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Purchase 2 oz Tungsten Center of Gravity Pinewood Derby Weights

2 oz Tungsten Center of Gravity Pinewood Derby Weights

$20.95

Place these tungsten Pinewood Derby weights in front of the car’s rear axle to harness its Center of Gravity (CoG) for precise speed! Instructions included.


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"I have used these weights on all cars my kids have made. Result : 6 trophies to show for it. They are dense and compact and with the hex hole make it easy to move the weights to get the center of gravity which is crucial"
Description

These tungsten Pinewood Derby weights make it possible to leverage your car’s center of gravity, which is critical for speed!


Tungsten weights pack more weight into a smaller area, are 1.7x denser than lead, and safer to use. 


Center of Gravity Weight Details:

  • Total weight of this set is 2 oz

  • Four weights, individually weighing 0.5 oz (14.1 g) 

  • Length measurement is 3/4" tip to tip and 3/8" in diameter

  • Full illustrated instructions included


How to Add Tungsten Center of Gravity Weights to Your Pinewood Derby Car:

  • Use a 3/8” drill bit to drill a hole in the back of the car body for a tight fit

  • Insert the weights with an Allen wrench

  • Use an Allen wrench to move the weights forwards or backwards

  • The optimal CoG (or “Balancing Point”) is about 1 ¼” in front of the rear axle

  • Use weights individually or as 2 to 4-unit sets


Note: This set contains small pieces and is only recommended for use with adult supervision.


To learn even more about non-toxic Pinewood Derby weights, check out our blog post, which can help you to decide which type is best!


Product Code: 021319


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