Official Turbo Weight Loss Thread/ Lightest Turbo List
#61
02-07-2007, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
The TT at that weight with mildly modded engine, upgraded brakes say GT3 6 pistons and a good suspension would certainly be one of the fastest cars on the track!!!!
I also need to check the tire weights as well as that may save me a few lbs. I may be able to get this thing under 3k lbs.
Dont worry Jenk it will take me a while to get down to 3000 lbs but phase II starts real soon as I have Turbo Twists in the mail, GT3 seats soon to be in the mail, gonna have neil remove the front bumper support and follow Als instructions on how to remove the rear seats. I imagine phase III wont start until late this year for next year. You better get your driving skills on. We got corvettes and vipers to crush. I feel better with my car having 250 less lbs to stop in the corners, my brakes will thank me. Plus from what Neil keeps telling me there will be a couple of 700 hp turbos at the track this year too, I HATE LOSING!
EDIT: Added the brembo's to the weight loss column.
Last edited by heavychevy; 02-07-2007 at 09:51 PM.
#62
02-08-2007, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
Here is the weight of my new brakes on their way........
Brembo 14" kit w/ 6-piston caliper
OEM caliper weighs 10.1lbs vs. Brembo caliper weighs 7.8lbs
OEM disc weighs 23.4lbs vs. Brembo disc weighs 16.9lbs
Brembo 14" kit w/ 6-piston caliper
OEM caliper weighs 10.1lbs vs. Brembo caliper weighs 7.8lbs
OEM disc weighs 23.4lbs vs. Brembo disc weighs 16.9lbs
not bad...
markski
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9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
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#65
02-08-2007, 07:54 PM
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I just did it... 2 screws on top...
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
#67
02-08-2007, 08:26 PM
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The bumperettes come off with the bumper .. then Im thinking of putting a black or silver mesh from the inside....
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
#69
02-08-2007, 10:16 PM
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Don,
That is how Todd likes it... I asked long time ago.. but I think he wanted to keep the thing quiet... so did I.....
he has small mufflers underneath as well...
mark
That is how Todd likes it... I asked long time ago.. but I think he wanted to keep the thing quiet... so did I.....
he has small mufflers underneath as well...
mark
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
#71
02-09-2007, 01:44 AM
I really like the weight loss achieved by removing the bumper supports...but I'm very hesitant to remove them. Without them, one relatively slow speed rear hit could mean; "bye, bye" engine.
Last edited by Divexxtreme; 02-09-2007 at 02:51 PM.
#72
02-09-2007, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rwm514
So you removed the rear bumper supports Markski? Did you weigh them? More info please
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
#73
02-09-2007, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme
I really like the weight loss achieved by removing the bumper supports...but I'm very hesistant to remove them. Without them, one relatively slow speed rear hit could mean "bye, bye" engine.
#74
02-09-2007, 03:53 AM
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I had mine filled in to look like they where never there...
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Last edited by VRAlexander; 04-04-2007 at 04:09 AM.