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11-01-2016, 08:36 PM

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I imagine you would get quite a bit of interest in this from 991.1 GT3 and especially 991.2 GT3 buyers. Seems like lots of unsatisfied demand for the "R" will flow into manual GT3s.

Wouldn't the engine lid have the indentation lines for the R, which then wouldn't repeat on the roof of the GT3?

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11-03-2016, 01:26 AM

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Just went through the whole thread...some really interesting ideas and that R engine lid looks OEM, amazing.

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11-03-2016, 05:29 PM

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Thank you. It is at least as good as OE, perhaps a slight bit better.

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11-08-2016, 07:08 PM

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The initial prototypes for titanium hood hinges.

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11-09-2016, 10:06 AM

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Looks fantastic!

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11-09-2016, 10:44 AM

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Thank you.

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11-10-2016, 07:28 PM

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11-10-2016, 10:11 PM

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Robert,

you should get into high-end watch business as part time job.

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11-10-2016, 11:36 PM

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That looks great.

What reasoning do you have for using titanium instead of aluminum?

If you are talking about the hood hinges, the OEM hood hinges are good ole steel, not aluminum😊

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11-11-2016, 01:21 AM

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11-11-2016, 09:06 AM

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Actually the density of titanium is greater than that of aluminum but it is stronger and will not corrode.

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11-11-2016, 02:26 PM

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Candidly, I am not a saleperson. I did and am continuing to do a variety of parts for the R (some will fit GT3 or GT3RS) thinking some of the 991 owners might want to enhance an already wonderful car.

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11-11-2016, 02:29 PM

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P.S. I do not generally wear a watch.

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11-12-2016, 11:34 PM

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And the next parts are....

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11-15-2016, 02:42 PM

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Waiting with glee here...

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