996 Turbo / GT2Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2004 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2. Sponsored By Vivid Racing
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Battery 15-35 lbs (see weight loss thread for details on brand)
Seats 35-70 lbs depending on the seat type
Non electric wing ~ 30 lbs
Wheels 10-30 lbs
Remove rear seats and sub woofer ~ 12 lbs
Floor mats and spare ~ 50 lbs
RWD full conversion ~70 lb
Bumper supports 20lbs front 20 lbs rear
Exhaust 30 lbs
1/4 tank gas ~55 lbs
That's about all you can do without cutting unless you gut the A/C, Carpet, Radio etc. But if you do these things alone it's minus 422 lbs at the top end and that will get you pretty close to 3000 lbs even, at that weight this car would be unstopable. I'll be there eventually. Maybe need some weight moved up front to plant the front tires.
See thread for details.
__________________ The GT-R is harder to drift than a 997 TT or 997 GT3, therefore if you are trying to drift, the GT-R will consequently get a faster lap. Normal apexing and driving not included.
See Evo and Car magazine for details.
Last edited by heavychevy; 07-21-2007 at 10:56 PM.
If you have lots of money to spend on it, and don't already have
the carbon ceramic brakes option, that would be an *excellent*
upgrade for lightness where it really counts.
Rear wiper delete, approx 3.5-4lbs.
I switched to a Porsche sport (fat) steering wheel and
eliminated the air bag 3-4 lbs. Installed harness (for safety) to make up for
the air bag loss. Upgraded brakes are a triple bonus- weight loss, reduced
unsprung weight and reducing rotating mass 8 to 1 ratio.
Good luck with your diet, share any new found fat pockets with us.
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