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Aug 28, 2005 | 04:07 AM

yekta

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weight distribution?

i was wondering does anyone know what the weight distirubition of my 9 z28 M6
i donno is that the right word but, for instance c5==48/52 i donno if its right either but i really wanna know mine

Thanx in advance

Aug 28, 2005 | 08:51 AM

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Here's some front/rear weight distribution percentages I found:

2005 Ford Mustang GT: 54/46
http://www.valvoline.com/carcare/art...cid=4&scccid=2

2004 Pontiac GTO: 55/45
http://www.aicautosite.com/Reviews/2004-pontiac-gto.asp

2003 Corvette, regular C5: 51/49, C5 Z06: 53/47
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2003/specs.shtml

2002 Camaro Z28: 55/45
http://www.engine-power.com/chevy/camaro_z28.html

2002 Firebird V6 and Formula: 55/45
2002 Trans Am: 56/44
http://www.carseverything.com/conten...rticle/1328.4/

1990 Camaro RS: 58/42
1990 Ford Mustang LX: 58/42
http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/ar...shootout.shtml

1988 Camaro IROC-Z: 57.1/42.9
1988 Firebird Formula: 55.4/44.6
1988 Ford Mustang GT: 55.4/44.6
http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/articles/gt.shtml

1987 Camaro IROC-Z: 58/42
1987 Ford Mustang GT: 57/43
http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/articles/vs.shtml

1974 Camaro Z28: 56.1/43.9
http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro74.html

1973 Camaro Z28: 57.3/42.7
http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro73.html

Aug 28, 2005 | 03:04 PM

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wow man ur great

How did you do that

I was expecting something like 65-35, my car is pretty good too then!!! Maybe i should put a rear anti sway bar too for better handling, and change the front one with a lighter one

Aug 30, 2005 | 12:18 AM

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Source: Car & Driver, February 1999
1999 Camaro Z28, 6-speed manual, hardtop
Curb weight: 3,443 lbs.
Weight distribution: 55.9/44.1 (front/rear)= 1,924.6/1,518.4

So that's just over 200 lbs. deducted from the front and added to the rear to make it 50/50.
If you're really serious about getting as close to 50/50 as possible, get one of those battery relocaters, which moves your battery to the trunk. Also a lightweight front k-member, and upper and lower a-arms would help.

Aug 30, 2005 | 03:24 AM

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good ideas man, i was also thinking about removing my AC but not sure really, cause i kinda wanna keep the car original as factory lookin

. I want the best handling for my car, so should I also change my rear suspension system, or what can i do?

Aug 30, 2005 | 11:04 AM

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good ideas man, i was also thinking about removing my AC but not sure really, cause i kinda wanna keep the car original as factory lookin

. I want the best handling for my car, so should I also change my rear suspension system, or what can i do?

I'm no expert when it comes to handling and suspension, but aside from the things I mentioned earlier, there are some things you can do.
Basically, weight reduction is the best thing you can do for a car when it comes to performance. Not only will the car be faster, but it will handle better and brake better also. You just don't want to lose a lot of weight in the rear and less in the front because that will be less weight over your rear tires, meaning less traction.
Check out the suspension section, and ask some people there about certain suspension parts. They could help you a lot better than I could.