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Old 09-25-2008, 02:31 PM
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Question Cayman doors and hood material: Aluminum or Steel?
The 997 GT3 and 997 Turbo use aluminum hood and doors, what about the Cayman?

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The 997 GT3 and 997 Turbo use aluminum hood and doors, what about the Cayman?

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not sure door, but hood is alum.
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Front hood alum, doors steel, rear hatch steel, fenders steel.
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Thanks All.

I have found the doors in Carbon and fenders in Carbon as well.

Is anyone making a lightweight rear hatch with a plastic rear window?
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I have found the doors in Carbon and fenders in Carbon as well.

Is anyone making a lightweight rear hatch with a plastic rear window?
rad, you need to buy the car first

what's the latest plan?
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