Autocross Performance Handbook

Download or read book Autocross Performance Handbook written by Richard Newton and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autocross is open to just about anyone with a helmet and a car. Aimed at all those autocross drivers who race the cars they drive every day, this thorough and easy-to-follow handbook covers everything from choosing the best class and car for competing to tuning, modifying, and racing that car. Richard Newton, an ASE-certified Master Technician, talks in a reader-friendly fashion about what can be done, why it should be done, and what might need to be altered when conditions change. He discusses the rule book and driving techniques used in autocross events. Featuring helpful full-color illustrations, this guide covers all engine/drivetrain combinations, and focuses on car subsystems, including engine, suspension, wheels and tires, and brakes, among others. The book includes drawings of course set-ups, as well as a complete reference appendix.

Download or read book High-Performance Handling Handbook written by Don Alexander and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001-12-30 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride quality and steering response set many cars apart from one another. As a result, an enormous aftermarket has sprung up to take factory steering and suspension to the next tier. Everything enthusiast or backyard mechanic needs to know about suspension theory, design, modification, tuning, and creating an integrated system for maximum performance is covered in this hands-on guide. The book covers wheels and tires, suspension and steering, shock absorbers, springs, anti-roll bars, suspension bushings, aerodynamics, and setups for high-performance street, autocross, road race, and drag racing applications.

Download or read book 1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird Performance Handbook written by Joseph Potak and published by . This book was released on with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mustang Performance Handbook written by William R. Mathis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1994 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide covers how to strengthen and modify the chassis and suspension of the Mustang for better cornering and accelerating, in step-by-step, photographic detail. Sections include frame stiffening, building suspensions, bolt-on kits, roll cages, and more. Photos and drawings.

Download or read book Posche 911 Performance Handbook 1963-1998, 3rd Edition written by Bruce Anderson and published by MotorBooks International. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed tricks and techniques for enhancing the performance of air-cooled Porsche 911s, from the subtle to the extreme, with added info on maintenance, tune-ups, and resources.

Download or read book Mazda Miata Performance Handbook written by Norman Garrett and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without a doubt, your Miata is a special car. By reading Mazda Miata Performance Handbook you can learn how to make it a GREAT car! This is the first hands-on guide to modifying and performance tuning your Mazda MX-5 for street or track. Garrett runs through your Miata component by component, offering keen advice on increasing performance and reliability. Covers aftermarket parts, and includes MX-3 six and Ford 5.0 V-8 engine swaps.

Download or read book Chassis Engineering written by Herb Adams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-11-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.