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Posted by: mgphoto Jun 29 2022, 12:24 PM
I picked this up today, excited to learn another skill.
Posted by: tygaboy Jun 29 2022, 12:28 PM
And a lot simpler than folks think! Quite an eye opener, too. I was surprised that things I thought wouldn't be that heavy turn out to be and vice versa. Lots of fun when your friends show up: Play "Closest Wins" with everyone's cars.
Posted by: BillJ Jun 29 2022, 12:48 PM
Did you find a good deal or just paying regular price? Really want a set of these someday.
Posted by: NARP74 Jun 29 2022, 12:57 PM
Wish you were closer. Been on my list for a long time, so I just do without.
Posted by: Jamie Jun 29 2022, 01:13 PM
I picked this up today, excited to learn another skill.
OK, I give, what are these things?
Posted by: mgphoto Jun 29 2022, 01:40 PM
I picked this up today, excited to learn another skill.
OK, I give, what are these things?
Vehicle scale for corner balancing.
Posted by: mgphoto Jun 29 2022, 01:43 PM
Did you find a good deal or just paying regular price? Really want a set of these someday.
Very good deal, demo unit, used 3 times.
Posted by: mlindner Jun 29 2022, 02:22 PM
mgphoto, please make a video of the process. Love to see. Thanks, Mark
Posted by: infraredcalvin Jun 29 2022, 05:24 PM
Oooh, looks like I need to make an LA friend….
Scales are on my short list too…
Posted by: PanelBilly Jun 29 2022, 05:34 PM
We have one in the upstairs bathroom. It not as much fun as you’d think.
Posted by: NARP74 Jun 29 2022, 06:23 PM
Get the ramps or make some to push the car on them so you are not dealing with an unsettled suspension by just lowering the car on them.
Posted by: mgphoto Jul 21 2022, 12:35 PM
I added these this week
First look at the weight with a half tank of gas and 2 people 
Seems I’m that close already.
Posted by: brant Jul 21 2022, 12:45 PM
I don't have an electronic copy of the form to share
but there is a form...
formulas that you can use with the scale numbers that will tell you what is ideal for your readings...
very helpful to use the form and do the math when you scale any car
tells you how many pounds each corner is away from the mathematically possible weights that you are shooting for.
Posted by: RFoulds Jul 21 2022, 12:48 PM
I was fortunate enough to borrow a set from a local race shop. Got my car down to 1850 wet.
Posted by: Driver174 Jul 21 2022, 01:43 PM
How do you get a 914 down to 1850 lbs?
Posted by: NARP74 Jul 21 2022, 01:58 PM
Great add on the ramps. What a fun toy to play with.
Posted by: NARP74 Jul 21 2022, 02:08 PM
Scales are like boats for me, I don't really need to own them, but I like having friends that do!
Posted by: NARP74 Jul 21 2022, 02:10 PM
I added these this week
First look at the weight with a half tank of gas and 2 people
Seems I’m that close already.
Adding more fuel will bring the weight forward. You can calculate that with the weight of petrol. Without coilovers in back, how easy is it too move weight forward?
Posted by: mgphoto Jul 21 2022, 02:34 PM
I don't have an electronic copy of the form to share
but there is a form...
formulas that you can use with the scale numbers that will tell you what is ideal for your readings...
very helpful to use the form and do the math when you scale any car
tells you how many pounds each corner is away from the mathematically possible weights that you are shooting for.
brant, do you know where I can purchase the form?
Thanks
Posted by: brant Jul 21 2022, 02:44 PM
I don't have an electronic copy of the form to share
but there is a form...
formulas that you can use with the scale numbers that will tell you what is ideal for your readings...
very helpful to use the form and do the math when you scale any car
tells you how many pounds each corner is away from the mathematically possible weights that you are shooting for.
brant, do you know where I can purchase the form?
Thanks
I can get one from the garage tonight for you.
let me send a pm
Posted by: mgphoto Jul 21 2022, 03:05 PM
I don't have an electronic copy of the form to share
but there is a form...
formulas that you can use with the scale numbers that will tell you what is ideal for your readings...
very helpful to use the form and do the math when you scale any car
tells you how many pounds each corner is away from the mathematically possible weights that you are shooting for.
brant, do you know where I can purchase the form?
Thanks
I can get one from the garage tonight for you.
let me send a pm
Thank you, I appreciate the help.
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