Another weight question.

terry1 · 02-02-2014, 10:41 AM

I may be adding/adjusting weight to my car (1978 I/S Camaro ). From the "weight" threads I reviewed, the common location seems to be over the rear axle.
My question is, would you divide up the weight to go over each side equally, or all weight on one side, or more weight on one side than the other?I have a weight box to "fine tune" my weight for various scales.

HandOverFist · 02-02-2014, 11:01 AM

terry - At your hp levels I don't think it will make much difference where the weight is placed. Most will be centered or favoring the passenger side.

Dave Turner · 02-02-2014, 11:10 AM

If you can get access to a set of scales that weigh the corners of your car, you will be much better equipped to decide where the weight "needs" to be........AND be prepared to make adjustments based upon actual performance.

Jared Jordan · 02-03-2014, 12:12 AM

Unless you're having wheelstand issues, you can't go wrong with a big bar of lead as far back over the rear bumper as you can get it. More = better.

02-02-2014, 10:41 AM	#1
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Another weight question. I may be adding/adjusting weight to my car (1978 I/S Camaro ). From the "weight" threads I reviewed, the common location seems to be over the rear axle. My question is, would you divide up the weight to go over each side equally, or all weight on one side, or more weight on one side than the other?I have a weight box to "fine tune" my weight for various scales.

02-02-2014, 11:01 AM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Another weight question. terry - At your hp levels I don't think it will make much difference where the weight is placed. Most will be centered or favoring the passenger side. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

02-02-2014, 11:10 AM	#3
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Another weight question. If you can get access to a set of scales that weigh the corners of your car, you will be much better equipped to decide where the weight "needs" to be........AND be prepared to make adjustments based upon actual performance. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

02-03-2014, 12:12 AM	#4
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 612 Likes: 196 Liked 533 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Another weight question. Unless you're having wheelstand issues, you can't go wrong with a big bar of lead as far back over the rear bumper as you can get it. More = better. __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock