Should the floor have low spots you can use simple shims to make all four scale pads level or utilize some leveling trays to speed up the job. Make sure that you mark the floor to match up with your wheel base and track width.
Spend a few minutes with a good level and straight edge and mark four spots on the floor that you can use each time you want to scale the car. Now that you are ready for your final scaling procedure you will need to find a level area to weigh the car. Emphasis should be placed on being race ready before you begin the final scaling procedure as all of these factors will have an effect on the end result. You will also need to take advantage of the maximum left side weight and check to see if your total weight is within the rules and the front to rear balance is where you and your chassis builder want it. Fluid levels need to be topped off, stagger & tire are pressure set, ride heights adjusted, Caster adjusted, Camber set, rear end square and the toe checked. In order to achieve proper and repeatable weight balance a quality set of electronic scales will need to be obtained.īefore you begin the scaling process you should make sure that the car is race ready.
Proper chassis set up requires that the weight balance is set correctly for the car, driver and track conditions. Scaling your race car is arguably one the most important practices that you can do to increase your chance of visiting victory lane.