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The design and development of competition car suspension systems is a vital ingredient for winning performance. The author, an acknowledged expert, demystifies this complex subject, explaining the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering, and exploring - in an easy-to-understand and readable style - how and why suspension systems work. Since this book was first published in 1988, there have been some revolutionary changes, partly through advancing technology, but also due to major alterations to the rules at the peak of the sport. These developments are all reflected in this book, which has been fully revised to include updated examples and case studies.
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Allan Staniforth, one-time RAF navigator and then Daily Mirror reporter, is now a freelance writer and suspension consultant. He is perhaps best known for his Terrapin series of self-designed racing cars, and as author of the best-selling Race and Rally Car Source Book. He lives near Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has be updated a number of times, and perhaps I can't help thinking each time Allan might have added another memoir of some previous acquaintance in motorsport. Unfortunately the read often strays away from the subject in hand.
It is heavily biased towards slicks and wings single seater and little of guidance for the larger number of McPherson Strut saloon car owners. Wheel frequency and spring rate calculations are included and analysing geometry. Componentry is looked at and damper systems explained.
I think for the average club racer it is interesting but not a really how to guide for rationalising what needs to be looked at. This book needs to be supplemented with additional reading on the same subject when considering non-single seaters.
It is heavily biased towards slicks and wings single seater and little of guidance for the larger number of McPherson Strut saloon car owners. Wheel frequency and spring rate calculations are included and analysing geometry. Componentry is looked at and damper systems explained.
I think for the average club racer it is interesting but not a really how to guide for rationalising what needs to be looked at. This book needs to be supplemented with additional reading on the same subject when considering non-single seaters.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A well written book that covers all the main topics concerning suspension matters, what effects what and how to correct it, the use of pictures helps to clarify issues, and it is clear that the author knows what he is talking about, and has put it in to practice himself, the book is aimed a people who want to know the facts and how to apply them not just what F1 has done, as someone who has built a number of competition cars over the years I know when I am reading fact or fancy.
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A great read for any aspiring race mechanic or driver
This book gives a great insight into the workings of race car suspension from the very basics to advanced geometry. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Bomber
Well past its sell by date
A very thorough review of suspension systems and good practical information if you are dealing with cars from the 70s, but probably superceded by computer based methods. Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by A. L. Thomson
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