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06-29-2016, 07:36 AM
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Oh, remove not only your front plate, but your back plate too. All the GT3 guys are doing it.
06-29-2016, 09:34 AM
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Remove AC.
Remove stereo.
Order a zero option base Carrera with 7MT and PCCB.
Remove stereo.
Order a zero option base Carrera with 7MT and PCCB.
06-29-2016, 09:37 AM
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How heavy are spark plugs? 6 seems excessive.
...not low cost but cutting weight at the wheels seems like the best bang for the buck to me. Plus an excuse to get new rims.
...not low cost but cutting weight at the wheels seems like the best bang for the buck to me. Plus an excuse to get new rims.
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06-29-2016, 09:41 AM
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06-29-2016, 09:48 AM
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Improve enough to get signed off to solo.
Order tall latte vs venti latte.
Order tall latte vs venti latte.
06-29-2016, 11:30 AM
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No paint protection film.
No metallic paint. That metal flake is heavy.
No metallic paint. That metal flake is heavy.
06-29-2016, 11:54 AM
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Team, there are no huge gains (or losses[weight]) of any kind for this car that are cheap. There is an old adage; Fast, cheap, reliable - pick 2.
Ex: a plenum is 1K before installation.
ECU: ~1K with little noticeable gain
Exhaust: 3K and up with no performance gain, just sound.(worth it to me!)
Wheels: look to be near 10K for anything lighter and forged(unless you're buying junk) after tires.
Ex: a plenum is 1K before installation.
ECU: ~1K with little noticeable gain
Exhaust: 3K and up with no performance gain, just sound.(worth it to me!)
Wheels: look to be near 10K for anything lighter and forged(unless you're buying junk) after tires.
06-29-2016, 12:05 PM
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Nordschleife Master
best way to reduce weight - remove the engine
