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Old 08-07-2011, 12:37 AM
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Yep this was at Santana Row this morning. Steve was there with Rufus (arena red turbo R) and the black car is Pong's 993 BTR. I believe the BTR is based off of the narrow bodied 993 and has a single turbo. Both cars are pretty amazing in the flesh.

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I knew that black one looked familiar! It's the first Porsche/RUF I ever drove and what started my Porsche madness. I'll never forget how I felt when I drove it. I looked like this:
 
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hey Kevin!

here's another of your beast
 
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here's another of your beast
Awesome! Thanks Mark. Glad I could finally check out your gt3. Gorgeous man!!

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I wish I could be there... Niceee!!
 
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oh man oh man that car is sex on wheels
 
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Got the car smogged the other day and snapped a few pics. Good for another 2 years!!!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKXRQu_D78


 
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Red is sooooo Sexy..Damn!
 
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Originally Posted by kmy
Our cars look like twins!!! Last I heard Dallas is no longer doing the conversions. The best contact there is Wayne Corley or Hans Hoffman. I think Germany might still be offering the 993 turbo R conversion but I haven't been able to confirm that. Hard to believe our cars are now 15 years old. Yikes. Wish you were closer. Would be awesome to get our cars together!!!

Kevin
Mike Melville at RUF USA in Michigan is the RUF authorized shop now. He's a real good guy and has alway taken care of me and my RUF 550 Rturbo. His number is 248-304-9091.
 
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thats beautiful.........i actually got to see it before it left here and looks even better in person!
 
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One of the best looking cars of the time, very sexy.
 
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Originally Posted by kmy
Got the car smogged the other day and snapped a few pics. Good for another 2 years!!!

Kevin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKXRQu_D78


Very nice. Have always loved the RUF Porsche's.
 
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Ahh the thread that keeps on giving!
Boy I love this car, sheer perfection!
 
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Fantastic ! Did you change the outside mirrors ?
 
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