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Corner Weight Scales
82 Locost - 10/8/08 at 04:17 PM

I'm trying to set up my Locost and would like to beg/borrow (but not steal ) a kit/system to allow me to corner weight it.

Does anybody have a suitable set-up I could use? I'm in Lincolnshire but I'm willing to travel to collect/deliver, and leave a suitable deposit.

Cheers in advance

Mike

matt.c - 10/8/08 at 04:23 PM

If you can get one then i wouldnt mind borrowing it too.

bob tatt - 10/8/08 at 04:43 PM

me two i think you can use bathroom scales as long as theywill take the weight

mr henderson - 10/8/08 at 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by bob tatt
me two i think you can use bathroom scales as long as theywill take the weight


You certainly can, I used to use two bathroom scales with a board across to weigh engines etc. Just add the two readings.

Naturally you would want to use analogue rather than digital scales, as the digitals are inclined to reset to zero if they auto switchoff with a weight on them

John

rusty nuts - 10/8/08 at 05:43 PM

Is Cambridge too far to travel ? I have a Pace lever type gauge you could borrow but due to having lost so many loaned out tools a deposit would be required .

mad-butcher - 10/8/08 at 06:28 PM

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procomp - 11/8/08 at 06:47 AM

Hi Mike.

If you fancy doing it at silverstone i will be there from weds night doing the powernights racing. So will be around all day for Fridays 750 test day and sat sun with the full setup INC corner weight scales. Same deal as for all locost racers at the track FOC use.

Cheers Matt

82 Locost - 12/8/08 at 02:57 PM

Rusty

Thanks for the offer. I pass Cambridge regularly and I'll drop you a U2U to confirm before I pass next.

Mat

Thanks for the offer. Unfortunately I'm not doing Silverstone, but no doubt I'll catch up later in the year.