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02-19-2005, 11:22 PM
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Gotta agree with Manning and Jo here. A PROPERLY lightened 944 would be the bee's knees, man. I'd love an RS'd 944 with 968 power. Mark, do you have any pics of your car? Always thought that'd be the hot ticket. I checked the 944Cup site; looks like y'all got a good thing going out there.
Steve, Scott. I almost spewed soda on my screen. Always wondered why those funny Englishmen called a trunk a bonnet and fenders wings. Good stuff, boys.
Steve, Scott. I almost spewed soda on my screen. Always wondered why those funny Englishmen called a trunk a bonnet and fenders wings. Good stuff, boys.
11-29-2006, 03:05 PM
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is there a reputable Carbon Fiber Hood company out there that makes well fitting pieces for porsche?
and same for Lexan, we have a relativly unique glass shape curvature in the rear, if one wanted it to look nice it would take a bit of effort
can anyone recomend manufacturers/shops? or would either be custom work?
and same for Lexan, we have a relativly unique glass shape curvature in the rear, if one wanted it to look nice it would take a bit of effort
can anyone recomend manufacturers/shops? or would either be custom work?
11-29-2006, 05:22 PM
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Don't know how much you guys would be willing to spend on shipping but The Racers Group, in California has a lot of carbon fiber pieces. Its not really posted on the website but they make stuff for the 944/951, I'm sure if you give them a call they will give out price quotes. As for fit, this is Kevin Bucklers team that races at Le Mans, & ALMS, I'm sure they know what they're doing
11-29-2006, 05:27 PM
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I posted this before but here are the actual weight savings on my S2:
1989 944 S2 Stock Car Weight ( 1/2 fuel & no driver)
Totals
Left Front 735 Right Front 738 1473 49.9%
Left Rear 705 Right Rear 772 1477 50.1%
Total Original Car 2950 #
Reductions / Additions Completed
Remove L & R Rear side carpets w/ shoulder belts & Rear Cargo carpet -21
Remove Rear Upper Seat back rest -24
Remove Spare Tire & Tools -38
Remove rear wiper motor & wiper -3
Remove center console, radio bracket & door speakers -8
Remove sunroof motor & gears -6
Remove side roof padding between A & C pillars -2
remove rear seat side trim -4
Remove front floor carpet & insulation -15
remove rear lower seat -5
Switch to FG sunroof -3
Remove cruise control module & wiring -3
Switch to racing seats (Car weighed 2740 w/ 3/4 tank, not 2768 est.) -50
Remove additional sprayed in insulation -14
Replace aluminum lugs w/ steel 2
Install rear tow hooks 2
Remove door glass and motors -28
Add roll cage 100
Delete headlights & motor -20
Replace exhaust system -17
Remove lower bat wing & replace with lip spoiler 0
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Remove suspension including rear torsion bars & replace w/
Leda Coilovers (450#) on all 4 corners w/ camber plates
Reweigh Car w/ 1/2 tank of gas & 190# Driver
Left Front 753 Right Front 740 50.80%
Left Rear 722 Right Rear 723 49.20%
Total weight w/ driver & 1/2 Tank 2938 #
Total weight w/ 1/2 Tank 2748 #
Total weight Dry 2688 #
Now as for power...the engine is stock and dynoes at 195HP & 189 Ft/Lb
Can anyone say fast....
I just wish the driver was as good as the car
1989 944 S2 Stock Car Weight ( 1/2 fuel & no driver)
Totals
Left Front 735 Right Front 738 1473 49.9%
Left Rear 705 Right Rear 772 1477 50.1%
Total Original Car 2950 #
Reductions / Additions Completed
Remove L & R Rear side carpets w/ shoulder belts & Rear Cargo carpet -21
Remove Rear Upper Seat back rest -24
Remove Spare Tire & Tools -38
Remove rear wiper motor & wiper -3
Remove center console, radio bracket & door speakers -8
Remove sunroof motor & gears -6
Remove side roof padding between A & C pillars -2
remove rear seat side trim -4
Remove front floor carpet & insulation -15
remove rear lower seat -5
Switch to FG sunroof -3
Remove cruise control module & wiring -3
Switch to racing seats (Car weighed 2740 w/ 3/4 tank, not 2768 est.) -50
Remove additional sprayed in insulation -14
Replace aluminum lugs w/ steel 2
Install rear tow hooks 2
Remove door glass and motors -28
Add roll cage 100
Delete headlights & motor -20
Replace exhaust system -17
Remove lower bat wing & replace with lip spoiler 0
======================================================================== ===
Remove suspension including rear torsion bars & replace w/
Leda Coilovers (450#) on all 4 corners w/ camber plates
Reweigh Car w/ 1/2 tank of gas & 190# Driver
Left Front 753 Right Front 740 50.80%
Left Rear 722 Right Rear 723 49.20%
Total weight w/ driver & 1/2 Tank 2938 #
Total weight w/ 1/2 Tank 2748 #
Total weight Dry 2688 #
Now as for power...the engine is stock and dynoes at 195HP & 189 Ft/Lb
Can anyone say fast....
I just wish the driver was as good as the car
