Center of gravity, how important?

[Joanna Barker]

My grandson's car is down to paint, decals, and wheel/axle installation. It will still be below max weight (planning to add some to bring it up to 5 oz.). In its current condition, the center of gravity is about 1 1/4" in front of the rear axles. I have room to add weight near the rear but probably won't change the CoG much. How important is CoG?

 

[Pinewood Outlaw]

Too far forward. I run 4.75" wheelbase and my COG is at 1/2" and I wouldn't go any closer. You want weight far back as you can as that where your speed comes from. I have 2 ounces behind the rear axle snd the rest in front of it

 

[Joanna Barker]

Too far forward. I run 4.75" wheelbase and my COG is at 1/2" and I wouldn't go any closer. You want weight far back as you can as that where your speed comes from. I have 2 ounces behind the rear axle snd the rest in front of it[/Q

 

[Pinewood Outlaw]

Well if ya got standard axle placement then yeah 3/4"

 

[Joanna Barker]

Too far forward. I run 4.75" wheelbase and my COG is at 1/2" and I wouldn't go any closer. You want weight far back as you can as that where your speed comes from. I have 2 ounces behind the rear axle and the rest in front of it

If I can get it to 3/4'' I'll be doing good. I'll try. I've read that 1/2'' is very aggressive. My axles are at standard position.

 

[Joanna Barker]

Well if ya got standard axle placement then yeah 3/4"

Great, thanks!

 

[SuperSlow]

1/2 inch is very aggressive for alot of people. Thats not gonna work for every build in a scout level with all the various rules for different places. Try n scoot it back n do what you can. You can always take after thoughts on to your next builds.

 

[Joanna Barker]

I think I will try to get to 3/4", but it may be closer to 1" when it is all said and done. Thanks for your input.