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Vehicle Weight What is Vehicle Weight? At most club races, legal Vehicle Weight is not something that is strictly followed. But, at major events (Divisionals, Nationals, and The Worlds), there is a weight requirement. All cars must be AT or OVER the legal Weight. So, here's our car. It has the motor, battery, stickered body, wheels and tires. But, it's still under weight!!! How do you change Vehicle Weight? Lead weight. Team Associated sells small lead squares that can be broken off in 1/4oz increments and added to the car. The benefit of this is that now, instead of having a race ready car that is overweight, you can add weight ANYWHERE you want to reach the legal limit. Remember, the heavier the car, the more power it takes to move it. So, by getting the car as close to legal as possible (at or over, of course), you make your car as light as legally possible. ALL WEIGHT IS DONE PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE TRANSPONDER!!! That includes PRACTICE Transponders. Don't listen to anyone else! This is the rule and has been for a long time!!! The following Sanctioned Bodies are listed below, along with their weight requirements: NORRCA: ROAR
& IFMAR: Weight placement is key to keeping the car as balanced as possible. The best place to put weight (on a TC3) is down the center of the chassis, under the shaft. This will keep it as centered as possible without upsetting side to side weight distribution. You can even use this to tune the steering or rear traction slightly by moving it towards the front or back, respectively |
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