I'm considering a RUF supercharger conversion for my 2005 997 Carrera S Cabriolet. It's not inexpensive, but far less than a new Turbo and is the only way to get a high-performance RWD cab that I know of.
I know they have a great reputation, but I've not been able to find any reviews or references for the conversion. Any comments or pointers?
Thanks

 

Have you tried RUFs own website?
Big Bob

 

Yes, I have. There is basic information about the conversion, but little in the way of references to reviews, customer testimonials, etc. Further, I've searched the web high and low and have a number of references to their cars - i.e. a car sold by RUF as new, encompassing many features and design changes. But nothing on just the basic supercharger conversion.
Thanks

 

As a general point RUF have a very positive image in Europe for their stuff. They also have TUV (German Government Certification) approval for their own "complete vehicle Porsche products".
I can remember reading in either "GT Porsche, Total 911, or 911 & Porsche World" a review of their Supercharger Conversion, but my wife insists I dont leave my car mags lying around the house. I'll go up in the loft and have a search when I get five munutes.
Try the Websites of these 3 mags and see if you can locate the article in a back issue.

Regards Big Bob

 

Have you seen the article in the latest Excellence mag.?

 

I'm still looking in my old mags. Big Bob

 

No I have not seen the Excellence article. What month's issue?
Thanks

 

My apologies. It is the EVT700 in the September 2008 issue of Excellence (P. 132+), not RUF. I think there is a RUF article in European Car (May 2006, Vol. # 5) "Brother It's a RUF Life: The German Tuner Unleashes Its Twin Turbo RT12."

http://www.auto-power-girl.com/speci...t_12_turbo-242
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=12366

Anyway, I hope this helps a bit and good luck. There MUST be quality reviews out there somewhere given RUFs reputation.

 

Thanks. I'll take a look. It is weird that there are few references. They're clearly a big name, great rep, yellow bird and all. Just odd. Maybe most folks who Ruf their cars start with a turbo rather than an 'S'. I have seen a few articles on those. Hmmmm...

 

Maybe you could give them a call (their US center is in Dallas) and ask them for references. I'm sure they have several people who'd be willing to tell you about their conversions.

Good luck!