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https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...91RSHINGE.html




Has anyone had experiences switching to above rear decklid hinge of 991.2 RS ? Are those CF hinges reduced quite amount of weight? Thx for the input!

Lukas56

Isnt this part normally carbon plastic? I think this is OEM part.

Todd B

The 991.2 GT3/Rs both share the same hinges, so this does not look like a factory part. The hinges that come with the car are already a carbon fiber type, just not visible. Like the wing/deck on the GT3.

CobaltCr

this is a factory part. that's what holds up the engine cover on my RS. if you look carefully at the hinge it is indeed made of carbon.

Stealth 993

Those are CHEAP! Anyone know if they will fit the 991.1? This may be the cheapest CF mod of all time!

Todd B

I didn't remember seeing the weave on the hinge. It is there. On the PET the part number for the 991.2 GT3 and GT3RS are the same for the hinge. So if you have a 991.2 GT3, then you already have the same parts as the RS.

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https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUGT3HINGE.html

According to Suncoast website above, hinge can be fitted into both 991.1 GT3 and RS. I just want to know if this CF hinge can actually reduce how much weight.

Jimmy-D

The hinge is a PIA. Wish they did not incorporate this on the .2 GT3.

It can easily be broken.

Stealth 993

Humm, I might just get a set, why not? Of course I'll throw them on the scale. But at best maybe loose a pound?

Why do you say that?

Todd B

It's a pain when it's time to close the lid. You have to move the red lever and lift the lid to get it to unlock. Mine always gets a bit difficult.

Jimmy-D

Many have broke their hinges already. My Dealer has already replaced a bunch

If you forget to un-latch it or some one else cleans/services your cars and forgets the latch is there and they try to close it hard it breaks pretty easily.

Stealth 993

Oh, I get it. Mine has it's own spring that keeps the lid up, and you just open and close like a normal lid. Nice to know these lock. They be much lighter than the 991.1 is that is the case.

jorligan

I had to replace the pin on mine, fortunately the pin was weaker than the hinge. 3 dollar part at the hardware store

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Stealth 993:

Please let me know what is your result of scale! Thx!

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Jimmy-D & Jorligan

Thanks for sharing your experiences!