Jun 25, 2004 4:19:55 PM
Jun 25, 2004 8:03:55 PM
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Grant said:
I thought I remember RC being rather complimentary to the Ruf models
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Grant said:
I thought I remember RC being rather complimentary to the Ruf models
Grant, here is a quote by RC:
"If ben says the 996 TT is a yacht and then tells me that he drove a RUF suspensioned Turbo (RUF does not have ANY respect from me, this is nothing new...he builds "showcars" for the US and Americans fall for them over and over again), I really don't know what to say."
The quote was taken from this thread:
http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=37130&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1
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MAVERICK said:
What is the difference between RUF and Porsche Gmbh in terms of quality, reliability, and warranty? RC is not impressed by RUF's products. Why? Is RUF not respected in Germany? Is there a German aftermarket tuner who is better than RUF and offers better quality, reliability, and warranty?
Jun 26, 2004 2:03:45 AM
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RC said:
4. RUF is not supported by Porsche. I know that some RUF fans claim that but this isn't true. As far as I know, he buys his Porsche parts from Porsche dealers (like anybody else) and he doesn't get them from Porsche directly.
Even worse...there is a strong rumor that RUF is on Porsche's "blacklist" regarding parts and support.
Jun 26, 2004 9:04:11 PM
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wickeddeus said:
That would mean that he would have to build his car from the chassis up and that would be kinda hard to do if he was "blacklisted" or had to buy parts from dealers. I could be wrong but I remember Adam talking about this and many car magazine.
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RC said:
5. The pros who professionally race Porsche cars in Germany and other countries, usually use Reinhold Schmirler (RS-Tuning) for engine building and tuning. Mr. Schmirler is a former employee of RUF and there is a rumor that he didn't leave RUF in a peaceful manner.
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MAVERICK said:
RC,
Does Reinhold Schmirler deliver tuned engines that pass U.S. emissions laws for U.S. customers? What about a warranty? How long is his warranty compared to RUF? Does he also upgrade the suspension, brakes, and add a rollcage like RUF or would a customer have to go elsewhere for those additional modifications? Thanks.
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And as much as I appreciate Reinhold Schmirler's professional work, his brother who is responsible for marketing and sales doesn't stand up to it, at least this is my experience and the exprience of a good friend.
Unfortunately he is also the person you have to deal with, if something doesn't work right.
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RC said:
Right now it is difficult to recommend a Tuner. Why? Because some provide great work but the after-sales service is lousy.
Some provide crappy work but the service is OK. And some provide a crappy work and a crappy service.I can speak for german Tuners only.
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RC said:
To make it short: NOBODY can offer the quality Porsche offers. Imagine how much testing has to be done to be able to judge the durability of an engine, gearbox or any other part.
I mean Porsche sends out dozends of prototypes driving and testing throughout the world and a Tuner builds one single prototype and maybe does 5000-10000 km in it and that's it?
Sorry but Tuning NEVER can be as reliable as factory stuff, at least not if you're seriously track racing the car.
This is why I only trust RS when it comes to engine tuning because I know that his engines are pretty durable since they are raced in many races by different teams. And I trust H&R for his coilover kits because Mr. Remmen (the "R") is a passionate Porschephile too and he likes to do things right.
I just wish Porsche would offer more factory tuning stuff, so we don't have to rely on aftermarket Tuners.![]()
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Adamt said:
Funnily enough in terms of relations, when we were taking delivery of the car Mark Porsche arrived, he was there because his Carrera 4S was being modified by RUF to R turbo spec. Black list relations well not really.
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Adamt said:
Nephew i believe, though cant remember![]()
Have you been to RUF? I bet if you went for an hour you would stay for the whole day, it is really great![]()
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Even worse...there is a strong rumor that RUF is on Porsche's "blacklist" regarding parts and support.