captahole Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I have to add 50 lbs of ballast and am looking for recommendations on how to mount the weight. It is a front wheel drive celica, So I assume the right rear would be the ideal spot. Does someone make a kit or do you go to a home welding supply store to buy the weight? Any help would be appreciated. Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Weight lifting plates for the weight - can try secondhand stores to save money, still weighs the same after all. I used pieces of flat steel bar to make extra large backing plates (1" wide, 3/8" thick or so, then however long makes sense), then fender washers, then an additional hardened washer, then the bolts. Locknuts too and washers on that side also. Think about what could happen if one or more backing plates or bolts fail/tear out/whatever and plan for extras as backup that make sense. 50lbs is a big missle in a crash if it gets loose. If you choose to do something like melt down lead wheel weights or whatnot be mindful of the fumes, vent thoroughly and don't breathe any of that crap in. Location of ballast is pretty setup specific, may take a little experimentation. Think about z-axis also, not just x & y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboShortBus Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Be sure to refer to the CCR and/or your specific class rules for requirements for attaching ballast (size and grade of bolts, number of bolts per increment of weight, etc.). Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky778 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I have a 1994 Celica GT - in the back of mine is bolted a humongous Truck Rotor I have yet to have it on the track, but the p.o. was a NASA instructor so I presume it addresses your post. Hope it is of some assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboShortBus Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have a 1994 Celica GT - in the back of mine is bolted a humongous Truck Rotor I have yet to have it on the track, but the p.o. was a NASA instructor so I presume it addresses your post. Hope it is of some assistance To be totally honest, I would not make any sort of legality assumption based on a car's previous owner, even if it was an instructor. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkntrxn Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I have a 1994 Celica GT - in the back of mine is bolted a humongous Truck Rotor I have yet to have it on the track, but the p.o. was a NASA instructor so I presume it addresses your post. Hope it is of some assistance To be totally honest, I would not make any sort of legality assumption based on a car's previous owner, even if it was an instructor. Mark Especially if it was an instructor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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