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996 stance??
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itsdashy said:
No question it's expensive... but if you're busy, don't have time to restore a car but want something reliable that has value and class then the likes of Singer and Alfaholics offer a service... 2.5 year waiting list!
Having an iconic car fully sorted without that annoying trip to and from your Indie...
Ever since I laid my eyes and smelt the perfection of one at #FOS I've started dreaming like I used to as a kid!
A RUF is all well and good but Singer offers something else.. It's a whole new genre of modern Classic motoring but with added craftsmanship and attention to detail. Not saying RUF is better or worse but Singer has nailed it!
Ive always lowered my hobby cars, there is a certain ride height that all just look spot on. Admittedly this has compromised clearance but if you get the correct suspension it doesn't make too much of a difference regards the ride.
The KW coilovers I have on my RS4 are far better than the original suspension and its a good 50mm lower.
To me for looks its all about the arch to tyre gap, ideally they should effectively meet so no real gap but it depends on the shape of the arch as well. Im on M030 suspension and Id say another 15mm would be spot on.
Ideally wheels needs to fill the arch as well, I despise the e-type jag look with inset wheels. Aesthetically it looks all wrong to me but its all personal.
As for the singer vs Ruf debate its a hard one. Ruf like there turbos, Singer details and styling are lovely. Id be hard pushed to walk away from the new Ruf CTR though with its 700bhp and carbon chassis, its the engineering that's appeals to me however that engine in the new singer sounds amazing.
The KW coilovers I have on my RS4 are far better than the original suspension and its a good 50mm lower.
To me for looks its all about the arch to tyre gap, ideally they should effectively meet so no real gap but it depends on the shape of the arch as well. Im on M030 suspension and Id say another 15mm would be spot on.
Ideally wheels needs to fill the arch as well, I despise the e-type jag look with inset wheels. Aesthetically it looks all wrong to me but its all personal.
As for the singer vs Ruf debate its a hard one. Ruf like there turbos, Singer details and styling are lovely. Id be hard pushed to walk away from the new Ruf CTR though with its 700bhp and carbon chassis, its the engineering that's appeals to me however that engine in the new singer sounds amazing.
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Check out the near perfect stance on this!
My ultimate 911...
I drive my brothers 991RS frequently, it's a brut... just phenominal
Now capture the brute with something a bit retro that's unique and handmade by ultimate craftsmen...
https://jalopnik.com/the-first-911-restored-by-singer-with-a-500-hp-williams-1820434781/amp :?:
My ultimate 911...
I drive my brothers 991RS frequently, it's a brut... just phenominal
Now capture the brute with something a bit retro that's unique and handmade by ultimate craftsmen...
https://jalopnik.com/the-first-911-restored-by-singer-with-a-500-hp-williams-1820434781/amp :?:
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Great thread, your right you don't see many modded 996 the ones I have seen are quite subtle, lowered not slammed and with turbo fronts bumpers. I saw a nice one with the upgraded LED headlights. I think due to the softer lines of the 996 over the 997 they lend themselves nicely to more retro modding like ducktails and interestingly whereas a 997 looks awful on small rims the 996 looks pretty good on 17" fuch again sort of leading back to the air-cooled retro look :thumb:
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