911R configuration thread
03-17-2016, 10:42 AM
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How low in weight we can go is a matter of time and, to an extent, money; although, in the case of the R, good enginnering is the defining factor and endless money cannot compensate for poor engineering.
I would suggest that we first set out to eliminate 50 to 60kg from the R, look we are and then the group can decide if we should go further. Two more things:
1. I think the goal should be the best driver's car we can create - and by that I mean something in which each of you would be happy to be for hours, either alone or with another, and smile without stop about the pure fun of it. In that regard, I would urge that we not create a Cup Car with a few comforts but, instead, a comfortable street car which handles at a level close to a Cup Car and without attracting the attention of a race car or a so-called hyper car. In other words, brilliant but understated.
2. I would be happy to turn the net profits from the kits over to two or three good causes among which could be: (i) The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which a Porsche enthusiast, Paul Newman, founded and (ii) TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors).
I would suggest that we first set out to eliminate 50 to 60kg from the R, look we are and then the group can decide if we should go further. Two more things:
1. I think the goal should be the best driver's car we can create - and by that I mean something in which each of you would be happy to be for hours, either alone or with another, and smile without stop about the pure fun of it. In that regard, I would urge that we not create a Cup Car with a few comforts but, instead, a comfortable street car which handles at a level close to a Cup Car and without attracting the attention of a race car or a so-called hyper car. In other words, brilliant but understated.
2. I would be happy to turn the net profits from the kits over to two or three good causes among which could be: (i) The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which a Porsche enthusiast, Paul Newman, founded and (ii) TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors).
03-17-2016, 10:58 AM
#197
People:
No matter how fortunate anyone is, we all end up the same, that is to say dead.
Several months ago, a friend retired from 41 years as a, relative to 918 owners, low payed government employee. And there came the President and other of our Nation's (that is, the U.S.) leaders, and there came leaders from other walks of life, and planes flew overhead in salute, and bands played and canon roared. But after three hours, 41 years was over but the best was this:
And at that the very end of this, as you see his grandchildren, you will see why GEN Dempsey is, though not in money, as rich as anyonre can be. He spent his life in service, he served well in many ways, but, perhaps most important of all, as teacher - the most valuable profession there is for the future. In short, with money or not, if we do that which we enjoy, do the best we can, for our families, for our co-workers and for those around us, we could not be richer.
No matter how fortunate anyone is, we all end up the same, that is to say dead.
Several months ago, a friend retired from 41 years as a, relative to 918 owners, low payed government employee. And there came the President and other of our Nation's (that is, the U.S.) leaders, and there came leaders from other walks of life, and planes flew overhead in salute, and bands played and canon roared. But after three hours, 41 years was over but the best was this:
And at that the very end of this, as you see his grandchildren, you will see why GEN Dempsey is, though not in money, as rich as anyonre can be. He spent his life in service, he served well in many ways, but, perhaps most important of all, as teacher - the most valuable profession there is for the future. In short, with money or not, if we do that which we enjoy, do the best we can, for our families, for our co-workers and for those around us, we could not be richer.
03-17-2016, 10:58 AM
#198
And yes, I will start a separate thread for 911 R weight reduction!
P.S. It should remain comfortable; it should look reasonably stock and it should be reversible.
P.S. It should remain comfortable; it should look reasonably stock and it should be reversible.
Last edited by Robert Linton; 03-17-2016 at 11:05 PM.
03-17-2016, 02:32 PM
#199
03-22-2016, 12:25 AM
#200
Adding Single Mass Flywheel later...
I have an allocation but as we all know, the single mass flywheel will not be available until Sept production. He has a May manufacturing slot for me and is looking into replacing the double with single mass as a spare part later in the year at the same price as the Porsche option on the configurator. He thinks it may even be cheaper. Anyone see any problem with that?
03-22-2016, 01:07 AM
#201
Drifting
I have an allocation but as we all know, the single mass flywheel will not be available until Sept production. He has a May manufacturing slot for me and is looking into replacing the double with single mass as a spare part later in the year at the same price as the Porsche option on the configurator. He thinks it may even be cheaper. Anyone see any problem with that?
03-22-2016, 05:16 PM
#205
It seems to me like waiting a few extra months for the single mass f lywheel is worth it. It seems to fit the spirit of the car, and In the long run it will probably be the best move.