That's the general rule of thumb!merc123 said:The general rule around here is 100 lbs. = .1 sec of a 1/4 mile ET. No HP, just seconds.
True! But, to add to this, if your talking about unsprung weight, it's 10 lbs = .1 sec in the 1320.merc123 said:The general rule around here is 100 lbs. = .1 sec of a 1/4 mile ET. No HP, just seconds.
merc123 said:No HP, just seconds.
Good info!twogts4us said:True! But, to add to this, if your talking about unsprung weight, it's 10 lbs = .1 sec in the 1320.
It would be great if it really pand out like that,Road racing you will see more out of unsprung then you would the drag track.twogts4us said:True! But, to add to this, if your talking about unsprung weight, it's 10 lbs = .1 sec in the 1320.
twogts4us said:True! But, to add to this, if your talking about unsprung weight, it's 10 lbs = .1 sec in the 1320.
MyEarsHurt said:Maybe its cause its late, but I need a little clarification on that one if you dont mind...
Yep, you've got the idea. Springs, shocks, control arms, A arms, sway bars, axles, wheels, tires, etc, etc, etc.Saleen201 said:Unsprung wieght is all the weight not supported by the suspension spings, and i think it might even cover the drivetrain as well. You could have an extremely light car, but if your flywheel weighs 200 lbs, driveshaft is made of lead, and you got some heavy ass 22" Spinnaz for rims then you arent going anywhere fast.
Here are a couple things (that i can think of):
Flywheel - Stock is steel, you can get alumium
Driveshaft - Stock is steel, you can get aluminum OR if you got $$ they have carbon fiber
Rims/Tires - Strong light weight rims would be the best choice here. But the stronger and lighter you go, the better.
I hope my information is accurate, if not i hope somebody corrects me, but you get the idea.
-Mike
twogts4us said:Yep, you've got the idea. Springs, shocks, control arms, A arms, sway bars, axles, wheels, tires, etc, etc, etc.
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