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Old 06-24-2016 | 11:40 AM
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Found these as an alternative to the folding tow hooks available over here.



Supposed to be guaranteed fitment for our GT4s. My research indicates that the cost of these is 67,83 € (~$75) each including VAT, so 57 € (~$63) without VAT through a Porsche dealer in Germany. Only issue is trying to get these from Germany without having a GT4 CS VIN.
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Old 06-24-2016 | 11:49 AM
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Those look awesome! I tried to find something similar before but failed. Perhaps Porsche is just reselling another part in this case and if you can find an alternate supplier or the direct manufacturer to purchase from then you're good? Like "Ehresmann Automotive" or whoever that is.
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Those look awesome! I tried to find something similar before but failed. Perhaps Porsche is just reselling another part in this case and if you can find an alternate supplier or the direct manufacturer to purchase from then you're good? Like "Ehresmann Automotive" or whoever that is.
They showed on their facebook page 189 € incl VAT shipped for both within Germany. Upon email exchange they recommended trying to source them elsewhere for US interests.
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A number of the CS guys have swapped this style out because they dont like hearing flapping of the materials on straights. I wouldnt know, never driven a CS or thought you could hear such a thing in a race car with radio earplugs etc. but just passing it along
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I picked up a set at Manthey. Oh the joys of European Delivery!
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I picked up a set at Manthey. Oh the joys of European Delivery!
Are you willing to list your PNs? Did you do a temp fit to verify fitment claims?
Old 06-24-2016 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
Found these as an alternative to the folding tow hooks available over here. Supposed to be guaranteed fitment for our GT4s. My research indicates that the cost of these is 67,83 € (~$75) each including VAT, so 57 € (~$63) without VAT through a Porsche dealer in Germany. Only issue is trying to get these from Germany without having a GT4 CS VIN.
Will one of the overseas folks on this website purchase a few sets and ship them to us? We be a nice gesture and I am sure some of us would send payment in full in advance. These look great!
Old 06-24-2016 | 03:25 PM
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I picked up a set at Manthey. Oh the joys of European Delivery!
u should sell them, no use for you
i just ordered you a new GT4CS. no seriously.
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u should sell them, no use for you
i just ordered you a new GT4CS. no seriously.
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Originally Posted by katmeho
A number of the CS guys have swapped this style out because they dont like hearing flapping of the materials on straights. I wouldnt know, never driven a CS or thought you could hear such a thing in a race car with radio earplugs etc. but just passing it along
They must have fantastic hearing if they can hear tow straps flapping over the sound of a race car and helmet. First I've heard of that.
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Originally Posted by katmeho
A number of the CS guys have swapped this style out because they dont like hearing flapping of the materials on straights. I wouldnt know, never driven a CS or thought you could hear such a thing in a race car with radio earplugs etc. but just passing it along
They must have fantastic hearing if they can hear tow straps flapping over the sound of a race car and helmet. First I've heard of that.
Me as well. Would be interested in a source link on that.
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If someone organizes a source, I'd be in to purchase.
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Interested in the rear one!
Old 06-24-2016 | 06:35 PM
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I've reached out to OMP USA, and they're going to reach out to OMP Italy to see if there is a non-Porsche-regulated part number variant that can be ordered, or if these can only be ordered through Porsche Motorsports directly.

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Old 06-24-2016 | 07:36 PM
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Call Safecraft (the seatbelt division). They either have these or can make them.


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