The Porsche Roof Transport System is INCREDIBLE!
10-01-2020, 04:05 PM
#76
I seriously want to know this as well. Has it been confirmed that this is 'tucked away' swing out brackets are in all 991 models? So that anyone with a 991 can just purchase the towers and crossbars? I really wanted the capability to have roof racks on my car and thought I couldn't since my car wasn't optioned for it. Please confirm this with me. This is a serious game changer for me if it is already built in.
I was shocked at how quick and easy the install was, particularly given my experience with Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and a few others in the past
Enjoy
10-01-2020, 04:56 PM
#77
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10-01-2020, 05:39 PM
#78
Drifting
The instructions for installing the roof bars are in the regular owners manual. Take a look at the instructions for lifting up the molding (as shown in the helpful photo posted above). To verify that your car has the mounting hardware, which it should as as all 991 Carrera models do, just lift the molding per the instructions and you should be able to swing up the mounting point.
I was shocked at how quick and easy the install was, particularly given my experience with Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and a few others in the past
Enjoy
I was shocked at how quick and easy the install was, particularly given my experience with Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and a few others in the past
Enjoy
God bless,
TT
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Tier1Terrier (10-01-2020)
10-01-2020, 06:06 PM
#79
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When you order the roof transport system it comes with a little tool to help lift the rubber pieces. I would be really careful trying to lift them without the tool.
In my experience, the sunroof only opens 1/4 to 1/3 of the way with the rear cross bar on. But it's so easy to take it off. And then, with only the front cross bar in place, your 911 will look like it has a handle for lifting! ;-)
God bless,
TT
In my experience, the sunroof only opens 1/4 to 1/3 of the way with the rear cross bar on. But it's so easy to take it off. And then, with only the front cross bar in place, your 911 will look like it has a handle for lifting! ;-)
God bless,
TT
10-01-2020, 09:02 PM
#83
Instructor
Confirmed, same for my 991.1. This is center of bar to center of other bar. Inside edge to inside edge is about 33”.
For the poster who asked about sunroof opening, the amount is so small it’s not even worth opening the sunroof. It hits the rear towers after only a couple inches. Instead, I use the tilt mechanism.
For the poster who asked about sunroof opening, the amount is so small it’s not even worth opening the sunroof. It hits the rear towers after only a couple inches. Instead, I use the tilt mechanism.
10-01-2020, 09:35 PM
#84
Drifting
Confirmed, same for my 991.1. This is center of bar to center of other bar. Inside edge to inside edge is about 33”.
For the poster who asked about sunroof opening, the amount is so small it’s not even worth opening the sunroof. It hits the rear towers after only a couple inches. Instead, I use the tilt mechanism.
For the poster who asked about sunroof opening, the amount is so small it’s not even worth opening the sunroof. It hits the rear towers after only a couple inches. Instead, I use the tilt mechanism.
Any water problems with your sunroof with the bars on in the rain...I'm worried that the rubber sealing at the front and the back on each side is no longer in place?
God bless,
TT
Last edited by TomTarzian; 10-01-2020 at 09:38 PM.
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Tier1Terrier (06-25-2021)
10-01-2020, 10:43 PM
#85
The slot is sealed at the bottom.
This is the location where the roof metal turns 90 degrees on both sides to form a stiffener for the roof structure.
Logical locations to support weight.
This is the location where the roof metal turns 90 degrees on both sides to form a stiffener for the roof structure.
Logical locations to support weight.
Last edited by arter; 10-01-2020 at 10:44 PM.
10-02-2020, 11:10 PM
#86
Does anyone know what is the maximum weight allowed on the roof? Thanks
10-02-2020, 11:46 PM
#88
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Tier1Terrier (06-25-2021)
10-03-2020, 01:57 AM
#89
Racer
Learned something new today thanks to this thread! Also I think it explains why the weather stripping on my car sometimes doesn't sit flush in the groove. Probably the previous owner used the roof system at some point and didn't push it back in properly. I always was afraid to mess with it since I figured it was glued in there or something but now that I know it's made to be lifted, I'll try to reposition it better!
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BerlinDaniel (04-26-2022)
10-03-2020, 02:00 AM
#90
Drifting
Learned something new today thanks to this thread! Also I think it explains why the weather stripping on my car sometimes doesn't sit flush in the groove. Probably the previous owner used the roof system at some point and didn't push it back in properly. I always was afraid to mess with it since I figured it was glued in there or something but now that I know it's made to be lifted, I'll try to reposition it better!
God bless,
TT