Tony Stewart Crew Chief Darian Grubb Overcomes Challenges, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Indy
Tony Stewart and the #14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet survived contact with a wall, a collision in the pits and a pass-through penalty that cost them 15 positions to post a remarkable sixth-place finish in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The DeLorean – Back From the Past Part II
This article explores performance modifications that have been developed for the DeLorean from the time of its release to the present day. Although anything is possible, performance modifications over the past 30 years have focused primarily on the areas of engine modification (or replacement), and suspension modifications. I won’t be getting into time travel modifications – those are beyond the scope of this article.
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.
David Ragan Gets First Sprint Cup Victory, Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Daytona
David Ragan erased memories of the February miscue that cost him an almost certain Daytona 500 victory and held on through 10 extra laps of racing to win Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Following the checkered flag, Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Ragan and the #6 UPS “We Love Logistics” Ford, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race.”
Carl Edwards Finishes Third at Sonoma, Crew Chief Bob Osborne Wins Second Straight MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award
Carl Edwards rebounded from early-race struggles to finish third and his crew chief, Bob Osborne, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race” for the second straight week in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA.
Tech Feature: Active Motor and Trans Mounts
Motor mounts serve an important function: They support the weight of the engine and transaxle (or transmission), and also isolate engine vibration from the rest of the chassis. With so much emphasis on controlling noise, vibration and harshness in late model luxury vehicles, it was inevitable that sooner or later motor mounts would go electronic.
Alignment & Suspension Specs: 2003-2008 Honda Pilot
Aligning the 2003-2008 Honda Pilot is not difficult. The first-generation Pilot shares the same suspension design as the Odyssey and rear suspension design with the Accord. The Pilot is the largest vehicle Honda manufacturers. There are no TSBs issued for alignment or tire wear problems. Most TSBs for these vehicles focus on the steering column noise, but most of them are for a limited number of vehicles. The Pilot is based on Honda’s Global Light Truck Platform. It features a highly robust and rigid unit body design with isolated front and rear subframes.
Carl Edwards Extends Sprint Cup Points Lead, Crew Chief Bob Osborne Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at MIS
Carl Edwards extended his Sprint Cup points lead to 20 with his 11th top-10 finish of the year in Sunday’s NASCAR Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Following the race, Edwards’ crew chief, Bob Osborne, received Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in recognition of the #99 Aflac “Now Hiring” Ford’s race-best performance improvement over the final 100 laps.
Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Pocono
Flawless crew work in two late-race pit stops propelled Jeff Gordon and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #24 DuPont Chevrolet to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR 5-Hour Energy 500 Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway.
K-I-S-S Method: Listen to the Customer Before You Grab the Scanner
An older gentleman came to the shop with wipers that would not turn off. This customer was insistent that it had to be a serious malfunction. He was so sure of himself that it made me think there was something seriously wrong with the car.