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Old 03-13-2009, 12:01 PM
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Default 997 GT3 RS Factory Rollbar - MODIFIED to fit Sunroof GT3

I have Factory GT3 RS rollbar that we modified for a customer with a standard GT3. We reduced the height of the front legs so that it fits perfectly in a standard GT3. It retains the lower mounting bracked on the legs and was bolted into the car so there are NO welds or blemishes on the lower legs or brackets. We also powder coated the bar with black krinkle finish to give a little texture, and great durability. Cost of a new bar that only fits a GT3 RS is appox. $2300. This bar is $1200 (plus shipping).

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Old 03-13-2009, 12:15 PM
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Bob, do you have the front too? Can i fit this in my 6-GT3? PM me.
Old 03-13-2009, 01:44 PM
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I believe Njgt had a 997 rs rollbar placed in his old 6gt3 wo issues with installation. Don't ask me if front part would fit but should. Say it ain't so u added a sunroof to your 6 gt3. Mike
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Originally Posted by va122
Bob, do you have the front too? Can i fit this in my 6-GT3? PM me.
It fits, and the front members fit. You need to find those front member somewhere, because dealers don't carry them.

Check with Rhonda at FVD-USA for the front members.
Old 03-13-2009, 02:39 PM
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Rad does rs rollbar rattle at all- heard that it does. Doesnt bother me just va122 et al may not like it. Mike
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It rattles a lot. There are too many bolts in there. Sounds like carrying steel pipes to the hardware store.

I had it in my 996 GT3, and I regret. The one in my 997 RS is quiet, you don't even notice it's there.
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So rad the rs rollbar in 7rs doesnt rattle but alot in 6gt3? Mike
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Or if I remember mooty's car had the tcdesign bar in it when sold to u? mike
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Originally Posted by 996FLT6
So rad the rs rollbar in 7rs doesnt rattle but alot in 6gt3? Mike
The RS has a TCDesign rollbar.
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So va122- solid engine mounts with rs bar- mite sound harsher. Thanks rad for the info. U may opt to have tcdesign fabricate one for u- itll be a much better safety device. Mike
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Originally Posted by NJ-GT
The RS has a TCDesign rollbar.
I will have this TC design roll bar out in april if anybody is interested in it...
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Originally Posted by 996FLT6
So va122- solid engine mounts with rs bar- mite sound harsher. Thanks rad for the info. U may opt to have tcdesign fabricate one for u- itll be a much better safety device. Mike
i told you mike. get a TCD bar in your car and you be done. but no......
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
I will have this TC design roll bar out in april if anybody is interested in it...
You finally got an RS and one with a famous pedigree..... Mooty and Rad's butt!!

Congrats, I know you were talking about getting one ever since you set foot in this place. Have fun and hope you do well at the targa....... Keep the shiny side up and don't ram somebody's house with it
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Originally Posted by CWay27
Have fun and hope you do well at the targa....... Keep the shiny side up and don't ram somebody's house with it
Targa? as of the Targa Newfoundland?
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Yep!! Didn't know your car was going to be used for that..... Oh boy!! Have I spoke too much??


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