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| ModPR3 |
 Feb 28 2006, 02:31 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 7-February 06 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 5,544  |
tried running some searches on this but didnt find what i needed. how can i trim some weight off the 914. all i can come up with is:
fiberglass hood, trunk, 916 front and rear bumber and fender flares. how much do you think these changes will make and does anyone any other ideas for taking weight off. |
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| brant |
Feb 28 2006, 05:41 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,011 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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your going to struggle to find wheels.
the cost effective solution is to have diamond steel wheels made in a 4 bolt x8inch. they are light for steel wheels. but they are steel and I seriously think they weigh more than stock. seriously.. if you want brag factor, then think minimization. don't add flares, because they will end up weighing more. your car can be dang fast with 5.5mahle wheels and 205victorace tires. the actual path to fruition is that you rebuild the car stock. enjoy it. -improve your skills -don't get classified into a fiberglass GT type class. -don't degrade the performance of your car with big brakes and heavy wheels that your chassis, motor, and brakes do not need and then then... then... when you have accomplished that you will have a clear map about which path or direction you want to go next thats how track stuff work. but most people don't figure it out (I didn't) until after they have already made the actual mistakes themselves and are using hind sight to see it. brant |
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ModPR3 decreasing 914 weight Feb 28 2006, 02:31 AM
Andyrew Probably about 100 total... depending on car..
Do... Feb 28 2006, 02:42 AM SirAndy Feb 28 2006, 02:46 AM ModPR3 <... Feb 28 2006, 03:07 AM Joe Ricard Panasport wheels are lite and cool.
Tar on floor ... Feb 28 2006, 06:29 AM turboman808 be nice to have a sticky post on the subject. Feb 28 2006, 09:02 AM johannes 
