zeitgeist57 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Considering how much people spend on some pretty lame body mods, I find Rauh Welt 911's to be a very unique and cool customized car. http://rauhwelt-usa.com/roughworld/pricing/993-wide-body/ I'm assuming that even though Akira Nakai will install the kit himself, you still gotta fly him out to the car and buy his Coca-Cola and cigarettes. I fully realize that having the stance that wide from super-ridic wheels and tires fucks up the suspension geometry. I drive a bagged Lincoln...your argument is ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Been following RWB since the Pandora one build. My buddy got to watch him complete one in philly at the local tuner shop a few months ago. Always enjoy watching the videos and seeing how they come out along with the passion involved. Guy does what he loves and now doesn't have to worry about having money anymore, can't beat it. I'll have to be the first one to bring him to CLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyc12340 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 They actually race as well in Japan. My korean friend (she is hot) drives for RWB I will post pics later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 (edited) I really enjoyed these vids on him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53b6w1j89Hk EDIT: one more Edited September 28, 2016 by iwashmycar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm a big fan of these cars. I love the 993's already but these are beautiful. I would prefer one without the large spoiler though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Reminded me of this auction on BAT right now. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-porsche-koenig/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm usually a traditionalist as far as the way I want to see Porsche's built but I really really like the RWB cars. There are 2 of them for sale on Rennlist currently if anyone is in the market :-) http://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/948525-fs-1995-rwb-993-guard-red-with-ton-of-goodies.html http://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/940553-1987-porsche-911-rwb-period-correct-long-hood-conversion.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 RWB is just a body kit and wide tires right? or is there something else I am missing? I could go either way on these, some of the cars are beautiful, some are god awful. I imagine they all handle about the same as a similar car without the wide tires and body kit. The guy's business model of traveling around the world and working in the customer's shop is more fascinating than the car itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 RWB is just a body kit and wide tires right? or is there something else I am missing? I could go either way on these, some of the cars are beautiful, some are god awful. I imagine they all handle about the same as a similar car without the wide tires and body kit. The guy's business model of traveling around the world and working in the customer's shop is more fascinating than the car itself. It is but it isn't. You hit on it in the second statement. He's basically created a brand for himself as a crazy chain smoking artist that is commissioned all around the world to create "bespoke" 1 of 1 exclusive Porsche's that cannot be duplicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) BRB, tracking my 1 of 1 260hp $130k 993. Porsches as image statements are LOL (thanks janis joplin), Porsches as race cars are not LOL. And they often have the typical over-modded woes when selling too. Edited September 29, 2016 by RyM3rC more like janis lolplin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Don't let the following statement mislead you to think for a second that I don't like these cars. They are getting a little played out/significantly less exclusive IMO. Seemingly you have a guy that is very talented who built what he likes (See Magnus Walker) and decided to start building them for other people (Unlike Magnus Walker). I think it's a neat business model that he alone is THE guy that installs the kits, but the more and more the vape/stance guys start making all this money producing fancy videos of him doing his thing, it just sorta becomes too mainstream. Nakai is a total badass IMO, preparing 6-8 of his cars to compete in the Idlers 12+hour endurance races in between flying all over the world installing his handwork takes a lot of stamina and motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 RWB is just a body kit and wide tires right? or is there something else I am missing? No. The only pesron that would tell you different is a Porsche Fanboi or someone trying to take your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911/1867554.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911/1867554.html http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/0c/0cb53f4d1a009a1e621c1d62787893987f60439d54a27f652f9006ac75c02355.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 "RAUH-Welt Begriff" Looks like you pulled a fish out of a pond and let it flap around on the keyboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911/1867554.html BRB, creating craigslist ad... FOR SALE: Left testi. PRICE: $220,000 Normal wear, never a tear TXT FOR PICS 5fiveseven-9seven5 THREE NO TRADES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 If you commissioned Nakai-san to do your 964, wouldn't you reach out to the Porsche community to find some Instagram fanboi who could produce a slightly better video? Damn Bellevue Microsoft hipsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Another pretty recent one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 I'm quickly just approaching the old and out of touch category because I don't get it. I would have a problem spending all that money and seeing a can of spray paint or a caulk gun pointed at my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 From watching that video it just seems like a rich version of when kids would buy $400 body kits for their Honda civics and J body's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 From watching that video it just seems like a rich version of when kids would buy $400 body kits for their Honda civics and J body's. It is, but dont tell anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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