sstreime

I have heard horror stories about cup doors coming off at speed on the 996 cup.

Is this still a problem on the 997.1 cup cars?

If so, does anyone have any pictures or recommendations on how they have gone about replacing the pins with a bolt or other locking mechanism?

Thanks.

Steve

Glen

Steve
The pins are threaded and receive a male hex head or bolt, pretty small but can't remember size. Put in bolt, door no fly away....

Put in hood pins, no need to replace hood, roof, windshield.... Well you get the idea. Second one hurts, first one I've yet to experience. Now I just need to remember to check doors in my new early outlaw 6 cups...lol

sstreime

I knew there had to be an easy solution.

Thanks Glen.

Dan Jacobs

The 7Cup doors actually come off much easier then the 6Cup So check those bolts!!
For the hood I always install the street safety catch 100 bucks and 2 minute install
a true no brainer

jrgordonsenior

+1. A man has to know his limitations....

bgiere

First thing I did when i got my 996...put in hood latch! I ended up getting one off Ebay for 40 bucks.

doors take a 6MM bolt to pin them in.

amso3

Add checking the door bolts to your track prep list. The DO fall out! The ones that come with the car have a special head. Regular 6 mm bolts don't seem to stay in place as well as the original ones.

sstreime

Ouch. I certainly will.

Yannick-HST

Added some Locktite and never had any issues anymore... And they fell of regularily before!

78SC

Drivers side door came off at Sebring on the 996 this year. Held it in place with my hand as I took the nearest turnoff road!