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Department of Transportation regulations. I can't cite the exact rule but it probably has to do with the exposed metal bar in the cabin if I had to guess.
The structure of the car is changed enough that a whole new crash test certification is probably required as well.
Being in Europe and my order not locked yet I still have the option of getting this. I chose not to get it because I'll go to the track only one or two times a year, so 99% of the time those belts will be a waste and on the road I doubt you get any benefit from the cage. Thoughts?
Being in Europe and my order not locked yet I still have the option of getting this. I chose not to get it because I'll go to the track only one or two times a year, so 99% of the time those belts will be a waste and on the road I doubt you get any benefit from the cage. Thoughts?
The belts are easily removed or folded out of the way. With the cage you'll be lugging around another 50kg or so BUT you'll have weld points on the frame for the cage that are impossible to replicated outside of the factory.
If I had the choice of ordering with the package, I would get it without question even if I use it on the track infrequently. Call me a poser but I'd rather have an integrated OEM setup vs. and aftermarket add-on for a special car like this.
The belts are easily removed or folded out of the way. With the cage you'll be lugging around another 50kg or so BUT you'll have weld points on the frame for the cage that are impossible to replicated outside of the factory.
If I had the choice of ordering with the package, I would get it without question even if I use it on the track infrequently. Call me a poser but I'd rather have an integrated OEM setup vs. and aftermarket add-on for a special car like this.
Yup. You can remove the OEM bar later but cannot add. I'd still get it for resale. Isn't club sport pack a no cost option?
No, in the UK clubsport option is about £2700 plus a further approx £300 for passenger harness.
Full description of option:
Roll cage at rear in Black (bolted model) incl. reinforcements with connections to bodyshell and battery disconnect switch preparation. Included: light motorsports hand fire extinguisher (2 kg FX G-TEC extinguishing agent) with aluminium holder and 6-point belt in Red on the driver's side. 6-point belt incl. 2-fold shoulder straps for use with or without the HANS (Head And Neck Support) safety system. Note: Offer only in conjunction with the full bucket seats option (order no. P11) with leather/Alcantara seat covering in Black. Front, FIA-approved roll cage for use on race tracks is available from the Porsche Motorsport department
No, in the UK clubsport option is about £2700 plus a further approx £300 for passenger harness.
Full description of option:
Roll cage at rear in Black (bolted model) incl. reinforcements with connections to bodyshell and battery disconnect switch preparation. Included: light motorsports hand fire extinguisher (2 kg FX G-TEC extinguishing agent) with aluminium holder and 6-point belt in Red on the driver's side. 6-point belt incl. 2-fold shoulder straps for use with or without the HANS (Head And Neck Support) safety system. Note: Offer only in conjunction with the full bucket seats option (order no. P11) with leather/Alcantara seat covering in Black. Front, FIA-approved roll cage for use on race tracks is available from the Porsche Motorsport department
here's Pete Stout's analysis on the topic from the GT4 launch
Club Sport package weights:
Roll cage including body reinforcements: +44.09 lbs (20.0 kg)
Fire extinguisher including bracket: +7.61 lbs (3.45 kg)
Six point safety harnesses: +5.95 lbs (2.7 kg)
Lightweight bucket seats: +72.75 lbs (33.0 kg)
Total: +130.4 lbs (59.15 kg)
Delete Sports Seats Plus: -114.63 lbs (52.0 kg)
GT4 CS vs standard GT4: +15.77 lbs (7.15 kg)
clubsport adds about 30kg (including passenger harness)
here's Pete Stout's analysis on the topic from the GT4 launch
Club Sport package weights:
Roll cage including body reinforcements: +44.09 lbs (20.0 kg)
Fire extinguisher including bracket: +7.61 lbs (3.45 kg)
Six point safety harnesses: +5.95 lbs (2.7 kg)
Lightweight bucket seats: +72.75 lbs (33.0 kg)
Total: +130.4 lbs (59.15 kg)
Delete Sports Seats Plus: -114.63 lbs (52.0 kg)
GT4 CS vs standard GT4: +15.77 lbs (7.15 kg)
clubsport adds about 30kg (including passenger harness)
here's Pete Stout's analysis on the topic from the GT4 launch
Club Sport package weights:
Roll cage including body reinforcements: +44.09 lbs (20.0 kg)
Fire extinguisher including bracket: +7.61 lbs (3.45 kg)
Six point safety harnesses: +5.95 lbs (2.7 kg)
Lightweight bucket seats: +72.75 lbs (33.0 kg)
Total: +130.4 lbs (59.15 kg)
Delete Sports Seats Plus: -114.63 lbs (52.0 kg)
GT4 CS vs standard GT4: +15.77 lbs (7.15 kg)
clubsport adds about 30kg (including passenger harness)
Sorry I don't get where the 30kg comes from / the last line of the calc says 7kg .... RS would have removed the excess with a lighter roof, cf bonnet and Lexan rear window and cf side mirrors
I'm getting my CS next week - can't wait (anyone able to see where the Asian King is? (No Mooty that doesn't refer to you) No update since dec25 on my website - anyone got Bloomberg live handy?
12-31-2015, 12:43 PM
Nice review showing off the Club Sport package
