The Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes High-Performance Manual

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846494
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
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.

How to Build and Modify Sportscar & Kit Car Suspension & Brakes for Road & Track

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781901295085
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A practical guide to independent wishbone front suspension and coil springs for optimum handling and braking. Expert tricks and techniques stress reability and high-performance.

How to Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845842079
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
How to get the best from sportscars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shocks. Includes ‘chassis’ integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.

The Competition Car Data Logging Manual

Author: Graham Templeman
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846656
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 351

Book Description
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.

How to build Tiger Avon or GTA sports cars for road or track - Updated & Revised New Edition

Author: Jim Dudley
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 184584579X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 491

Book Description
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.

How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track

Author: Des hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 621

Book Description
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.

How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget - New Updated & Revised Edition

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845870
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
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.

How To Power Tune Ford V8 - 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 & 351 cu in Smallblock engines for road and track

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845994
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 423

Book Description
The complete illustrated guide to building a powerful and reliable high performance Ford V8 smallblock engine for street or track use. Covers limitations of standard components, component modifications, component interchanges, blueprinting and professional build tips. All Des Hammills advice is based on many years of practical experience with these engines.

High-Performance Handling Handbook

Author: Don Alexander
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760309483
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
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.

The MG Midget & A-H Sprite

Author: Daniel Stapleton
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846419
Category : Midget automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 691

Book Description