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Expert: - 9/26/2004


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Hi,

I've seen an equation in a book of the vehicle mass: driveline + chassis, when reduced to a point at the center of gravity, varies according to the forces, gear box position and other terms.

Could you please tell me a little about this subject and if you can point out online astricles to read?

Thank you for your help.

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Hi Elie:

The best source of information I can recomend is a book .
The title is : "How to Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn.  I think it's published by HP Books, and most any book store can order it for you. It's about $15-$16 and will explain things of that narute fully.  

I've never been able to find any usable articles online that were a help

Good luck in your search.

Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida USA  

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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