This is where I think the greatest weight discrepancy comes into play between builds. My wheel and tire combo only weighs about 33 lbs per corner, but I'm running a lightweight 15x7.5 wheel and a 205/50R15 tire.Tires and wheels can add up as well. My 17x9's are a bunch of rubber.
Yes, I wonder about the accuracy too. Short of spending a fortune on racing scales, where could I get a accurate scale reading?Keep in mind the truck scales are trying g to weigh a Goblin at the very bottom of its scale. The accuracy of the scales at the low end is not very good and can have a lot of variation.
When I got mine weighed, it wasn't for DMV purposes, it was just out of curiosity. I went to the local county mulch facility where they scale you in and out. I chatted with the guy there and he was under the impression the scale was certified down to something like 1000 lb or lower (I can't recall exactly) and reports in 10 lb increments. In my case I had already done the math based on spring compression/angle at each wheel and came up with almost exactly the same weight. Only thing I didn't do was just have 1 axle on the scale at a time to see if it could measure 600/1000 lb at the end of the scale.Yes, I wonder about the accuracy too. Short of spending a fortune on racing scales, where could I get a accurate scale reading?
Pics of GTMI've got over 700 miles on mine now. I just got it dyno tuned. It had 240 Rwhp, and a very flat torque curve. It weighted 1880 with my large, 260 lb body inside. It goes like STINK! I have a Factory five GTM with over 500 Rwhp, and the goblin might be faster! Except for top end of course.
Even a base model does exceptionally well. Not many cars stay with it in town. Even fewer on the twisty roads. I have over 7000 miles on mine. Beginning to feel like my right hand.I think anything within 1600 lbs is pretty light. Being close to the ground and zipping around a track or through town should be exhilarating no matter what.