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One feature I LOVE about the RUF conversion, besides the extra 100 HP, is the Sport Exhaust. It just sounds right, and when I'm in an underpass, hammering down the throttle releases a symphany of music to my ears - LOVE IT!
Totally agree. I'm running an HHR CAI, ipd Intake Plenum, Fabspeed Secondary Cat Bypass Pipes, a cargraphic Muffler, and EVOMS Billet Diverter Valves on mine and the sounds are as enjoyable as the power. Still quiet enough for long hauls when cruising along, but much different at WOT. I just ordered my Fabspeed custom tune yesterday to maximize the benefits of the mods.
cjd92: 2001 Ruf RGT, Spring Green, Ruf VIN, lightweight build, one of a kind color, single 'family' ownership since new, Keswick, Virginia
Did some fun photos this fall (2019) with my friend Greg Keysar inconjunction with shooting some other cars for an RM Sotheby's event. An original Ruf RGT, 1 of 17, lightweight build, engine is rated at 385+bhp and was completely taken apart and machined by RUF before reassembly. It has the RGT spec fully integrated roll cage fitted into the interior. The dry sump 3.6L Mezger motor was derived from the MkI European GT3, which wasn't available in the USA until 2004. Photography by Greg Keysar.
An original Ruf RGT, 1 of 17, lightweight build, engine is rated at 385+bhp and was completely taken apart and machined by RUF before reassembly. It has the RGT spec fully integrated roll cage fitted into the interior. The dry sump 3.6L Mezger motor was derived from the MkI European GT3, which wasn't available in the USA until 2004. Photography by Greg Keysar.
I'm glad to see this thread is still alive 14 years after I started it. There are some gorgeous and rare cars listed here. Sigh. I wish Rufus (1996 Turbo R) was still alive ( I'm currently enjoying my "Mazdarati" (2012 Miata), but it ain't no Ruf! I miss you guys very much.
I'm glad to see this thread is still alive 14 years after I started it. There are some gorgeous and rare cars listed here. Sigh. I wish Rufus (1996 Turbo R) was still alive ( I'm currently enjoying my "Mazdarati" (2012 Miata), but it ain't no Ruf! I miss you guys very much.
Late last year I purchased this 1998 RUF Turbo (1 of 14 Factory "W09" Cars). It is currently undergoing a complete mechanical restoration, ....we are currently over 275 hours into the project...about halfway there.
I am looking forward to getting it back on the road. I would love to hear from other RUF owners (past, present, or future).
Cheers
Doug N
ca993twin (Steve): 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion: Santa Cruz, Caifornia. USA
Niche (Javier): 1995 Ruf BTR-2 conversion. SoCal, USA
leonsamonas: 1997 Ruf Turbo R (558hp) conversion AND 2006 Ruf RT-12!!!: London, UK
djiminez993tt: 1989 RCT Evo. Location: somewhere in Mexico
Espen Olsen: CTR2,Vin nr #3. Location: Fredrikstad, Norway
993fvr : 1997 Turbo R (conversion Oct 09): Laguna Hills, CA
Paulo12: (Paul) : Ruf CTR1, chassis VIN #12 out of 29 Ruf VIN CTR1 produced. It is red in colour and located in Ontario, Canada. Excellence magazine (Dec. 2008) did a feature article on this car.
Yellowbird (Frank): Ruf CTR 1 built 1989-90. Ruf CTR 6-speed, light weight, blutengelb.1 of 3 CTR 1 located in Norway.
CTR 1 (Svein): CTR 1 built 1988, tot km 47000 (29 000 miles), never repaint, mostly stand still from 1998-2007, like new everywhere. Norway
(Bard Grunnan); 2002 R Turbo 550. Lillestrom, Norway
Marin77 (Marin): 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion (conversion in 2004), black / black. New York, NY, USA
MM3.9GT3: 2001 Ruf RGT (Ruf VIN # car), naturally aspirated 3.6 L (the original Mk1 GT3 engine with Ruf tweaks) producing 385 HP, with a top speed of 190 MPH. Estoril Blue/Blue. Dallas, TX.
Ruffles Abu Dhabi: 1985 Ruf Carrera 3.2 Turbo Look 491 Indian Guards Red, original Ruf VIN No - No. 12 since Ruf started issuing build numbers, ground up Ruf Build from new, Ruf everything (only the Porsche Logo on the rear reflector) - Fully researched and documented from original order in 12/84, all invoices, confirmed to be North American Winter Test Vehicle in mid-1985 delivered to GAS Calgary in 06/85 ~ Blue printed 3.2 Motor with approx. 250hp ~ full Recaro Leather interior made to sample ~ 123,000 original km's never folded, original paint work ~ neat as a pin and full of life...
993 770 (David) 1998 Glacier White with Navy/Black Interior RUF Turbo R Conversion located in Los Angeles. Originally a C2S with just under 36,000 total miles. Complete engine swap conversion in 2001 with approximately 12,000 miles since the conversion.
600RR: 1997 BTR2 Cab with hardtop, Northern California
anatgron: 2003 Ruf RTurbo 550 (conversion done in Germany at 150 miles). Location: PA, USA
MrEd: 2006 Ruf RT12S (Ruf VIN), updated to RT12S Specs @ Factory in 2011. OZ Wheels, Hydraulic Suspension, Tall 6th Gear, RWD, IRC, Manual, 3.8, 685 hp. Location: Atlanta, GA
RufMD: (Jas) 1997 Ruf CTR2 (Ruf VIN, 1 of 29), complete refresh at Ruf GmBH summer 2015. 1986 Ruf BTR (Ruf VIN), ex-Beddor, converted to twin turbo CTR spec in 1990
Rufcar (jim) 1990/93 Ruf BTR C-4 lone survivor of 2 built. Frank Beddors personal car. a 1990 c4 set to Ruf and stripped to a tub and Built in 93 all special order for Frank Beddor, See Post 702 for full specs! Central PA USA
06RUF997: 2006 997S Cab RUF Kompressor Conversion. 475 HP Atlanta, GA
DJN (Doug): 1998 RUF Turbo R (RUF VIN 1 of 14) Black on Black, Las Vegas, NV
djiminez993tt: 1989 RCT Evo. Location: somewhere in Mexico
Espen Olsen: CTR2,Vin nr #3. Location: Fredrikstad, Norway
993fvr : 1997 Turbo R (conversion Oct 09): Laguna Hills, CA
Paulo12: (Paul) : Ruf CTR1, chassis VIN #12 out of 29 Ruf VIN CTR1 produced. It is red in colour and located in Ontario, Canada. Excellence magazine (Dec. 2008) did a feature article on this car.
Yellowbird (Frank): Ruf CTR 1 built 1989-90. Ruf CTR 6-speed, light weight, blutengelb.1 of 3 CTR 1 located in Norway.
CTR 1 (Svein): CTR 1 built 1988, tot km 47000 (29 000 miles), never repaint, mostly stand still from 1998-2007, like new everywhere. Norway
(Bard Grunnan); 2002 R Turbo 550. Lillestrom, Norway
Marin77 (Marin): 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion (conversion in 2004), black / black. New York, NY, USA
MM3.9GT3: 2001 Ruf RGT (Ruf VIN # car), naturally aspirated 3.6 L (the original Mk1 GT3 engine with Ruf tweaks) producing 385 HP, with a top speed of 190 MPH. Estoril Blue/Blue. Dallas, TX.
Ruffles Abu Dhabi: 1985 Ruf Carrera 3.2 Turbo Look 491 Indian Guards Red, original Ruf VIN No - No. 12 since Ruf started issuing build numbers, ground up Ruf Build from new, Ruf everything (only the Porsche Logo on the rear reflector) - Fully researched and documented from original order in 12/84, all invoices, confirmed to be North American Winter Test Vehicle in mid-1985 delivered to GAS Calgary in 06/85 ~ Blue printed 3.2 Motor with approx. 250hp ~ full Recaro Leather interior made to sample ~ 123,000 original km's never folded, original paint work ~ neat as a pin and full of life...
993 770 (David) 1998 Glacier White with Navy/Black Interior RUF Turbo R Conversion located in Los Angeles. Originally a C2S with just under 36,000 total miles. Complete engine swap conversion in 2001 with approximately 12,000 miles since the conversion.
600RR: 1997 BTR2 Cab with hardtop, Northern California
anatgron: 2003 Ruf RTurbo 550 (conversion done in Germany at 150 miles). Location: PA, USA
MrEd: 2006 Ruf RT12S (Ruf VIN), updated to RT12S Specs @ Factory in 2011. OZ Wheels, Hydraulic Suspension, Tall 6th Gear, RWD, IRC, Manual, 3.8, 685 hp. Location: Atlanta, GA
RufMD: (Jas) 1997 Ruf CTR2 (Ruf VIN, 1 of 29), complete refresh at Ruf GmBH summer 2015. 1986 Ruf BTR (Ruf VIN), ex-Beddor, converted to twin turbo CTR spec in 1990
Rufcar (jim) 1990/93 Ruf BTR C-4 lone survivor of 2 built. Frank Beddors personal car. a 1990 c4 set to Ruf and stripped to a tub and Built in 93 all special order for Frank Beddor, See Post 702 for full specs! Central PA USA
06RUF997: 2006 997S Cab RUF Kompressor Conversion. 475 HP Atlanta, GA
DJN (Doug): 1998 RUF Turbo R (RUF VIN 1 of 14) Black on Black, Las Vegas, NV
The hyper silver paint should be available from Ruf. I have purchased it from them in the past to paint some wheels. The paint is very, very thin so your painter will have to know how to shoot paint of that consistency.
The hyper silver paint should be available from Ruf. I have purchased it from them in the past to paint some wheels. The paint is very, very thin so your painter will have to know how to shoot paint of that consistency.
Thanks. Anyone have good wheel refurb shop in mind? I live in the DFW area but I am happy to ship to a respected shop.
04-18-2018, 07:50 AM
( I'm currently enjoying my "Mazdarati" (2012 Miata), but it ain't no Ruf! I miss you guys very much.
Hey Steve, glad to see you around - remember that tail, I recently sold mine, I drive a Pig now
and follow Pete's advice.
lol
