Component Weights (list)

[v2rocket_aka944]

apparently the saudi-arabia-spec 944s had a euro-style bumper but it was made from aluminum. i've only ever seen 2 such cars in the US and both owners said the same thing.

[djnolan]

The tubular 85 - 86 headers will crack. Replaced on my 85.5 with a cast header as cost of newer header was exorbitant. I occasionally wonder if the flow and heat transfer characteristics of the tubular is any better than cast, but the car is a beater (automatic dd) anyway. (tubular sounded better)

[Volhv]

Originally Posted by sausagehacker

The sound deadening under the rear hatch carpet: ~10lbs?

Weighed mine today...14 pounds! Will be replacing it with non insulated carpet. Pics to follow.

[v2rocket_aka944]

For posterity..

A complete rear hatch (all glass, with frame and rubber wing and hinges) is 52 lbs.
...not 80 as is claimed on the "lighter parts" company's website.

A bare early dashboard weighs less than 7 lbs.

[flash968]

yup - gotta be wary about that stuff. it's like one company that lists a carbon fiber hood for the 968. sure, it's got carbon fiber, but it's lain over fiberglass. gotta look deeper into some of that stuff.

[H.F.944]

Another option to save some weight.
968 Mirrors are significantly lighter. My car is now another 3.7lbs (1.700g) lighter + improved center of gravity.