991 GT2RS
#2566
#2567
There's definitely going to be more than 1,000 GT2 RS being made. Because I was told by my local dealership when asking for an allocation. Since ALL 918 Spyder owners are guaranteed an allocation, which of course is 918 owners at least. I think they'll make 2,000-3,500 cars. I really don't care. As long as I can get one I won't think anything of it.
Mclaren showed off the 570s spyder. They are making TOO MANY cars!! It's like as soon as you get one they're about to make another one. The fact they all have the same Nissan engine (they bought the rights to it) at that. The Mclaren sex appeal is fading fast for me. I still love the 675LT. It's like they are forcing a heritage like Ferrari and Porsche. By putting as many cars out there as fast as they can make them.
Mclaren showed off the 570s spyder. They are making TOO MANY cars!! It's like as soon as you get one they're about to make another one. The fact they all have the same Nissan engine (they bought the rights to it) at that. The Mclaren sex appeal is fading fast for me. I still love the 675LT. It's like they are forcing a heritage like Ferrari and Porsche. By putting as many cars out there as fast as they can make them.
#2568
Rennlist Member
Before LED the side markers were easy and cheap to swap out. But now all the side markers are LED and require a special lense. Not cheap but certainly doable.
#2569
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Even if you are able to buy the cage, it still won't work properly.
The body in white is different for North American cars than RoW cars. Our cars are missing the factory reinforcements on the mount points. So in an actual rollover, the cage will just punch right through the sheet metal.
Same thing with all after market cages, unless the during installations the mount points are reinforced.
The body in white is different for North American cars than RoW cars. Our cars are missing the factory reinforcements on the mount points. So in an actual rollover, the cage will just punch right through the sheet metal.
Same thing with all after market cages, unless the during installations the mount points are reinforced.
It can't be right that a Weissach optioned GT2RS comes without roll bar?!
I sent him this link: https://www.bmwusa.com/limited-editi...es/m4-gts.html
Isn't it the same as on the 997, just weld plates in like the factory does?
#2570
Instructor
There's definitely going to be more than 1,000 GT2 RS being made. Because I was told by my local dealership when asking for an allocation. Since ALL 918 Spyder owners are guaranteed an allocation, which of course is 918 owners at least. I think they'll make 2,000-3,500 cars. I really don't care. As long as I can get one I won't think anything of it.
Mclaren showed off the 570s spyder. They are making TOO MANY cars!! It's like as soon as you get one they're about to make another one. The fact they all have the same Nissan engine (they bought the rights to it) at that. The Mclaren sex appeal is fading fast for me. I still love the 675LT. It's like they are forcing a heritage like Ferrari and Porsche. By putting as many cars out there as fast as they can make them.
Mclaren showed off the 570s spyder. They are making TOO MANY cars!! It's like as soon as you get one they're about to make another one. The fact they all have the same Nissan engine (they bought the rights to it) at that. The Mclaren sex appeal is fading fast for me. I still love the 675LT. It's like they are forcing a heritage like Ferrari and Porsche. By putting as many cars out there as fast as they can make them.
#2571
#2572
Rennlist Member
I don't get that. All I hear about at the track is how dangerous cages can be without padding on the parts you possibly might come in contact with....
#2575
#2576
Rennlist Member
I just sent AP an email about this.
It can't be right that a Weissach optioned GT2RS comes without roll bar?!
I sent him this link: https://www.bmwusa.com/limited-editi...es/m4-gts.html
Isn't it the same as on the 997, just weld plates in like the factory does?
It can't be right that a Weissach optioned GT2RS comes without roll bar?!
I sent him this link: https://www.bmwusa.com/limited-editi...es/m4-gts.html
Isn't it the same as on the 997, just weld plates in like the factory does?
Walliser and I had extensive talk about the cage. Porsche will not mickey mouse it's way around US laws like BMW did with the roll cage.
BUT, now is the chance for you Americans to finally have a say.
DoT needs to repeal quite a few laws in order to pass the truck speed limiter law, they need to review existing ones and repeals the outdated and pointless laws first.
Write to your Congressman and suggest repeal the relevant laws concerning the roll cage's safety.
#2577
Instructor
Still got my fingers crossed
#2578
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Walliser and I had extensive talk about the cage. Porsche will not mickey mouse it's way around US laws like BMW did with the roll cage.
BUT, now is the chance for you Americans to finally have a say.
DoT needs to repeal quite a few laws in order to pass the truck speed limiter law, they need to review existing ones and repeals the outdated and pointless laws first.
Write to your Congressman and suggest repeal the relevant laws concerning the roll cage's safety.
BUT, now is the chance for you Americans to finally have a say.
DoT needs to repeal quite a few laws in order to pass the truck speed limiter law, they need to review existing ones and repeals the outdated and pointless laws first.
Write to your Congressman and suggest repeal the relevant laws concerning the roll cage's safety.
"That's what disclaimers are for"
"like the Dodge Demon crate"
Their words, not mine.
If they do something g with the notes than that's then left to find one t is how to properly install it.
For the 997 we duplicated the factory setup accurately.
Is there more to it in the 991 than "just" welding in plates?
I can't see myself driving GT2RS speeds without a cage and I don't exactly see how you can't get the Ti roll bar after spending $31K for the Weissach package or start welding and drilling??
But point taken about having the cars arrive with it installed.
Who at the DoT needs to receive the envelope?
#2579
Rennlist Member
I don't think this is quite right because many of the 918 owners sold their cars too soon which, as I understand it, means they forfeited their position on future special models. My best guess is that no more than 60% of 918s are still with their original owners.
Last edited by Tuner1; 07-05-2017 at 06:29 PM. Reason: 1
#2580
Drifting
Walliser and AP both were making notes while we spoke about CS package in a box..
"That's what disclaimers are for"
"like the Dodge Demon crate"
Their words, not mine.
If they do something g with the notes than that's then left to find one t is how to properly install it.
For the 997 we duplicated the factory setup accurately.
Is there more to it in the 991 than "just" welding in plates?
I can't see myself driving GT2RS speeds without a cage and I don't exactly see how you can't get the Ti roll bar after spending $31K for the Weissach package or start welding and drilling??
But point taken about having the cars arrive with it installed.
Who at the DoT needs to receive the envelope?
"That's what disclaimers are for"
"like the Dodge Demon crate"
Their words, not mine.
If they do something g with the notes than that's then left to find one t is how to properly install it.
For the 997 we duplicated the factory setup accurately.
Is there more to it in the 991 than "just" welding in plates?
I can't see myself driving GT2RS speeds without a cage and I don't exactly see how you can't get the Ti roll bar after spending $31K for the Weissach package or start welding and drilling??
But point taken about having the cars arrive with it installed.
Who at the DoT needs to receive the envelope?