New to the forum, but not new to Porsches.
I picked up a 1997 2.5 5-speed (one of the most underrated Porsches ever built in my eyes) earlier this year, and I'm doing something I call "Project Boxster Clubsport".
I'm looking to remove somewhere between 200 and 250 pounds from the car while maintaining a factory appearance.
The car is down about 100 pounds so far due to a much lighter battery, radio delete, door speaker delete, center console delete, floor mats removed, door sill covers removed, and a few other minor pieces. I even removed a few ounces by installing some shorter windshield wipers.
I know they are lighter, but I'd really rather not put GT3 seats in. I just don't like the way they look in 986s.
So the question is, where else can I pull weight from?
How much weight is there to be found in the sound deadening under the carpets?
I'm currently looking into the feasibility of a "Carrera RS" style door panel. without the speaker there, I should be able to get it relatively flat to the door. The only concern then is how to operate the door handle.
With the RS door panels finished, I'd probably also convert to manually operated windows, as well. Using the same window regulator, it would just require mating a nice looking modern window crank to the nylon gear that is on the window motor. Maybe some junkyard diving will turn up a good solution to this.
Currently trying to get a rear decklid in fiberglass that extends all the way to the back so I can delete the pop-up spoiler.
I'm also exploring possibilities of a manually removable "spyder" style convertible top. I think I know how to make this happen, but suggestions are welcome.
Give me your solutions, I'll consider pretty much anything.
See my current progress in my build thread over on Rennlist -
"Project Clubsport" a '97 2.5 build - Rennlist Discussion Forums
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