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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Ever heard that phrase before? That's exactly what Mr. Smith has done with "Tune to Win". The breadth of his experience becomes obvious very quickly. Yes, it was written in the seventies, but, the last time I checked, Newton's Law of Gavitation (1687?)was still applicable. Mr. Smith has saved the 95% of racers who haven't turned pro at least five years of research and development time. Thinking of changing your car's suspension geometry? Why do you need to keep the roll center height low? Loose is fast, but how loose? Where does understeer drag affect the car the most? Considering all real professionals are continously looking for every little thing that will make their cars faster, I'm sure they read this book as soon as it became available. "Tune to Win" will show you how to find the best set-up for your car and conditions and driver. There are many suspension books on the market, but this one goes far beyond "to reduce understeer, soften the front anti-roll bar". If you haven't read it, and you want to win, you need to. My highest possible recommendation.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Auto racing is a VERY complex sport. 95% of amateur racers don't have a clue about aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and other rather essential but very diificult areas, and the professional racers aren't much better. The beauty of this book is that Carroll Smith breaks it down and tells you EXACTLY what you need to know in a very easy to read format. I read this book and driving, as well as racing, has never been the same since. I'm constantly trying new things driving, and reflecting on what Carrol Smith theorized in his book and I can tell you as living proof that he is right on, because if he was wrong I'd probably be dead! I can't stress to you enogh the importance of this book, it is vital to winning. Mr. Smith's expertise and advice should be regarded as coming from directly from God. After reading this book the next step in understanding race car handling and dynamics is "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" by Bill Milliken. It's a college text book and has alot of math and physics, and Carroll Smith's book does all of that, in less pages, and simpler language than that book (although that book is a really good one too, I have it as well). Last thing I will say is this:
Please do NOT buy this book. I want to keep winning, and the fewer people that read this book the better for me. ;)
Carroll Smith is simply the best. Period.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is a must for anyone interested in racecar preparation and tuning. Smith is an absolute expert in a difficult field and highly regarded by his peers. Also, check out his other "... to Win" books. All the same quality, written with talent and dry wit.
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great book well written easy to read and informative
As an student of mechanical engineering, the book makes this complex topic very approachable. I will warn any potential buyers that you should have a good understanding of physics... Read more
Published on March 7, 2010 by Priority Shipping
Great book to learn
Great book to learn the basic concepts of tuning the suspension of a racecar. Very easy to read! All Carroll Smith books are a must for any race engineer.
Published on October 12, 2008 by Cristobal Hiche
Section on braking is a little weak, but useful nonetheless
I was the "brake man" for a recent FSAE team. I used Carroll Smith's _Tune to Win_ and _Engineer to Win_ to learn about designing and tuning the braking system. Read more
Published on September 16, 2008 by presuppositionalist
very good but...
This is a very good book and I found a lot of useful information in it but I have to be honest and say that Race and rally car source book is a much better book on this subject. Read more
Published on November 30, 2007 by Osorio Batres Silvia Rebeca
Excellent book
I dont have much of a basis for comparison while rating this book, however, I did find it very useful. Tune to Win covers all facets of tuning race cars. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Todd Wegner
Great book for those just starting
Carrol Smith's book does a great job of introducing suspension design. The book also does a good job of giving you an idea of the amount of planning and work it takes to get a... Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by Jonathan S. Maikell
Another good one from Carroll Smith
This is a great introduction to vehicle dynamics and a basic guide to the overall tuning of the vehicle. Read more
Published on February 22, 2006 by Steven T. Snyder
For Aspiring Race Engineers
The late Carroll Smith's book "Tune to Win" will appeal mostly to engineering minded car racing enthusiasts. Read more
Published on February 15, 2005 by John McNulty
Fantastic and important for any motorsport professional
This book in unquestionably the bible of motorsport set-up. It is an absolute must for anyone who considers themselves a professional in this industry. .... Read more
Published on September 15, 2002
Every car lover should read this book
I enjoy driving my car - in the most active sense. I enjoy being involved in the experience, and I like to know how things work in general. Read more
Published on February 25, 2002
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Before we can do anything intelligent with any piece of machinery we had better figure out the exact function of the piece-"if all else fails, read directions." Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Formula One, Formula Atlantic, Formula Ford, Earl's Supply, Tilton Engineering, Serck Speed, Hardie Ferodo, Automotive Products, Detroit Locker, Formula Car, Jim Hall, Long Beach New!
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Before we can do anything intelligent with any piece of machinery we had better figure out the exact function of the piece-"if all else fails, read directions." Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Formula One, Formula Atlantic, Formula Ford, Earl's Supply, Tilton Engineering, Serck Speed, Hardie Ferodo, Automotive Products, Detroit Locker, Formula Car, Jim Hall, Long Beach New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Prepare to Win by Carroll Smith in Back Matter
- Racing the Small Block Chevy by John Thawley on page 132
- Racing Engine Preparation by Waddell Wilson on page 132
- Chevrolet Racing Engine by Bill Jenkins on page 132
- Racing Cars (What About Series) by Ron Cave on page 34
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- Winning: A Race Driver's Handbook by George A. Anderson on 5 pages
- Race Car Engineering & Mechanics by Paul Van Valkenburgh on page 20, and Back Matter
- Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving by Bob Bondurant on page 68, and Back Matter
- Race and Rally Car Sourcebook: The Guide to Building and Modifying a Competition Car by Allan Staniforth in Front Matter, and page 98
- Auto Math Handbook HP by John Lawlor in Back Matter
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