Replacement Options Sticker
Discussion
I’m led to believe that all Porsche 996’s should have an Options Sticker under the front bonnet (and in the handbook). If these are missing is it possible to obtain a replacement sticker, or at least, find out what options were fitted to the car?
I’ve found a couple of resources in the USA that allows me to obtain this information, such a search with a cardex report where you supply the vin number. Is it possible to obtain something similar in the UK?
Many thanks in advance
Just to sumarise the information in this thread to help people in the future:
Options Stickers
- Cars came with 3 stickers from the factory , one in service book, one under the bonnet and one for supplying agent
- Only evidence of it being possible to have the stickers re-issued was an OPC sourcing one from Stuttgart apparently.
- Not all 2005 cars had stickers under the bonnet (with specific examples of GT3 and 'Turbo S' being sighted.
Official Evidence of Options on a Car
- Can obtain an official certificate of authenticity from Porsche for your car at a cost of £65 link
- OPC can print you a copy of original build spec sheet which confirms all engine/chassis/reg numbers/options etc...no charge involved
Decoding VIN number to find out Options
- GT3 on 911uk will apparently do this for you if you pm him (however he won’t do it for you unless you’re an active member of their forums) http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=59653
- If you're a "contributing" member at RennTech, Loren (the admin) will decode you VIN and send you a complete breakdown of all of the options that we originally included on the car. All you have to do is send him a PM.
I’ve found a couple of resources in the USA that allows me to obtain this information, such a search with a cardex report where you supply the vin number. Is it possible to obtain something similar in the UK?
Many thanks in advance
Just to sumarise the information in this thread to help people in the future:
Options Stickers
- Cars came with 3 stickers from the factory , one in service book, one under the bonnet and one for supplying agent
- Only evidence of it being possible to have the stickers re-issued was an OPC sourcing one from Stuttgart apparently.
- Not all 2005 cars had stickers under the bonnet (with specific examples of GT3 and 'Turbo S' being sighted.
Official Evidence of Options on a Car
- Can obtain an official certificate of authenticity from Porsche for your car at a cost of £65 link
- OPC can print you a copy of original build spec sheet which confirms all engine/chassis/reg numbers/options etc...no charge involved
Decoding VIN number to find out Options
- GT3 on 911uk will apparently do this for you if you pm him (however he won’t do it for you unless you’re an active member of their forums) http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=59653
- If you're a "contributing" member at RennTech, Loren (the admin) will decode you VIN and send you a complete breakdown of all of the options that we originally included on the car. All you have to do is send him a PM.
Edited by Nickwk on Tuesday 8th February 15:15
Edited by Nickwk on Wednesday 8th February 15:16
Hi - it's quite common for these to become faded/worn over time, but I'm surprised its not there at all. An identical label should be stuck on the inside cover of the service record book, but if it's not there either I'd be a bit concerned.
You can get all of the details of the original spec from Porsche themselves for a 'mere' £60.
Does anyone know if you can get a replacement sticker from Porsche, as my underbonnet one is a little tired?
You can get all of the details of the original spec from Porsche themselves for a 'mere' £60.
Does anyone know if you can get a replacement sticker from Porsche, as my underbonnet one is a little tired?
I assume that you have used this: VIN Decoder and you know the options but need the sticker - if not click away.
Nickwk said:
Hi Fernando
I am quite interested in running my VIN number against the link you posted. However, it is asking for a customer number which I don't have. Do you have another such link that would allow me to do the same?
Many thanks
Nick
Sorry about that bud - they appear to have withdrawn the free service.......I am quite interested in running my VIN number against the link you posted. However, it is asking for a customer number which I don't have. Do you have another such link that would allow me to do the same?
Many thanks
Nick
you could follow this link and ask GT4 who seems to have a source
http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=59653
Cars came with 3 stickers from the factory , one in service book, one under the bonnet and one for supplying agent ..............i ve never heard of them being re issued , does nt mean they are nt ...............there are deliberatly a number of difficulties copying them , starting with fonts and the type of paper ..................shud nt take a brain surgeon to figure out why !
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