going back to the original thread and how some guys beat up Birthboy...
You guys, I spoke to Girthboy just when he purchased his car.. and he authentically asked streight up honest questions... lieks whats Dvs, WGs, MAFs, 24 hybrids,...etc... I didnt know some stuff either when I joined the boards...
I owned a ferrari and a diablo b4.. and if someone would ask me if I know of a world renowned tuner for such vehicles... I would say NO. dont even know if one exists til this day... and yet I had both cars...
hes a sincere guy and lets not beat him up.
markski

 

Hey i m open about what mine opinion is. I m glad to see yours too RufMD. Different ppl just see things differently.

I just believe that for the same amount of price i can get a set of wheels that are just as nice and still have the brand name and quality. They definitely be lighter and not a one size fit all product. Great example Kinesis F110. No the wheel isn't really going to slow you down a lot, however there are many of those here that would prefer to have lighter wheels if they are similar in price. I mean isn't that a better deal?

I m not even going to get to the exhaust part.

I strongly believe that RUF certainly have top notch products and first class customer service never doubted that but i still believe RUF stands for that.

 

Thanks Marskski....much appreciated. I just heard of RUF when someone posted a video here showing a blue Ruf TT and decided to ask about it. The nice thing about the net is that you can ask about stuff and not be embarassed about anything that was until bozo cg1 or whatever his name is made a rude remark about me. Asking if Ruf does tuning and bodywork is an appropriate question imo.

 

You really dont know what you are talking about.

I am friends with the man who handmakes the Ruf exhaust at shop in Pfaffenhausen. If you had seen the care and attention he lavishes apon the work he does you would genuinely feel like a freaking chump for saying that they "are gutted stock exhausts".

I agree the Ruf 19's wheels are heavy, but we have done 60,000km in 3 years in ours, without ANY problems. And they look pretty damn good to boot.

all the best
adam

 

You just won't quit

 

RUF is the BEST Porsche base car period.

It is about research (1000's of hours on the autobahn)
quality: they hand build everything
and balance of all performance characteristics:
torque that will embarrass big block chevy's down low,
suspension
brakes
unique look that is 100% functional
safety: integrated roll bar is unbeatable!!
and yes all of this built in small quanities costs money.
and no, taking my car and slapping a bunch of high quality mods
on it does not make it a RUF Nardo 590 as an example...
My 2 cents (and yes I have been there to see them made)
MK

 

Best response so far, I agree 100%

Christian

 

Agreed to both things But anyway, is it me, or has girthboy been going on a posting rampage, with some being absolutely ridiculous? If it was someone else i appologize, and keep on learning!

 

Couldn't agree more. As much as I would like to react to many of the threads/posts, I do exactly what JR said when it really doesn't add any value at the end of the day....You can always express your disbelief/disdain/whatever in private (e.g., to your screen) without broadcasting it. If the thread/post bugs me that much, then I just don't follow it. Surely there're other things that could use some attention?

 

iLL, Girthboy on a posting rampage???
You average 100 posts per day according to the numbers ... is he rampaging at a higher rate?

Sorry, I couldn't pass on something so obvious.

 

The Ruf "factory" is in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, which is near Munich. Alois Ruf has developed and built many versions of Porsche turbos, some modified turbos, others Ruf cars with their name. He is a gentleman, and a very astute businessman. Also a pretty good driver. I had the pleasure of riding in the Yellowbird years ago when I was in Germany. 180 on a two lane road near his plant was a common event.

 

LOL, ok well its common to see me post, that's why i NOTICED his posting lately, because i hardly see his name posting in threads, and ive been seeing quite a few recently

Oh BTW, ehhem, your wrong Total Posts: 2,773 (10.64 posts per day)

 

You see, that's why I should never poke fun at someone ... I usually end up looking stupid with bad math ... or something - anything!

 

LOL its cool man, we were all joking, i know I just found it odd how ive been seeing alot of his posts lately, oh well!

 

http://www.rufautocentre.com/about/history.asp

Exceptional Automobiles with a Tradition for Perfection

For more than 60 years the name of RUF has been associated with the automotive industry and has meant quality and craftsmanship. It started in 1939 when Alois Ruf, Sr. first formed his company, "AUTO RUF", as a general service garage. Today this same company is still operated at its original location on Mindelheimer Street in the quaint and quiet town of Pfaffenhausen, situated in southern Germany's Allgäu region.

The company grew despite difficult times, and in 1949 a gas station was added to the company complex. Six years later the senior Ruf, recognizing the growing German interest in travel, challenged his own expertise and developed a full-sized passenger tourist bus, which was at that time a very rare type of vehicle in Germany. Its success in satisfying the travel needs of many Germans encouraged him to risk further expansion by later starting his own separately owned bus company.

While Ruf Sr. continued to strengthen and expand the company, his son, Alois Ruf Jr., was developing his own interests and passions for "l'art-pour-idée" in automobiles, the true sports car. Thus during the 1960's the younger Ruf, driven by his own interests and apprenticed to his father, gained invaluable experience by servicing and restoring Porsches.

Upon the death of Alois Ruf, Sr. in 1974, his son, Alois Ruf, Jr., took over directorship of the company and vowed to continue its development and philosophy of innovation and quality. The success of this formula and his leadership is shown by the current recognition of RUF as one of the most respected international sports car manufacturers and suppliers of specialized components in the world. Alois Ruf's understanding of the strengths and inherent sporting characteristics of the Porsche 911 led to the company's concentration on this model as the platform for all of its future automotive developments. This proved to be a wise and successful choice and has become the backbone of RUF production for the past thirty years.

The first RUF enhanced Porsche model made its debut in 1975. Two years later, the turbo charged 911 engine, which was enlarged to 3.3 liters by RUF through the use of larger pistons, had a distinct performance increase compared to the standard Porsche Turbo model. This was followed in 1978 by the development of a 217 bhp 3.2 liter version of the six cylinder naturally aspirated 3.0 liter engine Porsche offered (which was far below its true performance potential). This conversion was favorably received by sports car enthusiasts worldwide and resulted in numerous orders.

Alois Ruf enjoys his cars as much as his customers, recognizing that powerful and sporty cars require extra skill behind the wheel not only for safety, but to be also able to enjoy the car's true potential. Thus, since 1978, RUF has offered his customers regular driver training events on race tracks such as Germany's Hockenheimring and the Salzburgring in Austria.

Recognizing that one of the weaknesses of the Porsche turbo was its four speed transmission, RUF Automobile responded to customer demand in 1981 with their own five speed. It provided distinct performance advantages and driving pleasure for the owners of the turbo charged six cylinder engine. In the same year RUF Automobile received the prestigious and coveted Manufactures' Certification from the German Federal Vehicle Offices.

The company's first "work of art," representing the culmination of RUF engineering advancements for the 911, was brought together in 1983 with the introduction of the RUF BTR. This model, with a 3.4 liter turbo engine of 374 bhp and five speed transmission, was available in either a narrow body or turbo body configuration. The construction of each vehicle began at the bare chassis level in the RUF tradition of handmade craftsmanship.