Tag: WEVO

Techno Classica 2010 was our first trade show where we exhibited TwinSpark Racing’s collection of parts for vintage Porsches. It was a very positive experience in that we got to meet some of you in person and could discuss the quality of our parts. Particularly our Zuffenhaus RSR Brakes were a client magnet. These brakes are a true to form replica of the original ones used on the 2.8 RSR, but have proven 930 brake internals (www.twinsparkracing.com).

We were joined by our partners from Zuffenhaus Products (www.zuffenhaus.eu), Keith Walters, Bob Aines and Aaron Winans, who had a first-hand opportunity to interact with the European clients visiting our booth. In a way the event turned into an R Gruppe reunion during the evening hours, as we were joined by John Glynn (www.johndglynn.com) and Vasco Ricardo (Portugal) for a meal or two. The overall impression was that the number of Porsche specialist stands were down from last [...]

Come visit us in Hall 3 booth 216 at Techno Classica April 7 through 11!

What constitutes an R Gruppe car is a question I get asked frequently and it’s time I try to answer that question. As the European Chaptermeister of R Gruppe I should know, right? Well, it’s not so cut and dry…. There isn’t one right answer to this question. There isn’t just a single model or configuration that complies with the definition “R Gruppe car”. The one thing they have to meet is the hurdle of a 1964-1973 chassis number and the car must be a 911. So clones based on later chassis (backdates), strictly speaking, are not invited in.

If we listen to the founders of our Gruppe, Freeman Thomas and Cris Huergas, then we can narrow it down a bit. In a recent web interview (http://unobtaniuminc.wordpress.com/2009/12/) Cris said: “Each R Gruppe car is an extension of its owners and their creativity in building something that adds a sporting flavor to their 911s. Anybody can [...]