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I usually try to get mine down to around ten grams. I don't weigh in ounces so I don't know how close that is without looking up a conversion chart, sorry./images/boards/smilies/smile.gif
Just finished a body tonight and just weighted it 9 grams. That is ladder body with 3/32 basswood cover on it.
Started a new car tonight and I'm just under 12g or 0.42 oz. Have some more sanding to do. Hoping it takes another 0.1 oz off
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AC Designs said:
Thank man! I have wondered what they weigh. It's a one gram difference than mine that aren't.
You can gain some speed from the light body because you can pack more weight in the car which interns means more horsepower. But, there are allot more factors involved.
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Kinser Racing said:
Are you talking for street stock Kinser? with wheels weighing 2g each plus axles how is this possible? I know you don't paint which helps but man, I need to see your car body and pockets.
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Obsessedderbydad said:
An ounce is 28.3495 grams. Four wheels and axles are about 12 grams (less now), plus a 9-10 gram body and 2+ grams for fenders. That's right around 24 grams. I don't do any ladder or X style body's either.
Yes those are car body weights without fenders. I know it sounds crazy, but it's easy to do. I thought our first scout car was thin, then the year after... I had a lot to learn and the guy that posted before you helped me a lot along the way. Just have a thick skin with him as he can be a little rough at first. And Never, EVER use a tredmil to tune your car!
The car body in my avatar weighs 9.8 grams with fenders (minus paint). It is very hard to do and still make it very rigid.
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