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Post by eric on Jan 27, 2008 18:48:54 GMT -6
has any one added weight to the wheels to see how it would do?
i was thinking of putting tungston puddy in the wheels to make it go faster.
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Post by big G on Jan 27, 2008 18:58:34 GMT -6
Eric,
From everything i have read that wouldnt be a wise idea. I believe you want less weight in the weels and more weight placed in the prefered center mass.
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Post by slkrnsntracing on Jan 27, 2008 19:29:12 GMT -6
has any one added weight to the wheels to see how it would do? i was thinking of putting tungston puddy in the wheels to make it go faster. Eric, You would gain spin time, but it would hurt you bad on track time. Especially at the start. Just my opinion. Phil |
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Post by kcbcommando on Jan 30, 2008 16:20:38 GMT -6
I saw fellow who's awana car had weighted wheels. His car started horribly slow but gained speed on the flat portion. He ended up taking second at our regional level. He was in a pretty slow group and didn't turn in great times. It was cool to watch. I wouldn't do it.
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Post by Parrot Racing on Jan 30, 2008 18:18:02 GMT -6
I think his speed gain was from a combination of the cars weight/placement and friction reduction. Where would you weight the wheels, inner side between hub and tread? You may have a problem with the balance of the wheel then. It takes more energy to spin a heavier wheel than a light one. Unless I am missing something. Give us some more details if possible.
Enrico
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Post by krubcire on Jan 31, 2008 12:19:12 GMT -6
did not know if the weight and sentrifical force of the spinning wheel would make it go faster. just putting the weight in the back wheels?
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Post by Da Pine Racing on Jan 31, 2008 19:57:28 GMT -6
Hey Eric, The lighter the MOVING parts.....The better  |
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