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Post by Scruffy21 Racing on Jul 25, 2007 18:42:45 GMT -7
I have finished with my painting and I went to assemble my car and weigh it and have found that I am over weight. What is the best way to take weight off the car? Do I drill into the weight or into the wood of the car to bring the weight down? Also where should I drill out if I am to drill wood out of the car? In the front of the car or the rear? This is the first time I have gone over. Usually I am under weight at about 4.90 or so. Anyone experience this before?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by docb on Jul 26, 2007 3:50:54 GMT -7
I have finished with my painting and I went to assemble my car and weigh it and have found that I am over weight. What is the best way to take weight off the car? Do I drill into the weight or into the wood of the car to bring the weight down? Also where should I drill out if I am to drill wood out of the car? In the front of the car or the rear? This is the first time I have gone over. Usually I am under weight at about 4.90 or so. Anyone experience this before? Thanks in advance. How much over weight are you? Knowing this will provide more information to be able to give you proper advise. It has happened to me a few times, not recently but it has happened.
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Post by Scruffy21 Racing on Jul 26, 2007 9:56:52 GMT -7
docb,
I believe it was reading 5.110. So it is off a good amount. Not sure how I got over so much as again I am usually under.
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Post by 2FAST4U on Jul 26, 2007 13:11:37 GMT -7
docb, I believe it was reading 5.110. So it is off a good amount. Not sure how I got over so much as again I am usually under. drill a little lead out and you should be fine...
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Post by docb on Jul 26, 2007 16:37:16 GMT -7
docb, I believe it was reading 5.110. So it is off a good amount. Not sure how I got over so much as again I am usually under. Yes that is a pretty good amount over... Hopefully you used lead and not tungsten. I would agree that drilling a little lead would be the easiest way to shave a few...Better to do it with the wheels off so you don't mess up your wheels with the shavings Good luck!
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Post by A-Line Performance on Jul 26, 2007 19:16:30 GMT -7
docb wrote: How much over weight are you?
Can I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me?
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Post by docb on Jul 27, 2007 5:09:06 GMT -7
docb wrote: How much over weight are you? Can I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me? I almost spit out my coffee when I read that!
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Post by Da Pine Racing on Jul 27, 2007 17:59:34 GMT -7
I weigh 2++ with no coffee in my mouth.
I usually get my cars to 4.75oz after final sanding. Then prime & paint. Usually a little under 5oz after clear & I adjust with a penny or dime. You may have to cut off the whole front end off your car to get rid of .11
Drill into the weight mass to shed.
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Post by 94 GT Laser RC on Oct 2, 2007 16:04:27 GMT -7
I never replied to this because the answer was covered, but I have been following it to see the outcome.
What was the outcome, Scruffy?
RC
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Post by ljo on Nov 12, 2010 20:39:07 GMT -7
I learned the hard way last year that tungsten is too tough to lighten, lol. The only thing I found to get tungsten down in weight is a bench grinder, and even that isn't an easy task.
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Post by Shade Racing on Nov 13, 2010 6:43:36 GMT -7
I'm going to start finishing the car completely all but weight & add the weight last because seems like I had this problem alot this year
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Post by Shade Racing on Nov 13, 2010 14:59:21 GMT -7
I'm going to start finishing the car completely all but weight & add the weight last because seems like I had this problem alot this year Great idea Shade!! Hey Scruffy, when he Shade says finishing the cars, make sure it's painted, and has wheels and axles on it before you weigh it. Also it is a good idea to invest in some tungsten putty if you end up a little light next time. Best wishes. YOU GOT IT DONELSON
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