My new (used) Ruf RTurbo
08-06-2009, 03:17 PM
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My new (used) Ruf RTurbo
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Received it yesterday via Gran Turismo Motorsports - a great trucking company.
Since I have already talked about it on 6speedonline, I will post other pictures. Upgrades include Brembo GTR 8 piston brakes fore and aft, as well as the Nardo engine.
Love the car - it is rock-solid. But you can still get into trouble - does not have the traction control of my 997 Turbos - which actually makes for a better driving experience. Again, drives like my GT3RS, very fast response and nimble with something like 150 more bhp.
I love it!
Thanks - Gerry
Received it yesterday via Gran Turismo Motorsports - a great trucking company.
Since I have already talked about it on 6speedonline, I will post other pictures. Upgrades include Brembo GTR 8 piston brakes fore and aft, as well as the Nardo engine.
Love the car - it is rock-solid. But you can still get into trouble - does not have the traction control of my 997 Turbos - which actually makes for a better driving experience. Again, drives like my GT3RS, very fast response and nimble with something like 150 more bhp.
I love it!
Thanks - Gerry
08-06-2009, 08:07 PM
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very very nice ride...and i usually hate yellow cars so that is a big compliment
how about getting rid of the orange signal bulbs, only costs 12 bucks but its a nice little mod and really cleans up the look of the lights
how about getting rid of the orange signal bulbs, only costs 12 bucks but its a nice little mod and really cleans up the look of the lights
08-06-2009, 11:19 PM
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Congrats, enjoy!
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08-07-2009, 12:01 AM
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Saw it at RUF a few weeks ago. Very Nice !
08-07-2009, 05:02 AM
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Lovely indeed... I love yellow.
-stupid question maybe, but, will that tow-hook/ring not flap around and scratch the paint? Does it lock down or is it just there because they just delivered it?
-stupid question maybe, but, will that tow-hook/ring not flap around and scratch the paint? Does it lock down or is it just there because they just delivered it?
08-07-2009, 06:40 AM
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Thanks everyone for the feedback and good suggestions. I have always disliked yellow cars, but this is the "Ruf" yellowbird color.
The previous owner was the head of a well-known Porsche LeMans team, and had added upgrades to the car like a fully adjustable Moton Clubsport suspension, and Akkurat cermaic coated headers, lightweight titanium exhaust, GT3 sway bars, etc. But, to be sold as a Ruf, they apparently had to restore it to its original condition - too bad for me.
It's not a gray market car. It's a used Ruf, with orginal VIN and matching numbers. The only downside I have found so far is that the shifter/gearing is not quite right. I am going to check this out, perform a leakdown test on the engine, etc (or rather, I should say the good folks at Auto SportSystems here in Fairfax, VA are going to do the work).
The previous owner was the head of a well-known Porsche LeMans team, and had added upgrades to the car like a fully adjustable Moton Clubsport suspension, and Akkurat cermaic coated headers, lightweight titanium exhaust, GT3 sway bars, etc. But, to be sold as a Ruf, they apparently had to restore it to its original condition - too bad for me.
It's not a gray market car. It's a used Ruf, with orginal VIN and matching numbers. The only downside I have found so far is that the shifter/gearing is not quite right. I am going to check this out, perform a leakdown test on the engine, etc (or rather, I should say the good folks at Auto SportSystems here in Fairfax, VA are going to do the work).