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Has anyone had experience of buying (and installing) a roof rack for 991 models?
I've tried Thule, Saris & Rhino, but without any luck.
Porsche do their own, but I've been told they're a massive pain to install and remove.
I don't know for the 991, but for 996/997 the only option was the Porsche item, no Thule etc alternatives. It's not that bad to mount, but there are some extra steps such as installing the 4x little metal bases to which the bars then mount. 15 minutes is roughly how long it takes (maybe a bit more first time)
RiccardoG said:
I don't know for the 991, but for 996/997 the only option was the Porsche item, no Thule etc alternatives. It's not that bad to mount, but there are some extra steps such as installing the 4x little metal bases to which the bars then mount. 15 minutes is roughly how long it takes (maybe a bit more first time)
The 991 is completely different to the 996/7 I believe; I don't think the mounting points are easily accessible (or even built in) unles the RTS is ordered as part of the build (I may be wrong though).
Off at a tangent, but I'm pretty sure the 996/7 roof transport system is made by Thule, with some small Porsche branding on; but they are not allowed to sell their own version. The 996/7 system fits both cars.
By the way, I've just realised that I have a copy of the 991 roof bars fitting instructions. At least I think they're for 991 as the car in the pics is definitely a 911 but the procedure isn't the one as per 996/997 (nor air cooled models).
You can download it from
here
I have a Porsche genuine roof transport system that I bought for my 991 but never used. By all accounts it's quite simple to fit with two people but a bit more tricky on your own. I've sold my car now so won't get the chance to try it out though.
Thread resurrection, looking for bike transport system for a 991S
Prefer roof bars over the suction cups. Anyone found an alternative to the rip-off Porsche version? Or prepared to sell their used ones?
Quick update.
Porsche's own system is the only roof rack I could find for the 991, so I bought one. Interestingly it was a similar price to a Thule rack that my friend has on his car (non-Porsche).
The rack is easily fitted by two people. You could do it yourself, but it takes a lot longer. The system is modular; both bike racks and ski boxes are available.
I carry three bikes on my roof.
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