182 weight distribution

[MarkM]

Info from the corner weighting done on my car (full fat 182)

Total weight with about half a tank of fuel = 1102kg

The corner weights were

corner = before (after) kgs
LF = 346 (348)
LR = 193 (191)
RF= 362.5 (360)
RR = 201 (203)

It was very close before which was originally done by measuring the threads on the dampers.

Its right side heavy, by 24kg (in 1100kg so not much) possibly down to fuel tank position :
360 + 203= 563 Right
348 + 191 = 539 Left

But cross weights are equal
348 + 203 = 551
360 + 191 = 551

He said it was not worth jacking up one side of the car to re-distribute the side to side weight.

front to rear weight distribution
708kg front = 64%
394kg rear = 36%

 

[George k]

MarkM - very interesting information and a very good result. To be absolutely correct you need the weight distribution ratio to be the same on both sides - just adding up the cross weights does not allow for this.

RHS 360/203 = 1.773
LHS 348/191 = 1.822

The easiest way is to wind up the LHS rear a tad, as in theory it should read 197. Frankly the difference is so small that it is hardly worth worrying. You will probably find that there is a bit of pre-load in the front arb which makes at least that much difference. The other thing to be careful about is that it is possible to corner weight a car, but find that it is not level side to side, so giving you different suspension geomtery on each side.

 

[Neil82]

Bit porky isn't it

 

[jbCUP]

were you sitting in the car when it was done?

Plus, hows it feel - noticeable difference?

 

[White16valver]

Unnnnngh, too techy for me at this time of night! :S LoL

 

[MarkM]

The other thing to be careful about is that it is possible to corner weight a car, but find that it is not level side to side, so giving you different suspension geomtery on each side.

The car was corner weighted then the geometry setup afterwards.

I was not sitting in the car when it was weighed.

I was having some problems with the car pulling to the right which was down to camber and toe differences I do not think the corner weights made a difference but it is peace of mind that it is all setup properly.

Yes it is a bit porky not as slim as you cup boys.