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Old 09-06-2008 | 12:03 AM
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Just picked up my new ride today...03' RUF R-turbo.I sold my GT3 since I won't be tracking my car as much anymore...it's my second R-turbo and the acceleration is frightening..
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Old 09-06-2008 | 12:42 AM
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That is friggin" awesome...congrats!
Old 09-06-2008 | 01:33 AM
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You lucky bastard!
Old 09-06-2008 | 02:06 AM
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What a sweet ride!
Old 09-06-2008 | 02:16 AM
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Thanks guys, the car really is sick...it just keeps pulling and pulling until you run out of road or cajones..
Old 09-06-2008 | 09:03 AM
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What a beauty!
Old 09-06-2008 | 04:20 PM
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HOLY SH*T BATMAN is that a sweet ride. Would love to hear about the specs/numbers from that beast
Old 09-06-2008 | 05:39 PM
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Wow. Could you take some photos of the inside...heard these all have roll cages from the factory....very beautiful car. Have fun!
Old 09-06-2008 | 07:57 PM
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man thats awesome...all ruf cars especially those from ruf directly are incrdible machines. cograts and enjoy in good health and more pics...inside and out.
Old 09-06-2008 | 08:23 PM
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This car was a conversion done here in Dallas, it doesn't have the fully integrated roll cage, to get that done, the car must be shipped to Germany...It does have the following:

RUF 550 engine conversion (RUF publishes 550hp, most agree it's probably closer to 575-585hp)
Full RUF coil over suspension
RUF rear sway bar
19" RUF wheels
RUF front bumper

If you guys ever get a chance to ride in one or drive one it's quite an experience, the difference from a stock or even X50 turbo is night and day...like I had said before, it is scary fast, the acceleration is insane..
Old 09-06-2008 | 08:31 PM
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Congrats on a great find. Always thought the Ruf wheels looked the best. Enjoy.
Old 09-08-2008 | 03:05 PM
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Congrats, beautiful looking car (I'm jealous!)
Old 09-14-2008 | 08:07 AM
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Me like
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And I find yet another thread about the car from the Olden Days. If any of you guys are still around, know that it's being retired to mere commuter car status and a vending delivery in a pinch. Yay for business vehicles!

But if you ask, it's the fastest thing I've ever driven save for an old friend's cobbled together 935K3 clone. (We were limited by CIS on the 930s when I had my shops going, else I know someone would have ponied up for EFI, and the insanity that allows.)
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Congrats!

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