50/50 weight ratio

rickjkerstetter · 02-12-2008, 12:36 PM

Is it true that the s2000 has a 50/50 weight ratio? If so where can I find proof? I have a friend who owns a corvette and says the vette is the closest to reaching 50/50. Help me out ya'll!!

RuffRyder · 02-12-2008, 01:22 PM

bro, i don't think theres such thing as a CLOSEST to reach 50/50. It's either you're fifty fifty or your NOT. And if there was such a thing the s2000 would definitely be the closest to reaching 50/50.

And tell you friend, that unless he owns a Z06, he is no longer allowed to have car talks with you!

rickjkerstetter · 02-12-2008, 01:48 PM

Ruff Ryder, there is such thing as a 50/50 weight ratio in vehicles. a Vette is 48/52, it just depends on where the engine is mounted. On the S, its mounted completely behind the front wheels. He doesnt drive a Z06, but he's the manager of our Chevy Dealership. (I sell Mitsubishi's) and as much as I like my S, a Vette will eat me for din din. Raced him many times coming in to work, hung over on a saturday morning.

hajohehe · 02-12-2008, 02:32 PM

s2k is actually 49/51

so cool

D1sclaimer · 02-12-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickjkerstetter

Ruff Ryder, there is such thing as a 50/50 weight ratio in vehicles. a Vette is 48/52, it just depends on where the engine is mounted. On the S, its mounted completely behind the front wheels. He doesnt drive a Z06, but he's the manager of our Chevy Dealership. (I sell Mitsubishi's) and as much as I like my S, a Vette will eat me for din din. Raced him many times coming in to work, hung over on a saturday morning.

If only Honda made a 6.2L for our car like chevy did for the regular vette. With over 3 times the AP1 engine, if you do beat him ever, make him know he lost. lol.

jagg · 02-12-2008, 02:39 PM

"s2k is actually 49/51"

not if I wear my big shoes........then it's 50/50.

jagg

DJJSR · 02-12-2008, 02:53 PM

That 49/51 is front/rear, so the car is slightly heavier in the rear. I don't think any other front engined car can claim that!

Just did a little research..........
According to Dave Hill at the April National Corvette Museum/Registry Birthday Bash, the 2006 Z06 has a 49.3%/50.7% front to rear weight bias without a driver, which changes to a 49.7% front, 50.3% rear weight bias with a 180 pound driver in it.

Hmmmm........according to the video that you get with the Z06, it's 51/49 (frt/rear). Maybe it depends on the junk in your trunk. (yes, YOUR trunk)

Java Junky · 02-12-2008, 03:30 PM

Some'uv us make that Stewie ratio possible better'n others though Don.

oks2000 · 02-14-2008, 04:27 PM

I think Dodge Neon had a 50/50 ratio! That is why they used them so much in racing school. I thought! I could be wrong as i am alot on Dodge LOL!

DJJSR · 02-14-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oks2000

I think Dodge Neon had a 50/50 ratio! That is why they used them so much in racing school.

Don't know about the weight of a Neon, but I think the reason they use them is because they are cheap junk and disposable when crashed. JMO.

DMC_S2000 · 02-15-2008, 01:54 AM

That's one of the issues I've been thinking in the S2000, in stand still the S2k has 49/51('08 model), but if it runs, foot at gas pedal, weight shifts at the back so I think it now will be at 46.5/53.5...and that's why the 350z, G35 and the IS350 has 53/47 weight distribution at stand still but when it runs, it will have 50/50.....and I think Nissan and Lexus are right...

I'm also really concerned about this issue because S2k's true potential appears when it runs...not at stand still..........

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 02-15-2008, 09:34 AM

You can also swap out that 50lb exhaust in the rear end and get it closer to 50/50

profase · 03-19-2008, 08:08 PM

Topic is a little old, but I thought I'd let you know sports cars have a bias for a heavier back end because of corning. Think about it, if a car has a 47/53 ratio and you apply the brakes, its going to be closer to 50/50 while taking that corner as compared to a 50/50 car that is cruising or at a standstill. Wikipedia explains it pretty well. Anyways, thought I'd throw in my two cents.

02-12-2008, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 67	50/50 weight ratio Is it true that the s2000 has a 50/50 weight ratio? If so where can I find proof? I have a friend who owns a corvette and says the vette is the closest to reaching 50/50. Help me out ya'll!!

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RuffRyder Brooklyn!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 120	bro, i don't think theres such thing as a CLOSEST to reach 50/50. It's either you're fifty fifty or your NOT. And if there was such a thing the s2000 would definitely be the closest to reaching 50/50. And tell you friend, that unless he owns a Z06, he is no longer allowed to have car talks with you! __________________ FOR SALE THREAD ! ! ! ! http://s2000.com/forums/parts-for-sa...html#post57051

02-12-2008, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 67	Ruff Ryder, there is such thing as a 50/50 weight ratio in vehicles. a Vette is 48/52, it just depends on where the engine is mounted. On the S, its mounted completely behind the front wheels. He doesnt drive a Z06, but he's the manager of our Chevy Dealership. (I sell Mitsubishi's) and as much as I like my S, a Vette will eat me for din din. Raced him many times coming in to work, hung over on a saturday morning. Last edited by rickjkerstetter; 02-12-2008 at 01:51 PM.

02-12-2008, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 52	s2k is actually 49/51 so cool __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

02-12-2008, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	That 49/51 is front/rear, so the car is slightly heavier in the rear. I don't think any other front engined car can claim that! Just did a little research.......... According to Dave Hill at the April National Corvette Museum/Registry Birthday Bash, the 2006 Z06 has a 49.3%/50.7% front to rear weight bias without a driver, which changes to a 49.7% front, 50.3% rear weight bias with a 180 pound driver in it. Hmmmm........according to the video that you get with the Z06, it's 51/49 (frt/rear). Maybe it depends on the junk in your trunk. (yes, YOUR trunk) __________________ Don Last edited by DJJSR; 02-12-2008 at 03:19 PM.

02-12-2008, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,526	"s2k is actually 49/51" not if I wear my big shoes........then it's 50/50. jagg

02-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Some'uv us make that Stewie ratio possible better'n others though Don. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-14-2008, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
oks2000 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 26	I think Dodge Neon had a 50/50 ratio! That is why they used them so much in racing school. I thought! I could be wrong as i am alot on Dodge LOL!

02-15-2008, 01:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
DMC_S2000 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35	That's one of the issues I've been thinking in the S2000, in stand still the S2k has 49/51('08 model), but if it runs, foot at gas pedal, weight shifts at the back so I think it now will be at 46.5/53.5...and that's why the 350z, G35 and the IS350 has 53/47 weight distribution at stand still but when it runs, it will have 50/50.....and I think Nissan and Lexus are right... I'm also really concerned about this issue because S2k's true potential appears when it runs...not at stand still.......... Last edited by DMC_S2000; 02-15-2008 at 01:57 AM.

02-15-2008, 09:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
SoMe0nE2tAlK2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 123	You can also swap out that 50lb exhaust in the rear end and get it closer to 50/50 __________________

03-19-2008, 08:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
profase Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Topic is a little old, but I thought I'd let you know sports cars have a bias for a heavier back end because of corning. Think about it, if a car has a 47/53 ratio and you apply the brakes, its going to be closer to 50/50 while taking that corner as compared to a 50/50 car that is cruising or at a standstill. Wikipedia explains it pretty well. Anyways, thought I'd throw in my two cents.

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