December 28, 2020, 05:05 PM
Larry WoodfinBallast comes in many forms, or Tim MC, I am not broke, just using what is on hand.
Ballast to simulate the back glass and hood.
December 28, 2020, 05:06 PM
Larry WoodfinHood ballast
December 28, 2020, 05:35 PM
Rob7181Larry,
That ballast may not pass tech!
December 28, 2020, 08:28 PM
Larry WoodfinRob, will duct tape help?
December 28, 2020, 11:44 PM
J178RED
December 29, 2020, 02:26 AM
Joe Burkleoquote:
Originally posted by Larry Woodfin:
Rob, will duct tape help?
Looks to me like that's a perfect job for some of those NHRA approved bungy cords from Harbor Freight
December 29, 2020, 12:08 PM
Canted ValveI've used similar driver seat ballast when setting the rear sway bar in an initial neutral position.
quote:
Rob, will duct tape help?
Only if imprinted with certification date.
December 29, 2020, 01:39 PM
Larry WoodfinCanted, yes, have done the same.
December 29, 2020, 03:18 PM
Rob7181Larry, only if the tape is pressure tested and tagged
December 29, 2020, 05:43 PM
EmanI don't know how much potting soil weighs but my factory glass and deck was 99lbs.
December 29, 2020, 06:30 PM
Larry WoodfinEman, those bags are 30 lbs each, so I am close.
It was a quick and dirty [no pun intended] experiment to see if I was close with ride weight.