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“forbes aird”

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  • The Race Car Chassis HP1540

    Design, Structures and Materials for Road, Drag and Circle Track Open- andClosed-Wheel Chassis

    by Forbes Aird ...
    This invaluable handbook on the structural design and science behind the race car chassis includes sections on materials and structures, structural loads, a brief overview of suspension and chassis design, multi-tube and space frame chassis, joining ferrous metals, stressed skin construction, and joining light alloys. ... Read more

    Was $21.99 USD Now $17.99 USD

  • Fiberglass and Other Composite MaterialsHP1498

    A Guide to High Performance Non-Metallic Materials for AutomotiveRacing and Marine Use. Includes Fiberglass, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber,Molds, Structures and Material

    by Forbes Aird ...
    A guide to fiber reinforced plastic materials, including fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. It also includes sections on mold making, plugs, materials, structures, gel coats, advanced building techniques, tools and equipment. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • Fabricate Automotive Fiberglass -Digital

    by Dan Burrill ...
    Fiberglass and composite parts are commonly used in many collector cars, hot rods, Corvettes, and even late-model vehicles. Body panels, interior components, and engine parts are fabricated from fiberglass and composite materials (plastic molded or carbon fiber). While other fiberglass and composite material books have been published, few are focused on fabricating and repairing automotive parts, ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Alaska by Motorcycle - are you sure you know what you are doing?

    Adventures of Airborne Andy, #1

    by Airborne Andy ...
    Series Book 1 - Adventures of Airborne Andy
    11,260 miles, 25 days, 5 bears, 4 tires, 3 close encounters, 2 oil changes, 2x out of gas, 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 blizzard, 1 dog fight, 1 thousand mile day, and 1 conversation with God! "Alaska by Motorcycle – are you sure you know what you are doing?" is the story of one man's experience braving the unknown on a motorcycle journey into the remote regions of the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and ... Read more

    $3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Performance Fuel Injection Systems HP1557

    How to Design, Build, Modify, and Tune EFI and ECU Systems.Covers Components, Sensors, Fuel and Ignition Requirements, Tuning the Stock ECU, Piggyback and Stand

    by Matt Cramer, Jerry Hoffmann ...
    A practical guide to modifying and tuning modern electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, including engine control units (ECUs). The book starts out with plenty of foundational topics on wiring, fuel systems, sensors, different types of ignition systems, and other topics to help ensure the reader understands how EFI Systems work. Next the book builds on that foundation, helping the reader to ... Read more

    Was $21.99 USD Now $17.99 USD

  • How to Convert your Volkswagen T4/T5 into a Camper Van

    by Lawrence Butcher ...
    The ultimate guide to converting your Volkswagen T4 or T5 into a camper van, at home or in the workshop. With step-by-step instructions and photography throughout, this book clearly demonstrates how to safely and effectively transform your VW van into a practical, affordable camper using DIY skills, and basic hand and power tools. Geared towards the home-builder, the book covers: buying guides and ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • He Crashed Me So I Crashed Him Back

    The True Story of the Year the King, Jaws, Earnhardt, and the Rest of NASCAR's Feudin', Fightin' Good Ol' Boys Put Stock Car Racing on the Map

    by Mark Bechtel ...
    On a cold February day in 1979, when most of the Northeast was snowed in by a blizzard, NASCAR entered the American consciousness with a dramatic telecast of the Daytona 500. It was the first 500-mile race to be broadcast live on national television and featured the heroes and legends of the sport racing on a hallowed track. With one of the wildest finishes in sports history -- a finish that was ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildups HP1400

    by Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...
    How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Physics of Nascar

    The Science Behind the Speed

    by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky ...
    A physicist explores the science of speed racing and the #1 spectator sport in America in the perfect gift for both NASCAR and science fans.Every NASCAR fan—at one time or another—asks the same question: Why isn’t my favorite driver winning? This is your chance to discover how much more there is to NASCAR than “Go fast, turn left and don’t crash.” If you’ve ever wondered why racecars don’t have ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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  • Race of the Century

    The Heroic True Story of the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race

    by Julie M. Fenster ...
    On the morning of February 12, 1908, six cars from four different countries lined up in the swirling snow of Times Square, surrounded by a frenzied crowd of 250,000. The seventeen men who started the New York to Paris auto race were an international roster of personalities: a charismatic Norwegian outdoorsman, a witty French count, a pair of Italian sophisticates, an aristocratic German army ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Street Rotary HP1549

    How to Build Maximum Horsepower & Reliability into Mazda's 12a, 13b & Renesis Engines

    by Mark Warner ...
    The ultimate performance guide to the rotary engines built by Mazda from 1978 to the present. Includes: Engine history and identification ? Rotary engine fundamentals ? Component selection and modifications ? Housings and porting ? Rotors, seals, and internals ? Intake and fuel systems ? Exhaust Systems ? Engine management and ignition ? Oil and lubrication systems ? Forced induction ? Nitrous, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Toyota MR2 Performance HP1553

    A Practical Owner's Guide for Everyday Maintenance, Upgrades and Performance Modifications. Covers 1985-2005, All Makes and Models

    by Terrell Heick ...
    A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to ... Read more

    Was $21.99 USD Now $17.99 USD