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Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 11:56 am
by chris white
The track car is heading out for cage work so I thought I would weight it just for fun.
Need to add cage, transmission, front clip (fiberglass), windshield and Kenan hatch and wing. Also exhaust system(cat back).
I’m liking the result of stripping weight!!!
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 12:28 pm
by blueline
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 11:56 am
The track car is heading out for cage work so I thought I would weight it just for fun.
Need to add cage, transmission, front clip (fiberglass), windshield and Kenan hatch and wing. Also exhaust system(cat back).
I’m liking the result of stripping weight!!!
So, I like going out on limbs - another (edit) 450 to 500 lbs without fuel? (Probably way off but I tried!)
Will you have to add weight to corner balance once it's complete?
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 12:58 pm
by chris white
blueline wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:28 pm
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 11:56 am
The track car is heading out for cage work so I thought I would weight it just for fun.
Need to add cage, transmission, front clip (fiberglass), windshield and Kenan hatch and wing. Also exhaust system(cat back).
I’m liking the result of stripping weight!!!
So, I like going out on limbs - another (edit) 450 to 500 lbs without fuel? (Probably way off but I tried!)
Will you have to add weight to corner balance once it's complete?
I was thinking 400-450 more weight, biased toward the rear (transmission).
corner balancing doesn't mean the same front/rear - just the same side to side with the driver on board. changing the spring seat height will get that done.
2200 lbs with 500rwhp will do just fine!
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 1:14 pm
by Thom
How old are those S-02s?
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 1:48 pm
by blueline
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:58 pm
blueline wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:28 pm
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 11:56 am
The track car is heading out for cage work so I thought I would weight it just for fun.
Need to add cage, transmission, front clip (fiberglass), windshield and Kenan hatch and wing. Also exhaust system(cat back).
I’m liking the result of stripping weight!!!
So, I like going out on limbs - another (edit) 450 to 500 lbs without fuel? (Probably way off but I tried!)
Will you have to add weight to corner balance once it's complete?
I was thinking 400-450 more weight, biased toward the rear (transmission).
corner balancing doesn't mean the same front/rear - just the same side to side with the driver on board. changing the spring seat height will get that done.
2200 lbs with 500rwhp will do just fine!
Indeed it will. Nice!
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 1:49 pm
by chris white
Thom wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 1:14 pm
How old are those S-02s?
at least 20 years - those are the 'roll around & trailering' wheels/tires!
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 1:50 pm
by chris white
blueline wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 1:48 pm
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:58 pm
blueline wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:28 pm
So, I like going out on limbs - another (edit) 450 to 500 lbs without fuel? (Probably way off but I tried!)
Will you have to add weight to corner balance once it's complete?
I was thinking 400-450 more weight, biased toward the rear (transmission).
corner balancing doesn't mean the same front/rear - just the same side to side with the driver on board. changing the spring seat height will get that done.
2200 lbs with 500rwhp will do just fine!
Indeed it will. Nice!
I want to taunt the 911 cup cars!!!
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 2:01 pm
by blueline
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 1:50 pm
blueline wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 1:48 pm
chris white wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:58 pm
I was thinking 400-450 more weight, biased toward the rear (transmission).
corner balancing doesn't mean the same front/rear - just the same side to side with the driver on board. changing the spring seat height will get that done.
2200 lbs with 500rwhp will do just fine!
Indeed it will. Nice!
I want to taunt the 911 cup cars!!!
I have no doubt that you will accomplish that goal.
I'll be eagerly awaiting the updates!
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 2:04 pm
by SirLapsalot
Who’s doing the cage? What are you doing for design?
I just dropped my car off to be caged and always curious to see others designs.
Re: Weight watchers project
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 5:17 pm
by ROB III
I assume that tank in the right front is for dry sump? What size is that?