Chassis Engineering by Herb Adams

Chassis Engineering

Chassis Design, Building & Tuning for High Performance Cars

Herb Adams

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · November 19, 1992

In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning.

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Who it’s for
Herb Adams explains suspension geometry and chassis design for high-performance driving projects.
Themes
Chassis and suspension engineering, Handling and cornering performance
Genres
Automotive Engineering, Car Customizing, Auto Racing

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About this book

In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project.

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Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.

Suspension Geometry

Herb Adams explains suspension geometry and chassis design for high-performance driving projects.

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  • Suspension geometry and chassis design explained for novices
  • Guidance on designing, building, and tuning a chassis

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  • Photos and illustrations of chassis design, building, and tuning
  • Attention to predictable handling on streets and cornering on tracks

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Automotive Engineering88%
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Car Customizing26%

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Publisher categories

  • Practical Guides
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Car Customizing
Authors
Herb Adams
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published
November 19, 1992
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Chassis and suspension engineering · Handling and cornering performance
Reading lane
Practical Guides