1996 RUF Turbo R - real or not?
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1996 RUF Turbo R - real or not?
Browsing Autotrader for 993TT and found that there's a RUF Turbo R in Eastern Washington near Spokane. The description says it's a RUF Turbo R but I have questions whether it's a real Turbo R or not.
Here's the link - http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Real or not?
Here's the link - http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Real or not?
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Agree that it could be nice if the included more information. I guess the one detail that is causing me to question whether this is a real Turbo R or not is the intercooler. It looks like the stock intercooler.
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Ruf uses the stock intercooler. It is very hard to tell if it is converted by looking, unless you look for the DME under the seat, look at the cats & mufflers, and a few other things.
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Interesting, I would've guessed RUF would've used a differnt intercooler. Speaks well for the original design.
I may pursue this. I have a 98 C2S right now that I love but, I'm craving more power.
I may pursue this. I have a 98 C2S right now that I love but, I'm craving more power.
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The "basic" Ruf Turbo R consists of the 490hp+ engine with sport cats. The Ruf oil cooler may also be included in the basic package. Everything else is optional. This car has the Ruf badges, wheels, steering wheel, shifter, and pedals. The Ruf suspension is great... it would be nice if it were on this car. Other available Ruf stuff: CTR-2 front and rear bumpers, brakes, front strut tower brace, seats, door sills, A-pillar fairings, side mirrors, instruments, and integrated roll cage.
<edit> Other stuff to know: Does this car have a Ruf VIN or a Porsche VIN? If a Porsche VIN, who did the conversion and when was it done? Depending upon when (mileage wise), what engine parts were replaced as the engine was redone.
<edit> Other stuff to know: Does this car have a Ruf VIN or a Porsche VIN? If a Porsche VIN, who did the conversion and when was it done? Depending upon when (mileage wise), what engine parts were replaced as the engine was redone.
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Steve is very knowledgable on RUF. This car is a Porsche US VIN.
Yes, I would want to know who converted it too. Mine was done in Germany. Steve's had a RUF Germany tech convert it in the US, and RUF Dallas converted a few. RUF Dallas is now RAC Performance. You could call Hans with the VIN number and ask if he converted it.
Having the conversion paperwork is a "must" IMO.
Let me know if I can help.
Steve is very knowledgable on RUF. This car is a Porsche US VIN.
Yes, I would want to know who converted it too. Mine was done in Germany. Steve's had a RUF Germany tech convert it in the US, and RUF Dallas converted a few. RUF Dallas is now RAC Performance. You could call Hans with the VIN number and ask if he converted it.
Having the conversion paperwork is a "must" IMO.
Let me know if I can help.
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I believe that every Ruf Turbo R comes with a letter on Ruf stationary that describes the date and mileage when the conversion was done. Mine is signed by Alois' beautiful wife, Estonia. This is in addition to the usual work invoices. The Ruf factory probably has all of the records. You can email them with the VIN and see what they have.
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Thanks to both of you. I'm definitely on the fence. I love my C2s but do have a craving for more power. Since I'm on the fence if anyone is interested I'm happy to head over to Spokane to take a look at the car. It's not super close to me but I'm almost always up for a road trip.
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I believe that every Ruf Turbo R comes with a letter on Ruf stationary that describes the date and mileage when the conversion was done. Mine is signed by Alois' beautiful wife, Estonia. This is in addition to the usual work invoices. The Ruf factory probably has all of the records. You can email them with the VIN and see what they have.
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Hi Seattle Allroad - I called a week or two ago (before seeing this post) and was told the car is sold - if for some reason I got the wrong info, I would be interested in your feedback (if you don't want to buy it firt of course!). I love the 993 TTs in general and the Turbo R is just ...
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Browsing Autotrader for 993TT and found that there's a RUF Turbo R in Eastern Washington near Spokane. The description says it's a RUF Turbo R but I have questions whether it's a real Turbo R or not.
Here's the link - http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Real or not?
Here's the link - http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Real or not?
Thx
Greg
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Hi Seattle Allroad - I called a week or two ago (before seeing this post) and was told the car is sold - if for some reason I got the wrong info, I would be interested in your feedback (if you don't want to buy it firt of course!). I love the 993 TTs in general and the Turbo R is just ...
He said he has all the documentation on the car, spending 61k on the "R" coversion.
Greg
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Weissach in Vancouver used to the NA dealer for Rufs prior to Ruf Dallas, so this must have been done a number of years ago. Someones not driven it much if it only has 35000 miles since the conversion.