Car Damaged whilst getting Roll Cage Fitted! | Project GT2RS (P20)

[@johnraisbeck9756]

Tech9 needs to develop an incoming inventory procedure! Check contents asap on arrival.

[@TheAtma50]

I think your mechanic Phil at Tech9 must be really good at his work with all you have gotten done with all your cars with him. Accidents do happen unfortunately but it's how they are dealt with makes the difference. Well done, Tech9. I hope the guy whose head hit the windscreen isn't any the worse for it!! The cage looks the business and the fire extinguisher, I hope you never use either of them! Stay Safe & Keep Reporting!!

[@andrewpease3688]

Obviously the technician didn't want to hurt his head and its tricky working in a confined space like that, shit happens. I am suspicious about not letting you inspect the roll cage twice

[@bdctrans70]

Here in the States we would have a fabrication place that would make that missing bracket with the same materials. It is a shame that no one would of suggested it there.

[@loosemink]

Punctilious is the word you're looking for 👍😎

[@atimko123]

Beautiful. I love the feel of the 911/996 manual shifter & speed shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Uphill the car wants to go faster. Enjoy!! You've earned it.

[@applejacks971]

Both of those additions look really nice! I'm glad they were able to get a windscreen installed so soon as it'll be nice to have your car all ready to go for next driving season :) Thanks for sharing!

[@superb63amg94]

I was about to say drop those guys, but they redeemed themselves. The roll cage looks good. I approve!👍🏼

[@brianpercival1829]

I am also a Porsche fan, had 1 for a very short time. It looks like I am not the only one that has problem after problem getting simple things done. Your 911 looks great and I'm feeling rather jealous.

[@clifbradley]

Porsche windshields, tie rod, certain bushings, motor mounts, timing chains, and brake kits are all on back order. The fire extinguisher is a must. Look what happened to the guy that runs Autohedonism and his Aventador there.

[@jakebean8855]

Mate, I use these words every day. "Nothing is easy." What a disappointment, that sort of stuff happens to me all the time. I often ask myself, why do I even bother but at the end of the day, I want what I want. Keep up the good fight and the car content on this channel. It's appreciated.

[@ram_1776]

Car looks great.

[@julianmckernan1348]

👏👏 Great video… good to see the old girl.. looking good with all the improvements.. 👍👍 for Tech9. Outstanding customer service…

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗HAPPY THAT THINGS WORKED OUT FOR YOU…AFTER ALL THE PROBLEMS ,THE CAGE LOOKS GREAT 👍 AND YOU HAVE A NEW WINDSCREEN 👍😎…I also am a Detail person…finally I wonder 🤷‍♂️ would it not be easier to give up smoking ,and skipping the fire extinguisher 😂 💚💚💚

[@clifbradley]

Porsche is one of my faves. I love those, especially the GT2RS. My dream is the Ring in a GT2RS-MR. Robert Mitchell who co-owns Apex Taxi and is a big yacht fan too was going to try and help me get there to Germany and fulfill that wish, but then I got served divorce papers.

[@eSysmanTech]

Robert Mitchell is a nice dude. I spoke to him a bit a while back, he is/was a subscriber to this channel. Enjoyed his channel too until he just stopped posting. Yeah the 991 GT2RS-MR is the dream car.

[@MasterChief37]

I’d be finding a new Porsche workshop, also the welding on the cage looks a bit rough.

[@RossEnzo]

Wow. That’s a proper weapon of a 911. GT2’s have sky rocketed in the value here in the states. Especially the RS’s, it’s a shame, no one will use them as intended.

[@MasterChief37]

Skyrocketed if kept in original condition, but messed with and modified not so much.

[@eSysmanTech]

Mine is not an original. Was built up from a shell really, using a 997 Turbo as the base car.

[@MasterChief37]

@@eSysmanTech 👍 nice job

[@RossEnzo]

@@eSysmanTech How interesting. Looks very convincing. Assuming that includes front axle delete?

[@bobuncle8704]

No harm, no foul, in the long run. As you say, these things happen. I was a communications tech for years, and was always soooo careful. Especially around high end vehicles. Fortunately I never had an issue such as that, but there were a few in the shop. I’ll guarantee you that guy is going to be reminded about that by his fellow installers for some time.

[@skiingfast1]

Good luck to get the windshield replaced. Those cracks could have grown with every turn of the key and gotten problematic.

[@TheOUboy]

Seems Tech9 has good customer service. Glad you got the new windshield sorry about the missing bar on the cage. Looking good though.

[@chucktx5957]

it’s fun watching your delight in the 911. 😄

[@atom999]

Glad youtube recommended me your channel, was wondering what happened to your rs since no updates on the main channel. It does look so right, hope you never sell it!

[@realoscaryarrito]

Damn! that car looks great. Heart breaking to hear about the windscreen and roll cage. Had they been of mind to inspect the roll cage when it arrived at their shop they would have noticed the missing parts, bad on them for that. Phil went the extra mile (kilometer) to take care of a good customer by continuing to search for and find an OEM wind screen for your car.

[@Geraldinslo]

Car looks great! But yea, that fire extinguisher is ridiculous! lol 🙂

[@MikeFarrell1962]

Is the missing piece at the paint shop?

[@skiingfast1]

Good Question.

[@theabsolutetruth2024]

Glad the windscreen worked out. A question if I may, Mr. Sysman- Any chance you could share your education, training and whether or not you are currently running boats in a future video? I'd really enjoy hearing how you got involved in the industry, and what it took for you to get to the level you're at now. Thank you, and safe travels.

[@sprintermaximus]

Oh my, so sorry to hear about the screen. What a crapshoot to find one as well. Thanks for the upload. The cage does look nice, however. Nice work. I am glad I subscribed to your channel a couple months ago. I wouldn't sweat the screen too much. Shat happens, life goes on. All the best.

[@peterbest5938]

Cage good assuming you’re going to have fun on track occasionally. I feel your pain on waiting for stuff from Porsche on back order. I’ve been waiting since February 2022 for a new cruise control system 😢

[@timcoughlin4998]

The extinguisher boot only needs removed for requalification. It can stay on for operation normally unless it is attached to the car floor. As for the cage piece missing, it happens but is a direct reflection of the manufacturer's QA department. It just seems more money doesn't necessarily mean better quality. Even high end suppliers are cutting corners to stay price competitive. Working on cars and especially race cars is dangerous at times. The main thing is I hope the mechanic who hit their head is okay.

[@eSysmanTech]

I think the missing piece is just accidental, it can happen.

[@donaldmitchell6022]

I would flip the fire extinguisher for easier access to the handle. Just my opinion.

[@lovelightcontinuum]

What a roller coaster ride for you! The expectation then disappointment with the roll cage, and then the accident, resignation to waiting till spring and all of a sudden the new windscreen. So fortunate you were still home in the UK and able to get it right in. I hope they will be able to add the missing bar without taking the whole interior apart again! You really are doing an incredible job with this car! I read in your reply to another comment how you've essentially put it together from the ground up. It looks stunning, your shop Tech 9 must be a big part of that. Hope all the rest goes smoothly and well. By the way, although you pointed out how it isn't easy getting in, and you have to get used to it again after being away, as soon as you started driving you looked right at home and comfortable. And not as tired, either! Energized I'd say.

[@eSysmanTech]

Yes the car was built over a 5 year period really. I will at some point do a video on the entire build as it's been so long since I did it that it gets lost in these videos really. Tech9 have been fantastic in everything they have done on the car, and they have done almost all of the work over the last ten years.

[@lovelightcontinuum]

@@eSysmanTech That's a l-o-n-g time! I'll look forward to the entire build video, though how you will find time for that is a good question. Thanks eSysman.

[@DD-dr4dn]

Beautiful car. Well done 👍🏼

[@thor8640]

Very nice, I assume track days 2023 are coming? Cause otherwise it be a bit of waste, no?

[@trentonpaul598]

In all honesty it looks good. However I would question it not being fully welded together and to the chassis. I would guess that you will not be racing the car hard enough to matter. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@eSysmanTech]

I asked if it was worth welding and was told it's better to bolt in.

[@bobskiale]

Things happen lol ! At least its been sorted !

[@RumblesBettr]

You should Ceramic coat that new windscreen to help prevent future rock chips

[@richardgiles2484]

Don't think I would have put the cage in unless you race it on a track as you've lost two rear seats 😉 as for not using it in the winter that's a good plan as my motorcycle goes away before they start gritting the roads and doesn't come back out until we have heavy rain 🤣 And it's a stunning looking car mate 😉

[@eSysmanTech]

Car doesn't have any back seats so didn't lose anything, only space for bags if I ever did a road trip in the car (unlikely now).

[@richardgiles2484]

@@eSysmanTech that's good mate and I'm sure it will be sorted buy next summer for you 👍 🤞🤞

[@brianalder3793]

Nice video shame about the cage but looks good

[@noeldyne389]

Loving this channel. You need to go to the next CNC Liverpool meeting

[@eSysmanTech]

I went to one a few years ago. Will get round to it at some point.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@frankg8946]

Not long ago I spent 10 days in London, cloudy and rainy every day. Is it ever sunny?? It’s a lot like Seattle.

[@eSysmanTech]

In the summer it can be.

[@sladeb6036]

They need to work on themselves but I love the car love the cage looks great. An I think the extinguisher looks proper , it's right where ot needs to be an a must have for a high performance car. Love Porsche's. Any track days coming up?

[@p.o.4339]

Now that you have the windshield (I mean screen 😀) repaired, it's time to enjoy the car while you're home. With the fire extinguished installed where it is, how often will there be someone in the passenger seat? Hence, no need to worry about the missing piece of the roll cage for the time being. Happy cruising.

[@johngibson3837]

Cage don't work like that mate, they are designed as a unit

[@sltillim]

Winter = car time again!!!!!

[@daveofremax]

You should look into Rino Glass prevents rock chips.

[@eSysmanTech]

That wouldn't prevent headbutts from the inside!

[@joycepeter1]

Hi, unless you plan to track, race or rally your car I think the cage is a waste of money and it doesn't improve the appearance of the car. Infact, I would think it will probably reduce resale value due to the aforementioned reasons. Apart from the cage it's a great looking car. I enjoy you KZbin channel, so thanks.

[@eSysmanTech]

I don't intend to ever sell this car so resale value is not something I think about. The car has been built to such a high level (no expense spared) that if for any reason it came up for sale, I would have no problems selling.

[@leuvenlife]

Are you anywhere near Francis Tuthill Porsche? Personally I think they are the best independent specialist around. Also, that silver Audi appeals.

[@eSysmanTech]

They are in Oxford, a way away. Tech9 have been very good, they have done most of the build in my car, and the car looks amazing.

[@leuvenlife]

@@eSysmanTech Yeah I wasn't sure where you are, but logically, you'd be near the coast somewhere. Indeed, your car does look amazing, even with that fire extinguisher.. ;o)

[@stephen_101]

So is this going to be your track day toy?

[@billwoolmer8495]

Huge fan of the GT2RS. Cage looks perfect. The extinguisher I know is a thing, but I would have passed on that part of the authenticity. What is your opinion of the GT4RS? Two just arrived into Canada 🇨🇦, Toronto in fact.

[@eSysmanTech]

The 4RS is a beast. I’m hoping they oust the engine and transmission into the Spyder. I already have my name down if they do it!

[@christophb2736]

Why did they install an extinguisher for a 993 in a 997?

[@eSysmanTech]

Because I supplied it. My mistake, but it’s almost identical. The correct one is no longer available and when they come up for sale they are ridiculous prices.

[@gordonwedman3179]

Here in British Columbia my insurance pays for a new windshield with me paying $300 deductible. What is your situation? Did Tech9 pay the deductible if you have that? After all, they broke the screen.

[@mwrcrft]

S@#t happens, does the GT2 RS come with the light weight glass option? . The reason I ask is Harry from Harry's garage you tube channel was testing a Cayman GT4 RS and he noted it came with a light weight glass package

[@eSysmanTech]

Well the side and rear screens are polycarbonate (plastic).

[@ralphvanthoff]

A bit like buying condoms when you're a priest.

[@charlienevergold3654]

Will the roll cage help with chassis rigidity? Do you plan on getting some track time?

[@eSysmanTech]

It does make the car more rigid.

[@normbond8888]

Always suspicious that when interiors are removed what doesn’t reinstall the way it was original in-factory installation. Rattles, squeaks, missed reconnections, etc. I can’t say that fire extinguisher looks all that good & a bother for a passenger to contend with. My question is you don’t race this machine so the need for that & a roll cage along with the massive cost, is that all recoverable if you sell this car?

[@eSysmanTech]

The car is a keeper. I've owned it for 10 years now and have no plans to sell.

[@indianaslim4971]

The fastest I've ever driven was 165 mph in a mid 80's 930 turbo, it had more that I was willing to go for as at that speed the front seemed almost ready to fly off into the wild blue yonder, that said I still prefer the original mid 60's 911.

[@eSysmanTech]

I would love an old 911, one day...

[@lockywylie]

if i was you E ide be so pissed off omg

[@jimkemezis2068]

🥺

[@roanterry9351]

Ignores Audi rs2

[@eSysmanTech]

Yeah I didn’t notice when I filmed. I’d just arrived. Afterwards when I was talking to them I noticed.

[@edwardwatson6606]

SMH

[@Ахриманстоппер]

Лучше бы гтр низмо взял. Это полностью заднеприводное дерьмо гт2 опасно для окружающих.