Widowmaker Project - Building a GT2 Clone
08-12-2019, 09:33 AM
#76
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The local PCA chapter was doing a drive on my local roads so decided to join up with a few friends for a cruise through western mass and southern VT. Normally I prefer to drive the 996tt on back roads, however it is still down untill the intercoolers show up some time next month, it was a perfect opportunity to stretch the legs on the 997 Turbo. Being that the suspension and power upgrades make it spot on for lots of back road driving with still maintaining ground clearance, she proved to be up to the challenge with plenty of passing power and grip.
Meeting at the old defunct Friendlys in Ludlow nice and early.
Another 997 Turbo joined the fun!
As well as a pair of GT4's
Marks GT3 and Patricks 996 Aero
Flying Taco's
We headed out wandering through several of the larger population centers of W.Mass, then we were able to hit some twisties up but were hung up with several Sunday drivers.
Then we got to our first stop in Charlemont, MA on RT2. The Cold River Cafe is a nice spot for breakfast or lunch right in the shadow of the Berkshire East Ski Mtn.
From there we blasted up crossing back and forth over the mountains into VT and off to our final destination of Kringle Candle for lunch.
Meeting at the old defunct Friendlys in Ludlow nice and early.
Another 997 Turbo joined the fun!
As well as a pair of GT4's
Marks GT3 and Patricks 996 Aero
Flying Taco's
We headed out wandering through several of the larger population centers of W.Mass, then we were able to hit some twisties up but were hung up with several Sunday drivers.
Then we got to our first stop in Charlemont, MA on RT2. The Cold River Cafe is a nice spot for breakfast or lunch right in the shadow of the Berkshire East Ski Mtn.
From there we blasted up crossing back and forth over the mountains into VT and off to our final destination of Kringle Candle for lunch.
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08-12-2019, 11:48 AM
#77
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Nice assortment, thanks for sharing the photos. Looks like a nice drive too.
08-12-2019, 01:36 PM
#78
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Awesome collection; love the roads in your part of the world!
08-12-2019, 02:42 PM
#80
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Socialist states like Mass believe you should still have a high standard of living with eating out and getting alcohol at the local shops just like the rest of us tax payers...guess we pay once for ourselves and once for them
09-03-2019, 10:07 AM
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Took some time away from house renovations which have seemed to eat up just about every night and weekend to spend some time on the Widowmaker. Inspired by Johns Cup/rsr bumper rebars and having done much of the similar stuff to lighten up the Audi TT, I grabbed one of the beers out of the fridge thanks to Ed (lliejk) and set about to add lightness to the rebars.
Rear stock weight with bumperetts. These will be removed shortly with the Euro Bumper.
Cheers Ed!
10.2lbs with bumperetts and still some more machining to be done.
Update from AWE is that the intercoolers will be finished around the 17th.
Rear stock weight with bumperetts. These will be removed shortly with the Euro Bumper.
Cheers Ed!
10.2lbs with bumperetts and still some more machining to be done.
Update from AWE is that the intercoolers will be finished around the 17th.
09-03-2019, 06:07 PM
#82
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Nice! Looks cool to boot.
09-03-2019, 06:11 PM
#84
Drifting
Took some time away from house renovations which have seemed to eat up just about every night and weekend to spend some time on the Widowmaker. Inspired by Johns Cup/rsr bumper rebars and having done much of the similar stuff to lighten up the Audi TT, I grabbed one of the beers out of the fridge thanks to Ed (lliejk) and set about to add lightness to the rebars.
Rear stock weight with bumperetts. These will be removed shortly with the Euro Bumper.
Cheers Ed!
10.2lbs with bumperetts and still some more machining to be done.
Update from AWE is that the intercoolers will be finished around the 17th.
Rear stock weight with bumperetts. These will be removed shortly with the Euro Bumper.
Cheers Ed!
10.2lbs with bumperetts and still some more machining to be done.
Update from AWE is that the intercoolers will be finished around the 17th.
09-03-2019, 09:33 PM
#86
Drifting
09-03-2019, 10:25 PM
#87
I think there is a limit to how much you can shave off of the OEM bumper support. While visually same, the rear RSR bumper support is made out of a substantially thinner material which is where the real weight saving can be found at a weight of 5.68lbs. No matter what, every pound ads up..
09-03-2019, 10:40 PM
#88
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I think there is a limit to how much you can shave off of the OEM bumper support. While visually same, the rear RSR bumper support is made out of a substantially thinner material which is where the real weight saving can be found at a weight of 5.68lbs. No matter what, every pound ads up..
09-04-2019, 09:03 AM
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I think there is a limit to how much you can shave off of the OEM bumper support. While visually same, the rear RSR bumper support is made out of a substantially thinner material which is where the real weight saving can be found at a weight of 5.68lbs. No matter what, every pound ads up..
More weight savings are had with some of the new body parts.
09-04-2019, 11:00 AM
#90
That's alot of work for a little weight reduction.