corner weight??
#1
corner weight??
hi all,i have some scales to measure the corner weights ,what i want to know is do i just adjust each corner using the spring collars,the ride height was 5.5 f and 5.8 rear,but since getting all four corners the same(20 gms heavier on the front)the ride height has changed from 5.5 to 6 on one side at the front and 6.0 to 6.2 on the rear but only on one side,how much does it matter and should i be adding weight to get all corners the same?
the car already weighs 1410gms so reluctant to add more weight
so whats more important having a level chassis or the corners weighing the same?cheers guys
the car already weighs 1410gms so reluctant to add more weight
so whats more important having a level chassis or the corners weighing the same?cheers guys
#2
Tech Master
hi all,i have some scales to measure the corner weights ,what i want to know is do i just adjust each corner using the spring collars,the ride height was 5.5 f and 5.8 rear,but since getting all four corners the same(20 gms heavier on the front)the ride height has changed from 5.5 to 6 on one side at the front and 6.0 to 6.2 on the rear but only on one side,how much does it matter and should i be adding weight to get all corners the same?
the car already weighs 1410gms so reluctant to add more weight
so whats more important having a level chassis or the corners weighing the same?cheers guys
the car already weighs 1410gms so reluctant to add more weight
so whats more important having a level chassis or the corners weighing the same?cheers guys
#3
If just one side is high, lower that side and corner weight should stay the same.
#4
hi all,i have some scales to measure the corner weights ,what i want to know is do i just adjust each corner using the spring collars,the ride height was 5.5 f and 5.8 rear,but since getting all four corners the same(20 gms heavier on the front)the ride height has changed from 5.5 to 6 on one side at the front and 6.0 to 6.2 on the rear but only on one side,how much does it matter and should i be adding weight to get all corners the same?
the car already weighs 1410gms so reluctant to add more weight
so whats more important having a level chassis or the corners weighing the same?cheers guys
the car already weighs 1410gms so reluctant to add more weight
so whats more important having a level chassis or the corners weighing the same?cheers guys
Both crossweights need to be the same AFTER car balance has be set.
#5
Tech Regular
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Rollcentre
Any weight you add to the car should be down the centre.
It's basic physics.
Imagine two axis,a Y and X axis,one is straight up the centre of the car,the X across the car.
Your cars weight in all four corners will always differ when the car is being driven,but,as long as it can ROLL from side to side,the car will feel great.
Adding weights to the edge of the chassis is creating a ballast effect,the car HAS to expend more energy hauling that weight around a corner,whereas in the centre it's all evenly distributed.
You will be creating a pendulum effect and will upset the whole dynamically set ups made to the car.
I really advise you try it though,put ALL the weights on the corners and see what the car does.
Do this when your on the track on your own as it won't be pretty.lol.
Hope this helps mate,corner weights aren't critical on a moving object.
Tim
It's basic physics.
Imagine two axis,a Y and X axis,one is straight up the centre of the car,the X across the car.
Your cars weight in all four corners will always differ when the car is being driven,but,as long as it can ROLL from side to side,the car will feel great.
Adding weights to the edge of the chassis is creating a ballast effect,the car HAS to expend more energy hauling that weight around a corner,whereas in the centre it's all evenly distributed.
You will be creating a pendulum effect and will upset the whole dynamically set ups made to the car.
I really advise you try it though,put ALL the weights on the corners and see what the car does.
Do this when your on the track on your own as it won't be pretty.lol.
Hope this helps mate,corner weights aren't critical on a moving object.
Tim
#7
Tech Master
Any weight you add to the car should be down the centre.
It's basic physics.
Imagine two axis,a Y and X axis,one is straight up the centre of the car,the X across the car.
Your cars weight in all four corners will always differ when the car is being driven,but,as long as it can ROLL from side to side,the car will feel great.
Adding weights to the edge of the chassis is creating a ballast effect,the car HAS to expend more energy hauling that weight around a corner,whereas in the centre it's all evenly distributed.
You will be creating a pendulum effect and will upset the whole dynamically set ups made to the car.
I really advise you try it though,put ALL the weights on the corners and see what the car does.
Do this when your on the track on your own as it won't be pretty.lol.
Hope this helps mate,corner weights aren't critical on a moving object.
Tim
It's basic physics.
Imagine two axis,a Y and X axis,one is straight up the centre of the car,the X across the car.
Your cars weight in all four corners will always differ when the car is being driven,but,as long as it can ROLL from side to side,the car will feel great.
Adding weights to the edge of the chassis is creating a ballast effect,the car HAS to expend more energy hauling that weight around a corner,whereas in the centre it's all evenly distributed.
You will be creating a pendulum effect and will upset the whole dynamically set ups made to the car.
I really advise you try it though,put ALL the weights on the corners and see what the car does.
Do this when your on the track on your own as it won't be pretty.lol.
Hope this helps mate,corner weights aren't critical on a moving object.
Tim
Agree that corner weights are not critical. balance is far more important.
#8
#9
Tech Master
I agree completely. In my experience the cross weight changes because of a chassis tweak. if the car is balanced it will usually have a cross weight that is pretty close. if you are out of balance then you won't get the cross weight right without completely screwing up ride heights or other adjustments that will have an even worse effect on the handling. I guess I should have said to balance first then cross weigh the chassis and make any fine adjustments.
#10
thanks for all the replys,much appreciated