Sideshow_Bob
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| posted on 12/1/08 at 07:04 PM |
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Corner Weights
What are the typical corner weights for a locost build? Could do with some data to do some braking calcs.
Cheers
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907
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| posted on 12/1/08 at 08:02 PM |
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Hi
I don't know what a typical locost is as there is so much variation in peoples builds.
My own is a +4" IRS stainless chassis with ally bodywork.
It has a 16g s/s welded floor and a spare wheel mounted on the rear.
With a weight on the scuttle to represent a windscreen and a 3/4 full fuel tank I weighed mine with a twin bathroom scale setup.
front n/s 164kgs, front o/s 164kgs, total 328kgs
rear n/s 161kgs, rear o/s 161kgs, total 322kgs
Total 650kgs
(This is without driver or passenger)
To be honest I was rather pleased with this.
hth
Paul G
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Sideshow_Bob
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| posted on 12/1/08 at 08:06 PM |
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Thanks 907, that is helpful ...it will definitely give me some ball park figures to base my calcs on.
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procomp
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| posted on 12/1/08 at 09:02 PM |
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Hi generally speaking most of the cars regardless of the exact weight are ussually around 52% - 55% rear heavy with driver and fuel on board. If that
helps you at all.
Cheers Matt
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907
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| posted on 12/1/08 at 11:32 PM |
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Oooooer Matt.
Assuming 75% of the drivers weight on the rear wheels, 25% on the front......
 I would have to weigh about 700Kgs
What's that in real money? 
Only joking 
Paul G
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