Just remember you can not drill tungsten weights to make it go lighter. SO whatever you do, plan ahead and make sure to be a bit underweight when using tungsten weights. Your email address will not be published. Remember me Log in. Lost your password? Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. All Rights Reserved. Weight placement is important because you want the longest possible push time while balancing stability.
The further back you can move the weight distribution, the more kinetic energy your car stores up, which in turn translates into more push down the track. This article is only going to address the issue of weight. There are numerous scientific equations that will explain the science behind this.
Simply put: the more weight you can shift towards the rear of the car, the more potential energy it will have. It is believed that the more stored energy you have, the faster your car can travel. However, the PWD world has proven that COG center of gravity is more important than shoving all the weight in the rear of the car.
COG is the balance point of your car. This will be measured by using the ruler. This is true for all wheel base types. Whether you are using a standard wheelbase or an extended wheelbase. This has been determined not by mathematical formula, but by the PWD junkies with thousands of builds underneath their belts. Take notice of one particular detail. Type of pinewood derby car weight.
It will not matter if your weight is lead or tungsten to achieve a fast car. Tungsten does not make a car faster per se, but it does allow more energy to be stored. The wheels will make your car much faster than the tungsten weight. If every car has the same wheels, the same axles, the car body and your car has tungsten your should be faster. Why the hype for Tungsten Car Weights What tungsten does is allow you to place more Pinewood Derby Car Weight in the same amount of space which will yield more energy if placed further to the rear.
The maximum weight is 5 oz. COG does not care whether it is wood, steel, lead or tungsten. Before spending all your available funds on just Pinewood Derby Car Weight, please understand this statement. FOR all my builds, I use lead as primary weight. Raingutter Regatta. Space Derby. Eagle Scout. Court of Honor Banquet Supplies Gifts. Party Supplies. Other Events. Shop Pinewood Derby. Native American. Paracord Accessories Beads. Kits Rocketry. Shop Raingutter Regatta.
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The math gets fun when you start to factor in a 30 degree assumed ramp angle. Overdue due it on the super high weight position and you battle with lost stability, friction braking.
Testing over multiple builds is the art in finding balance between high rear weight position and a counter balancing low front weight position to keep you pointed down the track. Please do not put your weight in the front. The shape of the track also has an effect. Some tracks have a steep hill and a long flat. Others have a more gradual slope and a shorter or no flat. All rights reserved. Recent Comments. Wolfiefox wrote: " Aw man, no more first class seats!
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