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  • 128 Pages
  • 118 Photos & Illustrations
  • Paperback
  • Black and White
  • Published in 2008
  • 3rd Edition
  • Part of the SpeedPro Series
How to Build and Modify Sportscar and Kitcar Suspension and Brakes for Road and Track
By Des Hammill

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.

    Features:
  • Cuts through the mystique and confusion surrounding suspension and handling improvements.
  • Applies to all two-seater sportscars and kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and wishbone or trailing arm rear suspension.
  • Basic information applies to all cars.
  • Written in a clear understandable style with over 100 detailed original diagrams.
  • Ideal for the home mechanic.
  • Applies to road and track applications.
  • Des Hammill is an engineer and a professional race car builder with many years of practical experience.
Table of Contents

Introduction
Using this book & essential information

Chapter 1. The ‘chassis’
Chapter 2. Ride height
Chapter 3. Suspension geometry
Chapter 4. Springs & shock absorbers
Chapter 5. Negative camber, castor, & kingpin inclination
Chapter 6. Ackerman angles, toe-in, toe-out, bump steer & anti-roll bars
Chapter 7. Rear suspension
Chapter 8. Brakes
Chapter 9. Setting up the car
Chapter 10. Vehicle testing & adjustments