My 964 RWB - "Hollywood"
10-20-2015, 06:50 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Saw you on the PCH a couple of weeks ago. Congrats on the build.
10-20-2015, 07:36 PM
#22
Glad you didn't go with the super wide fenders, it really throws off the proportions once it gets that extreme. These fenders sit just right, remind me a lot of the RSR proportions. Hope you really do enjoy and end up driving it hard. It seems a lot of the Japanese RWB builds always see track time, while the US ones just make C&C runs or end up on ebay with a 10,000% mark up.
10-20-2015, 07:40 PM
#23
Instructor
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I appreciate all of the feedback, both positive and negative. I can understand where many of you are coming from, but I do not agree that its "biting the dust." I am a purist myself in many ways, I have a skinny '73 T, 991 GT3 track rat, 930 turbo all stock, and another 964 incoming.
I fell in love with RWB back in 2011 when the first three were built in the US. Since then, I have wanted to build one and am happy to finally realize that dream. The beauty of these kinds of builds is the ability to make something that is completely your own. To this extent, I built the car knowing that many would disagree with the fundamental idea of an RWB, but not really caring.
I'm an NA guy...so the motor will be something along the lines of a 3.8 with throttle bodies etc...
Also...a lot of the builds coming out of the US have been mainly show cars, with camouflage interiors and (in my opinion) tasteless choices. I wanted my build to be the antithesis of this. It has spent many hours up in the canyons already, and soon to hit the track. The kit is durable and build quality is highly impressive. The key with these builds is starting with a good base car. Many people opt for cars that have been hit or are otherwise beaters, knowing that they will tear them down. I started with a very clean '92 C2, and therefore did not have to use any spacers, or other methods to make the wheels/kit fit "right."
As I said, I can appreciate the diverse opinions, but I built this car purely for my own satisfaction and couldn't be happier.
Cheers,
Eli
I fell in love with RWB back in 2011 when the first three were built in the US. Since then, I have wanted to build one and am happy to finally realize that dream. The beauty of these kinds of builds is the ability to make something that is completely your own. To this extent, I built the car knowing that many would disagree with the fundamental idea of an RWB, but not really caring.
I'm an NA guy...so the motor will be something along the lines of a 3.8 with throttle bodies etc...
Also...a lot of the builds coming out of the US have been mainly show cars, with camouflage interiors and (in my opinion) tasteless choices. I wanted my build to be the antithesis of this. It has spent many hours up in the canyons already, and soon to hit the track. The kit is durable and build quality is highly impressive. The key with these builds is starting with a good base car. Many people opt for cars that have been hit or are otherwise beaters, knowing that they will tear them down. I started with a very clean '92 C2, and therefore did not have to use any spacers, or other methods to make the wheels/kit fit "right."
As I said, I can appreciate the diverse opinions, but I built this car purely for my own satisfaction and couldn't be happier.
Cheers,
Eli
10-20-2015, 11:00 PM
#26
Drifting
Originally Posted by ilko
Another one bites the dust...
Oh and add Singer to the list of those modifying 964's. Wonder how many unmodified coupes are left of the orig production figures?
Last edited by myflat6; 10-20-2015 at 11:16 PM.
10-20-2015, 11:46 PM
#27
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I think RWB looks cool. I'm not a fan of the white wheels but maybe it will grow on me. I've always wondered if these things actually handle ok with such a wide track.
I visited Nakai-San in Japan to check out his shop. Up close these things look pretty rough with all the riveting but the stance is undoubtedly perfect. And The R does stand for Rough
I visited Nakai-San in Japan to check out his shop. Up close these things look pretty rough with all the riveting but the stance is undoubtedly perfect. And The R does stand for Rough
10-21-2015, 12:48 AM
#28
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I like it. This is done not too much like many rwb. Regarding keeping them stock... Well the 964 had the privilege of being cheap for so long. Plus the suspension setup and body style lends itself to the slammed look.
My virgin 964c2 will be undergoing the knife soon. Slightly different direction, An interpretation of a carrera rs/rsr. It will be well built for frequent track use but primarily street for the time being.
My virgin 964c2 will be undergoing the knife soon. Slightly different direction, An interpretation of a carrera rs/rsr. It will be well built for frequent track use but primarily street for the time being.
10-21-2015, 01:28 AM
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I prefer and love the 964 as is but this is the nicest RWB build I've seen. Looks functional unlike all the ones that I've seen to date, especially the ones that were at RRV. Like others have said my biggest complaint on a lot of these RWB builds is the owners focus on all show and no go. Sounds like you've got plans to make this thing walk the walk not just be all talk. Keep us posted on the performance upgrades and have fun out there in the canyons.
