Weight limit

[woundedbear]

I have made a ss for a race Tuesday. The rule are, there is no rules.
I have been thinking about adding more weight. I am sure that at some point more weight doesn't help but what is that point. I thought I saw somebody talking about this subject not to long ago.
Has anyone done testing on more weight.

 

[ngyoung]

What I read from others that tried it you max out on speed at around 6.5-7oz.

 

[woundedbear]

That's what I was thinking that I read. Right around 7oz.
I wonder how much speed difference the extra couple oz. makes.

 

[561 racing]

I would stay closer to 6.5 to be safe.

 

[W8NONU]

I've tested this theory a few times with different results. One car liked around 9 ounces. My last build had a go pro attached and liked around 16 ounces. It really depends on your setup. If you have a test track, keep adding weight until you start seeing your times start to climb.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

I would stay closer to 6.5 to be safe.

+1

Someone here did that exact incremental test. 6.5 to 7

 

[bracketracer]

If there are no rules then why didn't you build an Unlimited?
Is it gravity powered only?

 

[GravityX]

If there are no rules then why didn't you build an Unlimited? Is it gravity powered only?

I couldn't agree more Stephen.

Great tip!

 

[bracketracer]

If there's no rules I'd be building a ducted fan car. Those are silly fast at least once! Lol

 

[GravityX]

I can see it now....

 

[woundedbear]

Yes gravity only. And I don't have the parts to build an unlimited car just yet.
I hope to soon though