Diagnostic Solutions: Diagnosing Chassis Noises
Customer interviews are critical to the noise location process. Keep in mind that the grinding noise that you hear might not be the squeaking noise that the customer hears. In most cases, a test drive with the customer might help to identify the noise with which he or she is most concerned.
Brad Keselowski Crew Chief Paul Wolfe Named MOOG Chassis Parts ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Kentucky Speedway
Brad Keselowski and the #2 Miller Lite Dodge led 79 laps before getting bogged down in late restarts to finish seventh in Saturday night’s inaugural NASCAR Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. Following the race, the #2 team’s crew chief, Paul Wolfe, received his second MOOG chassis parts “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in recognition of Keselowski’s 0.482-second-per-lap improvement over the second half of the event.
Tech Feature: Quieting Hyundai Brake and Chassis Noises
It seems I’ve been writing a lot of these brake and undercar articles lately. While they’re similar in content, I hope you find them to be resourceful, and it never hurts to go over the basics. This month, we’ll be concentrating on the Hyundai line of vehicles. Over the years, these cars have seen improvements in performance and reliability. The latest models have certainly touched a chord with the buyers, and with smart styling, affordability and a strong dealer network, there is no reason to think you won’t be seeing these cars in your bays for many years to come.
Raybestos Releases Brake and Chassis Coverage for 2012 Acura, Audi, Mitsubishi and VW
Late model Raybestos brand brake and chassis products – a member of the Affinia family of brands – are being released this month for popular Japanese and German models.
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis Earns Two Awards at the 2011 NCMA Conference
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis received a Silver Level President’s Award for its chassis parts web catalog and a Most Improved Award from Genuine Parts Company/NAPA at the 38th Annual Knowledge Exchange Conference of the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) in St. Petersburg, FL.
Beck/Arnley Adds Zimmerman Rotors to Brake and Chassis Product Module
Beck/Arnley announces it has added Zimmerman Rotors to its brake and chassis product module to give professional service technicians another option when it comes to repairing foreign nameplate vehicles.
Trevor Bayne, MOOG Chassis Parts-Equipped #21 Ford Fusion Race Into History Books at Daytona 500
Trevor Bayne, driver of the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #21 Ford Fusion, became the youngest driver to win stock car racing’s premier event, the Daytona 500, as his retro-themed car edged out Carl Edwards in the 208th and final lap Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.
Deeza Chassis Released 106 New Part Numbers in 2nd Half of 2010
Deeza Chassis Parts has released 106 new chassis part numbers in 2nd half of 2010, bringing the total 400 plus new items in 2010 and having 1,961 items in its range.
Federal-Mogul Offers Track-Tested MOOG Chassis Parts for NASCAR-Spec Vehicles
Federal-Mogul Corporation has leveraged its MOOG steering and suspension brand’s decades-long leadership in NASCAR Cup racing to offer high-performance chassis components for vehicles raced in NASCAR, ARCA, IMCA and other leading series.
Jimmie Johnson Captures Fifth Consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship with MOOG Chassis Parts
In the end, Jimmie Johnson simply would not be denied, as he and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet outran their two closest competitors to win a record fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in the recent Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami (FL) Raceway.