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How much does the R2 FD3 weigh?

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Old 03-20-04, 02:08 AM
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How much does the R2 FD3 weigh?

Hi,

I am trying to find out how much the car weighs exactly to input the correct value into my GTech Pro.

I think the car weighs 1240Kg

Is that with or without fuel or passengers?

Is the following correct?

1240kg - car
? kg for petrol (how much does a litre of fuel weigh?)
75kg for me
50kg for girlfriend
extra 10kg approx for aftermarket wheels

Total 1375kg plus fuel

What do you think?

Trevor
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2800lbs full of fluids? someone correct me if I'm wrong...It'll be hard to get a exact weight obviously with all factors
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Exactly. You'll need to find a precision scale (not a truck scale) like used for balancing corners to know for real. Otherwise, your guess is probably good to within +/- 50kg. So try inputting the number +50, and number -50, and see how much it affects your GTech results. If that's unacceptable error (and check the GTech documentation for the inherent error in the device), then go find the scale.
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You can go to your local NHRA track, they have scales there.
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Hi, thanks for the replies.

Here in Mauritius, we don't have any track scales. Unfortunately I will have to guess.

With regards to my first post. Am I near enough with my guess to try the +/- 50kg test with the GTech?


Thanks
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