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Originally posted by AtomicDog
Scott,
I have to chuckle every time I read your 'antique' plates. The shape seems ageless, and the connotations of that word have never fit comfortably.
Yours is a beautiful car, no doubt. The bumper paint (or lack thereof) takes nothing away.
Since I live on a gravel road, the urethane front valence from BW seems like a logical choice. I'll most likely use FG for the rear. All of this now depends on whether or not the 964 smile will work with another manufacturer... The only other real deviations from the Ruf styling will be the 993 mirrors and Getty 3.8 RS SC decklid/spoiler. The rain gutter shaving will have to wait until just before the body is ready for paint, but it's something I really want to do. Now if someone could replicate the Ruf Carrera +1" rear flares, the list would be complete.
God, I need new mirrors and H4s...
Great car. Thanks for taking some risks. It's worth it, clearly.
Chris
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Thanks for the compliments. I'm really proud of the way the car is coming together....
I also live on a gravel road and (*knock on wood*) haven't had any issues with the glass front bumper. It seems pretty strong actually.
IIRC the Ruf urethane front valence mounts under the stock bumper. If this is the case I don't think you could use the 964 smile - you'd keep the stock SC/Carrera smile.
Eventually I'll replace my mirrors though I'll be using the 935 mirrors which I believe are the same mirrors that Ruf used on Yellowbird.
I don't think I'll go as far as shaving the rain gutters or widening the rear flares but who knows...
I've also been tempted to buy a set of Ruf Classic wheels but I haven't been able to pull the trigger simply because of the weight of the wheels. Well...that and the price. I may consider a set of 17" or 18" forged wheels but for now I'll continue using my 8x9x16 Fuchs.