BC

What about squeeze clips from the outside? A screw from the outside then tightens the clips against the window sill edge on the inside. That way you can take them out easier.

Carl Fausett

Not sure what a "squeeze clip" is. Got a picture? I do not hink I need to to take them in-and-out, but I'd like to see what your describing. Sounds interesting.

scott863

Is the aluminum flywheel only for manual transmission cars? My 928 is the first only my 2nd automatic ever.

KoenigDK

Wife and kids. Saved me 100kg

scott863

Run it "Nascar wreck" style Front Fenders and Hood can be ditched, I think the aero will be a little changed, but man that's a lot of weight!

Carl, if those side windows weigh 6 lb each, what does the rear hatch glass weigh?

Carl Fausett

Yes, It is for automatics only. That aluminum flywheel did not accept the timing gear of the later cars, we are making a new one that will accept the press-on timing gear. We have run that aluminum flywheel for 3 race seasons + street driving and it has not had a problem... even with our race clutch in it.

I'll have that information for you pretty soon. We are cutting and shaping making the rear hatch plexi now, then I will weigh it.

scott863

Are those plexiglass at all reasonable for a road car?

Carl Fausett

In my opinion, no. Even the abrasion-resistant plexi is subject to scratches and fogging that you just do not get with tempered glass. I wouldn't change it unless a) rules require it, or b) you ar egetting real serious about weight loss on your 928.

Carl Fausett

For those that asked for weights of the rear hatch glass...

cdbtx

Carl,

What are the costs for your rear window for an 83. Also, would it include the mounting hardware and support required for racing?

Thanks,

Chuck
83 Kiln Red 928S

BC

Chucks - I went to a plastics place in San Diego and bought a 4x4 sheet of polycarbonate, and cut it to size. There are already holes in the hatch frame that you can match up to the polyc sheet and I would want to seal it a bit.

But you bring up a point I was worried about - the metal frame through the middle needed for strength - would that go on the outside or the inside?

Zaner

Here are some pix of our "Track Car" project! We are currently just below 2000 lbs. But, will be putting back a few hundred pounds by the time we are finished! I will let you know the final weight when it is done.

Carl Fausett

Zaner - having BTDT I can certainly attest to how much work that is to remove all the undercoating and paint. I think you have done a better job at it than we did.

CDBTX - I have no plans for selling the replacement rear window in polycarbonate as a kit. You'll have to make your own. It isn't hard. Check the specs of your sanctioning body to make sure you do not install too thin a piece and fail to pass tech inspection.

My sanctioning body specifies "not less than 3.5mm in thickness"

Here are photos of the support struts I made for the hatch window.

BC

How did you remove that outside undercoating?

cdbtx

Dean Krenz's blue car weighed in at the last SCCA tech inspection under 2700lbs (WITH DRIVER)... I'm going over it with a fine tooth comb to try and figure out where he removed all the weight...

Thanks for the info - Carl, do you sell the rear wing on your car. That doesn't look like the one on the website?

Thanks,


Chuck
83 Kiln Red 928S