Widebody Conversion Under WAY
#16
08-10-2004, 09:20 PM
Originally posted by jenner
Riiiiiiight...and all the weight from this widebody conversion is just lost somehow?
I bet his RWD "widebody conversion" ends up as heavy as the AWD C4S. Unless the widebody materials are all carbon fiber which I doubt.
With 19x12" rear rims and matching tires and who knows how wide on the front, think about all that unsprung weight/rolling mass. I'm sure it is going to be really [sic] "nibble"
Riiiiiiight...and all the weight from this widebody conversion is just lost somehow?
I bet his RWD "widebody conversion" ends up as heavy as the AWD C4S. Unless the widebody materials are all carbon fiber which I doubt.
With 19x12" rear rims and matching tires and who knows how wide on the front, think about all that unsprung weight/rolling mass. I'm sure it is going to be really [sic] "nibble"
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08-10-2004, 11:43 PM
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#20
08-10-2004, 11:57 PM
Makes sense, since the front bumper and rest of the car is all apart....
Still don't see how an aftermarket widebody + supercharger is better than a factory turbo/widebody but to each his own!
Still don't see how an aftermarket widebody + supercharger is better than a factory turbo/widebody but to each his own!
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08-11-2004, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by jenner
Still don't see how an aftermarket widebody + supercharger is better than a factory turbo/widebody but to each his own! [/B]
Still don't see how an aftermarket widebody + supercharger is better than a factory turbo/widebody but to each his own! [/B]
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Originally posted by jenner
According to Porscheusa.com:
Narrow body 996:
Width 69.7 in
Wide body 996:
Width 72.1 in
Unless my math skills totally suck, that's a difference of 2.4"
All that money to make a narrow body car 0.6" wider than a widebody Turbo and have 100hp less(never mind a Twin Turbo with chip/turbos etc).
Whatever flips your skirt!
According to Porscheusa.com:
Narrow body 996:
Width 69.7 in
Wide body 996:
Width 72.1 in
Unless my math skills totally suck, that's a difference of 2.4"
All that money to make a narrow body car 0.6" wider than a widebody Turbo and have 100hp less(never mind a Twin Turbo with chip/turbos etc).
Whatever flips your skirt!
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08-11-2004, 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by Don Relentless
well you start with a 40k car, add 12k in parts and labor, your still well under, with a one of a kind car. now if you add the new 4.0 engine from germany (TUV approved) with 450 lbs of torque that we would be on.
well you start with a 40k car, add 12k in parts and labor, your still well under, with a one of a kind car. now if you add the new 4.0 engine from germany (TUV approved) with 450 lbs of torque that we would be on.
#26
08-11-2004, 03:27 AM
Originally posted by jenner
Makes sense, since the front bumper and rest of the car is all apart....
Still don't see how an aftermarket widebody + supercharger is better than a factory turbo/widebody but to each his own!
Makes sense, since the front bumper and rest of the car is all apart....
Still don't see how an aftermarket widebody + supercharger is better than a factory turbo/widebody but to each his own!
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08-11-2004, 04:21 AM
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Originally posted by ben, lj
In addition to having 1/2 the $ in the car, he'll have less weight and probably larger contact patches - not to mention the lack of AWD. If he SC's it, it will likely outperform the TT on the track.
In addition to having 1/2 the $ in the car, he'll have less weight and probably larger contact patches - not to mention the lack of AWD. If he SC's it, it will likely outperform the TT on the track.
#28
08-11-2004, 04:56 AM
Originally posted by ben, lj
In addition to having 1/2 the $ in the car, he'll have less weight and probably larger contact patches - not to mention the lack of AWD. If he SC's it, it will likely outperform the TT on the track.
In addition to having 1/2 the $ in the car, he'll have less weight and probably larger contact patches - not to mention the lack of AWD. If he SC's it, it will likely outperform the TT on the track.
Also put in a chip, upgrade the Turbos and give the TT sticky tires and see who does better on the track...
Last I checked the heavier C4S with AWD larger brakes and wider tires(factory as compared to C2) lapped a big faster than the C2 on the Ring...
Take a look at the June 2002 Excellence magazine. The C4S lapped Nurburgring in a faster time (by 4 sec. with Porsche factory driver) than the C2, even though they said the C2 is faster in a straight line. Said with an average driver the C4S would still be better because of AWD confidence, better brakes, and suspension.
#29
08-11-2004, 05:35 AM
Originally posted by RWDRIFTC2
I am not looking to out perform a turbo or a c4s. I have thought about supercharging and it is defintely something I am thinking about in the future after some more reliablity tests. Another option is the 4.0 liter 450hp natural aspirated motor upgrade. Both are go options for C2 or C4 non turbo, to get that turbo performance. I just love the look of a really wide 996 similar to Erics and Henry's. I do once in a while want to take it out to the track and see what it will do, but all in all I just wanted a nice looking car with wider fenders.
I am not looking to out perform a turbo or a c4s. I have thought about supercharging and it is defintely something I am thinking about in the future after some more reliablity tests. Another option is the 4.0 liter 450hp natural aspirated motor upgrade. Both are go options for C2 or C4 non turbo, to get that turbo performance. I just love the look of a really wide 996 similar to Erics and Henry's. I do once in a while want to take it out to the track and see what it will do, but all in all I just wanted a nice looking car with wider fenders.
Your car should look awesome when it's finished. I'm also having the widebody conversion done on my TT at the same shop, I think I've seen your car there. Mine is the silver TT with Gemballa body kit.
The most unbearable part about this is the wait...
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08-11-2004, 06:04 AM
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