Corner Weight?? Anyone??

[SlowUglyDSM]

Does anyone know where and how can I get my car corner weighted? Can't afford a set of corner weight scales because they cost a TON!
Anyone has some info??

 

[NDgsx]

Find a real race shop, they'll have them.

 

[talonTSIDriver]

I know I am bringing back a SUPER OLD thread, but who cares.

I bit the bullet and bought some scales:

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Anyone in the surrounding area need your car corner-weighted? It would be nice to re-coupe the money back on these expensive scales!

 

[illeffekt vr-4]

Anyone in the surrounding area need your car corner-weighted? It would be nice to re-coupe the money back on these expensive scales!

Too bad you are not closer to NYC, otherwise I would take you up on your offer.

 

[PuSha050]

looks good!!

 

[Clay]

If you don't mind, how much was the corner weight setup? And where was it purchased?

 

[DSMunknown]

Very nice, Andy. Shows your dedication.

 

[snowborder714]

If you don't mind, how much was the corner weight setup? And where was it purchased?

+1, as well as which model did you get?

If only you were closer, I'd take you up on that. But it looks like a really sweet setup!

 

[talonTSIDriver]

I bought the scale setup for $1000. They had one model up for an extra $300, but the ONLY thing it did differently is displayed some more information and calculated cross weight and a few other things. So i just figured out the calculations, and made up a simple excel spreadsheet. So far everything has been working GREAT. The brand I bought is the Rebco 1 Weight Scale System. I called up Rebco for some information and they were GREAT!!! Gave me great information, and has awesome support if you need a replacement part. I HIGHLY recommend them, if anyone is looking at buying a set, call up Misty at Rebco for information. Otherwise if you are planning on buying a set, call up Kyle at Performance Auto Bodies in Iowa as they are a exclusive dealer for Rebco.

 

[RipperXX]

If you could find a guy with a stock 1g GSX, and weigh his car so we could see the weights. That would be freaking awesome *hint* *hint*

 

[turboglenn]

We use the same brand scales to setup all the track cars at the shop i work in during the summer race season. Great tool to have. I need to get my car over there and work on getting the front end balanced out for the coming season, I know the rt/front needs some weight on it BAD. If i can't afford coil overs at the time, ill use shims in the sway bar mounts to adjust them.

Have you adjusted your weights and noticed any difference? You know you can actually change corner weights a BUNCH of ways, including changing toe, caster and camber. I didn't believe it until i was shown, but it will make a difference. We align all our track cars with string and a set of scales... The funny part is they track almost perfect when we're done and the wheel is centered too. but they are are a little twitchy because we set most of them up with 2* toe out in the front.

 

[talonTSIDriver]

We use the same brand scales to setup all the track cars at the shop i work in during the summer race season. Great tool to have. I need to get my car over there and work on getting the front end balanced out for the coming season, I know the rt/front needs some weight on it BAD. If i can't afford coil overs at the time, ill use shims in the sway bar mounts to adjust them.

Have you adjusted your weights and noticed any difference? You know you can actually change corner weights a BUNCH of ways, including changing toe, caster and camber. I didn't believe it until i was shown, but it will make a difference. We align all our track cars with string and a set of scales... The funny part is they track almost perfect when we're done and the wheel is centered too. but they are are a little twitchy because we set most of them up with 2* toe out in the front.

Yup, lots of different ways to move weight around. I have not done a whole lot of anything to my car yet, have not really had time at all. Busy time of the year at work plus I am working on my CCNA and MCSE certifications. The DIY alignments can be nearly dead on if you take your time and be VERY precise when lining all the strings up.

I will se if any of the stock 1g guys will want to weigh their car around here.

 

[DirtyBirdRacing]

You know you can actually change corner weights a BUNCH of ways, including changing toe, caster and camber.

Hi,

Could you say a little bit on how that works, becasue that doesnt really make any sense to me either. But since it does work, I definetly want to know how it works.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[talonTSIDriver]

Well, i dont know where to start. I will give the short version and for more info, i will post a few links that better describe it.

Basically the goal with corner weighting is to get the vehical to have a 50% weight distribution. This will (or should) create a more nutueral car.

Here is a few links you can go for some more info:

Understanding Corner Weights - How To - Hot Rod Magazine

DGs Autocross Secrets aka Autocross to Win - Corner Weights

 

[DirtyBirdRacing]

Thanks for the info, I'll check those links out.

Bill

 

[dragonov_elite]

wow looks like next time i am in Stevenspoint ill look you up and weigh my car in. what are you looking at for a session?

 

[talonTSIDriver]

wow looks like next time i am in Stevenspoint ill look you up and weigh my car in. what are you looking at for a session?

A full session to corner weight your car i would like to get about $45. Its not to make a profit, just to get a little money back. I checked out a few other shops and what they charge to corner balance a car and its about $200. If you just want to weigh your car, i'll do that for free. that wont take very long at all.

 

[DSMcamaro]

If you just want to weigh your car, i'll do that for free. that wont take very long at all.

I want to weigh my FWD! Once i get it back out.

 

[Pro3racer]

When i get back thursday, can I get my car weighed quick? I'm doing work on it over winter and want to see my change in weight. Also, I may need to use your trailer thursday, my car might not make it back home, as it is not in great running condition now.

 

[underradar92]

Having cross weighed my 1g, I am amazed to see how close the R/L balance is on your car. Please tell me those numbers are w/o drivers weight added!

 

[talonTSIDriver]

Having cross weighed my 1g, I am amazed to see how close the R/L balance is on your car. Please tell me those numbers are w/o drivers weight added!

First off yes those are without drive. But they are decent numbers. I have not touched the suspension at all. So these settings are exaclty how Jtoby left them. Props to you Toby!

I am however going to see if I can tweek it a little to better level it out with me in the car. Going to move some weight around to more even out the static weight.

 

[pagosa dsm]

I have a low buck set of scales. I bought these from a friend, they are measured with bathroom scales.They are 4 to 1 of the weight on the scale. I bought them for 100.00.You can see a picture of them in Carrol Smith's book, Engineer to win page 219

 

[Ravenous]

Google amazes me...

Engineer to Win - Google Book Search

 

[talonTSIDriver]

I have a low buck set of scales. I bought these from a friend, they are measured with bathroom scales.They are 4 to 1 of the weight on the scale. I bought them for 100.00.You can see a picture of them in Carrol Smith's book, Engineer to win page 219

I was debating buying a set of those. They are consistent which is key, but I wanted some hard-core numbers so I bought the "full" scales.

Also, the book by Carrol Smith is a must read. He has a few books out there that I would highly recommend.

 

[Cassera]

This may be a stupid thought, but shouldnt you weigh your car while you are inside it? After all you are going to be inside it adding weight to a specific corner everytime you drive it