Polar Silver 964

It’s been 30 years since the debut of the first Porsche 964. 30 years wears a lot on a car-  rubber parts tend to dry out, mechanical parts have worn near their limits and the overall vehicle itself is tired. Upon request we refreshed this 1990 964 to give it a new lease on life.

The first order of business for this car was to revitalize the 3.6 motor with a full tune-up including a valve adjustment, plugs, fuel filter, and new air filter. The secondary muffler was replaced with a Scart swan neck. Following the tune up, we took to every part of the suspension to ensure proper handling. JRZ RS One coilovers all around featuring new top mounts in the front were installed. The front end received a RUF strut brace, Elephant Racing bump steer kit, essential RUF steer stop kit, refreshed control arms with new bushings, ball joints and wheel bearings while the rear received ERP spring plates. Eibach sway bars were added in both the front and rear of the car, joined with Elephant Racing drop links.

Once the suspension was addressed, we replaced the stock brakes with the Brembo GT brake kit. The standard silver paint was stripped off all 4 calipers and refinished in Porsche Acid Blue. The front fog lights were deleted and replaced with fully functional 964 CUP brake ducts.

Standard 964 comfort seats were substituted for full leather Recaro Pole Positions and black seat belts were swapped for Carrera RS Maritime Blue. Other interior changes featured in-house fabricated door cards with Maritime Blue OEM Porsche RS door pulls. Following the RS theme, a Porsche CUP steering wheel was added. The factory radio was replaced with a Bluetooth enabled Continental head unit.

With the addition of larger brakes, larger wheels were needed for clearance. The perfect match was a new 18" RUF wheel set wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 tires. The RUF logo on the center caps was color matched to keep the Porsche Acid Blue theme going.  A RUF front spoiler was also added to enhance aero and aesthetics.

Less is more in the rear of any 911. The standard rear windshield and wiper were removed and replaced with a genuine OEM RS rear window that features thinner glass, no wiper hole, and no rear defogger. Appropriate action was taken on the rear parcel shelf by filling the wiper slot and deleting the speakers.

RUF announces SCR 2018

At the 88th Geneva International Motor Show, the sports car manufacturer RUF presents their traditional keystones based on today’s trendsetting technology: the new RUF SCR 2018. More power, less weight, more safety features and in addition to this, the peerless presence of a four-litre normally aspirated engine with 510 hp – the new SCR is our characterful answer to the desire for a pure, undiluted driving pleasure in a world without compromises.

A look back in time: the name SCR stands for a 40 year lasting tradition in the history of the brand. The SCR had its premiere in the year 1978 and immediately it impressed the critical experts of the well-known German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport who stated: “Power, everywhere you step!” The published test in the issue #13/1978 was greatly acknowledged in the motoring scene back then.

The original SCR was driven by an engine with six cylinders, 3.2 liter engine displacement and maximum power uprated to 217 hp. The standard engines delivered 180 hp. The SCR carries a large front spoiler with round brake-cooling ducts plus an integrated oil-cooler. At the rear, a whale-tail spoiler was fitted to the engine lid to ensure balanced aerodynamics.

38 years later RUF tied in with this traditional know-how for their well-known, extraordinary performing cars and presented a stunning, new prototype at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva. This driving machine evolved out of nothing else than the DNA of a species which helped to make the original SCR change the world of sports cars.

This deep feeling of driving pleasure was the motivation to spend another two years of development and testing of the prototype. RUF wanted to create a unique, state-of-the-art, gentleman-driver sports car for those who prefer the soundtrack of a normally-aspirated engine. The result: our brand new “RUF SCR 2018”. The new car has a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and a full carbon fibre body-shell reinforced by an integrated roll cage (IRC). The push-rod suspension on both axles allows the powerful, normally-aspirated 6-cylinder boxer-engine, with a displacement of 4.0 liters, to exploit the car’s potential to the full. Now 510 hp meet less than 1300 kg of weight packaged in an elegant, state-of-the-art carbon fibre suit.

The sports car manufacture RUF is proud to present to you their latest evolution after more than four decades cultivating a tradition for building exciting, safe and pure sporty automobiles: The new RUF SCR 2018. Never forgetting our roots and for 40 years we have stayed loyal to our traditions.

For information on the process to order a RUF SCR 2018, please inquire below.

McLaren 570S - Novitec Treatment

There are few cars available that provide the presence, performance and the value of the McLaren 570S. Despite this, as enthusiasts we are always looking for ways to make our cars even more special. Enter Novitec and their spring and wheel spacer offering.

Our experience with Novitec has been solid, installing several of their 458 spring setups on customer vehicles. The 570S lowering option eliminates wheel gap by 30mm while still utilizing all factory dampening and lift configurations.

Novitec spacers add to the vehicle track width, complimenting the lowering springs to provide the perfect look as well as aid in overall performance. The spacers are made of high strength aluminum and anodized for corrosion protection.


The Novitec springs can be found here in our marketplace for order & the spacers can be found here. Please contact us for more information regarding Novitec applications available for your vehicle.

To see more images of this 570S, please visit the gallery here.

996 Turbo - The Works

Back to our roots: The 996 platform is what started our Porsche fascination at Rstrada in 2002. With the first model nearing 16 years old, an abundance of excellent aftermarket options are available. First off, we installed a Europipe turbo back exhaust to help the car breathe a little better.

After the exhaust, Bilstien PSS10 coilovers, Eibach swaybars and Torque Solution end links were installed to address all handling concerns.

The 996TT also received a minor maintenance overhaul while in the shop. Spark Plugs & coilpacks were replaced along with the stock airfilter - with a BMC high flow version. Minor details were tended to as well: The Brembo calipers were refinished in OEM red along with new pads and rotors to compliment them. The stock 996 turbo twists wheels were stripped, repainted, and new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires were mounted & balanced.

Europipe
Europipe
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Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
Eibach Sway Bars
Eibach Sway Bars

To see more images of this 996 Turbo, please visit the gallery here.

Ferrari F12 - Novitec Treatment

Subtle changes are everything. This 2016 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta came in for Novitec lowering springs & spacers on all four corners. With a drop of 20mm all around & the wheels now filling the gap, it’s not only more aesthetically pleasing, it performs better as well.

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The Novitec springs can be found here in our marketplace for order & the spacers can be found here. Please contact info@Rstrada.com for any installation inquiries.

 

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Novitec Lowering Springs
Novitec Spacers
Novitec Spacers