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Purchased this RS Clone (Pictures)

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  1. 575Mike

    575Mike Formula 3

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    I'm pretty excited about this car. I purchased it this week.

    The car was restored in 2002 by European Bodyworks in Bend, OR. At that time, the interior, exterior paint, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, etc. were replaced. The suspension and brakes are from a Carrera, the engine is a 1978 3.0L and the transmission is a 915, both rebuilt.
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  2. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    was this the car advertised in autoweek ?
     
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  3. 575Mike

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    That's the one.
     
    575Mike, Dec 12, 2008
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  4. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    i was going to call on it. looks like a really nice car. needs the retro door panels and you'll be good to go.
     
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  5. 575Mike

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    You're right, it needs that and maybe a few other minor things, but it's a really nice piece all in all.
     
    575Mike, Dec 12, 2008
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  6. GuyIncognito

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    pretty car. what's the chrome bar between the rear bumpers, around the license plate bracket? Looks like a nerf bar? never noticed those before
     
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  7. henryr

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    perfect retro color. hope that 3.0 is peppy. would be killer with a 3.6.

    ok, i'm off to check out the pelican parts, rennlist and early911s classifieds.......
     
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  8. 575Mike

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    It's plenty peppy at a little less than 270HP and a little less than 2300lbs. Original '73 RS was a 2.7.
     
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    Mike, gorgeous little car. With 270 on tap on a featherweight, I guess it should a hoot to drive..:)
    I see yer running massive gumballs. Maybe you drop the profile a bit whilst maintaining the width. Reduction in overall diameter and you'd get better acceleration. What current sizes are you running now?
     
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    Congrats on the new car Mike, you'll have to bring it out in the spring for a drive.
     
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  11. Pcar928fan

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    WOW! That is NEAT! Love it! Best of both worlds! Light weight more up to date power and trans! Way to go!

    Congrats,
    James
     
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    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Dang. I got a new hero.
     
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  13. Michael B

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    Very nice. Great looker.
     
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    Sweet ride! You might also want to change the headlight "rings" back to the chrome ones.
     
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    sweet ride! :)
     
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    Wow! Another awesome yellow ride! It is an additive color! Can't wait to see it!
     
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