996 GT2 weight after a few more mods
05-26-2006, 02:37 PM
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996 GT2 weight after a few more mods
Prior to the most recent mods she was at 3125 with 1/4 tank and no driver. Now she is at 3043 with 1/4 tank. So, we surpassed my goal of 3050!
So about 4.8lbs per hp = a lot of fun!
So about 4.8lbs per hp = a lot of fun!
05-26-2006, 10:42 PM
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My 2003 with 1/2 tank of gas, with cup car calipers and steel rotors, GMG roll bar, Europipe, 6 pt harness, and motons is 3,252 lbs - otherwise it is stock (options wtih added weight were full leather, leather rear center console, cruise control, thicker steering wheel). It was 3,186 stock (with PCCB's on) with 1/2 tank of gas. So I have added 66 lbs of weight with safety, brakes and suspension.
Now I will have to take Grussell's lead and start heading the otherway! But to get to 3,050 would be pretty hard. Figure I can get back the 66 lbs with brakes (40) and wheels (26). Then another 20lbs for hood and maybe 40 for seats - so I only need another 70 lbs. Fuel versus Grussell is worth 30 lbs - 1/4 vs a 1/2 is 5 gallons at 6 lbs per gallon - so 40 lbs of carpet? Maybe more from the seat change?
My GT2 has a 89l tank or about 20 gallons.
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Now I will have to take Grussell's lead and start heading the otherway! But to get to 3,050 would be pretty hard. Figure I can get back the 66 lbs with brakes (40) and wheels (26). Then another 20lbs for hood and maybe 40 for seats - so I only need another 70 lbs. Fuel versus Grussell is worth 30 lbs - 1/4 vs a 1/2 is 5 gallons at 6 lbs per gallon - so 40 lbs of carpet? Maybe more from the seat change?
My GT2 has a 89l tank or about 20 gallons.
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05-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Awesome stuff grussel! Great to see people taking advantage of weight savings. I've always been a big fan of weight saving since there are extra weight in these cars and you definitely benefit from lighter weight. Not only on acceleraion but braking, brake wear & cooling and cornering.
I've done "dieting" on my car (current weight with full tank is 2820 lbs) and can certainly feel the benefits (although I definitely could use those 300+ hp you have available...
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996 GT2 fuel tank is 16.9 so if the weight with 1/4 tank is 3043 lbs, DIN weight for this GT2 is about 3120 lbs.
(missing fuel weight: 16.9 gal x 0.75 = 12.675 gal. 12.675 gal x 6.1 lbs = 77.3175 lbs
(DIN weight: weight that Porsche publishes which is with full tank, oil, coolant etc. and 7 L of windshield fluid)
I've done "dieting" on my car (current weight with full tank is 2820 lbs) and can certainly feel the benefits (although I definitely could use those 300+ hp you have available...
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Originally Posted by robsc
What is the weight with a full tank of gas, and how many gallons does the GT2 hold?
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(missing fuel weight: 16.9 gal x 0.75 = 12.675 gal. 12.675 gal x 6.1 lbs = 77.3175 lbs
(DIN weight: weight that Porsche publishes which is with full tank, oil, coolant etc. and 7 L of windshield fluid)
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05-27-2006, 12:13 AM
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It has been a fun project! I can't wait to get it on the track next week to sample the motons and GTR brakes.
Regarding the weight related mods I have done the following:
GT3 seats
Center console delete
RS interior door panels
Remove door air bags
Roll bar+
2 - Scroth Harness+
RS hood
PM 1/4 windows
PM rear window
Remove bumper support beams and hardware
Remove Bumperettes and hardware
LW flywheel
Exhaust+ (EP +5lbs over CG)
LW battery
Gut trunk
CF wing
Headers?
BBS Wheels
GTR brakes+
MPSC Tires
Regarding the weight related mods I have done the following:
GT3 seats
Center console delete
RS interior door panels
Remove door air bags
Roll bar+
2 - Scroth Harness+
RS hood
PM 1/4 windows
PM rear window
Remove bumper support beams and hardware
Remove Bumperettes and hardware
LW flywheel
Exhaust+ (EP +5lbs over CG)
LW battery
Gut trunk
CF wing
Headers?
BBS Wheels
GTR brakes+
MPSC Tires
05-27-2006, 03:01 AM
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love to see RS door panels.
05-30-2006, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DeAd-EyE
^ ditto..also..with regards to the quarter windows...how to you keep the rain outta there?
05-30-2006, 01:17 AM
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lol..well sooooorrryyyyy :P
so it only comes out on sunny days then? Cause if its couldy..it mite rain spontaniously.
those windows are awsome and i'd definily rock em too, cept i think i would shoot myself if i had to worry about weather as well.
so it only comes out on sunny days then? Cause if its couldy..it mite rain spontaniously.
those windows are awsome and i'd definily rock em too, cept i think i would shoot myself if i had to worry about weather as well.