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Once again, I fail to understand why someone should use the R Gruppe as a model to replicate.
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Maybe the cool name has something to do with it?
Seriously, from the tone of some R Gruppe members' posts, there seems to be another, less tangible component--and that element is what the west coasters seem to think would be most difficult to replicate over here. I'm not entirely sure why that is, but even in the absence of the west coast "zen," I think an organization with the same basic external priorities as the R Gruppe would be very appealing.
- Early 911s and 911 "hot rods"
- Drivers cars, not garage queens
- Performance modifications encouraged, even when non-original
- Emphasis on driving events, track days, hill climbs, road rallies, etc.
- An appreciation of the road racing and rallying heritage of early 911s
- No exchanging business cards at events