The design and development of competition car suspension systems is a vital ingredient for winning performance. The author, an acknowledged expert on the subject, explains the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering, and explores in an easy-to-understand and readable style how and why suspension systems work. The book includes the facts behind the 1993-94 Formula 1 FIA dispute over the banning of electronic aspects in racing car control and detailed appendices provide technical data. By the author of "Race and Rally Car Source Book".
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This review is from: Competition Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning (Hardcover)
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, "Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design", is still considered a milestone in the science of performance car engineering.(though now, unfortunately, 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 this book.
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This review is from: Competition Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning (Hardcover)
I already owned "High Speed, Low Cost" and "Race and Rally Car Source Book," both by Staniforth, so when I saw this latest book I was excited. Both are really good, with the latter being very, very useful for designing your own race/sports car suspension.
Let me preface this with saying I'm interested specifically in chassis/suspension design so my comments are limited to that portion of the book. (Of course, since the title is about suspension disign, that's pretty much the whole book.) After reading his latest book, I felt let down by the lack of new information. I guess there's only so much to automotive suspension design, yet assumed the new book would have "new" information, necessitating it's publication; I just don't see it. My advice: If you don't have any of his books, then get this one. It's very good and includes everything from his previous works. But if you already have "Race and Rally Car Source Book," don't bother. [...]
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This review is from: Competition Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning (Hardcover)
This book offers quite a bit of history on the progression of auto racing suspension and it talks about the differences between various suspension types. I was disapointed because I wanted a book that went into the details of tuning a suspension. This book didn't do that for me. A good book if you're not actually looking for information you can use in your car.
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