Corner Weights

[davekp]

Had the corner weights measured today.
Without driver:
LF:526 RF:515
LR:620 RR:625 Total:2286

With driver:
LF:574 RF:510
LR:694 RR:667 Total:2445


Mark3 with PS, PB, 302 efi, 5/8 tank of gas, battery in rear behind driver.
Built by Aaron S. and Jeff Kleiner.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Hey Dave!
Looks good. Was that what you had with no spring adjustments?

Jeff

[Tom Veale]

That's quite good on Cross Weights. Nearly even for cornering both directions.
Good job.

[Furrystump]

Last year I got a deal on a set of Longacre scales and have been playing with them on my factory appearing drag car. Did they bounce the car while on the scales to see if the weights change. It can tell you if the suspension is binding. Not apples to apples, but I run about the same split %’s on the rear as you have. Due to engine torque it should be about even on the rear tires under acceleration. Not so much that when you lift it unloads the tire, but enough to keep it pretty even. Still learning how to use them!

[davekp]

Hey Dave!
Looks good. Was that what you had with no spring adjustments?

Jeff

No adjustments- just as you set it up!
Dave

[CraigS]

Excellent numbers. From now on, if you want to adjust ride height, always do both rears or both fronts together. I have marks on my spring collars so I can count turns.

[Geoff H]

Jeff - tell us your secret. Great set up!

[Mark Dougherty]

Looks good
Now take 1.5 turns out of the left front ( lowering the car )
And it will be perfect