Shock Tech
One of the first things you realize after your first day on a racetrack is that OEM shocks aren’t going to cut it. If...
Installing the New Spec E30 Ground Control Coilover Kit
I enjoy upgrades to anything. Some of the most rewarding experiences were the little details that just pulled the whole package together, the icing...
Spec E30 Adopts a New Ground Control Spring Package
My first exposure to Spec E30 came in 2007 when I was asked to be race director at the Championships event in Mid-Ohio. There...
Bracing For Reality – Upgrading an E36 for the rigors of racing duty
The E36 is a great candidate for a racecar. One look at NASA’s German Touring Series will tell you that. The E36 strikes the...
Wheel Hop – Causes, Effects and Cures
Standing starts are hard on a car, and there are a few NASA classes that begin races that way. A standing start is even...
Chassis Tuning With Dampers – A hard look at shock absorbers and their effects...
When the suspension moves, the shock absorber is designed to control movements of the suspension and chassis, working in conjunction with the springs. The...
24 Sins of Chassis Tuning – Make the most of your track time by...
At the race, you’re unloaded and ready to go for the first practice session. After the session is over, you feel lost because the...
Geometric Concerns – Getting the Most out of Your Racing Suspension Alignment
If you can make the tires happy, you will automatically make the driver happy. Aiming all four tires in the right directions will optimize...
Half-Ton Plus – Adding helper springs can make towing to the track a bit...
At one time, a half-ton truck was plenty capable for towing a racecar to and from the track. Then the open trailer became an...
Tire Management – How to Get the Most out of Your Race Tires From...
In the mid-1990s, the term tire management became a common phrase made popular by commentators on NASCAR television broadcasts. The term was first used...
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