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Old 01-27-2010, 11:49 AM
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Default U.S. lighweight stuff

Looks like we get the plastic rear window in addition to aluminum front lid and doors according to my recent order config. No rollbar, of course.
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I doubt it, probaly just left some text in there.
Old 01-27-2010, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dertub
Looks like we get the plastic rear window in addition to aluminum front lid and doors according to my recent order config. No rollbar, of course.
The 2007 GT3 already came with alu hood/doors.

I doubt we can get the plastic window (DOT), it doesn't save that much weight anyway (6-7 lbs) and it is a pain to keep it clean (my Scuderia experience).
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I asked at the LA Auto Show ... the german said No plastic window for US RS.

Guess we will find out for sure soon
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Originally Posted by dertub
Looks like we get the plastic rear window in addition to aluminum front lid and doors according to my recent order config. No rollbar, of course.
all 997 have alum lid i believe. my old gt3 and rs were all alum
7gt3 always had alum doors

i am certain the rear glass is GLASS.
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^Not til u get your hands on an RS- it'll be alot of plastic : ). Mike
Old 01-28-2010, 10:48 AM
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all 997 have alum hood but the gt3 has alum doors as well
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Even my 996 Carrera has an aluminum front lid. I don't think you will ever see a plastic rear window in the US. This is due to our push-out glass requirement. This is just like you won't see the Carrera GT seats as an option due to our side air bag requirements.
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Not having a roll bar allowed makes no sense to me. We have archaic laws in the U.S.



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