Ultimate Porsche Brake Upgrade

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Missing a point? Car manufacturers are reducing unsprung weight just about every model change when they can, this is nothing new. Just look at all late model VOLKSWAGEN`s and check the amount of aluminium used in suspension and brake parts today.
PORSCHE brakes are increasing the unsprung weight and so will every other brake upgrade, this is certainly not an advantage but the safety aspect is more important
The point is the ultimate PORSCHE brake upgrade is the GT3 6pot if you like it or not. Disc size and piston diameter is the biggest. Only the Cayenne Turbo S discs have the same diameter, however the piston diameter in the Cayenne caliper is smaller. And if you want to reduce unsprung weight fit ceramic discs as they are lighter.
If you are fitting these brakes to a beetle you will have to set them up for it, they are way too big for the vehicle weight and it will make the car hard to control when braking.
Everybody has its own preferences, I like the 993 and 944 turbo brakes too, but it comes back to availability and affordability for each individual.
If someone offers you a complete set of 996/997 GT3 brakes for a bargain price, would you say no to them because they increase the unsprung weight
As for the wheels, every upgrade will increase the weight.
If you want to stay on the road, you have to fit wider rims and tyres.
Try to accept it and not turn this into another STF .