Roll call: How many RSR replicas are currently in the works?

[SoCal70RSR]

From time to time I see posts from people (including myself) giving status on their RSR replica projects and was wondering how many people are currently doing such conversions ??

From memory emptyo, artisticent, 911teo, and wachuko have something in the works. Who else is out there? How far are you into the project? Pics are always welcomed and encouraged!

Here is a pic of mine to get the ball rolling. Hope to have it finished in the next 2 months.

[PcarPhil]

I'm working on one - though I hesitate to call it a 'RSR clone'. I prefer to call it a 'widebody longhood'. It started life as an '81 sunroof SC and is turning into a non-sunroof lightweight longhood with a Carrera 3.2 engine/brakes/suspension.

[Sales Plug] I'll consider selling my widebody project as-is, with most everything needed to complete (minus wide wheels). Anyone who may be interested please send me an email skaefer@yahoo.com to discuss further. [/Sales Plug]

[gestalt1]

here's mine, should be done in the next 4-6 weeks. it's a 73 with steel rear flairs, fiberglass fenders, doors, hood, trunk and bumpers. the engine is a 3.2 short stroke with individual TBs, DC62 cams, ported heads and stainless headers. coil-over rear suspension with 935 spring plates, monoballs, elephant sways and front bushings.
-matt

[carmad]

1986 930, going to be RSR/ RS/Turbo 100% track car, not building this to any sanctioning rules, except for the safety items, so I can really do what I want.
I am a bit further on than the pics show. I have completely gutted the car, removed the sun-roof and its housing, removed wiring harness, gas tank, front suspension, all glass, and 95% of the dreaded sound deadening/insulation etc. Will eventually go to all fiberglass hood, fenders and flares to make it really light weight.
I have stitch welded the front end, have the rest of the tub to do. I am about to reinforce the rear crossmember and torsion tube area for the switch to coilovers all around. I want to mount the oil cooler through the hood, but need to get the front bumper, to get the fitting correct.
I have to sort out a roll cage which will mount to suspension points. Wheels and tires, lexan for all windows, custom wiring harness, fire suppression, weld up sunroof, fabricate RSR strut bar, either modify gas tank or fuel cell,and paint flat black.
Engine completely rebuilt with lots of mods, need to repair tranny if I can.
Hope to be done by the end of the year.

[mpeastend]

My 74 RS IROC (not an RSR) is in the process of being finished up at Doc Ramsey's:

[boba]

My project has been ongoing for too long, but it is now getting close to being done. It is not a clone or replica but an RSR inspiration.

[SoCal70RSR]

Wow

All these projects look great!

Point well taken, I never know what to call a "look-alike" car, either clone or replica, I like your term better - "inspired"

Thanks for sharing the photos, keep them coming!! Who else is out there?

[Mr9146]

If it looks like an RS or an RSR but doesn't have the chassis number to back it up then, guess what, it's a clone. A wanna be. A pretender.

Chew on that


They do all look mean, though. Surely nothing to scoff at.

[boba]

Marco,
My problem with "clone" is that these cars do not have the DNA of an RSR 'VIN or Case #', as you so correctly pointed out.
Clones have the same DNA as the original and these do not, and that is why I keep looking for something else to call them. I refer to mine as a interpretation or an inspiration because that is the way I think of it.
Plus it is far from what anybody would recognize as a RSR.
By the way, I cannot wait to see your car at SLO. Nice.
Regards,
Bob

[jjwood]

Well, so's not confuse any purists ou there, I'm calling mine a Wide Body and that's that. Bodywork is done (pretty much), still have to finish interior & suspension & transmission. Due to economic constraints, I wanted to get it to cosmetic level one completion and enjoy it for a few years before I go to further major expense.

[Mr9146]

I'm just rattling your cages, fellas.

In fact, I'm getting ready to put one together for a customer of mine in the coming months. We've already sourced the rolling shell, and now it's just a matter of hashing out what the picture in the customer's head looks like. You know the story...

Bob, I dropped the car off at the interior shop today. I've had a few teething issues in the past week, but they're getting ironed out fairly quickly. It'll be nice to finally show up at an event in my own 911 as opposed to my 914-6 or the 356 Outlaw.

[Jack Olsen]

Originally posted by Mr9146
If it looks like an RS or an RSR but doesn't have the chassis number to back it up then, guess what, it's a clone. A wanna be. A pretender.

They call me Mister Wanna Be Pretender.

[MarkMW]

Well - this is mine - should be finished in the next month.
1972 shell , 3.3 Turbo engine , fibreglass wings , spoiler doors, bonnet etc. Turbo suspension and brakes.
I'll post more pictures if anyone's interested. P.S - will have full Jagermiester livery soon!!

[mcvgums]

All of your projects look great!

I am just beginning my first and it is a 74 IROC interpretation. As you can see I have a long way to go.

[Stophos]

Are they ever truly not in the works once the works disease kicks in?

My Interpretation: IROC RSR

[onboost]

Ohhhhh, you boys are sick!!! I love it!

They're ain't nothing like a fat-butt Porsche!!!

Paul

[Moses]

Originally posted by Jack Olsen


They call me Mister Wanna Be Pretender.

If Jack's car is a pretender, I'll take one in silver, please!

[shamrockcustoms]

Originally posted by MarkMW
Well - this is mine - should be finished in the next month.
1972 shell , 3.3 Turbo engine , fibreglass wings , spoiler doors, bonnet etc. Turbo suspension and brakes.
I'll post more pictures if anyone's interested. P.S - will have full Jagermiester livery soon!!

More pics please..

Jay

[Facey]

Originally posted by shamrockcustoms
More pics please..

Jay

+1

i love the wheels as well, even though not period correct they look oh so right.

[fastbacker]

PRC GT-L car dressed in 74 rsr outfit - under construction. Should be done by June.