Anyone have a rough idea how much the front corners of a CEC indy weigh?
I'm looking at some scales that will go up to 180Kg and wondering if one under each wheel would work.
I'm fairly sure it would be enough at the back, but not sure about the front.
Cheers
Stu
i've heard of it to be done with bathroom scales...
depens what engine but v8 westy with all carpet etc is around 750kgs
Its a 1.8 Zetec.
id say somewhere around 65okgs then for the car then theres your weight.engine weighs around 130kgs battery 5kgs ,wheels and tyres 35kgs if there 16s ,mi6s with discs around 10kg theres lots more besides but thats front end.if you struggle with the weight which i dont think you will you could always put the rear on blocks the same thcickness as scales and use 2 scales on each front wheel with plank across
buy 8 bathroom scales from ASDA @ £3 each, use a pair for each wheel with a bit of wood over the top
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buy 8 bathroom scales from ASDA @ £3 each, use a pair for each wheel with a bit of wood over the top
What are you trying to measure, corner weighting or axle weights?
I'm not an expert but I understand corner weighting as the weight pushing down on the unsprung suspension items which is measured in a completely
different way and pertinent to equalling suspension activity during cornering. By putting scales under the wheels you will only be measuring axle
weights AFAIK. Also cornerweighting is measured diagonally across the car and not per axle.
Just my thoughts, many on here far more qualified to explain, or correct me.
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Originally posted by whitestu
I'm looking at some scales that will go up to 180Kg and wondering if one under each wheel would work.
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Originally posted by triafgg
What are you trying to measure, corner weighting or axle weights?
I'm not an expert but I understand corner weighting as the weight pushing down on the unsprung suspension items which is measured in a completely different way and pertinent to equalling suspension activity during cornering. By putting scales under the wheels you will only be measuring axle weights AFAIK. Also cornerweighting is measured diagonally across the car and not per axle.
Just my thoughts, many on here far more qualified to explain, or correct me.
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Originally posted by minitici
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