Scott,Mike, list
Ballast or weights must be secured in the vehicle to prevent coming loose
inside the vehicle. In the past I have recommended the use of bar-bell
weights. They come in weights of 5# and up. They are pre-drilled and this
allows for flat placement in the trunk area. Realizing that all vehicles are
different the weights may have to be molded in a form. Just use the proper
protection if melting lead etc.
Placement of the weight is a trial and error thing as far as proper balance
to the vehicle. There has been some talk this past few days on this subject.
Last November a vehicle got up side down at El Mirage and the ballast was
concrete poured in sheet metal box's and not properly secured in the
vehicle. One block was found some 800 foot from where the car stopped. The
driver was lucky in this case. The same requirements for batteries and fire
bottles. You sure as hell don't one flying around inside the car.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike D MEIERLE" <mike.d.meierle@alcatel.com>
To: "List Land Speed" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 2:00 PM
Subject: [Fwd: Re: weights for traction]
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: weights for traction
> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:33:45 -0800
> From: Mike Meierle <mike.d.meierle@alcatel.com>
> Organization: Alcatel USA
> CC: land-speed@autox.team.net
> References: <20011031201137.48175.qmail@web20205.mail.yahoo.com>
>
> In the #300 Street Roadster, the frame rails are filled with Buckshot.
> This distributes the weight low, and end to end, for a near 50/50 weight
> distribution of the entire car. Additional weight (lead ingots),can be
> bolted on directly over the rear axle.
>
> Mike M.
> SCTA-BNI/Sidewinder
> #300 D/STR
>
> Glenn Ridlen wrote:
>
> > While we are talking about added weight, I would like to know wheather
the weight should be added as close to the center as possible for a low
polar moment (as do roadracers and others that need to turn quickly). Or
since we are trying to go in a straight line should the weight be added near
the ends for a higher moment?
> > Scott Cowle <scowle@mentorcollege.edu> wrote: Thank you one and all
for your responses to my questions. Next question,
> > how much weight is generally used to increase traction for a 3400lb car?
I
> > know it will vary from car to car but are we talking 200lbs, 300lbs,
> > 500lbs? How is it attached and in the event of a rollover aren't you
> > concerned about it coming loose or adding to the overall damage caused
by
> > the effects of the added weight in motion? This discussion is really
> > helping me plan things. Scott
> > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
> >
>
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> Michael Meierle
> Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Division
> http://www.alcatel.com/
> Newport Beach, CA.
> 949/629-3656
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