Corner Balancing: How level do the scales need to be?
Jan 5, 2007, 06:29 AM
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Thanks kekek, come by and say hi next time. And thank you for considering being a worker, maybe next time.
I agree that corner balancing is over kill for the street. But if you are going to do it, do it right is my moto. I also agree how much it changes, we tune our weights for the car to "come in" during the end of race, so we corner weight with only 5 gallons in tank. But yes, very good point, car must be in track trim, no spare etc.
I agree that corner balancing is over kill for the street. But if you are going to do it, do it right is my moto. I also agree how much it changes, we tune our weights for the car to "come in" during the end of race, so we corner weight with only 5 gallons in tank. But yes, very good point, car must be in track trim, no spare etc.
Jan 11, 2007, 03:49 PM
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If corner weight are your concern, dont even bother if the scales arent perfectly level to each other. Yes a 1/4 can give false data. A half turn on a adjustable spring perch will shift a lot of weight.
As for the tiles on the scales, we use thick garbage bags. 1 or 2 is all you need. Cut and fold. The size should be as big as the size of your scale pad. To be clear, tire touches garbage bag, garbage bag touches garbage bag (why it slides), garbage bag touches pad. Make sure each one is the same thickness (folds etc) because this will make your scales unlevel again. This is very effective and neccesary to allow the car to settle on the scales and you can do changes/adjustments without needing to roll the car back and forth every time.
As for the tiles on the scales, we use thick garbage bags. 1 or 2 is all you need. Cut and fold. The size should be as big as the size of your scale pad. To be clear, tire touches garbage bag, garbage bag touches garbage bag (why it slides), garbage bag touches pad. Make sure each one is the same thickness (folds etc) because this will make your scales unlevel again. This is very effective and neccesary to allow the car to settle on the scales and you can do changes/adjustments without needing to roll the car back and forth every time.
Jul 16, 2009, 04:05 PM
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Figures...I just picked up a set of coilovers to improve my track days thinking my suspension is about where I want it. Now I need (want) scales, levelers, adjustment tools, ramps, and that's just after reading this thread.
Corner balancing is expensive if you can find a shop that will do it. Seems like a set of racing scales can be a prudent investment vs paying to have someone do it for you a couple of times.
That is what I will keep telling myself while I'm ordering everything...
Thanks to the track pros for the excellent advice. The EVOm forum continues to be time well spent.
Corner balancing is expensive if you can find a shop that will do it. Seems like a set of racing scales can be a prudent investment vs paying to have someone do it for you a couple of times.
That is what I will keep telling myself while I'm ordering everything...
Thanks to the track pros for the excellent advice. The EVOm forum continues to be time well spent.
Aug 4, 2009, 04:25 PM
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I've heard of people using the garbage bags and the linolium tiles as well. As for leveling the ground, I would go with a simple water level setup that you can make with stuff at home.
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