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Originally Posted by Brucem
I don't know to be honest... Alex (sharky) weighed his, and he was around 28xx.... if I remember correctly.. i also have the carbon fenders and trunk and hood... so I am hoping low 2800... 
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
Well.............. Spit it out!
I'll give one and then another for every new legitimate one someone adds. 
Remove your clutch accuator. Removing provides better feel. I can't remember the weight off the top of my head, somewhere just under fifty pounds.
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Originally Posted by cjv
I'll give one and then another for every new legitimate one someone adds. Remove your clutch accuator. Removing provides better feel. I can't remember the weight off the top of my head, somewhere just under fifty pounds.
Ok someone that really knows their stuff! I'm adding that to my list, are there any downsides to this mod? Can you verify any of the weights we have listed so far?
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How'd it work out, any fitment or other installation issues? Is a carbon roof safe for street use? Would it break up in a rollover?
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
I didnt like the feel of the porsche shifter myself, good to know this.
Ok someone that really knows their stuff! I'm adding that to my list, are there any downsides to this mod? Can you verify any of the weights we have listed so far?
Ok someone that really knows their stuff! I'm adding that to my list, are there any downsides to this mod? Can you verify any of the weights we have listed so far?
I use to have all the weights, but I don't have the paper now. Some of those that were listed are accurate others are way off.
I'll give you another one. I was looking for pics, but unable to find. Many of my pics were lost went 986host.com closed. Here is another one that is worth about ten plus pounds. When we removed the bumper shocks we also drilled out the bumpers. I believe we used something like a 3" hole saw. We drilled the face and upper/lower lips. The lips used a smaller hole.
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Originally Posted by F**K
Wow, this is exactly what I've been wanting to do. My sunroof does nothing but rattle, steal headroom, and **** me off!
How'd it work out, any fitment or other installation issues? Is a carbon roof safe for street use? Would it break up in a rollover?
How'd it work out, any fitment or other installation issues? Is a carbon roof safe for street use? Would it break up in a rollover?
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Originally Posted by cjv
Well, it depends on how you like the feel of your clutch. It takes more effort and you feel the engaugement all the way through the release.
I'll give you another one. I was looking for pics, but unable to find. Many of my pics were lost went 986host.com closed. Here is another one that is worth about ten plus pounds. When we removed the bumper shocks we also drilled out the bumpers. I believe we used something like a 3" hole saw. We drilled the face and upper/lower lips. The lips used a smaller hole.
I like this thread.
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Originally Posted by F**K
I've been wanting to do this for a few months, knowing that it'll save nearly 50 lbs of weight has sealed the deal! Thanks!
I believe I have those pics of the drilled bumper bars saved on another computer, I'll try to find them this weekend.
I like this thread.
I believe I have those pics of the drilled bumper bars saved on another computer, I'll try to find them this weekend.
I like this thread.
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Originally Posted by cjv
Well, it depends on how you like the feel of your clutch. It takes more effort and you feel the engaugement all the way through the release.
I use to have all the weights, but I don't have the paper now. Some of those that were listed are accurate others are way off.
I'll give you another one. I was looking for pics, but unable to find. Many of my pics were lost went 986host.com closed. Here is another one that is worth about ten plus pounds. When we removed the bumper shocks we also drilled out the bumpers. I believe we used something like a 3" hole saw. We drilled the face and upper/lower lips. The lips used a smaller hole.
I use to have all the weights, but I don't have the paper now. Some of those that were listed are accurate others are way off.
I'll give you another one. I was looking for pics, but unable to find. Many of my pics were lost went 986host.com closed. Here is another one that is worth about ten plus pounds. When we removed the bumper shocks we also drilled out the bumpers. I believe we used something like a 3" hole saw. We drilled the face and upper/lower lips. The lips used a smaller hole.
Spare and Tools 60lbs????
Seats 65lbs
Rear Seat Delete 15lbs
Wiper delete 3lbs
Wheels and tires 28lbs max
RWD 70 lbs
straight pipes, racing cats 55lbs????
LWFW 10lbs????
Clutch Actuator removal 45-50 lbs
This is the current list we have,
I basically guess on the Spare and Tools,
the battery has been confirmed,
Seats will be contingent on what type you get,
Seat delete was talked about in a previous thread,
Wiper delete previour thread as well
RWD now seems to have a range from 70-120 based on reports
Straight cats and racing pipes was advised in this thread, no verification
LWFW was a guess on my part
Clutch Actuator from CJV
Wheels was based on approximate savings based on the 22,27 weight of stock wheels being that 18lbs and 20lbs for lightweight wheels is very possible.
I would like to know who can or has verified some of the weights on this list so we can get started on an ofiicial thread.
We replaced them with slotted stainless vents for the nitrous.
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well the accuator thing sounded so good I went right to my "personal mechanic" and porsche expert and here is what he said........
There is a hydraulic clutch cylinder on the bellhousing that is connected to your power steering pump. When you push the clutch pedal, it opens a valve and activates the clutch. This is a complex unit. The standard NA cars (as well as GT3) use a simpler method without the power clutch part. But it still requires a master and slave cylinder. They are just not quite as heavy (mostly becuase you do not have a pressure accumulator - something that holds pressure about 2000 PSI - about the size of an orange and approx 6 lbs). Total weight savings isn't 15 lbs.
cjv you are the MAN but what do ya think? Worth it or not??
tom
There is a hydraulic clutch cylinder on the bellhousing that is connected to your power steering pump. When you push the clutch pedal, it opens a valve and activates the clutch. This is a complex unit. The standard NA cars (as well as GT3) use a simpler method without the power clutch part. But it still requires a master and slave cylinder. They are just not quite as heavy (mostly becuase you do not have a pressure accumulator - something that holds pressure about 2000 PSI - about the size of an orange and approx 6 lbs). Total weight savings isn't 15 lbs.
cjv you are the MAN but what do ya think? Worth it or not??
tom
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
well the accuator thing sounded so good I went right to my "personal mechanic" and porsche expert and here is what he said........
There is a hydraulic clutch cylinder on the bellhousing that is connected to your power steering pump. When you push the clutch pedal, it opens a valve and activates the clutch. This is a complex unit. The standard NA cars (as well as GT3) use a simpler method without the power clutch part. But it still requires a master and slave cylinder. They are just not quite as heavy (mostly becuase you do not have a pressure accumulator - something that holds pressure about 2000 PSI - about the size of an orange and approx 6 lbs). Total weight savings isn't 15 lbs.
cjv you are the MAN but what do ya think? Worth it or not??
tom
There is a hydraulic clutch cylinder on the bellhousing that is connected to your power steering pump. When you push the clutch pedal, it opens a valve and activates the clutch. This is a complex unit. The standard NA cars (as well as GT3) use a simpler method without the power clutch part. But it still requires a master and slave cylinder. They are just not quite as heavy (mostly becuase you do not have a pressure accumulator - something that holds pressure about 2000 PSI - about the size of an orange and approx 6 lbs). Total weight savings isn't 15 lbs.
cjv you are the MAN but what do ya think? Worth it or not??
tom
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
So is it or is it not the same piece that CJV mentioned that saved almost 50 lbs? Also how did you get 7lbs from the Wiper delete when most people get 3lbs?