Technical aspects & technology of auto racing

Acceleration vs time recorder question.

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:14:55 +0000

I would looking for a device that can record the acceleration vs time in
a drag racing car.

Any suggestion?

Thanks.
Daniel

How do you like your G-Tech

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:14:36 +0000

I’m planing to buy a G-Tech Performance Meter/PRO and I would like to
know from actual owner of this device if they are satisfy with it.

- Is it accurate ?
– Is it easy to use ?

Thanks

Daniel

Question: 4 point seat belts ?

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:14:14 +0000

Hi,

I have a 97 Legacy 2.5 GT. Besides having a ton of body roll on high
speed corner, I also seem to be sliding from side to side a lot (I’m
5’7" go figure). I’d like to put a 4 point seat belt in. As a college
student however, as much as I want it I probably can’t afford buying racing
seats. Does someone know how I can mount a 4 pt seatbelt on a standard car
seat ? The biggest problem will be the shoulder strap. I can’t run it
between the headrest handle for it will strangle me. Any help/suggestion
woud be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance to all of you.

Erwin
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Caravan performance parts

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:13:35 +0000

Is there anyone doing performance parts (specifically suspension) for the
Chrysler minivans. I’d like to tighten things up a bit.

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70 COUGAR STARTING PROBLEMS

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:13:15 +0000

I recently bought a 1970 Cougar with a 351 Cleveland engine. I identified the
engine based on the shape and configuration of the cylinder heads, although
when I tried to get a distributor cap for the car, three auto parts stores were
unable to match the old cap up with anything. The engine also takes the small
spark plugs.

I have been having a lot of difficulty starting the car when it is warmed up.
The car starts fine, almost immediately, when started cold. The engine turns
over quickly and smoothly as it is started. Once I go for a drive, however, I
can’t get the engine to turn over quickly enough to catch. It struggles to turn
over. I first replaced the all the ground lines, then the starter, then the
coil and the battery. At first the engine did not appear to have been rebuilt,
but I noticed that it has a chrome oil pan. Is it possible that someone could
have put in oversized rings and as the engine gets hot, the rings expand and
make the engine too tight to turn over?

I don’t know where to turn next. I have decreased the timing in order to get
the engine to turn over more quickly, but even that hasn’t helped. Any
suggestions?

Fuel cell

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:12:36 +0000

I’m looking for some information on ‘fuel cells’ for racing
applications. I from what I heard a long time ago, these
were essentially a tank with foam inside it. The fuel was
held in the foam and didn’t slosh around. Is this correct,
or am I out to lunch ? Does anyone know of companies that
will custom fab these things ?

Basically what I need is a way to prevent the fuel pickup from
getting uncovered during hard acceleration, cornering, etc.

Thanks,
Jeff

Mass Centroid Axis

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:54:54 +0000

If anyone could explain how to calculate a car’s mass centroid axis, I
would be most grateful.

Thanks for any help.

Jane

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For sale: Morgan of 1974

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:54:35 +0000

More information at:
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Triumph TR-6 colors

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:53:57 +0000

This may not be the correct group to post this question, but does anyone know
if the 1976 TR-6 was offered in more than one shade of green? The one i’m
interested in buying is lighter than British Racing Green. I only have photos
of this particular car, have not seen it in person. Thanks in advance.