Stupid question of the week

[dla4567]

Dla, I love it! Now that's commitment!

I was planning on doing something similar in my garage and when planning it, I realized I was dead wrong.

Well fellas, it's been a fun discussion but I'm ready to put up the white flag here.

If you teach high school physics and engineering, I would think this would be a great project for the kids to figure out.

 

[dla4567]

For the next discussion: If God is all powerful, can he make a rock so big that he himself can't lift it?

 

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Who would judge?

 

[HT413]

If you teach high school physics and engineering, I would think this would be a great project for the kids to figure out.

You are absolutely right! The kids are gonna love the fact that I got it wrong the first time haha.

 

[Cranky]

For the next discussion: If God is all powerful, can he make a rock so big that he himself can't lift it?

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91 amd 73% here right now but it was 100 and 45% before it rained. Didn't get to look at the humidity while it was raining but so far for the day, it's been 81% for the high. Sucks here on the 'great' Gulf Coast right now. At least there's no hurricanes close by.....

 

[dla4567]

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91 amd 73% here right now but it was 100 and 45% before it rained. Didn't get to look at the humidity while it was raining but so far for the day, it's been 81% for the high. Sucks here on the 'great' Gulf Coast right now. At least there's no hurricanes close by.....

The heat may be the only thing keeping me from living in Texas. I'm more of a cold weather kinda guy. Thinking I may retire in Alaska.

 

[Cranky]

The heat may be the only thing keeping me from living in Texas. I'm more of a cold weather kinda guy. Thinking I may retire in Alaska.

There's plenty of places in Texas where the humidity is MUCH lower. It's called getting away from the coast lol. Problem is the temps can rival the temps in Vegas in most parts of the state. Alaska sounds a bit extreme to me.....

 

[mopar 3 B]

If you are looking for weight transfure why use a baffled or foam filled fuel tank? Fuel weight would be greater than the weight of a trunk lid. Ever stand in front of a sledge hammer?

 

[Cranky]

If you are looking for weight transfure why use a baffled or foam filled fuel tank? Fuel weight would be greater than the weight of a trunk lid. Ever stand in front of a sledge hammer?

Years ago I used a long 7 gallon cylindrical fuel tank that went across the trunk and that didn't matter much but if you've ever used a 20 gallon square unbaffled tank, you will know why that doesn't work well.....

 

[mopar 3 B]

Years ago I used a long 7 gallon cylindrical fuel tank that went across the trunk and that didn't matter much but if you've ever used a 20 gallon square unbaffled tank, you will know why that doesn't work well.....

You saying it would be like droping an achor on the ground?

 

[Cranky]

You saying it would be like droping an achor on the ground?

If it's full, it's no big deal but if you have to do a couple of hot laps, it'll slosh to the back and that can make a difference. For example with a 1/2 full 20 gallon tank, it can slow the car on the launch. You probably wouldn't feel it but if you have a consistent car, the time slip will show a difference on your 60 foot time from full vs 1/2 full. Gas weight approx 6 lbs.....

 

[coloradodave]

I read all of this with interest and now I have a question. On my car, and I assume most cars, when the trunk lid is closed it makes contact with the weather seal along both sides and the front and rear. The weight is supported by the seal along all those edges. The seal compresses slightly when the latch is latched, but the latch doesn't support the weight...and just when you thought you were done...lol.

 

[dla4567]

I read all of this with interest and now I have a question. On my car, and I assume most cars, when the trunk lid is closed it makes contact with the weather seal along both sides and the front and rear. The weight is supported by the seal along all those edges. The seal compresses slightly when the latch is latched, but the latch doesn't support the weight...and just when you thought you were done...lol.

Soooo whats the question?

 

[coloradodave]

The question is: Why are a lot of folks saying that the LATCH will support more weight if the spring rods are removed?

 

[dla4567]

Not the latch specifically, just that the weight will shift "toward" the latch.

 

[mopar 3 B]

The question is: Why are a lot of folks saying that the LATCH will support more weight if the spring rods are removed?

The latch should never support weight. It's only purpose is to suspend the lid of motion. The seal and body would support the lid with the springs removed and the amount of that weight would be distributed per the different mass areas of the lid. There for the total weight would never be in the proximity of the latch.

 

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YIKES !!!!

 

[coloradodave]

So, for the engineer types; the weight doesn't actually redistribute toward the rear with the rods removed because the tops of the quarters support the weight whether the rods are connected or not. Therefore, why remove the rods, other than getting rid of a bit of weight with them gone...

 

[mopar 3 B]

I do not see removal of weight that close to the drive wheels to be of any advantage. I have seen enough accidents to know the trunk latch will not always retain a trunk lid and requires a better way of retainmenf (off subject).
So if removal of trunk springs trips your trigger go for it. Whither there is a actual advantage mechanically I doubt it, there possibly could besome physiological advantages of one think a change has made thing better improving personal performance.