Question: CALLAWAY vs RUF

[Jeroenvgfn]

the famous CALLAWAY SLEDGEHAMMER

and it's opponent the RUF CTR YELLOWBIRD

both factory cars top end product with a big whip of Tuning cream.

after seeing the RUF documentary this weekend and seeing the Sledgehammer story and Fast Cars DVD many times

in this thread please your comments on both cars,
articles , pictures , stories , etc etc etc

let's get carried away

 

[critt99]

Well if you recall there was a R/T special issue that fetured both cars. I will have to dig it up when I get home. I can say that I have spent time in both RUF's and Callaway's...I will have to think about it. There are a few significant differences, but a great deal in common.

 

[ctr2]

To start with, both cars are amazing, both cars are better than factor will ever be !

 

[*89x2*]

Don't know if everyone here has seen the video of the red and yellow RUF cars on the airstrip, playing and flat-out HAULING It is an amzing clip, and the one car has a nice seatcover <<<CLICK for video :cool


Enjoy

 

[Brangeta]

The neat thing I remember the guys at RUF Auto Centre (in Carrollton) telling me was that the CTR2 had a manual transmission that didn't require the use of a clutch. It also had an air cooled engine if I'm not mistaken. Very unique stuff!

I think Callaway has more traditional engineering, which is good, because it doesn't take an instruction manual to learn to drive again.

I think the Callaway bodywork is better, but I'm a little biased. The RUFs are definitely nice though, they take boring pillbugs and turn them into interesting animals.

 

[*89x2*]

The neat thing I remember the guys at RUF Auto Centre (in Carrollton) telling me was that the CTR2 had a manual transmission that didn't require the use of a clutch. It also had an air cooled engine if I'm not mistaken. Very unique stuff!
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2711943630060510964RKcezE

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2081323730060510964utkXIR
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2909964260060510964tWuSWH
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2323990500060510964kXmwCt
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2042428390060510964UpnpIu
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2403596090060510964QUUURB
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2685386540060510964VpdwFA

In the late 80's, Callaway began exploring the use of a transmission "clutch" engagment system that did not require the use of the third pedal. Some may argue that others simply do not "need" to use the clutch whicle driving anyways

I think Callaway has more traditional engineering, which is good, because it doesn't take an instruction manual to learn to drive again. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2081323730060510964utkXIR
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2909964260060510964tWuSWH
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2323990500060510964kXmwCt
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2042428390060510964UpnpIu
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2403596090060510964QUUURB
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2685386540060510964VpdwFA

...there was an instruction manual for learning to drive?? ;help

 

[TurboLuigi]

Yeah... I've heard of a test driver who doesn't bother with the clutch hnoes Heard it slows shift time

-Luigi
:cool

 

[ctr2]

Both manufacturers produce outstanding cars, V8's vs 6's. Callaway 600+hp, Ruf 700+hp at top end. I believe both of their manufacturing facilities in Europe are near one another.

 

[John H. Christensen]

The Sledgehammer is 898 hp.

 

[ctr2]

i believe there is only one sledgehammer

 

[redb2k's]

i believe there is only one sledgehammer

That is correct.

 

[ctr2]

Ruf builds very fast, reliable street cars, that can also be driven to the track and outperform many of the socalled super cars. callaway also builds very fast reliable street cars as well, but they also build "race specific" cars. Why not own one of each, get the best of both worlds.

 

[Jeroenvgfn]

Ruf builds very fast, reliable street cars, that can also be driven to the track and outperform many of the socalled super cars. callaway also builds very fast reliable street cars as well, but they also build "race specific" cars. Why not own one of each, get the best of both worlds.

So you admit you already own a RUF.

show us some pictures please, We won't bite ya.


and did you know that Callaway started his business tuning Porsches and other German beauties. ( but that is a different forum section )

 

[ctr2]

Reeves told me that he was a good friend of Alois Ruf

 

[TurboLuigi]

He has always said good things about him and their outfit.

-Luigi
:cool

 

[*89x2*]

Don't know if everyone here has seen the video of the red and yellow RUF cars on the airstrip, playing and flat-out HAULING It is an amzing clip, and the one car has a nice seatcover <<<CLICK for video :cool


Enjoy

...on a easygoing Saturday morning, I thought I would bring this video back to the top :cool

Cool stuff!!! I suppose that aside from in Europe, only in Texas can you get away with flying around on a runway like that :eek


...although we tried a bit in California :ugh
Luigi, remember the 18 wheeler, waiting for clearance from the tower :W

 

[TurboLuigi]

Good Times!

-Luigi
:cool