Development of our MK4 Rs for hps

**Treza360** · 14-09-2009, 07:58 PM

The rear seats in the R weigh about 6 tonnes. But they're very simple to remove.

One day when I go to the track they'll be the first thing that comes out as well as the spare kit. They will stay in though for daily driving.

Cheers,
Trent

**JVLR32** · 14-09-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by G-rig

Just this vid that was earlier in the thread.. goes to show you dont need a turbo as the Polo couldn't catch it!

You'd be better just stripping the weight from the R32.. but i like having a comfortable road car as well

OK....yep saw that....wat i like to see is the specs on the 04 R32 Racecars

....these cars were weapons on the track and not catchable....

**JVLR32** · 14-09-2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Treza360

The rear seats in the R weigh about 6 tonnes. But they're very simple to remove.

One day when I go to the track they'll be the first thing that comes out as well as the spare kit. They will stay in though for daily driving.

Cheers,
Trent

I have done this a few times with track days Trent....not wrong about weight and yes i upset a few Porsche drivers

**sir_camel** · 14-09-2009, 10:18 PM

I thought the rear seats gave a whole lot of extra rigidity through the stresses of a racetrack> Obviously if you have a rear brace that isn't an issue.

**JVLR32** · 15-09-2009, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by sir_camel

I thought the rear seats gave a whole lot of extra rigidity through the stresses of a racetrack> Obviously if you have a rear brace that isn't an issue.

Never had seats or a racebrace in either race days!!!....the car was a weapon felt great with that invinceability about it....

**Treza360** · 15-09-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by JVLR32

Never had seats or a racebrace in either race days!!!....the car was a weapon felt great with that invinceability about it....

I'll tell you what mate you'll notice the difference it makes. Especially with the seats down or out you'll hear it creaking and groaning as the rear strut towers try to flex against it.
Cheers,
Trent

**Yevvy** · 15-09-2009, 08:18 PM

i'll go a bit off topic, what about a 24v 2.8? are there any cheaper alternatives than listed here for the R? I know that replacing a stock rear box with an aftermarket will give a few extra kWs and save a good amount of weight (at the rear though

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**JVLR32** · 15-09-2009, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Yevvy

i'll go a bit off topic, what about a 24v 2.8? are there any cheaper alternatives than listed here for the R? I know that replacing a stock rear box with an aftermarket will give a few extra kWs and save a good amount of weight (at the rear though

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...I have that motor goin in a sportsedan midmount

all ready in prgress

**JVLR32** · 15-09-2009, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Treza360

I'll tell you what mate you'll notice the difference it makes. Especially with the seats down or out you'll hear it creaking and groaning as the rear strut towers try to flex against it.
Cheers,
Trent

yep ive looked into it....