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Old 08-19-2006 | 07:04 PM
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anyone..i just want to get an idea
Old 08-19-2006 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by krC2S
anyone..i just want to get an idea
The list I made (200 lbs off), I'd say about $10k-14k (a lot depends on what kinda seats, who installs roof, flywheel etc.).
Old 08-20-2006 | 12:01 AM
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Well removal of things isn't going to cost you anything other than your own time. Replacing things with carbon fiber pieces is obviously costly but I suspect that with $15-$20K you can do all that I listed. This is a very slippery slope...ask me how I know. You'll end up spending $50 on a smaller water reservoir just because it's lighter, right Finn?
Old 08-20-2006 | 03:39 PM
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...You'll end up spending $50 on a smaller water reservoir just because it's lighter, right Finn?
Weell... I've seen people do that, among other silly things like that...

You might some times only save 0.5 pounds, i.e. a 993 RS storage box (instead of casette holder), but hey, if it's cool, it's cool!
Old 08-21-2006 | 12:01 AM
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you do a cf roof then you've got to run full cage...what's the net weight savings on that?
Old 08-21-2006 | 02:15 AM
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I don't think the thin layer of metal with a hole in it is any stronger/safer. Keep in mind that the roof panel in the 996/997 is not like the roof in the old cars where its one whole piece. In the new cars it's just a panel in the middle of the car.
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