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  1. 10-01-2008, 01:28 PM #1
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    SWB lightening: Leave out Front Corner Weights?

    Hi guys,

    What do you guys do about the front corner weights when lightening a SWB 911? It seems counter-intuitive to leave in 50lbs of weight in the car...

    I understand why they were put there, I've taken weight out of the rear end by replacing the stock steel rear bumpers and license plate panel with a 911R fiberglass bumper. I'm replacing the front bumper with a fiberglass bumper. I've also removed sound deadening material, installed light-weight starter, lighter seats etc.
    The doors and fenders remain stock. My hood is metal but non-magnetic, same for the rear deck lid (aluminum?)

    Could the removal of the front corner weights be offset with more toe-in on the rear tires? (More Toe-in on the rear may not have been a viable solution for a production car as tire wear would be negatively affected).

    So, weights in or out?

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  2. 10-01-2008, 01:35 PM #2
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    they aren't back in my car.. I grew up driving 356's and I like the way a SWB car turns.. Weights out...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mudi
    Weights out...
    +1. If your still running old style ball joint type just make sure they are in tip top condition.
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    Removal of bumper reinforcements....

    In the 1968 brochure Information regarding Porsche vehicles used for Sports Purposes, they confirm removing the weights, which at the time were described as "bumper reinforcements":

    http://www.plavanracing.com/photogallery/sp32.jpg



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    Doh... I've got that manual and I didn't even bother checking it... I guess my instinct was right... light-weight is better!

    As Colin Chapman used to say: "Just add lightness."

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