Porsche 930 Turbo European Road Legal Conversion

luc00 · 2015-06-02T06:04:20Z

Luc00 details the process of importing and modifying his Porsche 930 Turbo from California to Europe, including clutch, tires, and Ruf upgrades. Discover owner experiences and technical insights on classic 930 Turbos.

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Luc00 shares his journey of importing a 27-year-old Porsche 930 Turbo from California to Europe, detailing the extensive modifications and documentation required to make it road legal. His post highlights the dedication and passion involved in owning and customizing a classic Porsche, offering a glimpse into the meticulous process of bringing a vintage car up to modern European standards.

after more than a year of delaying the process, i managed yesterday to get all the documentation of the car and get the car road legal in europe after importing it from california.

27 yeasr old, 40000 miles and an incredible documentation allowing me to retrace every journey from this car until now.

Now after changing clutch, tires , big overriders, deleting rear central brake light and changing lights for european laws, it just needs the european suspension and a small stay at Ruf for deleting the californian catalysts and getting a bigger turbo (K27/7000) and sports exhaust.

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The 930 Turbo's power delivery is characterized by a significant turbo lag, with the car truly coming alive around 2800 RPM, offering an exhilarating driving experience.
For improved handling, especially under boost, upgrading to significantly larger tires on a 930 Turbo is a beneficial modification, with front tires sometimes matching the original rear size.
Owners of imported cars from hot climates should check for disconnected heater fans, as reconnecting them might lead to excessive cabin heat, making them often re-disconnected.
To enhance daily drivability in areas with strict speed limits, some owners opt to 'down-tune' the engine, reducing horsepower but improving off-boost torque for better real-life performance.
When importing classic cars, especially from California, it's crucial to inspect for potential rust issues, particularly in sills, rockers, and floorboards, as water ingress can cause significant damage.
Expanding garage space can be achieved through solutions like single-post car lifts, which can transform a two-car garage into a three-car space, provided ceiling height and garage door clearance are adequate.

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ED209

Jun 2, 2015

Nice, the 930 Turbo looks to be in great condition. Looking forward to hearing your impressions of Ruf 's work on your 930. Regards, ED-209

bimbeano

Jun 2, 2015

EITO ? Isn't AUTO German for car ? Anyway, seeing this beast i feel intrigued (27 years ago i was 18) ... a bit sad (27 years ago my grandfather saw a red one at d'Ieteren import and he wanted to buy it for my 18th birthday, my mum disagreed ... so i asked for that reg 924S standing next to it .. to no avail) ... but i feel very happy for you to relive special times ... you should take it out at night wandering thru a city and then give it a blast in the countryside ... enjoy it ! Burn some rubb

luc00

Jun 2, 2015

yes , the 930 was a dream car whem i was young and i always wanted to have one ...plus it is a must when you want one of each air cooled generation... :-) I am enjoying it finally and even more when it will come out of RUF' s devil workshop;-) Cheers Luc

luc00

Jun 2, 2015

yes you are welcome Filip, you are THE one!

luc00

Jun 2, 2015

buy it for the museum as it still had the original wax on the underbods... No rain... Ever ;-)

bimbeano

Jun 2, 2015

... EGG :-) TO for turbo ... hmmmmm ... did you know that over here in Belgium you can have (almost) whatever numberplate you wish ? An example ... Filip

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