Jim,
Any problem with fuel starvation? Just wondering with 1/8 tank...
come to think of it, the SU float bowls are good size... and
probably act as a small reservoir!
Other good Autox trick: Rims and Tires as light as possible.
Those "six spoke" 280Z rims weighed in at 13 pounds, vs. 19
pounds for another style. Rotating mass like that makes a
big difference (guesstimate is about 6 pounds of dead weight
to 1 pound of rotating weight in acceleration)... so the
lighter rims (6 pounds saving x 4 wheels), coupled with the
rotating energy makes a big difference. Almost like dropping
120 pounds from the car!
Also the driver weight plays a part, too! :)
Tom
Jim Cawrse wrote:
> For all:
> Looks to me that the easiest way to pare weight is
> takeing out the spare, and running autocross with
> about 1/8 tank of gas. These two things should
> take off close to 100lbs, 5% of vehicle weight.
> All of it behind the rear wheels, possibly
> lessoning moment of inertia and making
> a spin significantly easier to steer out of.
>
> I posted this, because I usually do this anyway, but
> never realized it might actually help
> significantly.
>
> Weight is the enemy of speed!
> Best Regards,
> Jim
> Chesapeake Va
> 67 pushrod 2L 5spd
> 72 510 sportwagon
> 71 510 partswagon
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