Centre of Gravity Height

[Keith]

Has anyone ever measured their COG height with a view to doing a brake force distribution calculation?

[Steve65]

Hi Keith, an intriguing question! Is this something that you calculate theoretically or physically?
Cheers Steve

[Keith]

Hello Steve,
I was thinking physically. It involves lifting one end of the car up and measuring how much weight transfers to the other axle. So not simple to do. Need weighpads and some equipment and strategy for lifting the car safely. And a finished car of course. I've never attempted it myself but the information would enable anyone to calculate the weight transfer due to braking and therefore accurately predict the likelihood of rear lock with a particular brake configuration.
Cheers,
Keith

[Longtimefan]

Keith, I suspect that nothing like this has been done before, and with your particular background and skill set, I suspect that you are likely to be the one person who can enlighten us to what your question asks?

I for one will be intrigued to know.

Robin.

[Iowstratos]

Hi
going by the fact that the car is about 44” off the ground, half that is 22”
the main mass is the engine, and then driver that is lower than the chassis Centre,
the CoG should be at about 16-18” off the road.
Ian

[Griff]

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