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Old 03-10-2012, 05:35 PM   #1
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Brad Roberts noted the following:

Good upgrade but those are not GT3 (996 or 997)

I use 483.05 and 484.05 They are the 997 duct and run $11 a piece

GT3 brakes ducts are HUGE.. like scrape the ground HUGE..

996.341.117.91 and 118.91 for GT3 and 117.92, 118.92 for GT3RS

You'll know when you buy anything with "GT3" involved. They are $152 and $163 a piece.
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Old 03-10-2012, 05:59 PM   #2
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GT3 ducts extend forward and actually attach to the front portion of the inner fender well liner, now .. to keep everyone straight, remove all references in your post to "GT3" brake ducts...

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Old 03-11-2012, 08:27 PM   #3
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I can see why the mistaken GT3 label

I saw the same ad on ebay for the upgraded deflectors. The seller listed them as GT3 deflectors, so if you didn't know any better you'd accept the seller's description as being true.

PORSCHE GT3 BRAKE COOLING DUCTS (996 997 986 987) - NEW GENUINE | eBay
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Old 03-11-2012, 09:25 PM   #4
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Welcome to eBay.

Doesn't mean we should carry on calling them "GT3" and misleading people.

Lots and lots of people selling parts in this world that have never touched or even looked at the car they "claim" the parts fit. Add the web to the equation and it gets worse!!

Much like the dual canister air oil separator Porsche sells for 996/997. Everyone calls it "Motorsports" when in fact, Porsche Motorsport had nothing to do with it.. it's simply a dual canister AOS

Call me up and ask for GT3 brake ducts.. that is what you will get, then the next phone call will be you complaining how much I charged your card for the "GT3" brake ducts.. LOL


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