Scaling a Kart - How to get rid of cross wt and balance it

[Tero Kuha]

[Ambrose Buldo]

I did not transpose the numbers, changing the LF spindle spacers (Moving spindle up) reverses the cross weights.

While not race scales, the scales are digitial freiegt scales recently calibrated. We used then sucessfully with the Formula car. Scales are Setup on a level pad, cross checked with a framers level.

At this point, I don't have any more time. going to put it in a truck and take up to a prep shop and let them take care of it.

Thanks to everyone who provided input...
_________________
Ambrose Buldo - AKA Racer27
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Current: Citation FC2000 (For Sale), Madza RX8, VW Eos
Kart for myself: Intrepid Silverstone Pro w/HPV3 --- With a ROK TAG engine waiting in wings
Kart for Daughter: 2001 Birel ARC-100

[Tony (Toe-Knee!) Morrison]

Ambose. Your results would indicate that the spindle spacer change you made, was larger then required, to correct the issue. (It (almost exactly) reversed your results, meaning that it was about twice the change needed) -Measure your spindle spacers, and get some that are half as thick. Splitting the difference should get you pretty close. (The washers need to be HARD, so try to use stainless steel, or something maufactured for use as a spindle spacer.) -Did you try to measure the Spindle mount heights? Lay the kart on a FLAT surface, without wheels/tires, to make a measurement. Make sure nothing is interfering with the kart frame sitting flat on the flat surface (radiator clamps, zip ties, engine mount, etc) You should be able to see/measure the difference using a tape measure, but use a vernier caliper, if one is available, as it will give more accurate results.
_________________
-Toe-Knee!

[al nunley]

If you would post the numbers like this;
LF 80.5 RF 90.6 = 171.1
LR 100 RR 110 = 210
It would help us read your numbers. We all have software to calculate the percentages and total weight, so no need to include that.
What??? You don’t.
Email anunley@austin.rr.com for a free Excel spreadsheet.
_________________
If the data does not support the theory, get a new theory. (Al Nunley)
All else being equal; Compression is the Holy Grail.
45 years, in and around karting

[Chris Parks]