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dazed and confused
05-24-2011, 12:15 PM
ok 3060 with driver full of fuel 2bl metric PS rules 3000#
w/o driver 52x 52 left and 48 rear
iam very aware you should be as light as possible but i wonder if i should stack the lead on the rear near the diff to gain some numbers and some forward bite, keep in mind 150# of lead will only give me 1 -1.5% i just wonder if its worth dragging the extra pounds
also i dont have much gear option and i know some 3600# tanks put some gear to em to compensate for the weight
thanks

stock car driver
05-24-2011, 01:17 PM
Without driver Im set up the same % wise as you. Only 100 lighter overall. My car works great.

When it goes dry though I do add 50-100 lbs high over just inside the rear spring. High as possible.

My wt rule is 2950,3000 or 3100 depending IMCA, USRA or Nascar.

Ricky76
06-13-2011, 12:39 PM
When you add the extra weight, are you putting it between the rear springs and over the rear end up high ?

stock car driver
06-14-2011, 12:24 AM
When you add the extra weight, are you putting it between the rear springs and over the rear end up high ?

yes high and left but inside the rear springs and centered on them not behind them.