Lightening by cutting interior metal panels
#16
thats probably reasonable.
it just feels heavy because its awkward to handle, but i weighed mine a couple years ago when i removed the system to finish welding a new cat in.
the OE cat is heavier than the one i have, maybe another 5lbs or so.
it just feels heavy because its awkward to handle, but i weighed mine a couple years ago when i removed the system to finish welding a new cat in.
the OE cat is heavier than the one i have, maybe another 5lbs or so.
#18
#19
I found few notes about this and I have more details if you want.
Here is what I did on my Turbo.
I have obviously stripped the interior, installed a cage, seat, extinguisher,…
Then I did this:
Alu front bumper (lightening holes) 2.2
Front bumper shocks (shock parts removed and welded) 6.0
Fog lights 2.0
Headlights with motor (2 x 2.7 + 4.5 =9.9kg) 19.0
Factory hooks 2.6
Misc (trunk light, temp sensor, abs bracket) 1.1
windshield washer tank + headlight nozzles 13.9
Remove PS
Hood struts 0.9
Hood latch system 1.5
Hood hinges lightened 1.1
Cut out front hood latch 1.0
Front fenders Undercoating (inner side) and brackets 5.5
ABS, Cruise,…
Front side markers 0.9
Charcoal canister 5.4
Battery
Wiring 12.9
Tarret Sway bars
Mirrors
door bars (+ misc) 9.3
Full Lexan minus front winshield
Remove hand brack pads and cable
Rear side markers 1.0
Removed hatch struts 0.9
Removed rear seat belt brackets 1.7
Spare tire well cut out 6.2
Rear bumper 30.1
Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel.
Then, I went with a full fiber body (minus roof top and rear panel)
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...fc-racing.html
I can still do this :
Lighter alternator
Lightweight SS Exhaust with no Muffler and side exit
Full undercoating
Cut the front of the car
968 aluminum transaxle crossmember
Heavy bracket holding Cooling tube for Transmission
And more….
But, for security and reliability reasons, I did not and I will not do this:
Alu lug nuts
Fuel filler metal cover
Rear deck
Light weight torsion tube carrier
Balance shaft Delete
Aftermarket alternator bracket (I actually reinstalled the factory one)
I am sure that I forgot some things but it gives you an idea.
And I am definitely open to other suggestions! :-)
I also have the different weights between FG and steel panels if you need.
Here is what I did on my Turbo.
I have obviously stripped the interior, installed a cage, seat, extinguisher,…
Then I did this:
Alu front bumper (lightening holes) 2.2
Front bumper shocks (shock parts removed and welded) 6.0
Fog lights 2.0
Headlights with motor (2 x 2.7 + 4.5 =9.9kg) 19.0
Factory hooks 2.6
Misc (trunk light, temp sensor, abs bracket) 1.1
windshield washer tank + headlight nozzles 13.9
Remove PS
Hood struts 0.9
Hood latch system 1.5
Hood hinges lightened 1.1
Cut out front hood latch 1.0
Front fenders Undercoating (inner side) and brackets 5.5
ABS, Cruise,…
Front side markers 0.9
Charcoal canister 5.4
Battery
Wiring 12.9
Tarret Sway bars
Mirrors
door bars (+ misc) 9.3
Full Lexan minus front winshield
Remove hand brack pads and cable
Rear side markers 1.0
Removed hatch struts 0.9
Removed rear seat belt brackets 1.7
Spare tire well cut out 6.2
Rear bumper 30.1
Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel.
Then, I went with a full fiber body (minus roof top and rear panel)
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...fc-racing.html
I can still do this :
Lighter alternator
Lightweight SS Exhaust with no Muffler and side exit
Full undercoating
Cut the front of the car
968 aluminum transaxle crossmember
Heavy bracket holding Cooling tube for Transmission
And more….
But, for security and reliability reasons, I did not and I will not do this:
Alu lug nuts
Fuel filler metal cover
Rear deck
Light weight torsion tube carrier
Balance shaft Delete
Aftermarket alternator bracket (I actually reinstalled the factory one)
I am sure that I forgot some things but it gives you an idea.
And I am definitely open to other suggestions! :-)
I also have the different weights between FG and steel panels if you need.