GMG Racing Porsche 991 GT3 Bolt-In Roll Bar NOW AVAILABLE!!!
10-15-2014, 11:34 PM
#61
I've personally installed (2) GMG bars in previous cars (997.2 RS and 987 CR). Both took a LONG time to align properly and bolt into place. The specs are so tight that in both cases I had to use 2x4's and ratchet straps to simultaneously align all the components while installing the bolts. I will never ever install one myself again.
Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
10-15-2014, 11:34 PM
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Not the best picture but perhaps this gives you an idea of what a white roll bar might look like.
10-15-2014, 11:59 PM
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I've personally installed (2) GMG bars in previous cars (997.2 RS and 987 CR). Both took a LONG time to align properly and bolt into place. The specs are so tight that in both cases I had to use 2x4's and ratchet straps to simultaneously align all the components while installing the bolts. I will never ever install one myself again. Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
10-16-2014, 12:06 AM
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10-16-2014, 12:10 AM
#68
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I've personally installed (2) GMG bars in previous cars (997.2 RS and 987 CR). Both took a LONG time to align properly and bolt into place. The specs are so tight that in both cases I had to use 2x4's and ratchet straps to simultaneously align all the components while installing the bolts. I will never ever install one myself again.
Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
10-16-2014, 01:44 PM
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I remember installing the TE roll bar by myself for my 996-3. There was a slight warp somewhere in the tubing that made the rear bolts not fit in at first. I had to wedge various sizes of 2x4 with a hammer to get the roll bar bolt points to line up. It was a bitch...6 hours of struggle before I figured out the wedge technique. I am hoping these bars have a better fit during installing. In any event, roll bar installation is a two person job for those slightly out of tolerance connecting points that are probably due to welding heat warpage.
I've personally installed (2) GMG bars in previous cars (997.2 RS and 987 CR). Both took a LONG time to align properly and bolt into place. The specs are so tight that in both cases I had to use 2x4's and ratchet straps to simultaneously align all the components while installing the bolts. I will never ever install one myself again.
Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
Save your sanity and pay someone else to do it
Getting it mounted was a hassle for my shop, though. Even with it being a custom design for this chassis, it took my guys a total of about 8 hours to get it fitted. They had it in and out of the car three times. Filing, machining, adjusting. This is definitely not a DIY-in-your-driveway kind of job. I had it installed at a very well-regarded race/speed shop on Long Island that does lots of race prep for Porsches and BMWs. The two guys doing the installation were the shop owner, who has probably 20 years of experience, and his main tech, who is a Porsche Gold-level certified technician with tons of experience. Between the rollbar installation, harness installation, and OMP race seat installation with associated hardware (Planted, Brey-Krause, etc.), the total labor cost was something like $2300. Something to be aware of--the total budget needs to take the considerable labor time into account.
For perspective, though, I've had another reputable shop tell me that it's commonplace to require quite a bit of adjusting and finagling to get pre-fab rollbars installed, regardless of the manufacturer.
Also, I researched 991-specific rollbars from two other manufacturers prior to choosing the GMG bar. Based on my reading, and the opinion and past experience of my local race shop owner, the GMG seemed to be the best/safest/most robust/well-engineered design. I'm happy with the GMG bar and will likely swap it into a 991 GT3 when I make that move up.
10-16-2014, 01:54 PM
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10-16-2014, 02:03 PM
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Why can't GMG make the roll bars to fit without all the hassle?
Are all the 991 GT3 holes different?
10-16-2014, 02:12 PM
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum but been reading for quite some time. I have a black 991 GT3 due for delivery in Mid-December.
Car has:
PCCB
platinum stitching
918 Sport-Buckets
Yellow seat belts
I'm planning on ordering the GMG bar. Would you do a yellow bar to match the yellow belts and yellow calipers? Or would you do Black to match the body?
New to the forum but been reading for quite some time. I have a black 991 GT3 due for delivery in Mid-December.
Car has:
PCCB
platinum stitching
918 Sport-Buckets
Yellow seat belts
I'm planning on ordering the GMG bar. Would you do a yellow bar to match the yellow belts and yellow calipers? Or would you do Black to match the body?
10-16-2014, 02:24 PM
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum but been reading for quite some time. I have a black 991 GT3 due for delivery in Mid-December.
Car has:
PCCB
platinum stitching
918 Sport-Buckets
Yellow seat belts
I'm planning on ordering the GMG bar. Would you do a yellow bar to match the yellow belts and yellow calipers? Or would you do Black to match the body?
New to the forum but been reading for quite some time. I have a black 991 GT3 due for delivery in Mid-December.
Car has:
PCCB
platinum stitching
918 Sport-Buckets
Yellow seat belts
I'm planning on ordering the GMG bar. Would you do a yellow bar to match the yellow belts and yellow calipers? Or would you do Black to match the body?
10-17-2014, 06:03 PM
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Rockitman,
Yes, Porsche dealerships have started to become more friendly with aftermarket parts than ever. As you can see from our growing dealer list - http://www.gmgracing.com/dealers/ - many of our high volume dealers are Porsche dealerships. Please send me an email to Jerry@GMGRacing.com with your shipping address and I will work on setting you up with a local dealership or installer.
Yes, Porsche dealerships have started to become more friendly with aftermarket parts than ever. As you can see from our growing dealer list - http://www.gmgracing.com/dealers/ - many of our high volume dealers are Porsche dealerships. Please send me an email to Jerry@GMGRacing.com with your shipping address and I will work on setting you up with a local dealership or installer.
