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How to Hook and Launch : Traction Mods for Street and Strip by Dick Miller (2012, Trade Paperback)

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Author Dick Miller explains the physics behind what gets a car moving from a standing start. Getting the rear tires to really bite and gain maximum traction is divided into several small steps, and Miller walks you through each phase of the launch.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Cartech, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1934709352
ISBN-13
9781934709351
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109309466

Product Key Features

Book Title
How to Hook and Launch : Traction Mods for Street and Strip
Author
Dick Miller
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Automotive / Customizing, Automotive
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Transportation
Number of Pages
128 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
16 Oz

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Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Tl236.2.M55 2012
Table of Content
Acknowledgments 4 About the Author 5 Introduction 7 Chapter 1: Suspension Basics and Drag Racing Dynamics 8 For Every Action There is a Reaction 8 Shock Absorbers 11 Chapter 2: Rear Suspension: Leaf Springs 14 Pinion Angle 14 Preload and Spring Wrap 15 Rise or Squat 17 The Neutral Line 18 Ladder Bars 19 Subframe Connectors 19 Calvert Leaves 20 Chapter 3: Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Three-Link 25 The Neutral Line 25 Preload 26 Pinion Angle 28 Bushings 29 Lower Control Arms 31 Scale Procedure 33 Chapter 4: Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Four-Link 34 Basic Design 34 Bushing Replacement 36 Control Arm Upgrades 36 No-Hop Bars 36 Track Locators 39 Control Arm Adjustments 40 Setting Preload 40 Adjusting Preload 41 Chapter 5: Front Suspension: Straight Axles 42 The Basics 42 Gasser Era 45 Steering Styles 47 Bump Steer 47 Front Tires 47 Chapter 6: Front Suspension: Double A-Arm 50 Alignment 51 Sway bars 54 Sway Bars versus Anti-Roll Bars 54 Shocks 56 Spring Selection 58 Chapter 7: Front Suspension: Single A-Arm 60 Alignment 61 Sway Bars 62 Aftermarket Struts 62 Bracing 63 Coil-Overs, Struts, Springs, K-Members 64 Chapter 8: Front Suspension: Torsion Bars 67 Basic Design 68 Performance Upgrades 69 Drag Tuning 70 Shock Absorbers 72 Weight Loss 73 Subframe Connectors 74 Bars and Cages 74 Bushings 75 Tubular Arms 75 Chapter 9: Tires 76 Offset Axle Housings 76 Rubber Compounds 77 Wheel Screws 77 Tire Care 77 Mounting Advice 80 Street Tire Comparison 81 Drag Radial Advice 82 Tire Storage 87 Pressure and Wear 87 Sample Applications 89 Chapter 10: Fine-Tuning Suspension for Maximum Traction 91 Shooting Video 91 Having the Right Torque Converter 91 Adjusting Pinion Angle 93 Adjusting Chassis Preload with Rear Coil Springs 96 Adjusting Chassis Preload with Rear Leaf Springs 98 Adjusting Rear Rise or Squat 99 Adjusting Anti-Roll Bars 100 Adjusting Front and Rear Tire Pressure and Diameter 101 Scaling a Car 101 Chapter 11: Making a Pass 104 The Burnout 104 Street Tires 106 Reaction Time 106 Mechanical Snafus 108 The First 60 Feet 109 Starting-Line Ratio 110 Dissecting The Run 111 Comparing Runs 112 Chapter 12: Suggestions for a More Consistent and Winning Car 114 Tall Tires 115 Power Saving 115 Shifter Style 117 Transmission Brake 117 Weather Stations 117 2-Speed vs. 3-Speed 121 Data Records 123 Ignition System and RPM Limiters 125 Source Guide 128
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2011-049287
Dewey Decimal
629.28/72
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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