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Old 01-31-2013, 09:15 PM
Kenny Kenny is offline
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50/50 is way over simplified. A car with 55/45 dist with 100% of that weight inside the wheelbase would likely have an advantage over a 50/50 setup with 75% of that weight inside the wheelbase.

Now we have to look at what 50/50 measurement is actually beneficial. Since we are manipulating dynamic load changes of sprung mass(body roll), and that unsprung mass plays a far different role compared to sprung mass. So weighing the car without unsprung mass would give completely different results than the Corvette, even if they both had the same overall weight and distribution % on the scales when fully dressed.

So then to get a full picture you would want to "map" the mass density/location....IE, does the mass map out like a dumbelll, or a bowling ball?

You have a beautiful car and you are nearing the finish line.....For goodness sakes don't get bogged down in something as insignificant as the ultimate theoretical distribution. At this point of your build you are kind of locked in. Your distribution is perfectly usable
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