GT3 Weight Loss
08-23-2007, 04:44 PM
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GT3 Weight Loss
Anyone done any serious weight reduction in their 996 GT3? Or is there a thread I should look to? Thinking of putting mine on the Atkins this winter....lotsa carbon me thinks.
08-23-2007, 05:55 PM
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08-24-2007, 08:18 AM
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08-24-2007, 10:15 AM
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I asked about side impact collisions in CF doors, but the dealer here said the Cargraphic CF doors are fully reinforced, equiv to stock. I'm not sure if I believe it myself...and given that the side airbags are going to go, probably a good idea to upgrade to the RS cage.
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08-25-2007, 04:51 AM
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This reminds me of something I've been meaning to ask.
Would the aluminum 997 doors fit? What is the weight difference?
This seems like the streetable lightweight door solution.
Would the aluminum 997 doors fit? What is the weight difference?
This seems like the streetable lightweight door solution.
08-25-2007, 09:19 AM
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Why not just get a much lighter second track car like an Ariel Atom? Are you guys really good enough that you're driving the GT3 to the limit and the only way to pick up more speed around the track is weight reduction?
08-25-2007, 10:18 AM
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A chap I know has CF doors and the new cup cage (all supplied by Manthey via Parr in the UK). The cup cage has the side impact bars that are apparently going to be mandatory from next year anyway.
I'm not really happy modifying such an expensive car away from stock to that level though.
I'm not really happy modifying such an expensive car away from stock to that level though.
08-25-2007, 03:24 PM
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Mark, I gotta speak out on this...sorry if it sounds pithy.
A common theme here on Rennlist is the "unless you're already at the max with your current setup, why modify your car?"
Why? I think it is because some people get enjoyment from the entire ownership, driving, modification, tinkering, maintaining experience. I know I do. In the end, many circuits can be circled fasterin a shifter cart than in a stock GT3, so why not just skip the 100K investment and go faster in a cart?
Not trying to pick on anyone in particular, but this is a common theme, and I think much of the "spend it on driving lessons" advice misses the point that many people enjoy the different facets of motorsport hobbying that are beyond simple lap time reduction...
Back to the thread. I'm also with DanH on this one, ie. the car is awfully expensive to be heavily modifying beyond factory available or reversible mods. If it floats your boat then just make sure you do it safely...
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A common theme here on Rennlist is the "unless you're already at the max with your current setup, why modify your car?"
Why? I think it is because some people get enjoyment from the entire ownership, driving, modification, tinkering, maintaining experience. I know I do. In the end, many circuits can be circled fasterin a shifter cart than in a stock GT3, so why not just skip the 100K investment and go faster in a cart?
Not trying to pick on anyone in particular, but this is a common theme, and I think much of the "spend it on driving lessons" advice misses the point that many people enjoy the different facets of motorsport hobbying that are beyond simple lap time reduction...
Back to the thread. I'm also with DanH on this one, ie. the car is awfully expensive to be heavily modifying beyond factory available or reversible mods. If it floats your boat then just make sure you do it safely...
My 2c.
08-25-2007, 03:35 PM
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Mark, I gotta speak out on this...sorry if it sounds pithy.
A common theme here on Rennlist is the "unless you're already at the max with your current setup, why modify your car?"
Why? I think it is because some people get enjoyment from the entire ownership, driving, modification, tinkering, maintaining experience. I know I do. In the end, many circuits can be circled fasterin a shifter cart than in a stock GT3, so why not just skip the 100K investment and go faster in a cart?
Not trying to pick on anyone in particular, but this is a common theme, and I think much of the "spend it on driving lessons" advice misses the point that many people enjoy the different facets of motorsport hobbying that are beyond simple lap time reduction...
Back to the thread. I'm also with DanH on this one, ie. the car is awfully expensive to be heavily modifying beyond factory available or reversible mods. If it floats your boat then just make sure you do it safely...
My 2c.
A common theme here on Rennlist is the "unless you're already at the max with your current setup, why modify your car?"
Why? I think it is because some people get enjoyment from the entire ownership, driving, modification, tinkering, maintaining experience. I know I do. In the end, many circuits can be circled fasterin a shifter cart than in a stock GT3, so why not just skip the 100K investment and go faster in a cart?
Not trying to pick on anyone in particular, but this is a common theme, and I think much of the "spend it on driving lessons" advice misses the point that many people enjoy the different facets of motorsport hobbying that are beyond simple lap time reduction...
Back to the thread. I'm also with DanH on this one, ie. the car is awfully expensive to be heavily modifying beyond factory available or reversible mods. If it floats your boat then just make sure you do it safely...
My 2c.
On your second point re. modifying an already expensive car too much, I agree as well. But I'm in a different situation in that my car has already been in a big accident and thus the 2ndry value of it is already severely diminished (a la the "cheap GT3" thread below). Once I wrecked it, I knew it became my car for life pretty much, so might as well enjoy it the way I want, and not what I have to do to worry about resale.
Having said all of this, I'm likely to look at PCA Stock B class for this in 2009, so wouldn't want to deviate too far from these rules (I know CF or aluminium doors aren't allowed).
But good input all around...keep it coming!
08-25-2007, 03:35 PM
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Jim,
I wasn't criticizing as much as asking an honest question. I want to know if many people really get to the point where they are doing something like this just to squeeze a better time out of their car. I'm trying to compare how well I'm doing vs. how well others are doing so as to know where the bar is set. That's why I describe myself as a "relative newbie" at this sport even though I've done several DE's, since when I read stuff like this I think sheez, I have a long way to go!
Bottom line, it's just my natural competetive nature to want to do as good as the next guy. In reality, the sport is a ton of fun no matter how fast I go, and I'll always have to go work on a tooth to make a living-I have no hope of getting a driving contract. LOL
I wasn't criticizing as much as asking an honest question. I want to know if many people really get to the point where they are doing something like this just to squeeze a better time out of their car. I'm trying to compare how well I'm doing vs. how well others are doing so as to know where the bar is set. That's why I describe myself as a "relative newbie" at this sport even though I've done several DE's, since when I read stuff like this I think sheez, I have a long way to go!
Bottom line, it's just my natural competetive nature to want to do as good as the next guy. In reality, the sport is a ton of fun no matter how fast I go, and I'll always have to go work on a tooth to make a living-I have no hope of getting a driving contract. LOL