Ruf 550
#41
08-28-2010, 02:50 AM
Many years ago, Eloise Ruf was the hot ticket. Many years ago. Ruf, in my opinion, and meaning no disrespect, has clearly been surpassed by many reputable U.S. and European firms. As a glaring example, the practice of soldering a piggy-back chip onto an ECU is just stone age these days, and, frankly, indefensible.
Ruf has always had (and still does) a well-deserved reputation for quality work, and eye-popping prices. First-rate work can now be had from Champion, A.W.E., EVO, Protomotive, Sharkwerks, GMG, and a few others. All of these people are upfront, trustworthy, and understand how small the Porsche Turbo market is. All priced far lower than Ruf, you get more, and better, from any of them. Time marches on.
Ruf has always had (and still does) a well-deserved reputation for quality work, and eye-popping prices. First-rate work can now be had from Champion, A.W.E., EVO, Protomotive, Sharkwerks, GMG, and a few others. All of these people are upfront, trustworthy, and understand how small the Porsche Turbo market is. All priced far lower than Ruf, you get more, and better, from any of them. Time marches on.
Well said. Today's tuners are at the top of their game and enthusiast driven.
#44
08-28-2010, 06:47 AM
In my short experience with tuners, it seems to be "best" if your tuner is within driving range. As with most tuned cars, things break or need adjustments. It is a pain having to deal with transport time, and time at the shop, when one can be enjoying the fruits of you labor on the roads, where you've always wanted to be. Value and price are all subject to what the buyer want to pay and what the seller wants to get out of it. Unfortunately, the inherent value of a ruf tune is "strictly" subjective and what the buyer is willing to pay. In this current environment, it would be hard to sell a tuned porsche for the price of a low mile 997 gt2, with an extended warranty and the reliability of a stock porsche. Enjoy your car!
#46
08-28-2010, 01:13 PM
Hugo is the man to talk to for sure as he has owned numerous Ruf vehicles. I do have a good friend that owns many of the vehicles Hugo owns so I can share driving impressions etc. While I don't have hours of seat time like Hugo I do have a couple of hours in an RT12, RTurbo 590, RGT, and CTR2. Whilst all these cars make great power with exceptional drivability I still feel that if you are modding a regular Turbo and not starting with a Ruf VIN car your money will be much better spent with someone like Switzer who is relatively close to you ...... in Ohio. Their product is phenomenal and their customer service is top notch as well. I am one of the biggest Ruf fanboi's around as they make a truly special car. However, unless I was getting a RUF VIN car I'd go with a different vendor this way around.
Have a great weekend.
Ben.
Have a great weekend.
Ben.
#47
08-28-2010, 02:01 PM
Can you please exaplain the difference between a RUF-vin and RUF-tuned Porsche-vin?
TIA
TIA
#48
08-28-2010, 02:08 PM
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: WV
Posts: 887
Ruf Vin are cars that are delivered to Ruf as incomplete shells, that Ruf manufacturers and have a VIN identifying Ruf as the manufacturer. Complete customization here. Your choice wide body or narrow, etc.
Ruf tuned is just as it sounds.
Ruf tuned is just as it sounds.
#49
08-28-2010, 02:22 PM
I would go with Ruf again in a heartbeat...incredibly strong upgrades, fantastic customer support and true enthusiasts at heart.
Ruf understate their numbers...550hp is closer to 600hp. My Ruf 550 pulled incessantly and was stomach churning fast...the torque curve is flat from 2500rm to 5500 rpm= leaving your guts back there.
Are they more expensive than some of the newer competitors ? Probably, but you get what you pay for imo.
If I decide to upgrade a 911 in the future, it would be with Ruf.
Pretty welds are overrated...you should see the ones on an F40 !
Ruf understate their numbers...550hp is closer to 600hp. My Ruf 550 pulled incessantly and was stomach churning fast...the torque curve is flat from 2500rm to 5500 rpm= leaving your guts back there.
Are they more expensive than some of the newer competitors ? Probably, but you get what you pay for imo.
If I decide to upgrade a 911 in the future, it would be with Ruf.
Pretty welds are overrated...you should see the ones on an F40 !
