Definitive answer on factory 996 Tequipment rollbar in 997TT
02-10-2018, 06:45 PM
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Definitive answer on factory 996 Tequipment rollbar in 997TT
Hi All,
From interwebs research I convinced myself the Porsche Tequipment rollbar (euro only) sold originally for the 996, would also fit some/all 997s. So I bought what was believed and listed to be one of the very last NOS ones in the US. (Subsequently I discovered some of the crucial nearly unobtanium special hardware bits were not shipped or had been lost, but luckily resolved that issue fairly quickly with no added cost to me.)
My mechanic - an independent Porsche-only shop in the LA area with considerable street and racecar expertise - tried quite diligently to get it in my '09 TT but concluded it's not gonna work. (Yes, both front seats were completely out during this effort, and I already did the full rear-seat delete years ago.)
Specifically, my car is a US-spec 2009 997.1TT 6MT with sunroof, adaptive sport seats and Bose audio/subwoofer box. We are speculating one or more of those details may be key factors. And, it's not worth it to me to change/ditch the seats or subwoofer box -- worst case I can get an aftermarket rollbar instead as I believe there are several on the market (GMG, BBI) that would fit my car. But I would really prefer to have the lightweight factory chromoly unit.
Can anyone please tell me definitively if this thing will or will not fit in my car?
Thanks!
From interwebs research I convinced myself the Porsche Tequipment rollbar (euro only) sold originally for the 996, would also fit some/all 997s. So I bought what was believed and listed to be one of the very last NOS ones in the US. (Subsequently I discovered some of the crucial nearly unobtanium special hardware bits were not shipped or had been lost, but luckily resolved that issue fairly quickly with no added cost to me.)
My mechanic - an independent Porsche-only shop in the LA area with considerable street and racecar expertise - tried quite diligently to get it in my '09 TT but concluded it's not gonna work. (Yes, both front seats were completely out during this effort, and I already did the full rear-seat delete years ago.)
Specifically, my car is a US-spec 2009 997.1TT 6MT with sunroof, adaptive sport seats and Bose audio/subwoofer box. We are speculating one or more of those details may be key factors. And, it's not worth it to me to change/ditch the seats or subwoofer box -- worst case I can get an aftermarket rollbar instead as I believe there are several on the market (GMG, BBI) that would fit my car. But I would really prefer to have the lightweight factory chromoly unit.
Can anyone please tell me definitively if this thing will or will not fit in my car?
Thanks!
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02-10-2018, 06:50 PM
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I recently bought all the hardware from Newport Beach Porsche. The only real peices needed are the large inserts. All the bolts can be sourced at hardware store.
I have seen this bar in 996 and 997s. Not sure about 997.2 TT.
I have read that some have learned the hardway that there is a coupe and a cab model bar. Post the part number that might help.
I have seen this bar in 996 and 997s. Not sure about 997.2 TT.
I have read that some have learned the hardway that there is a coupe and a cab model bar. Post the part number that might help.
02-10-2018, 06:57 PM
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02-10-2018, 07:03 PM
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Cool.
That is the coupe part number. Same bar in my 996.
It is a perfect, tight factory fit. Take your time or find a shop that has done this install before.
I saw this bar in a 997 TT on RL white/red highly moded car. I cant remember if it was .1 or .2 car. Check in vehicle marketplace. It sold last week as I recall.
That is the coupe part number. Same bar in my 996.
It is a perfect, tight factory fit. Take your time or find a shop that has done this install before.
I saw this bar in a 997 TT on RL white/red highly moded car. I cant remember if it was .1 or .2 car. Check in vehicle marketplace. It sold last week as I recall.
02-11-2018, 02:43 PM
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Cool.
That is the coupe part number. Same bar in my 996.
It is a perfect, tight factory fit. Take your time or find a shop that has done this install before.
I saw this bar in a 997 TT on RL white/red highly moded car. I cant remember if it was .1 or .2 car. Check in vehicle marketplace. It sold last week as I recall.
That is the coupe part number. Same bar in my 996.
It is a perfect, tight factory fit. Take your time or find a shop that has done this install before.
I saw this bar in a 997 TT on RL white/red highly moded car. I cant remember if it was .1 or .2 car. Check in vehicle marketplace. It sold last week as I recall.
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02-11-2018, 10:17 PM
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turbofever's car...I believe his bar had a 997 part#...
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02-12-2018, 08:11 PM
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Hi All,
From interwebs research I convinced myself the Porsche Tequipment rollbar (euro only) sold originally for the 996, would also fit some/all 997s. So I bought what was believed and listed to be one of the very last NOS ones in the US. (Subsequently I discovered some of the crucial nearly unobtanium special hardware bits were not shipped or had been lost, but luckily resolved that issue fairly quickly with no added cost to me.)
My mechanic - an independent Porsche-only shop in the LA area with considerable street and racecar expertise - tried quite diligently to get it in my '09 TT but concluded it's not gonna work. (Yes, both front seats were completely out during this effort, and I already did the full rear-seat delete years ago.)
Specifically, my car is a US-spec 2009 997.1TT 6MT with sunroof, adaptive sport seats and Bose audio/subwoofer box. We are speculating one or more of those details may be key factors. And, it's not worth it to me to change/ditch the seats or subwoofer box -- worst case I can get an aftermarket rollbar instead as I believe there are several on the market (GMG, BBI) that would fit my car. But I would really prefer to have the lightweight factory chromoly unit.
Can anyone please tell me definitively if this thing will or will not fit in my car?
Thanks!
From interwebs research I convinced myself the Porsche Tequipment rollbar (euro only) sold originally for the 996, would also fit some/all 997s. So I bought what was believed and listed to be one of the very last NOS ones in the US. (Subsequently I discovered some of the crucial nearly unobtanium special hardware bits were not shipped or had been lost, but luckily resolved that issue fairly quickly with no added cost to me.)
My mechanic - an independent Porsche-only shop in the LA area with considerable street and racecar expertise - tried quite diligently to get it in my '09 TT but concluded it's not gonna work. (Yes, both front seats were completely out during this effort, and I already did the full rear-seat delete years ago.)
Specifically, my car is a US-spec 2009 997.1TT 6MT with sunroof, adaptive sport seats and Bose audio/subwoofer box. We are speculating one or more of those details may be key factors. And, it's not worth it to me to change/ditch the seats or subwoofer box -- worst case I can get an aftermarket rollbar instead as I believe there are several on the market (GMG, BBI) that would fit my car. But I would really prefer to have the lightweight factory chromoly unit.
Can anyone please tell me definitively if this thing will or will not fit in my car?
Thanks!
You have to remove most of the interior and cut plastic on both side to get it in. you also have to remove the rear view mirror cause the top of the bar has to start at the front window and titled back into the car. If you have any questions I can walk you over the process. Just message me and Ill give you my number
Doug
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02-15-2018, 10:04 AM
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Yes this will fit. I have the 996 roll bar in my car. I have the bose subwoofer box, gt2 buckets and a sunroof. It is a super tight fit but it fits. You have to remove more then the front seat to get this in.
You have to remove most of the interior and cut plastic on both side to get it in. you also have to remove the rear view mirror cause the top of the bar has to start at the front window and titled back into the car. If you have any questions I can walk you over the process. Just message me and Ill give you my number
Doug
You have to remove most of the interior and cut plastic on both side to get it in. you also have to remove the rear view mirror cause the top of the bar has to start at the front window and titled back into the car. If you have any questions I can walk you over the process. Just message me and Ill give you my number
Doug
Thanks a ton. Wow, this now makes more sense vis-a-vis what the guys at the shop told me. They did specifically mention the rear-view mirror being in the way and none of us realized the extent of interior disassembly or mods needed to get it installed.
If there's really that much to it, including cutting/modding OE interior bits, then I'll probably bow-out on this type of bar after all. Not looking to turn my '09 into a track car -- it's purely a canyon and backroad toy and I already have a full blown dedicated race car -- and if I ever do sell the TT (not likely anytime soon) then I figure I'd need/want to return it back closer to stock first.
Anyway, again I appreciate everyone's help and confirmation on the scoop with these rollbars!!!