JP Performance Rauh Welt Begriff Porsche 911

You don’t just build an RWB Porsche. You join a waiting list, whisper your intent to the gods of speed, sacrifice a set of factory fenders, and prepare for the arrival of the high priest himself: Akira Nakai-san.

In 2019, German car enthusiast and TV personality JP Kraemer experienced this transformation firsthand. His Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (964), a base model that needed a lot of work, was reborn into a tire-shredding, street-slaying beast. Under the hands of Nakai-san, who flew in from Japan armed with nothing but a cutting wheel, a pack of his favorite Winston cigarettes, and a vision.

The metamorphosis starts with the signature Rauh-Welt Begriff widebody kit. Nakai-san works with surgical precision, chain-smoking and vibing to punk rock as he bolts on the flared fenders that define RWB’s unmistakable silhouette.

Static Porsche 993 Turbo: Stance Machine

The owner of this 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo has been around the scene for quite some time. Perhaps his most famous build, and certainly one of my personal favorites, is his Carbon RWB Porsche 964. But at Heaven on Wheels, he decided to bring another one of his incredible projects. And there he let me in on a little secret: this 993 is actually for sale. So, if you’re in the market for something truly special, you know who to call.

At first glance, I could have sworn this Porsche was sitting on air suspension. But no—what you see here is its actual ride height. That impossibly low stance has been achieved with a set of H&R coilovers, courtesy of K-custom GmbH. The body has been expertly dropped over a set of 19” Gemballa Turbo S wheels, with the rear tires measuring an absurd 315/25.

Wheels Make the Car: 964 C2 Gets a Fresh Look

We can all agree that wheels are what really define a car’s personality. And in the case of this 1990 Porsche 964 C2, that statement couldn’t be truer. Owned by Tristan Eravegna, this beauty has been turning heads in the car scene for several years. Yet, somehow, Tristan always manages to surprise us with a fresh set of wheels every time we think we’ve seen it all. His latest transformation? A stunning new set of BBS wheels.

After rocking a set of body-colored Eta Beta wheels for a while, Tristan has now opted for something bolder. The new wheels, unveiled at the VW Team Brabant event, are none other than the legendary BBS E52s. Up front, they measure in at 18×9 inches, while the rear set is a wider 18×10.5 inches. According to Tristan, plenty of sleepless nights were spent perfecting this setup. And it shows. Built by MK-Wheels in the Netherlands, these rims feature a brushed lip finish. While the temptation to go for a polished lip must have been strong, it’s precisely this brushed look that makes the set stand out as something truly unique.

The car itself is lowered via Airforce Air Suspension, managed by an Accuair system for pinpoint ride height control. Tristan hasn’t stopped at just wheels and suspension either. He’s added a selection of RS parts, including air ducts and a rear bumper for a sportier look. The front lip? Courtesy of RUF, who also provided the exhaust muffler and steering wheel.