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On all the 997.2 RS cars it was. About half the 3.8’s and 1/3 of the 4.0’s and 2RS’ didn’t have cupholders. The trim piece is carbon fiber with ‘RS 3.8’, ‘RS 4.0’, or ‘RS’ script on it. If the piece gets damaged or is delaminated/warped it is a near impossible piece to replace as it’s a very rare and a unique component for those specific models. The carbon fiber cup holders you’re more likely to find replacement’s (as it’s been used on other models), but still not super easy. The cupholders on a 4.0 has ‘RS 4.0’ script on it so it really isn’t possible to find replacement’s.
On all the 997.2 RS cars it was. About half the 3.8’s and 1/3 of the 4.0’s and 2RS’ didn’t have cupholders. The trim piece is carbon fiber with ‘RS 3.8’, ‘RS 4.0’, or ‘RS’ script on it. If the piece gets damaged or is delaminated/warped it is a near impossible piece to replace as it’s a very rare and a unique component for those specific models. The carbon fiber cup holders you’re more likely to find replacement’s (as it’s been used on other models), but still not super easy. The cupholders on a 4.0 has ‘RS 4.0’ script on it so it really isn’t possible to find replacement’s.
love all the knowledge in this thread. Always learning new things.
On all the 997.2 RS cars it was. About half the 3.8’s and 1/3 of the 4.0’s and 2RS’ didn’t have cupholders. The trim piece is carbon fiber with ‘RS 3.8’, ‘RS 4.0’, or ‘RS’ script on it. If the piece gets damaged or is delaminated/warped it is a near impossible piece to replace as it’s a very rare and a unique component for those specific models.
so 6 months ago I went down this path because I have warping, at the time Germany had stock on the 3.8 ($900 through Gaudin vegas, price is redic imo but so is perfectionism lol )
But my issue is, if it’s OEM will it just warp again. So my thought cup holder has smaller pieces so less likely to warp? What causes it to warp, summer heat? I opted not to buy because I didn’t know these answers. Downside of dbcarbon is that it doesn’t have the 3.8 on it, upside is lifetime warranty obv
kinda reminds me when I bought 2 new speaker replacements from the factory, only to find out the woofer rubber also has the same chemical break down problem and was brittle (100% of us have this issue), so I ended up replacing my speakers with new matching spec 4ohm <150w, this worked out great but I had to deviate from OE which I don’t like to do on non-bolt ons.
... The trim piece is carbon fiber with ‘RS 3.8’, ‘RS 4.0’, or ‘RS’ script on it. If the piece gets damaged or is delaminated/warped it is a near impossible piece to replace as it’s a very rare and a unique component for those specific models. The carbon fiber cup holders you’re more likely to find replacement’s (as it’s been used on other models), but still not super easy. The cupholders on a 4.0 has ‘RS 4.0’ script on it so it really isn’t possible to find replacement’s...
I believe MA Carbon can replicate the factory trim with the script. If you're looking for replacement pieces, I'd reach out to them first. I've used them for my cupholder trim replacements and their quality and service was excellent!
so 6 months ago I went down this path because I have warping, at the time Germany had stock on the 3.8 ($900 through Gaudin vegas, price is redic imo but so is perfectionism lol )
But my issue is, if it’s OEM will it just warp again. So my thought cup holder has smaller pieces so less likely to warp? What causes it to warp, summer heat? I opted not to buy because I didn’t know these answers. Downside of dbcarbon is that it doesn’t have the 3.8 on it, upside is lifetime warranty obv
kinda reminds me when I bought 2 new speaker replacements from the factory, only to find out the woofer rubber also has the same chemical break down problem and was brittle (100% of us have this issue), so I ended up replacing my speakers with new matching spec 4ohm <150w, this worked out great but I had to deviate from OE which I don’t like to do on non-bolt ons.
I replaced mine with OEM about 7 years ago due to warping. So far its still perfect
I have configured the .2 RS I would do if I had the chance to do so. Unfortunately this configuration doesn’t exist.
2011 911 GT3 RS Base Price: $135,500
78 Black Full Leather
191 Lightweight Lithium-Ion Battery
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
490 Sound Package Plus
511 Contrast - White Gold Metallic
585 Cupholders
603 Dynamic Cornering Lights
619 Bluetooth Phone Interface
810 Floor Mats in Interior Color
870 Universal Audio Interface
B4 Carrara White
CYW Sun Visors Alcantara
XSC Porsche Crest on Headrests
XUB Headlight Cleaner Cover in Exterior Color
XXZ Foot Rest Aluminum
Original MSRP (after gas guzzler tax and destination charge): $154,355
Very close to my build, I don't have PCCB and Red vs Gold, but do have carbon interior " package" , sills, center console, gear shift etc. Going from memory on MSRP of 154/156ish
On all the 997.2 RS cars it was. About half the 3.8’s and 1/3 of the 4.0’s and 2RS’ didn’t have cupholders. The trim piece is carbon fiber with ‘RS 3.8’, ‘RS 4.0’, or ‘RS’ script on it. If the piece gets damaged or is delaminated/warped it is a near impossible piece to replace as it’s a very rare and a unique component for those specific models. The carbon fiber cup holders you’re more likely to find replacement’s (as it’s been used on other models), but still not super easy. The cupholders on a 4.0 has ‘RS 4.0’ script on it so it really isn’t possible to find replacement’s.
What is supposed to go in the little clips in the glove box? Someone told me a CF pen... is that accurate?
On all the 997.2 RS cars it was. About half the 3.8’s and 1/3 of the 4.0’s and 2RS’ didn’t have cupholders. The trim piece is carbon fiber with ‘RS 3.8’, ‘RS 4.0’, or ‘RS’ script on it. If the piece gets damaged or is delaminated/warped it is a near impossible piece to replace as it’s a very rare and a unique component for those specific models. The carbon fiber cup holders you’re more likely to find replacement’s (as it’s been used on other models), but still not super easy. The cupholders on a 4.0 has ‘RS 4.0’ script on it so it really isn’t possible to find replacement’s.
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