GT3CAR

On 6speedonline someone is test installing a 997 GT3RS roll bar into a 997 GT3. They are going to post when it is done with pictures.
I have a question. Can the dealer install a porsche roll bar into the GT3 usually or should I look for a high end performance facility around the Tampa area? What has been your experience?
Thanks
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BobbyC

In my 996 Turbo S the dealer techs installed the Tequip rollbar, Euro GT3 seats, harnesses and fire extinguisher. They did a great job even though it's a bitch to install that rollbar in a 996 with a sunroof. But quality of workmanship of course will vary from shop to shop.

viperbob

I wouldn't let any dealer around here touch it. Custom fabrication and thought needed to install. Neither is a dealers strong suite. I installed a couple including Cosmos here, They need to be done right, and it takes a little time....

nkhalidi

I doubt the 997 GT3 RS bar will fit the sunroof-equipped 997 GT3. Just my guess. From what I remember, there are actually two different tequipment bars, one for sunroof, one for non-sunroof.

That said, the bar install isn't a huge deal: remove both front seats and negotiate carefully. Tensioning straps help. I'd trust Suncoast in Sarasota to do the work if you'd prefer a dealer. I don't have personal experience with the race shops up there, but I'm told that Dave White Racing does good work.

///Mous3

Isn't; the bars + bare-skull = death? Especially the side impact.

roberga

That bar is behind the seat. If the front section is in then the head is at high risk. Padding will help some.

///Mous3

Then why are some concern about the Sunroof clearance with the bar?

roberga

because the headliner is lower to house all the **** up there

GT3CAR

wait a minute here! No one told me my car had **** in the headliner when I bought it. WTF?
Will that fall under the lemon law?

roberga

sorry no dig intended. For those who might be offended I will rephrase " to accomadate the materials required to provide one with the sun roof feature"

CWay27

OR

To accomadate the sunroof mechanism.

But I must admit that I kind of like the "all the **** up there"