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Anyone with an OE 997.1 cage they're looking to sell? (provision for single door bar).
Figured I'd check here before going to the marketplace. Looking for a rear section.
FOR SALE; OEM IVM Clubsport 997GT3 roll bar (997.580.986.02)
This is unquestionably the best bolt in half roll bar you can put in 996/997 chassis cars. The main hoop bolts to steel "weld or bond in" plates in the floor and the rear section bolts directly to the rear strut towers. The front plates can be either welded to the floor board or panel bonded using 3M automotive adhesive. They simply function to strengthen the floor which is very thin otherwise. The actual mounting plates with the studs which bolt to the roll bar legs are installed from underneath the vehicle with the floor board and the steel doublers "sandwiched" in between. You can see the motorsport doublers and the mounting plates in the picture below. This is the only way you can get any meaningful rollover protection and increased chassis rigidity. Any roll bar which bolts to the existing seatbelt bolt receivers is utterly useless from a safety perspective and a waste of money. These type of bars are nothing more than harness bars made to look like a roll bar. This 997 GT3 Clubsport bar also incorporates the later FIA mandate of the shoulder harnesses attaching to the rear section of the bar thereby increasing the length of the shoulder straps thus giving more "give" in a frontal impact reducing stress on the upper torso/neck. All the 997 and later Motorsport bars conform to this.
The bar below is finished in matte black and in perfect condition. It is probably the lightest legitimate roll bar out there weighing only 39.4 lbs. All installation hardware is included. If you want to maintain your car's originality using only OEM parts to preserve or enhance future value, these bars are the way to go. These are NLA.
$6250 plus shipping. Price is firm. Do not waste my time (or yours) with low ball offers. I don't need to sell it. Payment via bank wire or Paypal to established Rennlisters.
Last edited by powdrhound; 09-21-2024 at 04:03 PM.
FWIW. The NLA Porsche OEM parts like cages and seats bring a premium. Take a look at the lightweight bucket seats market on BaT where they are bringing $18k-20k. If I were to pull these items from my car I would list them at the same price as powdrhound. While it might be a lot of money, it is a safety item and not the place where you want to go cheap. In the grand scheme of things it is the same money as 2-3 sets of track tires.
This cage has been NLA for about 6 years and even somewhat recently has sold for 700-3k for a nice pre-owned piece. I understand there’s a frenzy for Porsche parts but I don’t plan to buy at the very top of the market since I’m going to body match it anyway.
This cage has been NLA for about 6 years and even somewhat recently has sold for 700-3k for a nice pre-owned piece. I understand there’s a frenzy for Porsche parts but I don’t plan to buy at the very top of the market since I’m going to body match it anyway.
I believe I still have a GMG bolt-in full cage for significantly less if you're interested. It's similar design to the OE cage.
What's the difference (if any) between the 997.1 and 997.2 OEM half cage?
Minor differences. .2 cage has mounting points for a double door bar front section. And the gussets on the crossbars wrap around to the back and don't have holes.
I have an OE .2 cage here for sale or trade if anyone wants to swap their .1 cage.
09-21-2024 | 02:18 AM
