04-03-2019, 06:06 PM | #1 |
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Weight in the trunk
Has anyone played around with adding weight in the trunk for better traction? If so how much?
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04-04-2019, 06:20 PM | #2 |
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I use to put 2 60lb sandbags in the trunk of my mustang, worked great in the street , but I stilled only weight 2840lb with bags
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04-05-2019, 12:24 AM | #3 |
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When I first installed the whipple i put a 60lb sandbag in the trunk to help with traction and weight transfer. If you can hook without it you will be faster but if you are not hooking give it a try.
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04-05-2019, 04:22 AM | #4 |
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Never ad weight to the car. Your just slowing your self down. Increase traction with tires and suspension. Not weight.
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04-05-2019, 07:52 AM | #5 |
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IF you were looking to add weight to the rear, I'd start by having the fuel tank full rather than showing up to the track at 1/4 full. Either way, adding weight doesn't sound like the right solution
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04-05-2019, 07:30 PM | #6 |
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What are some other options? Everyone always says suspension but I can't find anything specific... Used to a 4 link would help but the axel twist isn't bad in our cars to begin with.
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04-05-2019, 09:18 PM | #7 |
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First thing is are you on a tire?
Also do you have mag ride where you can launch in Touring mode for weight transfer?
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04-05-2019, 09:55 PM | #8 |
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Fill up the tank.. plenty of weight.. 17 gal x 6.5 lbs = 110 lbs.
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07-11-2019, 09:51 AM | #9 |
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I know some crazy fast street car guys that add hundreds of lbs to their car in the back. I think weight at the rear bumper will do more for you than weight where the gas tank is.
I have never tried it but i am thinking about it.
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