NASA Auto Tech Club...

porsches4ed · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 03:05 AM

Dude NASA is the Best!!! After going to the PCA show today, I decided to stop by the NASA facility (open 24-7 to members) to Road balance my rear tires. I did the front on friday night. 3 Bays, we are adding 3 more.

This is where the used oil & antifreeze is stored. It is collected once filled.

Forklift & press. Microwave and fridge.

mounts up to 23" wheels

lathe which has a broken switch that costs $100.

The best balancer on earth, Hunter 9700 had the training on it friday.

We also have a welding room which is kinda full of equipment at the moment.

porsches4ed · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 03:11 AM

Just got trained on the Hunter Friday, I am a pro now

rears are Off balance

added weights

perfect 0.00

Apollo · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 04:08 AM

Can you tell me more about it? Is this just a Maryland thing or NASA does this nationally?

I live in a condo building, so working on the car in the parking lot is a big no no. I hate having to either drive all the way to Des Moines (from Chicago) to my in-laws or go to the dealer for the simplest of things like oil changes, gear lube, and etc.

hsjb · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 04:12 AM

Can you explain why the road force measurement is important? What exactly does a failure indicate and what does success indicate?

porsches4ed · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 04:52 AM

here read this link:
http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/ba...159T/index.htm

It helps find the heavy(unbalanced) part of the tire and rim, puts them on the opposite sides so they keep the wheels balanced-you have to remove the tire from the rim and remount it. even if it is balanced it can be 50lbs off on one side. This process eliminates that. 3 of mine were off.

**K-Man S** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 05:12 AM

My local Goodyear store uses the Hunter 9700 and you can often find defective tires (brand new ones) by placing them on this machine. I recommend it. Lots of places have them.