have..
The article I wrote for my blog.. http://www.number27.net/ruf-article.php
The article I wrote for my blog.. http://www.number27.net/ruf-article.php
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03-21-2016, 01:47 PM
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I think the turbo S tail is one of the best used.
