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> New tool Wednesday, Another really cool tool goes in the cabinet.
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post Jun 29 2022, 12:24 PM
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I picked this up today, excited to learn another skill.


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post Jun 29 2022, 12:28 PM
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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.
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post Jun 29 2022, 12:48 PM
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Did you find a good deal or just paying regular price? Really want a set of these someday.
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post Jun 29 2022, 12:57 PM
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Wish you were closer. Been on my list for a long time, so I just do without.
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post Jun 29 2022, 01:13 PM
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I picked this up today, excited to learn another skill.


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OK, I give, what are these things? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 29 2022, 01:40 PM
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I picked this up today, excited to learn another skill.


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OK, I give, what are these things? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Vehicle scale for corner balancing.
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post Jun 29 2022, 01:43 PM
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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.
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post Jun 29 2022, 02:22 PM
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mgphoto, please make a video of the process. Love to see. Thanks, Mark
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post Jun 29 2022, 05:24 PM
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Oooh, looks like I need to make an LA friend….

Scales are on my short list too…
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post Jun 29 2022, 05:34 PM
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We have one in the upstairs bathroom. It not as much fun as you’d think.
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post Jun 29 2022, 06:23 PM
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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.
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post Jul 21 2022, 12:35 PM
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I added these this week

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Seems I’m that close already.
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post Jul 21 2022, 12:45 PM
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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.
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post Jul 21 2022, 12:48 PM
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I was fortunate enough to borrow a set from a local race shop. Got my car down to 1850 wet.
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post Jul 21 2022, 01:43 PM
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How do you get a 914 down to 1850 lbs?
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post Jul 21 2022, 01:58 PM
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Great add on the ramps. What a fun toy to play with.
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post Jul 21 2022, 02:08 PM
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Scales are like boats for me, I don't really need to own them, but I like having friends that do!
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post Jul 21 2022, 02:10 PM
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I added these this week

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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?
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post Jul 21 2022, 02:34 PM
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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
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post Jul 21 2022, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Jul 21 2022, 11:45 AM) *

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
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