For ovals we want a Yeah, I'm a little puzzled by my result when I let me car down on my new scales as well. surface. 14. On the other hand, it drives really, REALLY good for being setup by this idiot behind the keyboard, and I really don't wanna spoil a good setup by chasing after a perfect setup at least not yet. PDF kart chassis setup and tuning manual - Southwest Karters The distance from the ground to an inner suspension arm pivot point will also accomplish the above goal. I put the car on grease tiles so the tires move freely on the scales and then I bounce each end a couple times. Crossweight is of no concern to the track officials. Unsure about autox. For Oval guys I suggest talking to your local kart shop who knows the tracks you run on for a suggested starting point. Static weight distribution is the weight resting on each tire contact patch with the car at rest, exactly the way it will be raced. Corner Balance - Rob Robinette will help with those turns. To add weight to a given corner, raise the ride height at that corner or lower the ride height at an adjacent corner. Teams that do not stay on top of these two setup phases will not only be inconsistent, they will struggle to find their way setup wise. Any press releases or advertising will be deleted. How to Adjust iRacing Sprint Car Cross Weight AKA Wedge McMaster-Carr adjustable end links "This is called chassis pre-load. Remember that changes in stagger, tire pressures and springs will change the ride height and alter the cross-weight percentage. Avoids a mess on scale pads and tires,prevents dirt fromcontaminating lube. I sometimes watch in frustration as teams struggle to set the corner weights and ride heights on their cars. Using dead struts and lots of bearings will help. I found that the tire will absorb side loads quite well and was repeatable.