Reaper 935 'RSR' Project

[Porschekid962]

Are the headers on there now stainless steel? Just wondering why you would splurge big money for inconel headers when those look fine. When you say inconel are you talking inconel enriched stainless steel or straight inconel, the stuff is not cheap at all, I think a Ti exhaust would be cheaper! Nice benefit is that it is rather light and cools very quickly.

Another beast born in SoCal, gotta love it.

Cheers

[Reaper930]

Porschekid962, not sure but I think they're stainless. The headers I'm thinking of having made up are straight inconel, and yes its pricy as all hell but with my experience with it in the aircraft engine world (industrial power) I think it would be neat to have.

Ti would crack as it can't handle the heat/cool cycle as well as 321 stainless or Inconel - they're great for exhausts but not for headers.

quattro: Not sure how to take that but I'm sure its a compliment, however I'm not building this thing to be a magazine car or to appease a greater audiance. This is all about making me happy and bringing never ending smiles.

Schnele & Matteo: That's exactly what I was telling the wife!!! After all the headache its been deciding on body panels, body color, interior, suspension, wheels, brakes, hubs etc. I just wanted a big motor done by someone else who wasn't becoming burnt out!

Not to mention I don't have to have "break in" time with the motor as she's all ready to go - when I get back to the US in November I can just jump in and enjoy the efforts.

[Reaper930]

Okay, not as far along as I had hoped however the body work is picking up again. The shop has a window to knock out the paint and we finally made a decision on the rocker panels...

As you can see in the last 4 pictures the rocker panels don't look like they'll fit easily, they're from AIR's 911 GTR series but the only ones that flare out almost enough.

The point to the rockers is that with the midsection of the car up so high without rockers compared to the ultra low front bumper, it just doesn't look right to me. I know its not historically accurate but I'm not out to copy the mid year 935, I'm making it my own.

The catch with the rockers is that they'll be bonded to the body, as with such modification to them, there is no other way to have them removable, plus this will help the lines flow better anyhow.

All jacking of the car will be done with airjack assistance so I don't see any problems there.

Anyway enough of me jabbering...please enjoy the bodywork Porn threw in a pic of the 19"s just because

[935TURBO]

Nice smell of amazing look......

[copbait73]

Originally Posted by Reaper930

The point to the rockers is that with the midsection of the car up so high without rockers compared to the ultra low front bumper, it just doesn't look right to me. I know its not historically accurate but I'm not out to copy the mid year 935, I'm making it my own.

Good for you, I like the way you think. Your priorities are right on and it will show in the finished product.
Besides, you can't win anyway. Some guys build "replica" RS and IROC RSRs often at great expense for correct exotic racing components then invariably a fellow Porsche pusher calls it a FAKE. Just frys my butt. The "real" ones are too expensive to place on the streets and enjoy, but your car is a FAKE.

[Reaper930]

Sneak peak until tonight for you guys, got some pics but i'm going to bed. I'll upload the rest tomorrow.

All I can say is...she was born of darkness...my God did she turn out well!

[Reaper930]

Ahh screw it, i'm too excited! Some people say that the satin paint loses some of the sexy curves...this proves that the 930 in any variation is TRULY a sexy and amazing car.

[onboost]

Reaper/Guns.. what color is it gonna be?

Ok, you know I'm joking right....? Looking good man! With that bod & that monster motor it's gonna be constant "Wood" for you my man!!!

Paul

[MikeD930]

Reaper,
Just wow! Love your color of your car! I do not own any 911/930's yet but hope to someday (who doesn't?). Good job on your car.

[935TURBO]

Black is black..........on the way of success........

[A930Rocket]

Once you go black, you never go back!

[Reaper930]

Thanks guys for the kind words, this is a little reward before she's fully reassembled in the next few days (body panels).

Nothing on this project would or could have been done without all of your help and insight, this board is responsible for the birth of such projects.

We're tackling the interior next, so more updates soon!

[juicersr]

Reaper, beautiful, just beautiful. That satin black glows like the evil, enigmatic black monolith in '2001 A Space Odyssey'

Us pelicanites are the monkeys gazing in awe

[spence88mph]

that thing is looking so BAD ASS!!!!!!

Can't wait to see the final product.

[BReyes]

So the rumor is correct that in Iron Man II they will introduce a villian driving 935 in black satin livery. Downing in the Audi, and ...

[Dutchie]

Man this is gonna be the coolest car ever ! can,t wait to see it with the front fenders on. Did you sleep at all after you took the pictures ?



Cheers,

Ed

[Reaper930]

Thanks guys! I'm really glad this turned out to be something you guys like. I do it for myself as my dream, however it makes me happy to see others enjoy my ideas.

Dutchie: I haven't even seen the car, won't until November!

[RarlyL8]

That black shade and sheen is just awesome. Pure stealth evil.
I can just imagine the expression of those tooling down the interstate at night when that thing blows by at tripple digits. What the .... was that!!!

[Porschekid962]

Flat black is such a fun color, http://westcoastseries.com/images/galleries/2008/fmc2-thunderhill/index.htm, there is a pic from this past weekend at Thunderhill, Mike Quasch in his awesome pro mazda, ppg hot rod black I think is the color, looks a lot shinier in the pic though. Great on the track, awesome on the street.

darned site, bottom row, second to the last.

[Dutchie]

Not back untill November man that must be hard ! you are in Iraq now ?
Porschekid962 you are right it,s a fun color only problem is the sun It,s so freakin hot if you leave it in the sun for an hour. Too bad i ripped out the airco long time ago ....