car scales?

Mephisto · 01-04-2005, 12:36 PM

I got the G-tech Road Race meter for XMAS and it is outstanding. However, I need to know the exact mass of my car to make it work correctly.

Where (hopefully in northwest Houston) can I get my car weighed? A recycling place or truck scales maybe?

97CasperCobra · 01-04-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mamba

Where (hopefully in northwest Houston) can I get my car weighed? A recycling place or truck scales maybe?

HRP has a weigh place....but that doesn't help ya much. probably a truck scale....not sure where one is around here....sorry Henry...I'm no help.

I do know my friend's 04 Cobra coupe weighed about 3,998 lbs.

Levi · 01-04-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 97CasperCobra

HRP has a weigh place....but that doesn't help ya much. probably a truck scale....not sure where one is around here....sorry Henry...I'm no help.

I do know my friend's 04 Cobra coupe weighed about 3,998 lbs.

I was going to do that and forgot, I need to know the weight of the track monster. I would really like to know the weight of each corner.

**Firme** · 01-04-2005, 01:03 PM

do truck weight stations let cars weigh in? If so you can just find one of those on the interstate.

Also, I wanna say Mike Bell (Admiral) said he had corner weighting scales once (4 scales to put under each wheel). You might wanna PM him..

sssvtcobra · 01-04-2005, 02:33 PM

I don't know about there in Texas, but here in Oregon the truck weigh stations usually keep their scales on and accessible. every once in awhile they might cover up the readout, but just go back another time and it will be left uncovered.

**93KingCobra** · 01-04-2005, 02:38 PM

hey man why don't you go to HRP next weekend when they open and do it. You will have to pay to get in but that is the only place I can think of.

redsnake99 · 01-04-2005, 03:01 PM

I weighed my 99 Cobra vert in Raleigh at a bonded warehouse. 3790 lbs.

Mephisto · 01-04-2005, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Keep it coimng, if anyone does know of someplace close to The Woodlands.

I don't think I want to go to HRP for a number of reasons.

Primarily because I have been practicing my launches using the G-Tech, and both I and the car really suck. It would be a waste until the suspension gets worked on.

Also, I have to spend my "cobra time" wisely and would rather try to go to MSR in Feb if folks are going. I don't know if I'll get much cobra time after child 3 arrives in March.

jimmysidecarr · 01-04-2005, 10:09 PM

Henry...
These guys have truck scales...

----> http://www.pilotcorp.com/Locations/F...Template=false

Location details... http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Lo...ocation_id=383

Certified scales---> http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Lo...ed_Scales.aspx

I weigh about 170(dressed)...
Coupe with 50 pounds of subframes added and less than 1/2 tank of gas ...
3966<------ WOW!!!
If I had this engine in my old 52 pickup instead of the 428 SCJ ...I would have been running ...... very low 12s(or maybe even high 11s), instead of 12.8s...
My pick up with me in it only weighed 3460...

Jimmy

**cobrabitn** · 01-04-2005, 11:39 PM

What Jimmy said.... any "truck stop" will have scales. The Pilot, Wilco, Speedway, etc.....

Mephisto · 01-05-2005, 10:09 AM

Thanks, looks like there is a Pilot in Huntsville with a certified scale

Mephisto · 01-17-2005, 10:50 AM

Cobra Vert + Rollbar + Full tank + my Fat A$$ = 4220 pounds

**Firme** · 01-17-2005, 11:08 AM

DANG... and that thing flys around the track with ease.....

jimmysidecarr · 01-17-2005, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mamba

Cobra Vert + Rollbar + Full tank + my Fat A$$ = 4220 pounds

I can't help but be impressed over and over by these cars...

They Almost defy the laws of physics...

A full tank is a lot of weight though... what does gas weigh??.... I think about 6.1 lbs. per gallon depending on temperature(it's heavier when it's cold out)

Plus Henry you are not a skinny little girlie man... your a big guy!!
Big guy's need lots of horsepower, and big brakes(w/ fresh fluid)...

Your car IS fast as HELL!!!

Plus after the dust settles... you get to cruise with the top down

It did get me thinking about weight too though, when I weighed mine...

Jimmy

01-04-2005, 12:36 PM	#1
Mephisto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 512	car scales? I got the G-tech Road Race meter for XMAS and it is outstanding. However, I need to know the exact mass of my car to make it work correctly. Where (hopefully in northwest Houston) can I get my car weighed? A recycling place or truck scales maybe? __________________ "Without a real car, your only half a man" - Herbie the Love Bug - 1968 FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TEXAS HELL SNAKES WHO EAT CHILDREN AND DO OTHER THINGS TOO

01-04-2005, 02:33 PM	#5
sssvtcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 441	I don't know about there in Texas, but here in Oregon the truck weigh stations usually keep their scales on and accessible. every once in awhile they might cover up the readout, but just go back another time and it will be left uncovered. __________________ SLP Loudmouth cat-back S.S. Bassani O/R X-pipe K&N FIPK II C/D and slotted rotors Hawk HPS pads S.S. Brake lines MM C/C plates MM Fr. & Rr. coilovers '00 R shocks Bilstein race valved struts KB rear shock tower brace MM Full Length Sub's Custom rear seat delete MGW Shifter Steeda Bumpsteer kit Steeda X2 Balljoints

01-04-2005, 02:38 PM	#6
93KingCobra I Love SVT Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 2,637	hey man why don't you go to HRP next weekend when they open and do it. You will have to pay to get in but that is the only place I can think of. __________________ Phil SCMC #1015 1993 Reef Blue Coupe 1 of 243 1993 Cobra Black #4265 of 4993 Born on 6/9/1993 SOLD 2003 Cobra Black #5996 of 8394 Born on 3/14/2003 SOLD Member: "Texas Demon Hell Snakes who eat small children" secret society

01-04-2005, 03:01 PM	#7
redsnake99 SCMC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NV, NY, SC Posts: 1,241	I weighed my 99 Cobra vert in Raleigh at a bonded warehouse. 3790 lbs. __________________ Dave Stanfield - SCMC 424

01-04-2005, 06:01 PM	#8
Mephisto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 512	Thanks for the feedback. Keep it coimng, if anyone does know of someplace close to The Woodlands. I don't think I want to go to HRP for a number of reasons. Primarily because I have been practicing my launches using the G-Tech, and both I and the car really suck. It would be a waste until the suspension gets worked on. Also, I have to spend my "cobra time" wisely and would rather try to go to MSR in Feb if folks are going. I don't know if I'll get much cobra time after child 3 arrives in March. __________________ "Without a real car, your only half a man" - Herbie the Love Bug - 1968 FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TEXAS HELL SNAKES WHO EAT CHILDREN AND DO OTHER THINGS TOO

01-04-2005, 10:09 PM	#9
jimmysidecarr The new LIVER MOD ROCKS!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 1,771	Henry... These guys have truck scales... ----> http://www.pilotcorp.com/Locations/F...Template=false Location details... http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Lo...ocation_id=383 Certified scales---> http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Lo...ed_Scales.aspx I weigh about 170(dressed)... Coupe with 50 pounds of subframes added and less than 1/2 tank of gas ... 3966<------ WOW!!! If I had this engine in my old 52 pickup instead of the 428 SCJ ...I would have been running ...... very low 12s(or maybe even high 11s), instead of 12.8s... My pick up with me in it only weighed 3460... Jimmy __________________ Jimmy Still kicking! MYSTICHROME #539<-The AWESOMENESS is fade resistant. *Jr. Technical Support Engineer with Royal Purple Synthetic Lubricants<-and LOVING it! The Performance Oil that Outperforms® If you love ADRENALIN LIKE I DO and haven't tried this yet, YOU NEED TO TRY THIS!!!---->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ALG6pN_R0 Mods page** http://www.gotstang.com/webpages/Jim...-Mustang/mods/

01-04-2005, 11:39 PM	#10
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	What Jimmy said.... any "truck stop" will have scales. The Pilot, Wilco, Speedway, etc..... __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-05-2005, 10:09 AM	#11
Mephisto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 512	Thanks, looks like there is a Pilot in Huntsville with a certified scale __________________ "Without a real car, your only half a man" - Herbie the Love Bug - 1968 FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TEXAS HELL SNAKES WHO EAT CHILDREN AND DO OTHER THINGS TOO

01-17-2005, 10:50 AM	#12
Mephisto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 512	Need a Diet or a Whipple Cobra Vert + Rollbar + Full tank + my Fat A$$ = 4220 pounds __________________ "Without a real car, your only half a man" - Herbie the Love Bug - 1968 FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TEXAS HELL SNAKES WHO EAT CHILDREN AND DO OTHER THINGS TOO

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