GT2RS roll cage..

[TKM]

Hi

I recently aquired the GT2RS GT Silver from Hexagon Classics, it is a car from New Zealand. In the fromnt foot wells it has circular cuts in the carpets and if you lift this up there are bolts for a front cage to be fixed.... was this a standard part of the Clubsport package, or is it concerning ? Apologies if its an ill informed question , trying to get peace of mind.

Car originally beloned to Andrew Whittaker of Whittaker chocolate Co in NZ if this rings any bells ?

Thanks

[Hobo]

May be wrong but don't believe the 2RS came with full cage.

He did race the 2RS, which is well recorded, so would assume (maybe uncorrectly) that he had the full cage fit by one of the specialists who do such, to comply with the racing regulations.

I'm sure someone who owns, or has owned one, will be along shortly to confirm.

[MDL111]

isn't it the same on all Clubsport / RS models - for which you can buy the front section of the cage and install if needed?

[Hobo]

Looking at interior pics on the Web, are the holes not for fitting the fire extinguisher ?

[Hobo]

[88racing]

The 997 Clubsport cage wouldn't be suitable for circuit racing - at least not in Europe - no door bars.

Chris.

[gtsralph]

For info on car you might reach out to Macca who is from NZ/Vatanu who was a regular poster here and on Rennlist

[LaSource]

All 3.8 RS / 4.0 RS (and I assume 997 GT2 RS) with clubsport rear cage have the bolt points under the front carpet for a front cage too. If yours already has the foam material or surface carpet perforated edges cut then at some point it had a front cage installed.

The 3.8 / 4.0 RS front cage is a lot more substantial than previous front cages with double A-pillar bars, lower sill bars, and a cross section roof bar over driver's head.

Personally I would say there is nothing to worry about. Many european delivered RSs have front cages - less common on UK cars.

Edited by LaSource on Saturday 16th January 22:52

[Geesus]

TKM said:

Hi

I recently aquired the GT2RS GT Silver from Hexagon Classics, it is a car from New Zealand. In the fromnt foot wells it has circular cuts in the carpets and if you lift this up there are bolts for a front cage to be fixed.... was this a standard part of the Clubsport package, or is it concerning ? Apologies if its an ill informed question , trying to get peace of mind.

Car originally beloned to Andrew Whittaker of Whittaker chocolate Co in NZ if this rings any bells ?

Thanks

Hi there, I remember the car being advertised in New Zealand. This is the best place to find info out on any ex New Zealand car
http://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist-asia-pacific/2...

It's where all the active Porsche forum users from New Zealand hang out.