cosmos

I really want to know if anyone has made an inquiry into whether we can replace the sunroof with a non sunroof skin.

MJSpeed

Yes and from what I understand it's not that difficult...keep in mind its all relative.

MJones

Not easy but you could...

Outer Roof Panel (no hole) p/n 997.503.501.00

997.555.591.00 roof lining..

Lot's o'Labor, paint, $$$$

worth it???

cosmos

So, how do you replace it and is that all we are missing are just those two parts? Nothing else?

I have decided that I really really want the car, and I am not going to let the sunroof stop me. I will replace the damn roof and I will send my sunroof skin to Peter Schwartzenbauer....I am serious, I am going to ship the roof to him at PCNA.

Joe S.

That's hella funny.

I wonder how costly and how much trouble it would be to just import a ROW version without the sunroof.

Anyone know when customers will get the first GT3's in Europe?

cosmos

They should have them now. I know the RS will be delivered in October.

JasonAndreas

You are only allowed to import vehicles that are substantially similar to models that are already certified to EPA and federal motor vehicle safety standards (DOT/NHTSA regs) unless you want to pay someone to do the testing. The deletion of the sunroof (obviously otherwise PCNA would just import them) makes the vehicle no longer "substantially similar." So basically you will not be able to import a sunroof-less 997 into the USA. I believe there is a 964 owning Rennlister that might have went through this for a special hardtop model, maybe he'll chime in with costs?

Bill_C4S

Federalising a RoW car is not for the feint hearted.....it is a most effective import barrier.

Joe S.

Thanks Jason. I wonder how RUF does it then?

AW

Cosmos, that would be awesome. Please document it in a blog... That would rock.

I don't have your patience. I bought an Z4M coupe to replace the GT2 until something interesting shows up on the market.

AW

MJSpeed

As far as Ruf is concerned I believe there's a leniency in the laws when you're considered a small/boutique manufacturer. I know that Porsche has made several attemps to fall under this law but has been unsuccessful. Anyone with more knowledge please enlighten me.

cosmos

Arnoud,

Please post your thoughts on the M coupe.

MJSpeed

Yeah AW what do you think about it?

AW

I really like it but it is still very new to me. BMW insists to keep it below 6k rpm for 1200 miles. There is even a large sticker on the windshield to remind the driver. The car redlines almost at 8k rpm so I can't wait to push it big time.

Even at low RPM, the car feels really good. To me it feels like the polished German interpretation of a Dodge Viper. Switch the traction control off and press the sport button to get a more direct / less delay throttle response and you can oversteer the car at will. Yet it is pretty light by today's standards (3200 #) and the lateral traction limit appears to be pretty high. The brakes look small to me but they work well to date. Will see at the track...

I'm not too sure about negatives yet. I wish it was making a little more noise and I can't plugin my iPod yet...

To conclude, it is a pretty light driver's car with 330hp. Did I mention there is no sunroof?

AW

cosmos

AW,

The best mod you can do to the car is change the tires. I am serious get a good set of tires. Get rid of the German tires and pick up something French.