Wp does it really save 30kg?
01-22-2019, 06:08 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Wp does it really save 30kg?
Can someone confirm this? Has anybody on here weighed their non wp .2 3rs and also same car with wp?
Its hard to justify the cost but im thankful for input.
Its hard to justify the cost but im thankful for input.
01-22-2019, 06:56 PM
#2
Rennlist Member
That includes the magnesium wheels and Ti roll bar.
For a US GT3RS, I think it's 7lbs for the sway bars of the top of my head.
The only real weight saving option is PCCB.
I prefer aftermarket ST ceramic rotors, 19" wheels to get the same result for much less money.
And side muffler delete of course. All low hanging fruit.
For a US GT3RS, I think it's 7lbs for the sway bars of the top of my head.
The only real weight saving option is PCCB.
I prefer aftermarket ST ceramic rotors, 19" wheels to get the same result for much less money.
And side muffler delete of course. All low hanging fruit.
01-22-2019, 07:13 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
Saves 13 pounds.
1 pound paint on hood
1 pound paint on roof
11 pounds from carbon fiber sway bar.
30 pounds is if you include mg wheels and ti roll bar
1 pound paint on hood
1 pound paint on roof
11 pounds from carbon fiber sway bar.
30 pounds is if you include mg wheels and ti roll bar
01-22-2019, 07:22 PM
#4
Three Wheelin'
Don't think the unpainted hood saves anything either.
What Porsche US configurator says -
Really comes down to the CF roll bars and end links.
What Porsche US configurator says -
The use of additional lightweight construction achieves a vehicle weight reduction of approximately 13.4 lb (6.1 kg) by comparison with a standard 911 GT3 RS.
- Exposed carbon fiber roof instead of standard magnesium roof saves approximately 1.1 lb (0.5 kg
- Steering wheel trim and gearshift paddles in carbon fiber save approximately 0.6 lb (0.3 kg)
- Anti-roll bars and end links in carbon fiber (front and rear) save approximately 11.7 lb (5.3 kg)
01-22-2019, 07:38 PM
#6
Rennlist Member
The best and most cost effective way to lose weight is by doing both a lightweight rear exhaust and lightweight battery. That combo can drop over 80 lbs from your car for just a few thousand dollars, second best is PCCB or aftermarket ceramic as Trackcar recommended.
Everything else isn't worth the cost IMO.
Everything else isn't worth the cost IMO.
Last edited by Drifting; 01-22-2019 at 08:39 PM.
01-22-2019, 08:21 PM
#7
Racer
Thanks for the laugh!!!
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01-23-2019, 06:03 AM
#8
Racer
Thread Starter
The best and most cost effective way to lose weight is by doing both a lightweight rear exhaust and lightweight battery. That combo can drop over 80 lbs from your car for just a few thousand dollars, second best is PCCB or aftermarket ceramic as Trackcar recommended.
Everything else isn't worth the cost IMO.
Everything else isn't worth the cost IMO.
Some excellent advise here!
Any advise on what exhaust to get? An exhaust with more noise is NOT important to me but if there is one that save alot of weight would be great. Also definitely considering lightweight battery as it seems like an easy retrofit.
01-23-2019, 08:15 AM
#10
Instructor
Best bang for the buck is to go on a diet, most of us can stand to lose a few pounds. I had a guy at the track tell me he emptied his windshield washer revisor to lighten his BMW, guy weighs about 230, I looked at him a just laughed.
01-23-2019, 08:58 AM
#11
Race Director
Originally Posted by Drifting
The best and most cost effective way to lose weight is by doing both a lightweight rear exhaust and lightweight battery. That combo can drop over 80 lbs from your car for just a few thousand dollars, second best is PCCB or aftermarket ceramic as Trackcar recommended.
Everything else isn't worth the cost IMO.
Everything else isn't worth the cost IMO.
01-23-2019, 09:45 AM
#12
No matter what anyone says WP is an aesthetic package, not a weight savings package. No one has ever taken a stock 3RS and the same car with WP to the track and put down better times in the WP car. Buy it for looks only, cause that's all you're really getting
01-23-2019, 09:55 AM
#14
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Pruettfan
Best bang for the buck is to go on a diet, most of us can stand to lose a few pounds. I had a guy at the track tell me he emptied his windshield washer revisor to lighten his BMW, guy weighs about 230, I looked at him a just laughed.
Just like road bikes. $10k plus, carbon everything, obsess over grams but weigh 200 plus - fat guy in a little coat er... bike
