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Old 01-23-2004, 06:56 PM
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Default Corner weights and chassis balancing

Hey guys, I know there are a few of you out there who take advantage of the use of small kitchen scales to corner balance and weigh your race car. Exactly how are you achieving a balanced setting without upsetting the ride height of the car using scales?

I know when we corner weight our real race car, it is done with push-rod-type levers, which directly or inversely effect only the weight of each corner, and ride height is done with different adjustments. This setting and adjustment time is absolutely critical to setting up the car to be competitive. On a coil-over independent suspension car, how do you achieve at least a balance from left to right tires?

Also, what f/r weight distribution is common among 10th scale 4wd touring cars? I'd love to hear how some of the pros use weight distribution to their benefit.


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doug

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