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RubyCamaro · 09-07-2014, 09:57 PM

Okay, lots of interesting things to talk about from LS Fest. This is one or them. They had a lace set up this year where you could get your car weighed. I did not realize just how detailed it would be. I took out my spare tire but not the tire cover & trunk mat & not my floor mats. I was not in the car. It had about 3/4 of a tank of gas or a little less. What exactly does all this mean? Why does the left front weigh so much? What about all that data at the bottom. I remember a long time ago reading in a thread how Chevrolet worked hard to keep the weight distribution ideal. What are we doing to that distribution as we mod out cars & how can we keep it in balance as it should be.

Okay now educate Ms Ruby.

VASCAR2 · 09-07-2014, 10:33 PM

Just curious what type of scales were used, by looking at the results it would appear there were individual pads under each tire. If the vehicle being weighed is not on a level surface or the pads are not leveled the results can be skewed.

If the scales were balanced the steering column and associated driving components on the drivers side could account for the difference in weight between the right and left side front. I weighed my 2010 1LT with about 1/4 tank of fuel completely stock and it weighed 37000 lbs. My 1LT has the 19" polished aluminum wheels but it is not uncommon for a certified scale to be off 100lbs or more.

I thought there was a slight difference between the weight front to rear ratio between the V-6 and the 6.2 L V-8. I thought the I remembered reading the V-6 was closer to 50-50 than the V-8. I think the ratio comes into play a lot more in handling on a road course, but lighter weight sure helps on acceleration and braking.

KMPrenger · 09-08-2014, 12:49 PM

Doesn't look too far off to me. The most poplular mod (exhaust) generally pulls lbs out of the rear...which throws off the front/rear balance even worse on these cars, but its not worth worrying over....at least not the small change it makes in weight distribution.

Aequitas & Veritas · 09-08-2014, 01:25 PM

The front left is going to have more weight on it (drivers chair is heavier, steering column, wheel etc) so that all gets weighed towards the left front.

Right rear maybe because more of the tank as the gas nozzle is on that side so the gas may tend to pool in that area.

But overall doesn't look too bad on the scales at just over 3,700

KaBoom1701 · 09-08-2014, 02:40 PM

Extra cheeseburger before the weight in?

Sorry, couldn't resist. lol

RubyCamaro · 09-08-2014, 02:56 PM

I was NOT in the car thank you very much! LOL

KaBoom1701 · 09-08-2014, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I was NOT in the car thank you very much! LOL

LOL, sorry. Didn't mean to imply you were....

09-07-2014, 09:57 PM	#1
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Modded 1LT weight analysis Okay, lots of interesting things to talk about from LS Fest. This is one or them. They had a lace set up this year where you could get your car weighed. I did not realize just how detailed it would be. I took out my spare tire but not the tire cover & trunk mat & not my floor mats. I was not in the car. It had about 3/4 of a tank of gas or a little less. What exactly does all this mean? Why does the left front weigh so much? What about all that data at the bottom. I remember a long time ago reading in a thread how Chevrolet worked hard to keep the weight distribution ideal. What are we doing to that distribution as we mod out cars & how can we keep it in balance as it should be. Okay now educate Ms Ruby. Attached Images __________________

09-08-2014, 12:49 PM	#3
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Doesn't look too far off to me. The most poplular mod (exhaust) generally pulls lbs out of the rear...which throws off the front/rear balance even worse on these cars, but its not worth worrying over....at least not the small change it makes in weight distribution. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-08-2014, 01:25 PM	#4
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	The front left is going to have more weight on it (drivers chair is heavier, steering column, wheel etc) so that all gets weighed towards the left front. Right rear maybe because more of the tank as the gas nozzle is on that side so the gas may tend to pool in that area. But overall doesn't look too bad on the scales at just over 3,700 __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

09-08-2014, 02:40 PM	#5
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Extra cheeseburger before the weight in? Sorry, couldn't resist. lol __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

09-08-2014, 02:56 PM	#6
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I was NOT in the car thank you very much! LOL __________________

09-07-2014, 10:33 PM	#2
VASCAR2 Drives: 94 Camaro, 10 1LT IBM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinos Posts: 232	Just curious what type of scales were used, by looking at the results it would appear there were individual pads under each tire. If the vehicle being weighed is not on a level surface or the pads are not leveled the results can be skewed. If the scales were balanced the steering column and associated driving components on the drivers side could account for the difference in weight between the right and left side front. I weighed my 2010 1LT with about 1/4 tank of fuel completely stock and it weighed 37000 lbs. My 1LT has the 19" polished aluminum wheels but it is not uncommon for a certified scale to be off 100lbs or more. I thought there was a slight difference between the weight front to rear ratio between the V-6 and the 6.2 L V-8. I thought the I remembered reading the V-6 was closer to 50-50 than the V-8. I think the ratio comes into play a lot more in handling on a road course, but lighter weight sure helps on acceleration and braking.