Next, it was time to go to the Google store and download the LITE BLOX app to control the battery with a smartphone. The first thing was to asses that batteries condition after it had been stored awhile. You can see here that even though the battery had been sitting for a few months, it was fully charged and in perfect shape. When you hit the send data button, the app sends your batteries info back to the Lite Blox factory so they can register it and have a record of the batteries condition or provide you with troubleshooting help.
What’s cool is you can use the ap to turn the battery off in storage to prevent drain. The battery also has an app activated anti-theft function where it will shut down all power to the car if an unauthorized entry is detected. That way the only way to steal the car would be to tow it. Next, we used the app to turn the battery on and made sure the car would start. The Lite Blox battery strongly cranked the engine over and it started immediately.
According to our scales, our car now weighs 3203 lbs so although our measured component weight loss is 42 lbs the scales repeatedly showed a 45 lb loss. We think this is a tiny error within the range of the scales repeatability. Our can now has a 38.3/61.7 weight distribution so the battery made almost a percent difference. We think that the lowering of the CG and the difference in weight distribution is going to make this a feelable mod.
So our total weight loss with the exhaust is now at 57 lbs, this is 19 lbs better than the coveted Porsche Weissach package. So with our battery at an MSRP of $1940 and our Dundon Exhaust with an MSRP of $10,000 we are way ahead of the $31,000 Weissach package in cost and performance gains! The LITE BLOX battery is half the weight of the optional Porsche Factory lightweight battery and at $1900 vs $4150 way cheaper. It is also a much more sophisticated battery with its advanced electronic controls and even looks a lot better! We are not just lighter than the Weissach package, we are making a bunch more power as well. Just what we need to keep up with those pesky 991.2 models! As we said earlier, these batteries are currently available in Europe but will be here for sale soon.
Stay tuned, Dundon is coming up with a lighter Iconel rear muffler that will take another 10 lbs off of the far rear of the car that we will evaluate as to comes to market. Loosing 67 lbs off of any car is no small feat, especially a fully functional street car that is already full of lightweight high dollar technology.
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The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.
The regular RS has a pretty light magnesium roof, the carbon one shaves 1.1 lbs off the top, not too much, more of a cosmetic and marketing thing. Lighter carpet and some minor interior stuff shave off another pound. I think most of the weight savings on the car side comes from the carbon sway bars, something like 11-12 lbs. The battery makes a bigger difference in CG height and weight distribution that any of these parts. The Weissach package wheels are not part of the car package but yet another option. These probably make a difference due to the compound effect of unsprung and rotating weight but it would be interesting to see if the stiffness is affected. I am not sure if you have seen Billy Johnson’s study of that on a GT3.
https://motoiq.com/tested-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheels/
There is a chance that ultralight wheels can make the car slower.