Why I Installed Strain Gauges on My Race Car and How You Can Too

[@jamesmccabe5188]

Hi Mark, Just a quick heads up. If you dont apply the calibration load directly at the axle line you will need to take moments around the opposite axle to ascertain the true axle load. Keep up the good work

[@NixonMotorsports]

Hi James, very good point! That is a good call out I will apply and do an update. For everyone watching, James point is spot on to achieve a more accurate calibration. Thanks for the comment and for watching! Mark

[@billwise5267]

@@NixonMotorsports Since the car is on the scales you can get the real load change for your cal tables from the delta in the corner weight.

[@NixonMotorsports]

@@billwise5267 True, I was playing with that as well. It does add a bit for accuracy in the weight reading when doing cals. valid point, thanks!

[@TubbyMac-o6q]

RMS gave you the XY values (data sheets you show at 7 minute mark in video)for each sensor, why would you not use those values assuming your excitation voltage is the same the same? Just curious... RMS uses a load frame to give you those data sheets. Seems like you'd get closer to the actual load going through those push rods, this way.

[@NixonMotorsports]

Correct, that is true. I have see some clipping that I am working to resolve that’s all. Using the XY sensor calibration in the rears still shows some clipping that’s all. I have to get back to this and re-look at the issue. Good point and inquiry for sure. Thanks

[@casualsage23]

Just saying... Dont stop uploading just because you get less than stellar view counts. Your videos are encyclopedias for certain people.

[@NixonMotorsports]

Got it and will do, I do appreciate the comments from everyone. thank you!