Corner Weighting setup on my Corsa VXR Racing
Proper weight distribution is critical in setting up a well-handling car. One of the most important aspects of this set up is the static weight distribution and the cross weight percentage.
Corner weighting involves placing the car on a set of corner scales. Ideally, weight would be 25% on each wheel (scale).
What is important is to try and achieve even static weight distribution in the diagonal planes - generally known as the cross-weight percentage.
Corner Weighting - general information
As already mentioned proper weight distribution is critical in setting up a well-handling car.
Following the Astra VXR engine conversion and uprating the suspension to fit Bilstein B14's I decided that I should get Thorney Motorsport, not only to carry out their Fast Road Geometry setup but also to carry out a full Corner Weighting setup.
Cross weight percentage compares the diagonal weight totals to the car's total weight. To calculate cross weight percentage, add the RF weight to the LR weight and divide the sum by the total weight of the car. The aim is for this sum to account for 50% of the overall weight.
For a general overview of Corner Weighting, including definitions of static weight distribution, cross weight percentage, wedge and reverse wedge click here...
More details of how Thorney Motorsport actually went about setting up my Corsa VXR Racing will follow:
