Replica Ruf bumper
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Replica Ruf bumper
How is the quality of these, nice alternative to the gt3 front.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...spagenameZWDVW
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$2k sounds reasonable compared to what RUF is probably charging for that bumper. What does RUF charge for that bumper anyway?
Only major downside to FG is if you get tapped, it's probably going to crack. I'd take that gamble to save a few grand though... I guess it all depends on how much RUF is charging.
I am however interested in the hood they have. I just can't figure out what it's made of.
FWIW, I've had a fiberglass bumper on the rear of my 996 for a couple years now with no problems (knock on wood).
Only major downside to FG is if you get tapped, it's probably going to crack. I'd take that gamble to save a few grand though... I guess it all depends on how much RUF is charging.
I am however interested in the hood they have. I just can't figure out what it's made of.
FWIW, I've had a fiberglass bumper on the rear of my 996 for a couple years now with no problems (knock on wood).
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$2k sounds reasonable compared to what RUF is probably charging for that bumper. What does RUF charge for that bumper anyway?
Only major downside to FG is if you get tapped, it's probably going to crack. I'd take that gamble to save a few grand though... I guess it all depends on how much RUF is charging.
I am however interested in the hood they have. I just can't figure out what it's made of.
FWIW, I've had a fiberglass bumper on the rear of my 996 for a couple years now with no problems (knock on wood).
Only major downside to FG is if you get tapped, it's probably going to crack. I'd take that gamble to save a few grand though... I guess it all depends on how much RUF is charging.
I am however interested in the hood they have. I just can't figure out what it's made of.
FWIW, I've had a fiberglass bumper on the rear of my 996 for a couple years now with no problems (knock on wood).
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That would be a tough one then. If it was $5K like Techart charges, I would buy the replica in a minute.
For $1500, I might consider the RUF. Depending on the condition of the replica, you may end up spending a $1000 just getting it prepped before paint and install. I've heard some real horror stories about NR's stuff. The purchase of the part ending up being the down payment
I've never seen a RUF body part out of the box. How is the condition? I assume it's urethane? If so, the prep would probably be minimal. However, you can't assume just because it's from a big brand that you won't have prep. You should have seen how ****ty looking the techart wing I am having installed looked out of the box. Lots of sanding and smoothing on a MSRP $4K wing. Frankly it should come primed and ready to paint at that price.
For $1500, I might consider the RUF. Depending on the condition of the replica, you may end up spending a $1000 just getting it prepped before paint and install. I've heard some real horror stories about NR's stuff. The purchase of the part ending up being the down payment
I've never seen a RUF body part out of the box. How is the condition? I assume it's urethane? If so, the prep would probably be minimal. However, you can't assume just because it's from a big brand that you won't have prep. You should have seen how ****ty looking the techart wing I am having installed looked out of the box. Lots of sanding and smoothing on a MSRP $4K wing. Frankly it should come primed and ready to paint at that price.
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It's urethane. Mine came prep'd and primered already, but got a little damaged during the shipping.
According to the original purchaser, it did NOT come prepped. Since it was damaged during shipping, it will need some minor work done.
I'll post pics once its done.
According to the original purchaser, it did NOT come prepped. Since it was damaged during shipping, it will need some minor work done.
I'll post pics once its done.
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The price is no doubt reasonable and very down to earth. However, what worries me somewhat is all the pics they have are or seems like are borrowed/downloaded from various boards of the original stuff. They should have nice quality photos of their products.
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That would be a tough one then. If it was $5K like Techart charges, I would buy the replica in a minute.
For $1500, I might consider the RUF. Depending on the condition of the replica, you may end up spending a $1000 just getting it prepped before paint and install. I've heard some real horror stories about NR's stuff. The purchase of the part ending up being the down payment
I've never seen a RUF body part out of the box. How is the condition? I assume it's urethane? If so, the prep would probably be minimal. However, you can't assume just because it's from a big brand that you won't have prep. You should have seen how ****ty looking the techart wing I am having installed looked out of the box. Lots of sanding and smoothing on a MSRP $4K wing. Frankly it should come primed and ready to paint at that price.
For $1500, I might consider the RUF. Depending on the condition of the replica, you may end up spending a $1000 just getting it prepped before paint and install. I've heard some real horror stories about NR's stuff. The purchase of the part ending up being the down payment
I've never seen a RUF body part out of the box. How is the condition? I assume it's urethane? If so, the prep would probably be minimal. However, you can't assume just because it's from a big brand that you won't have prep. You should have seen how ****ty looking the techart wing I am having installed looked out of the box. Lots of sanding and smoothing on a MSRP $4K wing. Frankly it should come primed and ready to paint at that price.
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that sucks to hear there was damage spyder, i hope you were compensated in some way...
my front bumper was fiberglass and alot of the aftermarket bumpers are fiberglass whether original or copy. lucky that the newer stuff from techart or ruf is PU, but apparently those still need some work too.
the ebay company looks pretty good, i got my techart wing from them.
also, i called about the hood, and i am pretty sure it is a steel oem part which they modified to get the 993 look.
my front bumper was fiberglass and alot of the aftermarket bumpers are fiberglass whether original or copy. lucky that the newer stuff from techart or ruf is PU, but apparently those still need some work too.
the ebay company looks pretty good, i got my techart wing from them.
also, i called about the hood, and i am pretty sure it is a steel oem part which they modified to get the 993 look.
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Here's the reply I got from them regarding the hood and materials:
Hi,
the hood is made of top quality tooling resing, because it has more strength that typical fiberglass, it is more expensive and most only use it on their molds, the hood comes in a white gelcoat and needs to be primed and painted, and it is typical the body shop will give it a light sand beofre they prime and paint,
thanks,
Jeffrey
www.Xtrememotorcars.com
Hi,
the hood is made of top quality tooling resing, because it has more strength that typical fiberglass, it is more expensive and most only use it on their molds, the hood comes in a white gelcoat and needs to be primed and painted, and it is typical the body shop will give it a light sand beofre they prime and paint,
thanks,
Jeffrey
www.Xtrememotorcars.com
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Ruf uses polyurethane (same as Porsche), the fit and finish is worth $1500 to me. On my 996, I couldn't believe how perfect the front cover fit. I've also used "high quality fiberglass" on other cars, what a load of crap. Fiberglass is fiberglass; it doesn't fit, it doesn't flex, hit a curb, and your cover's toast. The claims of "light sanding before paint" is also not true. Gel coat is always full of bubbles, when sanded, these bubbles turn into little holes that have to be filled... of course it can be fixed by anyone, just a pain in the ***. Just my opinion
go find a fiberglass bumper, park your car next to it, and compare the two materials... knock on them, and push your thumb in
go find a fiberglass bumper, park your car next to it, and compare the two materials... knock on them, and push your thumb in