need help lighting cars

[todd venoy]

cant seem to get cars lite enough to get 4 oz of weight in them any help?

 

[B_Regal Racing]

how are you making the body? a picture might also help...

 

[todd venoy]

this car weighs .8oz with paint need to figure out how to lighten it for more weight

 

[B_Regal Racing]

I will take a guess and assume that the basic body was purchased from DD4H (the "Viper" cut). I am also going to assume that the weight pockets are routed out, but the remainder of the car is solid wood. If this is the case, most league racers cut out the wood between the front weight pocket and the front axle; moreover, paint is heavy (although you would not think so). League racers typically cover the top-side voids with either vinyl (scraps can be had for free from a local sign shop) or monokote repair strips (self -stick). If you are looking for a more durable top, you could use 1/64" birch plywood to cover the top (found at most hobby shops), prior to the application of vinyl/monokote. To cover the voids/weight pockets on the bottom of the car, a lot of folks use 3M aluminum foil tape (I think it is 3380, but not completely sure without checking what I have). One roll would last a lifetime. Those two modifications would substantially lighten the body.

 

[Reecedad]

build a ladder car and you'll be able to put the weight where you want it

 

[Mojo Racing]

for the bottom, the tape is 3M 3350 tape

 

[todd venoy]

thanks for the advice it helped alot. i have started a new car from all the advise tht was given