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Spare tire thread morphs into a new question on weight distribution

FM Former Member
Guys, not that I don't like fix-a-flat cans, hey, Ferraris of late don't have spares either. Granted they have run-flat tires. But wouldn't it be advisable to get a spare and some weight in the front of the Speedsters since most of the weight is in the back? Does anyone know approximately what the weight distibution of the Speedster may range? Mr. Hallstrand's Subie aside, all the other makers use VW engines in about the same configuration. Does the IM or Beck tube frames spread the weight out better than the VW pan cars?

Or is weight distribution not a problem on the Speedsters?

Thanks,
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FM Former Member
Guys, not that I don't like fix-a-flat cans, hey, Ferraris of late don't have spares either. Granted they have run-flat tires. But wouldn't it be advisable to get a spare and some weight in the front of the Speedsters since most of the weight is in the back? Does anyone know approximately what the weight distibution of the Speedster may range? Mr. Hallstrand's Subie aside, all the other makers use VW engines in about the same configuration. Does the IM or Beck tube frames spread the weight out better than the VW pan cars?

Or is weight distribution not a problem on the Speedsters?

Thanks,
FM Former Member
My IM with the engine/trans about 3" further forward than pan based, 15 gal. fuel tank, IRS transaxle, and full sized front mounted spare handles very well indeed and still has the tendency (though more controllable) for the rear to break loose.

Luc, I don't know what fast means to you, but with 220 BHP and a 5-speed CR 901 trans my car is fast enough for me...
FM Former Member
Ron, no 1/4 mile time as yet. Current BHP was 220 and the engine is apart looking for a few more BHP. Then again, the 240 BHP 911-4 engine may be finished this winter. Maybe next spring?

Without roll bar, spare wheel/tire, jack, fire extinguisher, and with 5 gallons of gas the car is very close to exactly 1,900 lbs. Add me and the running weight will be 2,105. The trans ratios are set up for acceleration so 1/4 mile time will probably be between 12.5 and 13.0 seconds depending on how well the Michelin radials stick (shouldn't be a problem with the GT torque-biased LSD).
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