Region: East Tennessee
Car #: 39
Year : 1992 Posts: 29
Status: Offline
posted
Did a search, but didn't find anything on Cool Shirt cooler installation and weight. I'm looking at putting a 12 qt cooler system, using the Cool Shirt mounting frame, in the right side of the trunk floor. Is this location GCR legal - if so which chapter covers this? Looks to me the weight with about 2 gallons of ice/water will be around 15 to 16lbs. Anyone know if this is accurate, and any tips on placement/installation will also be appreciated.
Region: So Cal
Car #: #29
Year : 1993 Posts: 232
Status: Offline
posted
I can't say if it's legal or not, but that is where I have mine mounted and have seen several others mounted there as well. I think my full system weighs about 20lbs.
-------------------- 2009 SoCal SCCA SM Champion "Only boring people get bored"
Region: NER
Car #: 7
Year : 1999 Posts: 636
Status: Offline
posted
I've got plates bolted to the passenger floor to make weight. My cooler is strapped to the top of those plates. I only put about 1/3 gallon of water in it...just enough to float the ice bag. It probably weighs 7-8#s with liquid and ice inside.
-------------------- -Cy Supported by LTD Racing & Speed Shack - New England's Premier Auto Accessory Store Rt1 AutoMile - Norwood, MA http://www.speedshackonline.com
Region: kc
Car #: 20
Year : 92 Posts: 1801
Status: Offline
posted
Since they are allowed, by the GCR, there would have to be a class specific mention of where they must be mounted. Since there is no restriction, in the SM rules, you can mount them wherever you want, as long as it is safe and secure. I tend to agree with the handling experts who say adding weight behind the rear end is not a good thing. Weight should be added as low and as close to the center as possible. Think lever arm. wheel
Region: NER
Car #: 7
Year : 1999 Posts: 636
Status: Offline
posted
You'll be surprised at how quickly the ice melts. Some guys I know use the little water bottles that you can get from gas stations and freeze them before heading to the track. I fill a gallon freezer bag with ice and it's usually all water by the end of a 25 minute race. The bag is used so that ice doesn't clog up the pump intake. I also put some chicken wire around the pump base, and 2 rubber bands around the bag in an attempt to keep it from getting sucked onto the pump. Once you've got the coolshirt setup, going back is not an option. I even use it in April and Oct/Nov when it's 40* outside. I get REALLY hot when I drive and will be looking into a cool helmet setup for next season.
-------------------- -Cy Supported by LTD Racing & Speed Shack - New England's Premier Auto Accessory Store Rt1 AutoMile - Norwood, MA http://www.speedshackonline.com