Weight reduction
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Aiea, HI
Catalytic convertors, passenger seat or just all the stock seats and for sure the spare tire. Maybe even the dash trim 
You know the rear seats can go if you don't plan on them for a cargo platform or hiding stuff out of view.
You know the rear seats can go if you don't plan on them for a cargo platform or hiding stuff out of view.
Pro
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From: Singapore
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: A twisty backroad in PA
Here is my short list:
1.) Cat delete pipes
2.) Lighter aftermarket exhaust
3.) Lighter battery(Optima, etc.)
4.) Remove spare tire and tool kit
5.) Switch to 17" wheels if you are currently running 18s or 19s
6.) Remove secondary air pump(Emissions device)
7.) Install center console delete
8.) Remove radio eqiupment
9.) A/C delete
Of course, you can take weight saving measures to the extreme and end up with a car that is not great for everyday use. However, my list is compiled with the idea of keeping the car suitable for DD use.
The cat delete as well as the aftermarket muffler will not only decrease weight it will also, at least in theory, increase HP and TQ. Of course the cats, as well as the air pump, will need to be reinstalled in order to pass emissions if it's required by your state.
BTW, new Porsches do not come equipped with a spare tire. I think they come with a can of fix-a-flat.
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Low hanging fruit? Still street worthy DD?...
WeightWatchers.
How much weight do you want to lose?
Less food means less weight, and you also save a ton a money on food bills and get better gas mileage and better horsepower to weight ratio, and reduce long term medical costs.
Remove the crapola you carry around in the car, including the map of Strasburg, Jimmy Buffet CD's, and the two extra club name tags in your door pockets and consoles, and frunk, and behind the rear seats. These things are small, but add up to a pound here and a pound there very quickly. Registration and Insurance Card only, or you are not serious about weight reduction.
The spare tire is actually part of your front end crash protection. If you remove it you do three things:
1: Reduce your front end crash protection. The early 996 was engineered to include the spare as part of that protection.
2: Lighten the end of the car that is already too light, thus increasing the handling problems.
3: I hope you have AAA and a good flat bed truck when the sidewall blows out on your rear tire. I have seen far more sidewall tire failures than puncture failures on our PCA group road trips. All the pumps and tire seal won't fix that.
WeightWatchers.
How much weight do you want to lose?
Less food means less weight, and you also save a ton a money on food bills and get better gas mileage and better horsepower to weight ratio, and reduce long term medical costs.
Remove the crapola you carry around in the car, including the map of Strasburg, Jimmy Buffet CD's, and the two extra club name tags in your door pockets and consoles, and frunk, and behind the rear seats. These things are small, but add up to a pound here and a pound there very quickly. Registration and Insurance Card only, or you are not serious about weight reduction.
The spare tire is actually part of your front end crash protection. If you remove it you do three things:
1: Reduce your front end crash protection. The early 996 was engineered to include the spare as part of that protection.
2: Lighten the end of the car that is already too light, thus increasing the handling problems.
3: I hope you have AAA and a good flat bed truck when the sidewall blows out on your rear tire. I have seen far more sidewall tire failures than puncture failures on our PCA group road trips. All the pumps and tire seal won't fix that.
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seats not required to be street legal....
but fwiw learning to drive is a great way to improve the ride, performance and handling of your car and it doesn't change the car at all, pretty cheap too...if you hit the track you will see right away what changes people are doing, talk with them, get involved....its a whole new world
but fwiw learning to drive is a great way to improve the ride, performance and handling of your car and it doesn't change the car at all, pretty cheap too...if you hit the track you will see right away what changes people are doing, talk with them, get involved....its a whole new world
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Race Director
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From: Kittery, Maine
Porsche sport seats that are pretty heavy compared to your. Have you done anything about your recent Porsche problem Pete?
Nordschleife Master
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From: Mooresville, IN (Life Long Cheesehead)