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Subject: Re: weights for traction
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:33:45 -0800
From: Mike Meierle <mike.d.meierle@alcatel.com>
Organization: Alcatel USA
CC: land-speed@autox.team.net
References: <20011031201137.48175.qmail@web20205.mail.yahoo.com>
In the #300 Street Roadster, the frame rails are filled with Buckshot.
This distributes the weight low, and end to end, for a near 50/50 weight
distribution of the entire car. Additional weight (lead ingots),can be
bolted on directly over the rear axle.
Mike M.
SCTA-BNI/Sidewinder
#300 D/STR
Glenn Ridlen wrote:
> While we are talking about added weight, I would like to know wheather the
>weight should be added as close to the center as possible for a low polar
>moment (as do roadracers and others that need to turn quickly). Or since we
>are trying to go in a straight line should the weight be added near the ends
>for a higher moment?
> Scott Cowle <scowle@mentorcollege.edu> wrote: Thank you one and all for
>your responses to my questions. Next question,
> how much weight is generally used to increase traction for a 3400lb car? I
> know it will vary from car to car but are we talking 200lbs, 300lbs,
> 500lbs? How is it attached and in the event of a rollover aren't you
> concerned about it coming loose or adding to the overall damage caused by
> the effects of the added weight in motion? This discussion is really
> helping me plan things. Scott
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Michael Meierle
Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Division
http://www.alcatel.com/
Newport Beach, CA.
949/629-3656
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