| Product Details- 128 Pages
- 118 Photos & Illustrations
- Paperback
- Black and White
- Published in 2008
- 3rd Edition
- Part of the SpeedPro Series
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| 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
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