- Basic chassis design and fabrication
- Complete suspension setup
- Adjusting the car to track conditions
- Chassis adjustment for heavy, wet tracks
- Chassis adjustment for dry slick tracks
- Complete information on all rear suspensions:
- Leaf springs
- Coil-over/monoleaf/torque arm
- 4-link systems
- Z-link systems
- Spring loaded torque link
- 5th/6th coil torque unit
- Scaling the car and adjustng the weight
- Tuning the chassis with shock absorbers
- Shock dyno graphs of the 4 leading brands
Full of great tips and advice!
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IMCA Modified Racing Technology
- #S280...$45.00
By Steve
Smith
Everything you need to know to build, set-up and race a modified-style
car competitively. Includes front suspension system refinements, getting
the proper roll center and camber curve, setting bump steer, all rear
suspension systems - 3-link, swingarm, coil/monoleaf, and 4-link, Panhard
bar tech, shock absorbers, the braking system, setting ballast and weight,
choosing springs and shocks, chassis tuning and adjustments, solving
handling problems, complete chassis set-ups for both dirt and paved
cars, and much more. Over 300 photos and illustrations.
- Understanding and fine-tuning
all rear suspension systems
- Using and tuning with
torque links
- Adjusting the chassis
to track conditions
- Scaling the car and adjusting
the weight
- Chassis tuning with shock
absorbers
- Complete chassis setup
and alignment
- Improving steering geometry
- Creating good bite with
I.M.C.A. tires
- Identifying and solving
handling problems
- For dirt and paved tracks
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Building the Mustang Ministock
- #S289...$45.00
By Steve Smith
Step-by-step build-up of the Mustang. Includes:
- Finding a suitable car
- Stripping the car
- Installing a roll cage
- Working with a unibody chassis
- Using a McPherson strut front suspension
- Designing the front suspension geometry
- Working with the stock 4-point rear suspension and coil springs
- Complete race car fabrication and preparation
- Complete chassis setup and alignment
- Scaling the car and adjusting the weight
- Chassis adjustments and troubleshooting
- Ford 2300cc performance engine build-up
- For dirt and paved tracks
Everything you need to know to build and race the Mustang competitively.
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Pony Stock/Mini Stock Racing Technology
- #S258...$45.00
By Steve Smith
Includes: - Complete high-performance build-up of the Ford 2300 cc engine
- Fabricating and prepping a Pinto chassis
- Scaling and adjusting the weight
- Detailed chassis setup specifications and procedures
- Front suspension with proper geometry
- Rear suspension and driveline
- Low buck part sources
- Chassis adjustment and troubleshooting
- For dirt and paved tracks.
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Covers Pro-4s and tube chassis cars as well.
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Building the Pro Stock/Late Model Sportsman
- #S157...$35.00
By Steve Smith
A complete step-by-step build up of a low cost chassis and car for the
pro stock/sportsman rules. Uses a 1970-81 stock Camaro front stub with
a fabricated perimeter frame. Steve Smith designed the chassis and furnishes
blueprints in the book for building it. He discusses at every step the
reason for component choice and how suspension theory was put into practice.
Full of helpful tips and professional tricks.
- For dirt and asphalt tracks
- Stock front stub modifications
- Complete chassis set-up
- Flat vs banked track set-ups
- Adjusting the car at the track
- Rear suspension systems that hook up
- Creating a competitive braking system
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Advanced Race Car Suspension Development
- #S105...$26.00
By Steve Smith
The latest tech information about race car chassis design, setup and
development.
- Weight transfer
- Suspension and steering geometry
- Calculating required spring and shock rates
- Vehicle balance
- Chassis rigidity
- Much more!
It is highly recommended that you purchase the Workbook For Advanced
Race Car Suspension with this book.
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Workbook for Advanced Race Car Suspension
- #WB5...$18.00
By Steve Smith
The Work Book extracts all formulas presented in the parent book and
treats them in a point-by-point manner to follow as examples of a complete
chassis analysis. Includes updated material. An indispensable guide.
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Building A Street Stock Step-By-Step
- #S144 ...$27.00
By Bob Emmons
Step-by-step information from buying the car and roll cage kit to mounting
the cage, stripping the car, preparation tips, front and rear suspension
modifications, adjusting the handling within street stock rules, at-the-track
setup, and mounting seats, gauges, linkages, etc. A complete guide for
the entry level street stock class. For dirt and paved tracks.
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The Complete Karting Guide
- #S140...$26.00
The complete guide to kart racing, for every class from beginner to enduro.
Contains:
- Buying a kart and equipment
- Setting up a kart
- Tires
- Weight distribution
- Tire readings
- Plug reading
- Exhaust tuning
- Gearing
- Aerodynamics
- Engine care
- Competition tips
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Kart Driving Techniques
- #S274...$32.00
By Jim Hall II
Owner of Jim Hall Kart Racing School
A world-class driver and instructor teaches you the fundamentals of going fast in any type of kart. Includes: - understanding kart cornering dynamics
- how to learn the proper line
- prioritizing a track
- learning braking finesse
- how to master trail braking
- techniques that give any racer that extra edge
- racing and passing strategies
- getting out of trouble
- the mental approach to racing, and much more
- There are tips and techniques to help all drivers from novice to expert
- Includes chapters on shifter kart and oval track techniques
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Kart Chassis Setup Technology
- #S287...$35.00
By Steve Smith
Gives you comprehensive details on chassis setup and teaches you the easiest and best way to prepare your kart for competition. Includes:
- Understanding a kart chassis ¦ how torsional flex influences handling
- Chassis & handling dynamics ¦ what affects handling and weight transfer
- Front end geometry ¦ the principles of caster, camber, toe, Ackerman, steering axis and scrub radius, and how they affect kart handling
- Chassis baseline setup ¦ kart scaling and weight distribution, and proper seat positioning
- Tires ¦ theory, use, compounds, pressures, reading tires
- Track tuning and adjustment ¦ dialing in the chassis at the track
- Dirt track setup and adjustments ¦ weight distribution, cross weight, stagger, chassis adjustments for wet, tacky and dry slick tracks
Whether you race 2 cycle or 4, sprint or oval, asphalt or dirt, this book will help you maximize your kart's handling and performance.
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4-Cycle Karting Technology
- #S163...$35.00
Includes:
- Briggs and Stratton
- Engine building and blueprinting
- Fuel systems
- Carb jetting and fine tuning
- Camshafts
- Ignition systems
- Gear ratios
- Aerodynamics
- Using twin engines
- Handling and adjustment
- Front end alignment
- Tire stagger
- Competition driving tips
- And much more.
- Hundreds of tips and tricks to make a kart run faster and live longer.
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The Racer's Math Handbook
- #S193C...$45.00
By Bob Emmons
Many of the racer's math formulas compiled into an easily understood
guide.
Explains:
- Use of basic formulas
- Rules of algebra
- Basic geometry
- Transmission and rear end math
- Engine formulas -horsepower
- Compression ratio
- Carburetor sizing, etc.
- Chassis and handling formulas -brake sizing
- Lateral acceleration
- Weight distribution, weight transfer
- Spring rates of coils
- Torsion bars
- Sway bars
- CGH, etc.
Also included is an easy-to-use computer CD (PC format)
that has every formula in the book & more.
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Short Track Driving Techniques
- #S165 ...$27.00
Tips, tricks and advice from short track master Butch Miller, 3-time
ASA champ. Includes: - basic competition driving
- learning a new track
-
tips for driving traffic
- developing a smooth and consistent style
- improving
lap times
- developing a winning attitude
- defensive driving tactics
- offensive
driving techniques
- For new and experienced drivers
- Over 125 illustrations
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Drive To Win
- #S242...$50.00
By Carroll Smith
This is unlike previous driving books. It is written from the racing
engineer's point of view. This insightful book is distilled from Carroll
Smith's 40 years of professional racing experience. And his unique style
provides very entertaining reading. A no-nonsense practical guide to racing
facts of life, 216 Pages.
- Driver fitness-physical and mental
- The driver and vehicle dynamics
- Taking Care of the tires
- Braking and cornering
- Gearing and engines
- Shocks
- Road courses, oval tracks, street circuits
- Training aids
- Racing and tracks
- Testing and Racing
- Safety
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Engineer To Win
- #S137...$50.00
By Carroll Smith
Covers all forms of racing cars.
Includes a thorough analysis of:
- Metallurgy
- Metal Fatigue
- General Materials Technology
Details specific components & activities such as
- Heat Treating
- Stress Relieving
- Composite Materials & Fibers
- Welding & Bonding
- Ground Effects & Aerodynamics
- Springs & Shocks
- Load Transfer & Suspension Geometry
- The Gearbox & Final Drive
- Tools & Tips
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Prepare To Win
- #S147...$50.00
By Carroll Smith
Basic race car preparation. Covers - fasteners
- plumbing
- welding and reinforcement
-
raking system
- clutch
- suspension alignment
- wheels and tires
- electrics,
fuel cells
- care and tuning of the racing engine
- paint
- paperwork
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Tune To Win
- #S148...$50.00
By Carroll Smith
Covers the chassis tuning and development of the race
car:
- Vehicle Dynamics
- The Racing Tire
- Weight and Load Transfer
- Suspension Geometry
- Rate Control
- Springs and Shocks
- External and Internal Aerodynamics
- Stability and Response
- And More
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The Racer's Guide To Fabricating Shop Equipment
- #S145...$27.00
Cut your cost of racing! Build your own fabrication and
repair equipment. How to build:
- Engine stand
- Rotating chassis fabrication stand
- Hydraulic press
- Engine hoist
- Sheet metal brake
- Motorized flame cutter
Full assembly instructions, materials list, and fully
illustrated step-by-step directions for easy building. You
can build all these tools for $500 US - we did!
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