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dave r - 16/7/07 at 06:10 PM

how close can i expect to get the diagonal ratios on a 7 type car with just the balast for the driver ?

SkinnyG - 16/7/07 at 07:41 PM

I got down to this:

-L-----R-
370 332
396 362

But I have trouble with the right front brake locking up. Could be unrelated...

G

[Edited on 16/7/07 by SkinnyG]

dave r - 16/7/07 at 07:53 PM

closer than mine... and opposite way round,,, but just realised you are prolly sitting on the wrong side
my front suspension isnt realy adjustable enough, so doubt i will get clower that i am at the moment, as only have the rears to play with

worX - 16/7/07 at 08:07 PM

As a percentage term, I managed to get mine spot on weight distribution with me in it. 50% diagonal to diagonal.

Steve

Canada EH! - 17/7/07 at 12:39 AM

Well ! skinney yours is running, still building mine. How's that thing go? i need a little encouragement.

SkinnyG - 17/7/07 at 05:53 AM

It freakin' hauls!

I'm ready for more power though. But it's got enough to scare me and the people around me.

Do you frequent the locostusa.com or the Locost_North_America yahoo group?

Git 'er dun!

G

SkinnyG - 23/7/07 at 09:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKwo2BYc15M

DarrenW - 23/7/07 at 10:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by SkinnyG
I got down to this:

-L-----R-
370 332
396 362

But I have trouble with the right front brake locking up. Could be unrelated...

G

[Edited on 16/7/07 by SkinnyG]


I thought the aim was to get the diagonals he same or as close as? These sound a little way off (or are these the static weights without driver - if so i hate you - too light!!!!)


I dont understand cormer weight setting - might need to read up (or just take local places offer to set up inc camber and toe in for approx £100 cash).

SkinnyG - 24/7/07 at 02:04 AM

LF(370) + RR(362) = 732 lbs

RF(332) + LR(396) = 728 lbs

Diagonals are pretty darn close.

These are static weights WITH driver (LHD).

One philosophy is to get the diagonals at 50/50.

Another philosophy is to get left and right sides at 50/50.

I can't do side-to-side equal weights without some very weird ride heights, so it's diagonals for me.

G