Jack Stand Stripes
The first time Toolshed Engineer appeared in Speed News magazine was back in May of 2012 during the first year of the magazine. In...
Lithium Trailer Batteries: A Long-Lasting, Lightweight, No-Maintenance Power Source
OK, you don’t know a thing about lithium batteries. But when I started this project, I didn’t know anything about them, either. All I...
Innocence Lost – Turning a garage-queen BMW E92 M3 into a proper Time Trial...
It’s funny what racing does to the human mind. One minute we’re capable of making rational decisions and the next we’re tearing apart a...
I Speed at Night – Installing Lighted Enduro Number Panels
In endurance racing, it’s critical for crew and officials to be able to identify your car at night. Sure, your crew might know which...
Track Day Upgades for BRZ Brakes
One car that is starting show up in greater numbers at NASA events is the Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86/FRS, and the aftermarket is serving up...
Budget Build: Honda Challenge Part 4 – The Powertrain
Every racecar driver wants more power. For our budget Honda Challenge build, we wanted more power, too. The problem was that pesky rulebook. More...
The Advantages of Cryogenic Processing
The biggest misconceptions about cryogenic processing are that it can change the size of parts and lead to brittle components. Those misconceptions can be...
Instant Replay: How to use a GoPro wirelessly with an inexpensive tablet to view...
Pro racing drivers, driving coaches and national champions all agree: video will make you faster. The ability to see what you are doing behind...
Replacing a Miata Fuel Pump Sock
We all have read time and again that oil is the lifeblood of an engine, but without fuel, the engine doesn’t run, and if...
Communication Theory – How to Recognize, Measure and Fix Bump Steer
Clear communication between driver and machine is a fundamental requirement for speed, safety, confidence and predictability on the racetrack. The ideal relationship between you...
