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Old 10-23-2015, 01:06 PM
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Ruf RTurbo Front Bumper

Does anyone know if this is still available to be purchased anywhere? Unfortunately, my Precision Porsche fiberglass GT2 front cracked after an extremely low speed touch of some trucks big tire which was sticking out where I couldn't see it...so I guess I need a new one.

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Old 10-23-2015, 02:33 PM
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I contacted RUF in Germany a few months ago about it and it is available for purchase directly from them.
 
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Old 10-23-2015, 03:36 PM
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Irish100P was the most recent purchaser I know of, piece is perfect fit!
 
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The RUF front bumper made out the same PU as the OEM TT/GT2 bumpers. It is OEM quality and far far superior to any of the fragile fiberglass copies on the market. Mine has been on my car for almost 10 years with years of track work. I would also say that the aerodynamics / downforce is superior to the even the GT2 bumper due to the pronounced built in splitter built into the RUF bumper. The only negative is the fact that the built in splitter makes the bumper nose section longer and thus easier to scrape on inclines. One needs to be cautious as there is no "replacement" lower piece as on the factory bumpers.
 
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Old 10-24-2015, 09:34 AM
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I have the RUF and I love it. I got a lot of help from pwdrhound before, during, and after installation of my bumper. He is a wealth of knowledge and has helped me a lot. I have the contact info for the guy I spoke to at RUF when purchasing my bumper if you'd like it. In full disclosure the only thing about the RUF bumper that is ****ty, well it's the damn instructions. They're not super great and don't offer much, but its not impossible to do the install and nothing beats the fitment or durability.

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I had put in a request about two years ago with Ruf and they were out of stock. Last fall I had hit them up again and they did another run so I was able to get it. Best bang for your buck bumper there is imho
 
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Irish & Because, please pm me the contact info for the Ruf bumper supplier. Thanks, Earl
 
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Thanks, I had that as well but thought it was their corporate site. Will try reaching out.
 
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Contact Stefan directly at stefan.gebauer@ruf-automobile.de
He is their parts guy and can get you whatever you need. Normally gets back to you within 24 hours. Or call them directly in Phaffenhausen.
 

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Holy crap. I just checked prices there. Is the bumper at least plug and play?
 
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Originally Posted by ghostofpain
Holy crap. I just checked prices there. Is the bumper at least plug and play?
depending on the value of the euro the last time i checked ti was approx 3300$ shipped to the usa. and comes with all the needed ductwork to make it functional. has it gone up significantly?
 
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Originally Posted by ghostofpain
Holy crap. I just checked prices there. Is the bumper at least plug and play?
It includes the proper ducting. When RUF installed it on my car they changed all the coolant hoses to the GT2 versions and flipped/canted the center radiator.

2150 Euro plus shipping to US. Probably $600.

http://ruf-automobile.de/en/shop/tur...ler-kit-turbo/
 

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Yeah, this isn't just a bumper skin! Be advised, instructions leave a bit to be desired...
 
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So actually you can buy a gt2 bumper instead and modify everything. The costs will be probably the same i guess probably cheaper.
Too expensive for my taste. I will just put the aero lip to my turbo pumper when i track the car. For my amateur driving skills thats enough.
But i got to say that the ruf bumper and gt2 bumper look great.
 


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