Winter Weight Loss Project
11-24-2007, 11:11 PM
#19
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yeah, Jason. The parts are almost all in, the reconstruction should begin next week, hopefiully. I hope to have her back on the road by New Year's or thereabouts. I have also recently started working on the wife, planting the seeds for the possible ourchase of a dedicated track car next year. She's putting up a fight, but I think with a bit of perseverence I'll win out. I'll keep you posted.
-Ari
-Ari
11-25-2007, 10:28 AM
#20
Rennlist Member
wannt to go faster? 100lbs = 10 hp.
lose 20-30 lbs of your own body weight ,feel better and get more hps = speed!!!
ps To Jeff Burger and Scootoman this does not apply!!!!
lose 20-30 lbs of your own body weight ,feel better and get more hps = speed!!!
ps To Jeff Burger and Scootoman this does not apply!!!!
11-27-2007, 11:39 AM
#22
Jason
I can't remember but do you have a glass rear window still? Their quite heavy
How about fiberglass doors, your cage is sufficient. Lose the rest of your interior also.
I can't remember but do you have a glass rear window still? Their quite heavy
How about fiberglass doors, your cage is sufficient. Lose the rest of your interior also.
11-27-2007, 11:24 PM
#23
GT Racing sells a number of 968 fiberglass pieces. Jason already has the GT Racing c/f fenders and hood. He could do the fiberglass doors as you suggest, and the rear quarters and rear bumper cover too. Also, Kokeln sells a lightweight rear suspension that requires some modification of the undercarriage sheetmetal to install. As I recall, the weight savings with that Kokeln part is over 40 lbs (?).
11-28-2007, 03:58 PM
#24
Three Wheelin'
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John,
I've got the original glass rear hatch, and doors. But, the doors have been gutted, so there's not much there.
I don't feel like getting Lexan for the rear...Trying to keep it stock, for class spec's, you know!
Jason
I've got the original glass rear hatch, and doors. But, the doors have been gutted, so there's not much there.
I don't feel like getting Lexan for the rear...Trying to keep it stock, for class spec's, you know!
Jason
11-28-2007, 05:37 PM
#25
LOL. There is NO "stock class" that applies to your car. For PCA Club Racing I believe a turbocharged 968 conversion falls into one of the upper GT classes (the class designations are changed for '08, but I don't think that effects the "super" classes). The applicable formula for turbocharged cars is the normal engine displacement, 3.0L for the 968, multiplied by a factor of 1.3 to arrive at the displacement.
I'd imagine it's pretty much the same story for the NASA categrories.
I suppose there's always drag racing.
Good luck.
11-29-2007, 11:44 AM
#28
Nordschleife Master
Richard, the 1.3 multiplication no longer applies to the GT classes. The new formula is:
Weight / (displacement x engine type) * 100 = performance index.
Jason will most likely be classified in GT2R or S. Much more competitive than last year running in GT1R or S.
Weight / (displacement x engine type) * 100 = performance index.
Jason will most likely be classified in GT2R or S. Much more competitive than last year running in GT1R or S.
