Tech Tip: Maximizing Ride Control, Steering Response and Handling
Any spring, whether it’s a leaf, torsion or coil spring, must compensate for irregularities in the road surface, maintain the suspension system at a predetermined height and support added weight without excessive sagging. As you’ll read, each of these functions is extremely important in providing comfort, precise handling and load-bearing capability in the modern import vehicle.
Rancho Showcases New Shock Technologies in Latest Application Guide
Rancho, a leader in performance suspension systems and shock absorbers, continues to drive the development of new, highly engineered products for the enthusiast market and highlights its latest innovations in the new 2007 Rancho QuickLIFT and RS9000XL Application Guide.
Forum Junkies: The Do’s and Don’ts of Netiquette
A web forum or internet message board can be a great thing. Just imagine like-minded people coming together to discuss problems and solutions on the internet. But, sometimes it is like a bar without any alcohol, and some patrons manage to talk loudly and become “know it alls.” Web forums can be a powerful tool
Braking Horsepower: How Much Does Your Car Have?
We all know brakes get hot, sometimes very hot. If you watch closely on race day, it’s not uncommon to see the rotor on a race car glowing bright orange. Iron is in the range of 1,700º F when orange. At the most basic level, a brake is an energy conversion device. Normally people will
The Rip Off: Do you Love the Aftermarket?
A few weeks ago, I invited an old friend and former co-worker to lunch. I have to admit, my motives were not entirely focused on “catching up,” as he now works for a local company I have been eyeing as a potential customer for quite some time. Of course, I casually worked his company’s fleet
Diagnostic Solutions: Springs and Things
Maximizing Ride Control…Steering Response & Handling
Tech Tip: Engineering the Complete Brake Job
When brake linings are replaced, always follow your friction supplier’s guidelines. As a rule, linings should be replaced with ones made of the same basic type of material as the original linings (or better). Replace semi-metallic with semi-metallic, ceramic with ceramic, and nonasbestos organic (NAO) with NAO – or upgrade to ceramic.
Management: Brush Up on Charging System Fundamentals to Help Diagnose Problems
In the modern-day automobile, the battery serves three main functions. First is the obvious: It supplies electrical power to the ignition system, starter, computer system and every other electrical component while the engine is not running (or any other instance when the alternator is not charging).
Permatex Continues NHRA Sponsorship of Jay Blake and Follow A Dream Racing Team for 2007 Season
Permatex has announced that it will continue its corporate sponsorship of the Follow A Dream Race Team for the 2007 NHRA season. In 2007, Follow A Dream will compete in the NHRA Championship Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. Permatex has partnered with Jay Blake and his team since 2004.
2007 Monroe Ride Control Master Catalog Reflects Expansion of Domestic and Import Coverage
The 2007 Monroe Shocks and Struts Master Catalog, featuring more than 200 new part numbers for popular late-model domestic and import vehicles as well as a growing range of replacement solutions for specialty and performance applications, is now available from Tenneco Inc.