The Sportscar Kitcar Suspension Brakes High Performance Manual

Download or read book The Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes High-Performance Manual written by Des Hammill and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to get the best handling and braking from sportscars/kitcars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Includes ride height, camber, castor, kpi and much more.

Download or read book The Competition Car Data Logging Manual written by Graham Templeman and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at amateur racers, this book will no doubt find its way onto the bookshelves of many professionals because of its no-nonsense direct approach to the use of data logging to improve the performance of both car and driver. It includes a buying guide to ensure that you buy a system that suits your present and future needs, and deals with installing and calibrating the system to give useful results. Contains practical advice that will minimize problems with the system, and It deals with strategies to extract the maximum amount of useful information to help mechanics, engineers and drivers. Reveals the secrets of the professionals: what is possible and what is worthwhile.

Download or read book Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959 written by Terry O'Neil and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-02-02 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.

Download or read book How to build Tiger Avon or GTA sports cars for road or track - Updated & Revised New Edition written by Jim Dudley and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The step-by-step guide to building YOUR dream sports car on a budget. The Tiger Avon is a high-quality, high-performance cycle-wing roadster, while the GTO is a sleek new design. Both models are based on readily available Ford mechanical components with a choice of independent or live axle rear suspension. Engine wise, you can use a straight 4 or V8 of your choice, including Ford Pinto, Ford Zetec, Rover K-Series or even motorcycle units. If you already have a Tiger Avon, the book will show you how to convert it to a GTA if you fancy a new look.

Download or read book How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track written by Des hammill and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new title in the best-selling SpeedPro!" series.Covers 3.5, 3.9, 4.0 & 4.6 litre engines from 1967 to date.Maximum road or track performance & reliability for minimum money.The author is an engineer with much professional experience of building race engines.Suitable for the enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.All the information is based on practical experience.

Download or read book Subaru Impreza written by Brian Long and published by Veloce. This book was released on 2006 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perceived as a replacement for the long running Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a great reputation through Subaru's successful WRC program. This book covers the full story of the Impreza, from concept through to the current production car, looking at the rally machines along the way, and illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Now with over 400 mainly color pictures and significant additional text, this is a fantastic warts and all account of an amazing car.

Download or read book How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget - New Updated & Revised Edition written by Des Hammill and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and clear information aimed at Mini owners who want to improve their cars performance without spending a huge amount of money. The modifications described relate to simply bolting-on the appropriate mix of (mainly standard) parts, then tuning the engine to the specifications given. Includes advice on gear ratios and uprating brakes.