Ok so the sample set has been produced and trial fitted to a 997.2 and yes the also fit the gen2 . when trial fitting them it was noted that they were a little too long and did not contract fully to fit so a small modification has been done to enlarge the gap slightly. It was also noted that they were quite awkward to fit as they had a tendency to try and twist while putting in and this is clearly why Porsche don't sell them as a separate item and the factory probably has special tooling to fit them.
The engineer making these is a perfectionist and has now fabricated a fitting tool to make our lives easy.
At this point I must add I am nothing to do with the company or won't be profiting from the sales, but they are a local company and the guys doing it are known to me which is why I have been happy to help.
IMO these are better than the original now as
1 they are made of stainless steel
2 they look the same as the original
3 they are available to buy which the OE ones are not
4 they are going to be sold in 3 formats to suit every person so no need to buy bits you dont want to.
They will be sold this way and these are the prices they are talking about.
1 a kit consisting of 2 inserts and a fitting tool £80
2 a pr of inserts £70
3 a single insert £40
I have some photos of the sample , they want to carry out a couple more trials and set up a how to buy option then are good to go. I will keep you posted. :thumb: :grin:
The engineer making these is a perfectionist and has now fabricated a fitting tool to make our lives easy.
At this point I must add I am nothing to do with the company or won't be profiting from the sales, but they are a local company and the guys doing it are known to me which is why I have been happy to help.
IMO these are better than the original now as
1 they are made of stainless steel
2 they look the same as the original
3 they are available to buy which the OE ones are not
4 they are going to be sold in 3 formats to suit every person so no need to buy bits you dont want to.
They will be sold this way and these are the prices they are talking about.
1 a kit consisting of 2 inserts and a fitting tool £80
2 a pr of inserts £70
3 a single insert £40
I have some photos of the sample , they want to carry out a couple more trials and set up a how to buy option then are good to go. I will keep you posted. :thumb: :grin: