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Old 06-25-2022, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
You do realize that the TI bar is not FIA certified since it breaks a lot easier than the regular one which is FIA certified.
Yes, I know...but it looks damm sexy (can't believe I'm going for looks on this one!)
Anyway, it should cost a lot of $$$$$ so pretty sure I will keep it simple as in previous cars
Old 06-25-2022, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by usctrojanGT3
They don't offer it on latin american cars?

Yes...but keep in mind that I'm in Puerto Rico and we get US-Spec cars.
Old 06-25-2022, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by vij23
This is definitely a concern....

Yeah...I noticed this when I saw the car in person. All the dirt flows out in that section without any restriction.
The whole fender will need a good quality, thick PPF. I does come with a little bit of PPF on the curved part but that wont be enough.
Old 06-25-2022, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Yes, I know...but it looks damm sexy (can't believe I'm going for looks on this one!)
Anyway, it should cost a lot of $$$$$ so pretty sure I will keep it simple as in previous cars
Originally Posted by jmartpr
Yes...but keep in mind that I'm in Puerto Rico and we get US-Spec cars.
And as a US-Spec car you will not have all the necessary attachment points in the car. For some odd reason the bottom front (at least) attach points are not included like they are in the ROW chassis version. Something about DOT cert and retrofit capability. Same of course goes for the harness attach points.
Old 06-25-2022, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
And as a US-Spec car you will not have all the necessary attachment points in the car. For some odd reason the bottom front (at least) attach points are not included like they are in the ROW chassis version. Something about DOT cert and retrofit capability. Same of course goes for the harness attach points.
That sucks.....how did BMW got away with it on the M4 GTS?
Old 06-25-2022, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
That sucks.....how did BMW got away with it on the M4 GTS?
IIRC very limited and pool noodle wrapping.
Old 06-25-2022, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
That sucks.....how did BMW got away with it on the M4 GTS?
I think Porsche "could" do it, but they decided that it was not worth the potential legal liability in this market.
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Old 06-25-2022, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TDT
2.0 and 2.3 Bar are what they have always been? At least on 981 GT4 anyway.
I run my GT4 pressures at 32 COLD on all 4 corners. I have found that 32 is a great street setting that gives you responsive turn-in, while not being too harsh. Using the same pressures in the front as the rear also gives the front more bite and eliminate the understeer.
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Yeah...I noticed this when I saw the car in person. All the dirt flows out in that section without any restriction.
The whole fender will need a good quality, thick PPF. I does come with a little bit of PPF on the curved part but that wont be enough.
Yes, mine came with this area protected by factory ppf. However my ppf guys removed it and templated it. After they ppf'ed the entire car, they added a second piece in this area to double protect it, along with double ppf on the bonnet.
Old 06-25-2022, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche_23rs
Yes, mine came with this area protected by factory ppf. However my ppf guys removed it and templated it. After they ppf'ed the entire car, they added a second piece in this area to double protect it, along with double ppf on the bonnet.

That's exactly my plan.....
Old 06-25-2022, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Yeah...I noticed this when I saw the car in person. All the dirt flows out in that section without any restriction.
The whole fender will need a good quality, thick PPF. I does come with a little bit of PPF on the curved part but that wont be enough.
This gunk is caused by an overfilled windscreen washer reservoir, I had the same issue on my Spyder when it was new, since resolved.

But yes, PPF would be needed in this area to stop gravel rash on the paint behind the front wheels.

Cheers,
Harry.

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Old 06-25-2022, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by vij23
This is definitely a concern....

I'll have my shop double wrap the front fenders for that extra protection down there.
Old 06-25-2022, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Yes...but keep in mind that I'm in Puerto Rico and we get US-Spec cars.
Ahhh, I thought you got the latin america car specs.
Old 06-25-2022, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SToronto
Not sure if I posted these here…if you’ve seen before….close your eyes.

Saw 7 others in a finished state parked next to each other, waiting for whatever. Couldn’t take pics of these ones as not allowed. Some were gone by the time we walked by that area again.

Saw the engine marriage completed on one, along with a C2S, 911 Turbo and a Boxster of some sort. There were other 4RS going down the line. So they are being actively produced.

Damn, look at that front lip. Almost dragging on the ground. FAL please.

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Old 06-25-2022, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SpyderSenseOC
Damn, look at that front lip. Almost dragging on the ground. FAL please.
Its no lower than a GT4's
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