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03-15-2012, 12:24 PM

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Re: Weight Distribution Discussion

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I got it to the 51% and ran out of time.
The car has a CF hood and an Odessy Batt mounted behind he rr
Im guessing dropping the rear spring weight might make a difference as well.

Spring rate wont change much nor will rake. Id be surprised if you got a quarter of a percent dist change from either.

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03-15-2012, 12:51 PM

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Re: Weight Distribution Discussion

neat website for corner weighing a car...
http://robrobinette.com/corner_weight_calc.htm

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03-15-2012, 07:46 PM

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Re: Weight Distribution Discussion

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Originally Posted by 914Racer

the valving of the rear shocks. I bet you could gain some benefit there. Use the shock to control the transient body movements. That should help control the "lift" on the front wheels.

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Originally Posted by vtecjj

try taking out rebound up front first....

Thank you guys, I will try closing them up all around a few clicks on my next track day's second session, and see if I am on to something.