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Forum: Porsche Supercars Carrera GT, 918,960
11-13-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,734
Posted By hesperus

if you mean the new model with the full carbon...

if you mean the new model with the full carbon tub... it'll likely be at least a couple years before they become available. Ruf are going to complete the run of 50 CTR Anniversaries (essentially the...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
11-05-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,383
Posted By hesperus

Never got to drive the V8 mule, but back in 2010,...

Never got to drive the V8 mule, but back in 2010, heard it on the dyno. Mrs Ruf at the time requested this not to be posted, as the project was top secret at the time. As the motor's sad fate is now...
Forum: Porsche Supercars Carrera GT, 918,960
11-03-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Posted By hesperus

VIDEO: some youtuber trying a 918 on a ciricuit

918 at Silverstone

:cool: (https://youtu.be/7nEp8fHCGGU)
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
10-26-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By hesperus

ROLL-RACE VIDEO: GT3 Touring vs 997 RS 4.0

https://youtu.be/WZNcfQGS9Xo
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
10-17-2018, 06:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

yes, i have no clue how they'll deal with the...

yes, i have no clue how they'll deal with the welding to the rest of the body. i'm no engineer, so maybe welding is just welding, as long a you have a decent TIG (?) welder.

he plans to convert it...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
10-16-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

on the way! ...

on the way!

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/960x1280/gt3_1e4d54e26ee7518c5937c1824a9d9568d70750a7.jpeg
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
09-25-2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

upper left corner of the photo, it clearly says...

upper left corner of the photo, it clearly says "Model: 991GT3". so either this source or your source is wrong... or (more likely) the non-GT3 and GT3 share that same part?
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
09-24-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

Just to update... My friend foun the below...

Just to update...

My friend foun the below available in Dubai. So i guess the current plan is to replace the damaged front with a whole new section and move everything over. Begs the question...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
09-17-2018, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

Thanks! i remember that car now, and we will...

Thanks! i remember that car now, and we will probably reach out.

Having said that, my friend's car looks quite significantly worse off than that one :(
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
09-16-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

Am no engineer... but my gut does tell me that...

Am no engineer... but my gut does tell me that fixing this w/o access to dealer resources, equipment and know-how, not to mention the proper parts, is going to involve a hell of a lot more than as...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
09-16-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,506
Posted By hesperus

Rebuilding crashed GT3

Short version: friend badly crashed his 991.2 GT3 on track, and is looking to rebuild it as a pure track car. Most likely will need a "front cut" from another wreck; i.e., front of another GT3 from...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
02-20-2018, 04:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,865
Posted By hesperus

thanks for the tip!

thanks for the tip!
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
02-19-2018, 03:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,865
Posted By hesperus

[/left] Thanks. anybody know anything else...

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Thanks. anybody know anything else about this? my mechanic also suggested I look into that
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
02-14-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,865
Posted By hesperus

Will cable adjustment cure notchy 1st / 2nd gear engagement?

Did a bit of a search on the GT2/GT3 section and couldn't find specific info that answered this.

My 997.1 GT3 has approx 15,000 miles, and has had a very notchy 1st and 2nd gear engagement, even...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
04-17-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,475
Posted By hesperus

can't wait for the report! finally user feedback...

can't wait for the report! finally user feedback on the Tractive's!
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
03-07-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,224
Posted By hesperus

that last post about there always being a newer...

that last post about there always being a newer mclaren largely nails it.

the analogy i like to use is with smart phones vs mechanical wrist watches. smart phones are amazing-- the latest iphone...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-26-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 188,038
Posted By hesperus

wow... available for 964/993 too! now i wish i...

wow... available for 964/993 too! now i wish i had a 993!
Forum: 964 Forum
10-26-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,770
Posted By hesperus

DISCLAIMER: i am not an "air cooled guy". I...

DISCLAIMER: i am not an "air cooled guy". I don't own any air cooled Porsches, and have relatively limited experience with these cars. I've had brief test drives in a 930 Turbo, as well several...
Forum: 964 Forum
10-24-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,770
Posted By hesperus

Ruf Ultimate

Hi all,

Just got back from a trip to Germany last month with some friends. Did the usual 'Ring tourist drive, and finally popped my Spa Francorchamps cherry. What an awesome track.

Anyway,...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-19-2016, 03:32 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 188,038
Posted By hesperus

ME TOO!!!

ME TOO!!!
Forum: 991 Turbo
08-28-2016, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By hesperus

Sorry, I was the guy driving the Huracan (not my...

Sorry, I was the guy driving the Huracan (not my car, just lent for purposes of this test).

there are 3 races. First one from rolling 2nd gear and the Lambo pulls away at higher speed.

Second...
Forum: 991 Turbo
08-27-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By hesperus

Huracan vs 991.1 Turbo S to about 170mph

Interesting outcome

CoMyeoC-BAs
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
05-24-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By hesperus

997.1 GT3 crank case leak - live with it?

First owner of '07 GT3.

Had the RMS leak early on, dealer attempted to fix it several times, 3rd time was the charm. leak free for the last 8 years or so.

Got another leak recently, had a...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
05-05-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,380
Posted By hesperus

I missed the boat on one of these. A friend...

I missed the boat on one of these.

A friend offered his to me 2 years ago for about $150k (going rate at the time over here). Just last month, someone bought a similar car from another friend of...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
03-31-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,574
Posted By hesperus

closest dealer 600 miles away from you? you...

closest dealer 600 miles away from you?

you guys are spoiled! My 650S is arriving next month, and my closest dealer is over 800 miles away. and... did i mention that's across the ocean in...
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