[s-cars] alignment Q

[Lee Levitt]

Can't tell you about alignment. I can tell you that weight 
distribution matters a lot. I think the prevailing wisdom is low 
and in front, but it would be fun to test that with your son.

You can hollow out the car and then place weights (if this is 
still legal) to put the weight where you want it.

I found that having a couple of test vehicles was helpful...the 
junior partner gets nervous when his car turns into swiss cheese 
during testing. :)

Also, by the way, the physicists in the group will run extensive 
calculations to tell you why having the weight in the back 
provides more acceleration. What they don't realize is that road 
holding turns out to be more important than the incremental force 
of gravity -- if the car doesn't stay on the track, etc.

Have fun. It's a great bonding experience. And let the junior 
member do some of the work. :)

Lee