Turbo Brake Upgrade – Some Mathematics..

Hi all,

So I have never been able to find documented proof of the weight changes, etc with this upgrade.  So I’m going to weigh all the parts that come off and go on as part of the project and I’ll also include the weight of other things I’ve done to see the total net increase or decrease from my modifications.

Turbo Brake Components and H&R Suspension

• Front Calipers with Pads – 10.5 lbs each
• Rear Calipers with Pads – 8.25 lbs each
• Wheel Carriers with hub and bearings – 21 lbs each
• Front Rotors – 22 lbs each
• Rear Rotors – 18.5 lbs each
• Front H&R Coil Overs with Turbo Camber Plates – 12 lbs each
• Rear H&R Coil Overs – 10.25 lbs each
• 19″ 997 C2S Wheels Front with 235/35/19 Tires – 43.5 lbs each
• 19″ 997 C2S Wheels Rear with 295/30/19 Tires – 56.5 lbs each

Stock Carrera 2 Components and Stock Suspension

• Front Calipers with Pads – 8.75 lbs each
• Rear Calipers with Pads – 6.5 lbs each
• Wheel Carriers with hub and bearings – 13.5 lbs each
• Front Rotors – 19 lbs each
• Rear Rotors – 14 lbs each
• Front Stock Strut – 11 lbs each
• Rear Stock Strut – 10 lbs each
• Stock 18″ Sport Design Wheels Front with 225/40/18  Tires – 42 lbs each
• Stock 18″ Sport Design Wheels Rear with 265/35/18 Tires – 50.5 lbs each

Interior

• Stock Sport Seats (removed) – 42 lbs each
• Euro GT3 Seats with Rails (added) – 28.6 lbs each
• Tequipment Roll Bar – 28 lbs

Conclusions

• Component Weight Prior:  434.5 lbs
• Component Weight Post:   461.6 lbs
• Total Gain/Loss:  +27.1 lbs

Weight gain per front corner: 109lbs (Post) –  94.25lbs  (Pre) = +14.75lbs
Weight gain per rear corner: 93.5lbs (Post) – 81lbs (Pre) = +12.5 lbs

Cheers
Aaron