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Old 07-21-2023 | 03:12 AM
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Old 07-21-2023 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lour32
FVD in Germany is selling their OEM version which is a mirror copy of the OEM GT2RS one. The rear truck I purchased was for a regular GT2 so the gurney is smaller. Not sure if you know but there is a slight difference between the gurney on the RS… it’s a little larger with the gurney arching up at the end which looks way cooler. So I will order that is a few weeks. Spent way to much already lol…

https://www.fvd.net/us-en/9975123658...rs-carbon.html
Thanks - yes, I like the subtle difference on the RS version - more aggressive, plus exposed carbon vs painted.
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This is gonna be a sweet build! What carbon fiber roof did you go with?
Old 07-21-2023 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Elliotw44
This is gonna be a sweet build! What carbon fiber roof did you go with?
Went with Design911 from UK.. Marsh Composites here in the US just started making the carbon roof as well, I was to late as I installed this one already… Marsh has some nice carbon products..
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Old 07-21-2023 | 10:01 PM
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Just took pic at AMS shop today the Y pipe painted in speed yellow and everything installed..




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Old 07-21-2023 | 11:24 PM
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This is awesome, following!
Old 07-22-2023 | 02:10 PM
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Went to shop today and transformation almost complete!! BBI roll cage painted and all interior almost complete!!


Full carbon truck in! GT2RS bumpers next.




Carbon roof looks great!



Speed yellow door straps complete!



Rear GT3 carpet and speed yellow belts in place. Roll cage going in next!
Old 07-22-2023 | 10:44 PM
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They seem to work very quickly there!
Old 07-23-2023 | 12:34 AM
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You should talk to them about the door pulls, they aren't right. They should pull from the back not the front. The cover should not move, only the strap pulls. I bet they gave you some aftermarket pulls that actually move.
Old 07-23-2023 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by harlanmott3
You should talk to them about the door pulls, they aren't right. They should pull from the back not the front. The cover should not move, only the strap pulls. I bet they gave you some aftermarket pulls that actually move.
yes I know these are not the oem door pulls. I purchased these because the oem ones only came in red strap so I purchased the one that removes the door handle. It’s a cheaper version but looks pretty good..
Old 07-23-2023 | 07:19 AM
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They look perfect
it’s a homage to the GT2RS and not supposed to be exact because it can’t be
It’s already great enough
enjoy
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yes I know these are not the oem door pulls. I purchased these because the oem ones only came in red strap so I purchased the one that removes the door handle. It’s a cheaper version but looks pretty good..
If you wanna go the OEM route hit up rstrada in CA they have some yellow door pulls for the 997 that match perfectly. I have em in my car and when I bought mine said they have a few more. Photo below

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Originally Posted by Elliotw44
If you wanna go the OEM route hit up rstrada in CA they have some yellow door pulls for the 997 that match perfectly. I have em in my car and when I bought mine said they have a few more. Photo below
Aw ok couldn’t find any that match my speed yellow belts. Thx I’ll contact them
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Your build will look out of this world!! I wish I were able to do the same!! Can’t wait to see the final result!

was wondering, by any chance, are you considering parting out with some original items? I’d be interested in the OE wing hydraulic system as mine has failed like they all do eventually…

Originally Posted by lour32
Well I purchased my ‘11 Turbo S back in February of this year and always wanted the GT2RS but the $$$ for one is insane…. so here goes purchasing parts… Didn’t get to take pics of the front and rear gt2rs bumpers but I purchased them from Teile over in Germany. Here we go…

All stock Turbo S!

Old 07-25-2023 | 02:49 AM
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Incredibly cool build. Following.

Will you go full crazy and do the buckets?


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