[Shotimes] Re: corner weights

[Ron Porter]

I assume by "rotating better" that you mean more predictably for track work?

If you put weight out beyond the wheelbase, it will rotate more readily,
which is probably what the autocross guys would like for the low speeds that
they do. I would not want it for higher speed track or street use, though!!

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mark Nunnally
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 1:03 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Re: corner weights

I wouldn't complain about 60/40 in my car.
Also I think keeping weight inside the wheel base (and not hanging off the
extreme ends of the car) would help the car to rotate better.

It's amazing for as much as the SHO has going against it, you can get one to
handle as good as they do.  I would be interested in any thoughts you have
on the matter Robert, especially with your experience.  When I get my
coilovers installed I'll drive down to PA some weekend and we can throw it
on the pads and shift weight around all day :)

mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Bruce" <rbruce@bellatlantic.net>
To: "SHOTIMES" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 8:21 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Corner Weights


> Leigh is absolutely correct noting the sway bar preload.  Had I taken the
> time to disconnect / reconnect everyone's swaybars at the convention, I
> would have only gotten a half dozen or so cars weighed.  To raise a decent
> amount of cash for donating, I would have had to charge $50 or so per car.
> Scaling the cars with the bars connected isn't the most accurate method,
but
> is does offer some ballpark numbers.  After all the real  challenge with
> these cars is to reduce nose weight.
>
> As for the adjustable links, I already have them on the front of my 93.
> Someday I may find time to make a set for the rears.
>
> Robert Bruce
> 93 atx
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