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Is there a kit to save 180 lbs on a 996/997/991 and convert to a manual roof or

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Old 07-31-2024 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousEgg
This forum is full of whiney purists. Anyone want to chime in with any actual help/ information on the topic of doing a manual conversion top for 996? Or just keep giving stupid opinions on other chassis.
First, holly necro! You'll probably get better feedback by starting a new thread at the 996 forum. If you haven't noticed, this is the 997 forum and the last posting on this thread was in 2014. Secondly, insulting forum members right after joining RL is not going to have a positive effect. Have a good one.

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Old 08-02-2024 | 10:25 PM
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Just supercharge it and the roof weight won't matter.
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Old 08-02-2024 | 10:59 PM
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Disregard, thought we were talking about sunroof delete.

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Old 08-03-2024 | 11:10 AM
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It seems pretty certain no one has built one, but what an interesting idea. Extra weight aside, my issue is the complexity... hydraulics, motors, rams, seals, sensors, flaps, 3 different lubes required for the service, special tools to use in case it stops working when you're out with the car.. on and on. The only thing more complex than a cab is the 991+ targa.

​​​​​​Probably too tiny if a market for someone to build it, but an interesting thought experiment at least.
Old 08-03-2024 | 12:59 PM
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Remove the doors - A lot easier.

I am guessing that with so many components for top/clam shell/latches/etc it would be extremely difficult & cost prohibitive to convert to manual.



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