Originally Posted by
tudor_47
What is the best weight distribution for the pan car?
50/50 Front/rear? or should one end of the car be noticable heavier? and if so why? what are the benefits of it?
Theoraticly with pro10 tires you should aim towards 67% weight at the back and 33% at the front. The front tires are half te size of the rears.
for instance:
rear_weight / ( rear_weight + front_weight )
e.g.
Fronts = 450g
Rears = 650g
Distribution
= 650 / ( 650 + 450 )
= 0.59
= 59% rear (so 59/41 split)
In theory you want as much weight at the back as possible, specially in low traction conditions. (the car still has to be in ballance in the corners though)
Too much weight and you will spin going into the corners, too little and you will spin going out. (in theory)
ofcourse there is still a lot of other factors.