High-Performance Handling Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Don Alexander
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Author: Don AlexanderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04-27
ISBN: 0760309485
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Motorbooks
Book Reviews of High-Performance Handling Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
Book Review: Great basic education on suspension upgrades
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this to be a great starting point for learning what is possible in the way of handling improvements for street cars, what the issues are, and what to avoid.
This book provided me the background I needed to be able to hold an intelligent conversation with the guys at the performance suspension shop so that I could clearly describe what I was looking for, what I wanted to avoid, and to be able to evaluate their suggestions. I ended up with a terrific setup that made a huge posititve difference in my car's handling without making the ride so harsh that I didn't enjoy driving it.
There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all recipe. Each car and application is different. Understanding how the components each contribute to overall performance and what trade-offs can be made is the key.
This book provides enough theory to allow you to understand the concepts without requiring an engineering degree and without getting bogged down in theoretical research models that don't actually work in the real world.
Be sure to check out the Honda del Sol project car. It's amazing what they were able to accomplish.
Summary of High-Performance Handling Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
You can have the best ride quality and steering response with help from this definitive handbook on suspension theory, design, modification and tuning. Learn how to lower and stiffen the car for the best handling possible. High-performance street, autocross, road race and drag racing suspension setups are covered in detail.
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