Cobra Front to rear weight balance

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Have you driven it yet after the change, can you notice a big difference, if so where did you notice it most, turns or straight or both, starting or stopping, etc.

Nope, not driven it yet. Still need to tweek the last 1%, and it's also raining again. Long range forecast is for rain until Friday. That works for me as I only have to work 8 hours on Friday so I can come home and finish it up then.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Nope, not driven it yet. Still need to tweek the last 1%, and it's also raining again. Long range forecast is for rain until Friday. That works for me as I only have to work 8 hours on Friday so I can come home and finish it up then.

Genuine question. Is this really necessary?

I mean wont your fluid levels (fuel in particular) bugger that number up anyway, not to mention a passenger, or gym bag, or tools in the boot.

I was of the impression that close in enough is good enough, unless your racing for $$$ whereby every tenth counts...

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Genuine question. Is this really necessary?

I mean wont your fluid levels (fuel in particular) bugger that number up anyway, not to mention a passenger, or gym bag, or tools in the boot.

I was of the impression that close in enough is good enough, unless your racing for $$$ whereby every tenth counts...

Speaking for myself, yes it's important. I bought the car to drive, not show. And the corner weights are being set for when I'm by myself in the car, since I don't push it that hard when a passenger is with me. And when I'm by myself, I do like to push it a little hard in some corners.

My tool bag is in the car in it's normal position. Fuel? All you can do there is set up the car with approximately a 1/2 tank. That way you are as close as you can be. In my case I'm closer to 3/4 tank as I never let it get below 1/4 tank. Also fuel in a static setting during the set up of the car balances out between the left and right sides. It will for the most part equal out. During cornering it will always slosh to the outside of the turn. It's a little better if you have a fuel cell as it does not move as quickly.

I guess this is why I do not cut corners on tires either. For me, since I like the look of 15 inch wheels on a Cobra, I go with either the Goodyear BB's or Avons. More expensive, but worth it to me.