RPM Technik 996 CSR

[mr pg]

matfinch said:

Welcome to the CSR family! We might need to start an owners club soon.

I am the proud owner of the original 997 CSR (the black and gold one) build 002. I’ve had the car for over 3 years and done numerous road trips across Europe and quite a few track days. Every time I drive the car is a special occasion. A lot more mechanical feel, the setup is superb, the noise amazing. Still makes me smile.

You’ll have a lot of fun

Mat

I had a brief drive in your car (before it became yours!) and really enjoyed it. Seriously condsidered a 996 version at the time, but ended up with a 981 Cayman. Maybe one day.

[PGNSagaris]

RicM5 said:

Thanks again all
Would love to think I was going to get stuck in myself .......unfortunately grease monkey is not high on my small list of abilities. I have spoken to Grieg at RPM and am off to experience there CSR demo this coming Thursday .......

Ric, welcome to the Club. The CSR is an amazing product and will be a totally bespoke 911, for you. Years ago I couldn’t get my head around the numbers ££ until I drove one. It’s worth every penny if you’re interested in driving.

Drop me a PM with any questions or your number if you would like a chat.

PGN

[RicM5]

PGNSagaris said:

Ric, welcome to the Club. The CSR is an amazing product and will be a totally bespoke 911, for you. Years ago I couldn’t get my head around the numbers ££ until I drove one. It’s worth every penny if you’re interested in driving.

Drop me a PM with any questions or your number if you would like a chat.

PGN

Would love a heads up on what is essential on the options list and what to do without am very aware that the costs can spiral out of control when getting carried away (easily done)
Will drop you a pm
Thanks
Ric

[EGTE]

Heathrow said:

I took the plunge last year with a 996.2 C2 and can highly recommend both the CSR and the guys at RPM. The difficulty is having the self restraint to know where to draw the line with the mods!

Pic above was from the Silverstone PHSS sometime last year (October I think). Although it's fun on the track, I found it even more enjoyable on the road. The driving experience with the aggressive diff and the lightweight flywheel was sublime and the torque of the engine and the relative lack of mass meant it was really quite a rapid car even compared with more modern Porsches.

The car is so honed and well set-up. Where is really excelled though was the handling - the steering is great on the 996 anyway but the combination of quality damping, upgraded lower arms and bushes and cornerweighting just removed all slack from the front end of the car. It was a very confidence inspiring car, especially in wet conditions.

The biggest complement I can pay it is that for my preferences, and as a road car, I found it a more engaging and rewarding car that the GT4 I've since moved on to. As you can tell I'm a big fan and although you can probably replicate elements of the CSR, there is something quite coherent about the overall package which for me at least, just clicks. Highly recommended!

Damn, that looks and sounds good. I've got decent dampers already, but it sounds like I need those lower arms and bushings.

[RicM5]

Heathrow said:

I took the plunge last year with a 996.2 C2 and can highly recommend both the CSR and the guys at RPM. The difficulty is having the self restraint to know where to draw the line with the mods!

Pic above was from the Silverstone PHSS sometime last year (October I think). Although it's fun on the track, I found it even more enjoyable on the road. The driving experience with the aggressive diff and the lightweight flywheel was sublime and the torque of the engine and the relative lack of mass meant it was really quite a rapid car even compared with more modern Porsches.

The car is so honed and well set-up. Where is really excelled though was the handling - the steering is great on the 996 anyway but the combination of quality damping, upgraded lower arms and bushes and cornerweighting just removed all slack from the front end of the car. It was a very confidence inspiring car, especially in wet conditions.

The biggest complement I can pay it is that for my preferences, and as a road car, I found it a more engaging and rewarding car that the GT4 I've since moved on to. As you can tell I'm a big fan and although you can probably replicate elements of the CSR, there is something quite coherent about the overall package which for me at least, just clicks. Highly recommended!

So...... met Greig at RPM yesterday
Fantastic couple of hours top bloke and great set up.
Drove your old car wish was spot on...... might have to test drive a GT4 if you decided to keep it over the CSR
The CSR just felt so urgent (flywheel) and the set up had me grinning from ear to ear in no time at all I was sold instantly.
Before journeying to RPM I’d budgeted £30k (including donor car) but having had a 2 stage build spec quote to actually achieve what I want the figure including car is going to be a minimum of £40k.
Still keen just might have to re jig finances

[RicM5]

Heathrow said:

I took the plunge last year with a 996.2 C2 and can highly recommend both the CSR and the guys at RPM. The difficulty is having the self restraint to know where to draw the line with the mods!

Pic above was from the Silverstone PHSS sometime last year (October I think). Although it's fun on the track, I found it even more enjoyable on the road. The driving experience with the aggressive diff and the lightweight flywheel was sublime and the torque of the engine and the relative lack of mass meant it was really quite a rapid car even compared with more modern Porsches.

The car is so honed and well set-up. Where is really excelled though was the handling - the steering is great on the 996 anyway but the combination of quality damping, upgraded lower arms and bushes and cornerweighting just removed all slack from the front end of the car. It was a very confidence inspiring car, especially in wet conditions.

The biggest complement I can pay it is that for my preferences, and as a road car, I found it a more engaging and rewarding car that the GT4 I've since moved on to. As you can tell I'm a big fan and although you can probably replicate elements of the CSR, there is something quite coherent about the overall package which for me at least, just clicks. Highly recommended!

So...... met Greig at RPM yesterday
Fantastic couple of hours top bloke and great set up.
Drove your old car wish was spot on...... might have to test drive a GT4 if you decided to keep it over the CSR
The CSR just felt so urgent (flywheel) and the set up had me grinning from ear to ear in no time at all I was sold instantly.
Before journeying to RPM I’d budgeted £30k (including donor car) but having had a 2 stage build spec quote to actually achieve what I want the figure including car is going to be a minimum of £40k.
Still keen just might have to re jig finances