f50nut

I've read here and there that early production US model 997.1 RSs came with factory installed plates for mounting the clubsport cage.

Wondering if anyone has more info on the topic. When did the factory stop installing them on cars headed to the US / how many cars got them?

Ginnmillracing

I can't answer your questions. But I can confirm that some early cars have them...mine does.

The Greek

Easiest way to tell is take out the seats and peel up the rear carpet by the rear footwell. Just pulls up by hand. You’ll see them.

I can’t recall if you can see them from the underside.

f50nut

We know that some January production month cars had them. Mine was produced in March, so it'll be interesting to see if they're present.

Ginnmillracing

No need to remove seats. Just lift carpet at the back of the rear footwell.

enthusiast

Use the search tool, plenty of threads on this topic like this one...

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...ed-plates.html



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f50nut

Thanks for sharing. I always search, but didn’t find this one.

According to that thread the cutoff is between 2542 and 2569, assuming the plates correlate to VIN order.

enthusiast

I remember when the reinforcement plates discussion was going on and it was fun. Member 'Max Power 'built a wonderful Registry for the 2007-2008 GT3 RS but it has since been removed (he was noting 'plate' or 'no plate'). There was a yes/no vote poll thread as well but not many responses to it

Yes Plates: 2366, 2392, 2415, 2449, 2475, 2525, 2527, 2529, 2542

No Plates: 2569, 2571,2582, 2648, 2717


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The Greek

You can literally find out in 5 sec if you push forward the seat and pull up the carpet

f50nut

2648 and no plates

P.J.S.

can confirm 2415 has them