Your Light Wt. Tip of the Day -- Gauge Weights

[randywebb]

The set of gauges on a 1980's Carrera weighs almost exactly 4 lbs.

Duplicating their displays on a LCD or LED screen could save a lot....

[ScottKelly911]

I don't care if you were even able to save all 4 pounds, you're not going to save a lot of weight lol j/k
But yeah for a dedicated race car, definately some savings there. Good tip, thanks.

[MT912RS]

Kind of like this?

[randywebb]

MT912RS -- Thanks for your post. It looks like you've progressed beyond the suspension alterations you were doing!

Do a search for your sig and you'll see that a lot of people are interested in your project and ideas. Want to post some more info on it?

Scott - I was thinking of something for a light wt. street car. I agree 4 lbs. isn't a whole lot -- race or street. But, it is a lot more than the glove box door, sun visor, drilling out the hinges, emblem on the front, etc. -- all things commonly done by some of the - ah - more crazed light wt. crowd.

[thrown_hammer]

Originally posted by randywebb
I agree 4 lbs. isn't a whole lot -- race or street. But, it is a lot more than the glove box door, sun visor, drilling out the hinges, emblem on the front, etc. -- all things commonly done by some of the - ah - more crazed light wt. crowd.

I have removed ALOT of things that weigh less than 4 pounds. I am now just a tick away from dipping below 2,200 pounds and I still have a stereo with speakers! Every little bit helps. I think Thom said " pounds are made of ounces".
Thanks for the data Randy. Be sure to submit it to:
www.rennlight.com

[randywebb]

Thx, Shawn. And that's a good reminder, but - uh - those are my wt. data that Thom is graciously hosting.

I hope to update the spreadsheet periodically, and the gauge wts. are already in my local Excel spreadsheet.

[thrown_hammer]

Originally posted by randywebb
Thx, Shawn. And that's a good reminder, but - uh - those are my wt. data that Thom is graciously hosting.

I hope to update the spreadsheet periodically, and the gauge wts. are already in my local Excel spreadsheet.

Like I said..... keep up the good work.

[adomakin]

take a **** before you race- thats an easy 2lbs saved if they are anything like my badboys!

Andy

[Grady Clay]

I have a little motto; “If it isn’t there, it doesn’t weigh anything.”

I go to events and see cars that are a moving sales room for every aftermarket and Factory doo-dad possible. If serious light weight is your goal, look at every part and ask yourself “Do I need this for the 911 to function?" When down to the essentials, figure a way to make them lighter.


Best,
Grady

[MT912RS]

Originally posted by randywebb
MT912RS -- Thanks for your post. It looks like you've progressed beyond the suspension alterations you were doing!

Thanks Randy. I wish that was my car. That is a new GT3RSR. I have that steering wheel though!.

I have made some slow progress on my car and hope to have it on the road this spring. Here are some curretn pics. It is at a stage where the changes are alot of work and don't look like much.

[randywebb]

Ah, that explains the color change too....

My car is always at a stage where the changes are alot of work and don't look like much.

It looks like you have too many Porsches -- esp. for a Montana winter. I'll be glad to take care of them for you until spring.

[billyboy]

Would it be weird or uncool to use window raising straps instead of the usual stock hand crank mechanism in conjunction with RS america door panels?