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Competition Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning (Hardcover)

by Allan Staniforth (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Haynes Manuals Inc; 3rd Revised edition edition (Dec 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 185960644X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1859606445
  • Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 18.1 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 433,211 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book explains the development history of competition car suspension systems in which the springing mediums are explained - the leaf, torsion bars, rubber, oil and coil. There is also data on setting up, spherical joints and supporting maths.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good intriduction, but light on hard information, 27 Jul 2003
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If you want to design or modify the suspension on a car and you haven't done a mechanical engineering degree, this book would be a good place to start as you are not going to get hit in the face with lots of maths right away. However, once you've understood the basic principles and the advantages of different layouts, you will be left wanting more, much more. The only chapter that really gives you the information (including formulae) you would need to know as a car designer is chapter Eight, which is a re-print of a paper written by David Gould (sucessful hill-climb single seater constructor). The book would be more use I think to an amateur racer who has bought a used race car and would like to know more about setting it up as it does contain solid information on that subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keep the rubber on the road,..., 18 Jul 2000
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I'd like to first inform readers why I bought this book. It all started when I read another Haynes title, "Build Your Own Sports Car For As Little As *250 - and Race It." by Ron Champion. I was hooked , am currently building three chassis, and am a regular Amazon customer for books to help me with my project.This is one of the best! ---- As early as 1961, Michael Costin and David Phipps recognised, compiled and published the principles which govern the design of high performance cars. Their book was "Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design", still considered a milestone in the science of performance car engineering. ( unfortunately, now out of print ) The principles remain,... the practise has gained in sophistication through years of development. In 1988, Allen Staniforths' own book, "Competition Car Suspension. Design, Construction, Tuning." was published. His acknowledged expertise in the field, and the easy-to-read style of his book, made it a prime reference book for race car constructors, suspension engineers, drivers, and team managers in their pursuit of that elusive 'winning edge',... a new "Suspension Bible". Since the first edition, advances in technology and toughening of the rules governing the sport and industry of car racing have compelled revolutionary changes in suspension science. These developments are reflected in this, the third edition. His clear, concise, easily absorbed explanation of the theory and practise of competition suspension design and engineering make this book a premium addition to your automotive library. Lots of other books provided 'crumbs' of the information I needed to confidently begin building my first 'clubman' race-car. This book is the bread and butter! If, like me, you want to refine your knowledge and skills, and gain that winning edge, I highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Guide for All Levels of Motorsport, 19 Jan 2000
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After we used to employ the adjustable dampers , it brings to us many difficulties to find the optimum set-ups.This book gives the tips and shows a simple and systematic way for an optimum set-up. Many thanks to Mr. Staniforth , who shares his experiences with ameteurs and Mr. Gordon Birtwistle ; who suggested this wonderful source to me.
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