weight scale recommendation

Dion Hildebrandt · 01-04-2011, 05:00 PM

In an effort to 'work on my combo' I figure it would be in my best interest to have a set of race scales at my 'race shop' (aka home garage). I have a number of questions about these race scales,
1 - what would be desireable features, 4 corner ,total wieght, compact , etc.?
2 - what brand and model would offer the best bang for the buck? ( I dont want to spend a fortune on these things)
3 - what would be an optimal weight bias front - rear? 52/48%, 50/50%, etc?

Thanks in advance for any opinions and suggestions

GTX JOHN · 01-04-2011, 05:07 PM

We like four corner scales. We can never seen be able to get too much weight on back of our gutless stockers......usually trade use of scales for a case of beer to our Circle Track Buddies.

John Irving

Tom Goldman · 01-04-2011, 05:50 PM

Check on Racing Junk in the circle track equipment section.
There are usually a few sets of affordable scales there.
I have a set of Tanner scales I purchaced used from a fellow racer .....They split front and rear ond display percentages which does save some pencil and calculator time.
Usually the only thing you might find wrong with them are things like frayed or patched up cables.
Most of the good scale sets are pretty durable and made to take the abuse a circle racer might give them , IE multiple uses per week, dirt .
I know some guys who have had good luck with the Proform scales that Jegs sells .
They are way cheap, under $800 I think.
The RJ WeighRite scales are good also.
Mechanical beam scale platforms that use a heavy duty bathroom scale.
I had a set I had a set that I used for years with no problems , just a little more time to set up. ....Under $500 I think from Rick Jones Race Cars. ....
[ I just looked on the RJ website, looks like they dont offer the mechanical scales anymore.}

Dion Hildebrandt · 01-04-2011, 05:56 PM

I was eyeing up the proform as well as an intercomp set they seem to be resonably priced, it seems most people selling used scales are wanting near new prices for them

Rob Petrie E395 · 01-04-2011, 10:07 PM

For something along the same lines as the RJ weighrite stuff look at EBAY #320637994128. I got tired of borrowing a set so I got some of these. My buddy who I borrowed scales from stopped by one day and gave me hell about them. After about a hour of hearing his BS I told him to go get his stuff so we could see how bad they were. We weighed back to back with his intercomps and my "Junk" and to both our suprise they were within a couple of pounds of his. There are several free sites on the net where you can put in your readings and it will do the math for you.

Signman · 01-06-2011, 10:08 AM

Have a set of the RJ Weigh Rite Scales.
Used very, very little. Can't use them on my stocker.

PM an offer if interested.

01-04-2011, 05:00 PM	#1
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	weight scale recommendation In an effort to 'work on my combo' I figure it would be in my best interest to have a set of race scales at my 'race shop' (aka home garage). I have a number of questions about these race scales, 1 - what would be desireable features, 4 corner ,total wieght, compact , etc.? 2 - what brand and model would offer the best bang for the buck? ( I dont want to spend a fortune on these things) 3 - what would be an optimal weight bias front - rear? 52/48%, 50/50%, etc? Thanks in advance for any opinions and suggestions __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

01-04-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,728 Likes: 2,783 Liked 2,462 Times in 694 Posts	Re: weight scale recommendation We like four corner scales. We can never seen be able to get too much weight on back of our gutless stockers......usually trade use of scales for a case of beer to our Circle Track Buddies. John Irving

01-04-2011, 05:56 PM	#4
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: weight scale recommendation I was eyeing up the proform as well as an intercomp set they seem to be resonably priced, it seems most people selling used scales are wanting near new prices for them __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

01-04-2011, 10:07 PM	#5
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: weight scale recommendation For something along the same lines as the RJ weighrite stuff look at EBAY #320637994128. I got tired of borrowing a set so I got some of these. My buddy who I borrowed scales from stopped by one day and gave me hell about them. After about a hour of hearing his BS I told him to go get his stuff so we could see how bad they were. We weighed back to back with his intercomps and my "Junk" and to both our suprise they were within a couple of pounds of his. There are several free sites on the net where you can put in your readings and it will do the math for you.

01-06-2011, 10:08 AM	#6
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: weight scale recommendation Have a set of the RJ Weigh Rite Scales. Used very, very little. Can't use them on my stocker. PM an offer if interested. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

01-04-2011, 05:50 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: weight scale recommendation Check on Racing Junk in the circle track equipment section. There are usually a few sets of affordable scales there. I have a set of Tanner scales I purchaced used from a fellow racer .....They split front and rear ond display percentages which does save some pencil and calculator time. Usually the only thing you might find wrong with them are things like frayed or patched up cables. Most of the good scale sets are pretty durable and made to take the abuse a circle racer might give them , IE multiple uses per week, dirt . I know some guys who have had good luck with the Proform scales that Jegs sells . They are way cheap, under $800 I think. The RJ WeighRite scales are good also. Mechanical beam scale platforms that use a heavy duty bathroom scale. I had a set I had a set that I used for years with no problems , just a little more time to set up. ....Under $500 I think from Rick Jones Race Cars. .... [ I just looked on the RJ website, looks like they dont offer the mechanical scales anymore.} __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK Last edited by Tom Goldman; 01-04-2011 at 05:56 PM.