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Old 04-14-2007, 01:36 AM   #16
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Well - the YellowBird might have a new home in a couple months - so super-detail images of every last nut and bolt wouldn't be a problem....

In the mena time, it would probably be cheaper to just buy one of the existing RuF VIN CTR's and retrofit any different parts to it.
go figure LOL

BTW any luck with the the F40 thing?
Sorry man - I placed a phone call, but didn't manage to get out to do the F40 thing in person

On another note, rumour has it - a very special RT12 might make an appearance...
Does this "F40 thing" possibly involve the F40 I'm thinking of, the one I got to sit in a couple weeks ago...?
All "F40 things" are pending, and cannot be discussed at this time
Good news, John can stir in his own brew this time, as a 1143 mile 1990 F40 is being delivered Tomarrow!
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Old 04-14-2007, 02:00 AM   #17
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Well - the YellowBird might have a new home in a couple months - so super-detail images of every last nut and bolt wouldn't be a problem....

In the mena time, it would probably be cheaper to just buy one of the existing RuF VIN CTR's and retrofit any different parts to it.
go figure LOL

BTW any luck with the the F40 thing?
Sorry man - I placed a phone call, but didn't manage to get out to do the F40 thing in person

On another note, rumour has it - a very special RT12 might make an appearance...
Does this "F40 thing" possibly involve the F40 I'm thinking of, the one I got to sit in a couple weeks ago...?
All "F40 things" are pending, and cannot be discussed at this time
Good news, John can stir in his own brew this time, as a 1143 mile 1990 F40 is being delivered Tomarrow!
Glad you guys got sorted out - next time I'll just drive the car up to your camp for a look see
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Old 04-16-2007, 04:20 AM   #18
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Hi guys, been away on business so I weren't able to check this forum. thanks so much for everyones contributions...especially for that pic dani sent and the link inso gave me!

Why would you want to build one though? Its true they're fast, but they're also 930-types with an old-fashioned and laggy 500hp engine mated to a welded rear diff. If you can drive (i.e. power oversteer) a 500hp 930 fast you are macho to the fingertips. I've driven a BTR and they're more scary than fun actually.

I'd much rather look into building a retro look 964 like the PS Retro 300R. Now this is how a 911 should look - and they drive like something remotely recent
Acknot, its what the car represents more than its everyday drivabilty that hooked me, anyone with a little ruf knowledge must have seen that famous video of stephan roser pushing that car to the max to get a 8m15s around the nordschleife! I've got a porsche for everyday use (996 4S), so this is going to be the car I drive to get my adrenaline flowing, btw I've driven a 930 turbo with bigger turbo, 964 turbo and 993 turbo with 450bhp conversion...so handling the power is not going to be an issue and I love the turbo lag effect where all 469 horses hits you in one big "blow"!!!
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:59 PM   #19
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i admire your plan it's also interesting that you liketurbo-lag

i hope you can get together what you need
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