I am confused, how much weight is saved with the no cost optional lightweight halogen headlights? 12lbs each or total? Is the savings over the std. Bi-xeons or the heaver dynamic cornering lights?
Thanks
GG300

 

The 13.2 lb (total) savings is with Halogen and no washer rather than Xenon lights with a washer. So, if you get the lightweight option, you do not get the standard Bi-Xenons. The deletion of the headlight washer nipple is worth the delete option alone; if only you could get Xenons.

 

Where exactly is this weight savings coming from - deletion of the washer bottle and the fluid? Because a xenon headlight assembly probably doesn't weight more than 3 lbs each, and I doubt a halogen assembly which is basically the same housing minus the ballast can't be more than a half lb. less.

 

I thought that the Xenons weighed more than that. I had mine (on a previous C2S) out and thought they were heavier. Either way, I am sure that the washer tank, pump and fluid adds more than half of the weight. You might as well drain the tank, save 6.625 lbs and keep the Xenons.

 

Thanks for the info on the lights, I am trying to make a purschasing decision between a new gt3 or new rs. If I option out the gt3, ceramic brakes, sport seats engine mounts, leather, etc. Iam at 131k, a bone stock rs 133k. The cash runs out at 135k, tough decision.
Thanks
GG300

 

GG300: I hear you. I am also deciding now which way to go and can't seem to keep options off my configured cars, regardless how 'hard' I try to control myself. Tough choices indeed. z356

 

You guys sure the fluid is any of the weight difference? I thought the weights we see are "dry".
So then we are only talking:
Ballast, lenses, reflector, high voltage wiring, plus the washer bottle, pump, nozzles, valves and plumbing. Seems like a lot of weight for those items but could be.

 

Honestly, I don't see why ANYONE would choose the no cost Halogens. Even for a dedicated track car 12 lbs. is next to nothing and you're better off saving the weight somewhere else. If this were a Cup Car, sure that makes sense where every ounce adds up. But this is a street car. Get the Bi-xenons and if weight savings matters that much, then take them out, put them in a box in the garage, then go get some halogens through Porsche Motorsport.

 

I couldn't agree more

The safety factor of brighter headlights is worth the 12 lbs.

As far as the washer nipple, get it painted to color and be done with it...

 

Get the RS if it is an option.

The extra weight is in the ballast I think. Regardless both the 3 and the RS are fantastic!

 

Here is one of the solution to your problem.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/1357594565.html

With 1.9% financing rate or leasing rate through the end of the month, I think this makes a GT3 more affordable than ever. Be sure to post picture of your new GT3 when you get it please. Good luck and let hunt begins!

 

Agreed!