I don't think moveable ballast is allowed.
Rule II-10 Ballast: Ballast may be used in all categories. Ballast shall be
securely
mounted, bolted to the frame or frame structure. Use of Hose clamps, wire,
strapping,
tape, tie wraps, etc. for securing weight or ballast is prohibited.
On #300 the frame rails are "Filled" with buckshot. No moving around/shifting
possible. Car is 50/50 front/back on the distribution of weight. Lucky? I don't
know
the weight of the car itself, on the trailer it's 4240 lbs.
Mike M.
Rick Hammond wrote:
> Dan Warner wrote:
>
> > I seem to remember that the NASCAR guy's frame rails were 2x4 shaped. They
> > used plugs of 2x4 wood to space the weight, i.e. a weight, a plug, a
>weight, a
> > plug .... this way you could move the weight forward and aft as needed.
> >
> > If you use either square, rectangle or round tubing you could make a pair of
> > plugs to insert from either end to center the weight. Round tubing could
>have
> > threaded ends for ease of adjustment. You could make caps for square or
>rect.
> > tubing. How about having brackets that bolt to the frame so you could remove
> > the cross member for filling/empting.
> >
> > DW
>
> Hi All,
> This might be just more complication than what is worthwhile, but assuming
>there
> might be an identifiable and quantifiable difference in the balance you want
>for
> getting off the line or staying stable at speed, has anyone ever tried a
>moveable
> ballast? (sort of like a trim adjustment?)
> If you had tubes fore-and-aft with weights inside you might be able to have
>cables
> or screws (like a garage door opener?) to adjust.
> Yes it would add weight, but that would be figured in as part of the ballast.
>
> Same question on adjustable airfoils?
> Cheers,
> Rick
> caught some of the speedvision show last night; great stuff!
>
>
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Michael Meierle
Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Division
http://www.alcatel.com/
Newport Beach, CA.
949/629-3656
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