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Intro suspension tuning is the final step a lot of serious racers take in setting up their vehicles. You can spend all the money you possibly can on the best suspension components, and while you might notice some improvements, those parts arent set up to work together properly to give you the best performance and that is exactly what suspension tuning takes care of. Offroad motorcycle suspension tuning and simplified valving diagnostics. Former sport rider editor andrew trevitts book sportbike suspension tuning. Remove the setup sheet at the back of this manual and photocopy it.
If you are looking for the right suspension upgrades for your car we can help you determine that package. With over 50 years of drag racing experience the joneses cover everything from the proper way to haul your drag race car to the importance of utilizing data acquisition in this second edition of the rick jones chassis tuning guide. Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. Suspension tuning can be used to change the way the car behave on different track and road conditions, playing to your car. Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. The front suspension of the car has to remain fairly stock, but we can use aftermarket upper aarms. Its good to set the tire pressures, brakes, and diff before tuning the suspension imo.
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We can reduce understeer and oversteer characteristics with the adjustments of antiroll bar sway bars, bump and rebound, ride height, spring rates, corner and static weights. Definitive guide to suspension tuning suspensionspot. From off road to woods to motocross and arena cross and supercross as well. When pdr suspension technologies earns your buissness be assured we have spent countless hours testing to get your set up tailor made just for you and your riding needs. It is a good idea to write down the setup that comes with the car.
The 102mm throttle bodies require an aftermarket intake to fit the larger. Every motorcycle or bicycle suspension that we tune is tailored for your specific riding style, size and needs. The local suspension experts recommended a 600lb rear spring and a set of. Nick williams performance drivebywire throttle bodies are cnc precisionmachined from billet aluminum to meet the demands for increased airflow on the drivebywire lsx performance engines. Jan 11, 20 i just bought a 20 450 sxf and love the bike. For your vehicle, there is no better stainless steel than t304 and no better. Ive seen alot of people on the org that are more than happy with their spacers. How to set up your bike for handling, stability, and control on the street and track by andrew trevitt isbn. This book, by america s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Its a bit like physicists trying to find a theory of everything.
Always refer to hardpack moto for the basic setup procedures. Offroad shock tuning guide how to tune and valve off. Drag racing books drag racing software jerry bickel. I bought this book because it was one of only two suspension books i found on the kindle shop.
Component handling condition resolution tires more front tire pressure less rear tire pressure less front tire pressure more rear tire pressure try to get tire temps within 10 degrees across the face of the tire. Mopar muscle cars handling and performance upgrades. Chassis engineering is a great introduction to race car design. This kit has been installed by rj race cars and trusted by many other builders and racers for over 20 years. The book is very high quality, with glossy, heavy paper and good photography. Hes been making amains at big races since some of todays younger pro racers were in diapers. Suspension tuning odds are high that your motorcycle suspension needs tuning.
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The book competition car suspension is an excellent, well written manual that describes the design evolution of vehicle suspension and steering systems. Fine tuning your suspension setup for your driving style. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. For the serious performance enthusiast who demands the best of the best. Overall it provides the reader with the foundation of how the key components of a race car work and interact together. Tuning for the track suspension tuning tech modified.
In a practical and downtoearth way, it covers the fundamentals of how race cars handle and the requirements for designing and constructing a car. You can spend all the money you possibly can on the best suspension components, and while you might notice some improvements, those parts arent set up to work together properly to give you the best. Maybe you spent time reading the detailed explanations inside forzas tuning menu only to feel like youre still missing some bits and pieces. As usual with david bull books, this is a beautifully produced offering with photographs of exceptional clarity mostly by the author, the various sportbike. Content progresses logically from initial chapters on basic principles. This website has very hard to find valving information ever wondered how to make your bike handle properly. Whether you are considering modifying an existing suspension or designing a new racecar from the ground up, these books can help by explaining the concepts. While the process of adjusting the tuning feature might differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle, the actual tuning function will still be the same.
The other, by des hammill, i felt was far more informative. Vw performance books and how to vw performance engine. Drag race 4link suspensions chris alstons chassisworks. Without getting too advanced, shock tuning is about selecting the right combination of compression and rebound shims and stacking them in the proper order to get the shock damping characteristics.
Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide. This book covers everything you need to know about designing and building your new chassis and suspension system, exploring both factory and aftermarket frames, modified factory solidaxle suspensions, and independent suspension setups. Below will be listed some mods and suggestions so you can do your own suspension tuning to adjust your car to your personal driving tastes. I know motors and everything else inside and out except suspension.
May 29, 2015 page 4 suspension suspension tuning can make or break your setup. How to improve your motorcycles handling and performance, is. The author and former roadracer andrew trevitt explains how to adjust a bikes suspension to suit each riders individual preferences and style. Get more performance from your vw engine with tried and true modifications to boost vw performance. A definitely must buy for all those who want to take a step forward on their modern bikes suspension setup.
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