Rear stainless steel roll bar

[supermono]

I "need" to fit some harnesses to the GT2 and they require the rear bar for the shoulder straps to thread through. I can get the parts for a good price from Carnewal but the chap there is saying the bar is a royal pain to fit. I was kind of thinking of driving out to Belguim in the GT2 (saving 200eu postage!) and fitting it in his car park.



Four bolts, easy-out recaro seats? Surely it'll take me half an hour????



Has anyone ever fitted one? Is it really that hard?



SM

[supermono]

Surely someone's put one in?

SM

[clubsport]

Apparently not!...Why not phone OPC, ask them how many hours labour they charge to fit one....1/2 that to give an idea of how long it will actually take you in a car park with basic tools

[Paulburrell]

I know that AJIT fitted one of these in his GT3. He got it done by a Porsche trained technician and it still took the best part of a day. You also need a lift to get the car up to acceptable working height as the thing is a bloody tight fit and requires 2 people to do the job without damaging the interior.

[anonymous-user]

combine with a trip to the ring and get achim or ring racing or similar to fit it for 3p.

[phelix]

Gert's quite switched on; I would tend to believe his assessment. That said he might allow you to fit it yourself in his workshop.

[Dave 321]

Its tricky enough to fit. I did mine, doesnt take a day. About 3 hours for my first time. I'd say somebody who has done a few it would take them an hour and a half tops.

[supermono]

What's so hard about it? Presumably the front seats have to come out...

[Dave 321]

The trunking behind the carpet above the front seatbelt points needs to the crushed to allow the cage to "sit in". (hammer&timber) Getting the cage into the car and turning it into position inside the car. You need to try a few different approaches.(trial and error,) Car needs to be jacked up to help you get cage into position. Sounds easy..! BTW, i would'nt put urself under additional pressure by trying to fit it in a carpark! You need to take your time to avoid damaging interior or urself!

This mite help:
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/albuq52

Edited by Dave 321 on Thursday 24th May 19:22

[Dave 321]

BTW, i wouldnt agree with the way he re-fit's the seatbelt

[dunnred7]

typical porsche - it doesn't really fit properly.........

[Jessica_Wabbit]

The guy with the spanner's got a nice Rolex! Bi-metal...my fave :-)
xx