jonogt6 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 200kg! That sounds a bit horrendous. There's another thread just before this one asking about new springs.....might be relevant 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Changing the subject slightly did you know that a new Mercedes E class convertible weighs up to 700kg more than a Boxster 2.5....so approximately 35 bags of cement! I find this a staggering statistic....what on earth is it made of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted May 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 probably not something i would really advise as the car felt pretty bogged down, but it shows that as a daily car you can still fill it with enough heavy duty stuff to be practicable. No home delivery on cement? cheers HS2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 20 hours ago, jonogt6 said: Changing the subject slightly did you know that a new Mercedes E class convertible weighs up to 700kg more than a Boxster 2.5....so approximately 35 bags of cement! I find this a staggering statistic....what on earth is it made of. Porsche always knew the secret to making sports cars - make 'em light. Don't know why that eludes most of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 21 hours ago, jonogt6 said: Changing the subject slightly did you know that a new Mercedes E class convertible weighs up to 700kg more than a Boxster 2.5....so approximately 35 bags of cement! I find this a staggering statistic....what on earth is it made of. Barely relevant, it's a 4/5 seater which is brand new compared to a 2-seater which is 25 years old. It will have more insulation, more crash protection, more electric motors for the seats, etc etc. I bought my RAV4 2008 over a BMW X3 of the same year and same size diesel engine, and my RAV is 300kg lighter. That's a fair comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 7:49 AM, EXY said: mind you I remember the picture of the froot after the lid came off a big tin of paint, possibly @Patt ? Good memory you have sir. Big 5lt tub of paint: Resulted in me cutting out the carpet and replacing. Now all such tins are wedged behind passenger seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I always remember that cautionary pic, every time I've gone to buy paint. 2 hours ago, JonSta said: Porsche always knew the secret to making sports cars - make 'em light. Don't know why that eludes most of the others. Wiki says the 992 is 1,480–1,710 kg. My RAV4 is 1600kg which includes 5 seats and a big boot. Looks like beer and wurst is a bit more calorific than rice and sake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: Barely relevant, it's a 4/5 seater which is brand new compared to a 2-seater which is 25 years old. It will have more insulation, more crash protection, more electric motors for the seats, etc etc. I bought my RAV4 2008 over a BMW X3 of the same year and same size diesel engine, and my RAV is 300kg lighter. That's a fair comparison. I was merely making an irrelevant observation on how cars have become heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) I used to put a bag of cement in the boot on my 1973 911, it really even out the weight and made it handle much better Edited May 21, 2021 by the baron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, the baron said: I used to put a bag of cement in the boot on my 1973 911, it really even out the weight and made it handle much better At least it would enter the ditch nose first ehhh😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I once had a job a long time ago delivering yellow pages. I remember folding the back seats down on my hot hatch which was already on cheapy coilovers at the time and loading them up. I can't remember how many I got in but the rear never did return to its original height 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 49 minutes ago, the baron said: I used to put a bag of cement in the boot on my 1973 911, it really even out the weight and made it handle much better Have heard similar statements with handling improving with a full tank of fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Patt said: Good memory you have sir. Big 5lt tub of paint: Resulted in me cutting out the carpet and replacing. Now all such tins are wedged behind passenger seat. I still feel your pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Patt said: Good memory you have sir. Big 5lt tub of paint: Resulted in me cutting out the carpet and replacing. Now all such tins are wedged behind passenger seat. I really think I would have cried, I know it’s only carpet and can replaced but just devastating to open the boot and find that staring up at you when you could have prevented it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, the baron said: I really think I would have cried, I know it’s only carpet and can replaced but just devastating to open the boot and find that staring up at you when you could have prevented it. I imagine @Patt was very emulsional seeing that.... That was a bad pun sorry ... we can just gloss over it Edited May 21, 2021 by Andy Mac 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Andy Mac said: I imagine @Patt was very emulsional seeing that.... That was a bad pun sorry ... we can just gloss over it We need to be primed for these bad puns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 hours ago, myfirstboxster said: We need to be primed for these bad puns I think we should gloss over them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ken Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 My MX5 needed a large bag of potatoes in the boot to keep facing the right way, and essential to get any traction on slippery roads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Rev Ken said: My MX5 needed a large bag of potatoes in the boot to keep facing the right way, and essential to get any traction on slippery roads! Reminds me of the Capri 2.8i's in the wet. Bag of sand in the boot for handling improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 48 minutes ago, Rev Ken said: My MX5 needed a large bag of potatoes in the boot to keep facing the right way, and essential to get any traction on slippery roads! When you sold it did you say "not perfect condition, some chips at the rear"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 My view would be just get it delivered, why trash a 2 seater sports car by doing something it’s clearly not designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 2:52 PM, SuperPaulie said: No home delivery on cement? cheers HS2. didnt seem trashed afterwards, looked pretty much exactly the same minus petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 I find it odd when people discuss weights in cars and they think of suitcases but not human beings. I had to go and get some sand and cement in my 5-seat family workhorse. My builder said "Are you sure? Maybe two trips?" Had similar expressions of concern with other building materials (eg granite tiles etc). It's common for a big guy to weigh 100kg without clothes etc, but I wouldn't question spring damage caused by five of them clothed in my car, plus a couple of suitcases at 20kg each. So for me I'd have no problem (carefully) loading and distributing 400kg in my family car. Yes of course I wouldn't chuck it round corners or go hard over speed bumps. I think 200kg in a Boxster plus driver is stretching it a bit but it's your car (and you know if you personally weigh 65kg or 120!). 150 kg should be fine if sensibly distributed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 half in the front, half in the back, my 70kg somewhere in the middle. Didnt seem a problem in the end, no less so than giving a lift to my 20 stone work colleague every other day with his sandwiches in the boot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, SuperPaulie said: with his sandwiches in the boot. you are living life on the edge... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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