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Thoughts On Getto Corner Balance Set Up.
Started by Aren D., May 07 2015 09:18 PM
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#1
Posted 07 May 2015 - 09:18 PM
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#2
Posted 07 May 2015 - 10:00 PM
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- Speedy
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Drives: in circles. I did take a right out of turn four once and regreted it.
I'd have to consult my "log books" but I don't think 550 would be enough for the front. Do you know what your car weighs? I been working the Bentonville Film Festival and playing "spot the celebrities." I can look when i get home in a bit.
My car is extremely light (1660 with me) and I don't think 550 would do it. I use three $8 Walmart scales with a 4x4 across them. Then use a 1x12 pad to catch all of the tire. A folded up trash bag (very slick) on top of the pad will allow the suspension to settle where it wants to. I jus jack it up, center the crap under the tire, set it down, and bounce the car a little. Wiggling the steering wheel helps too.
My car is extremely light (1660 with me) and I don't think 550 would do it. I use three $8 Walmart scales with a 4x4 across them. Then use a 1x12 pad to catch all of the tire. A folded up trash bag (very slick) on top of the pad will allow the suspension to settle where it wants to. I jus jack it up, center the crap under the tire, set it down, and bounce the car a little. Wiggling the steering wheel helps too.
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Posted 07 May 2015 - 10:59 PM
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- Speedy
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Drives: in circles. I did take a right out of turn four once and regreted it.
My current corner weights.
519 619
365 155
If I balanced it, it would be at 570 on each front. Which may be where I'm going with my new traction. My scale rig is super redneck and crude but repeatable within a few pounds. When life calms down, I will build some Ruggles.
519 619
365 155
If I balanced it, it would be at 570 on each front. Which may be where I'm going with my new traction. My scale rig is super redneck and crude but repeatable within a few pounds. When life calms down, I will build some Ruggles.
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Posted 07 May 2015 - 11:02 PM
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Thanks for the reply, I'll seek other options. My car weighs more I'm sure.
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Posted 07 May 2015 - 11:03 PM
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Posted 07 May 2015 - 11:25 PM
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- Speedy
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Drives: in circles. I did take a right out of turn four once and regreted it.
Google "Ruggles scales." Some complain they are not repeatable on weights but I think it depends on how tedious a person is. They can be found for sale occasionally but super simple to build.
I found an old crappy picture from early last year before the front end got ripped off.
This methods could be improved I'm sure but seems to work within 1%. Just make sure the scales are very level on the floor. Side to side is probably more important than end to end.
I found an old crappy picture from early last year before the front end got ripped off.
This methods could be improved I'm sure but seems to work within 1%. Just make sure the scales are very level on the floor. Side to side is probably more important than end to end.
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Posted 08 May 2015 - 03:59 AM
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- redlinefever
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Posted 09 May 2015 - 01:18 PM
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Posted 10 May 2015 - 02:35 PM
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- Speedy
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Drives: in circles. I did take a right out of turn four once and regreted it.
#10
Posted 17 May 2015 - 11:39 AM
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- Leadfoot
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I was looking at theses
http://www.amazon.co...ZTGCENQFQQPP5PG
With me in the car the fronts were well over 600 lbs so the bathroom scales would not work.
http://www.amazon.co...ZTGCENQFQQPP5PG
With me in the car the fronts were well over 600 lbs so the bathroom scales would not work.
Victor
86 K24 Powered CRX SI (HPDE-4 NASA & TA-AB Time Attack)
85 CRX DX totally original
07 Harley FXST Softail
2021 Tacoma Tow/Daily
#11
Posted 17 May 2015 - 11:45 AM
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- Speedy
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Drives: in circles. I did take a right out of turn four once and regreted it.
3 bathroom scales will weigh 900#. If you watch scale prices, they can often be had for $700 ish with free shipping. But those are the 9v battery type. I wouldn't be afraid of em. I passed on a $500 set of longacres because they were 4 hours away.
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