{"title":"High Performance Handling \u0026 Brakes Books","description":"Unlock the secrets to superior handling and braking with this collection of high performance books, perfect for automotive enthusiasts and professionals.","products":[{"product_id":"tune-to-win-the-art-and-science-of-race-car-development-and-tuning","title":"Tune To Win: The Art And Science Of Race Car Development And Tuning","description":"Covers the development and tuning of race car by clearly explaining the basic principles of vehicle dynamics and relating these principles to the input and control functions of the racing driver. An exceptional book written by a true professional.\n95% of amateur racers don't have a clue about aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and other rather essential but very diificult areas, and the professional racers aren't much better. The beauty of this book is that Carroll Smith breaks it down and tells you EXACTLY what you need to know in a very easy to read format.","brand":"Aero Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911895531591,"sku":"B03007","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9780879380717.jpg?v=1772255035"},{"product_id":"muscle-car-brake-upgrades-how-to-design-select-and-install","title":"Muscle Car Brake Upgrades: How to Design, Select, and Install","description":"Other brake system books cover all cars and all applications, but this \nbook is dedicated to muscle cars only! With this volume, you can follow \ndetailed, thorough, step-by-step procedures to install systems on a \nvariety of popular muscle cars from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors. \nAs a result, you will have a car with brakes on par with the handling \nand horsepower of modified cars today.\n\nMany 1960s and 1970s muscle cars still carry the outdated and \nrudimentary OEM drum or underpowered stock disc\/drum brake systems. \nThese hinder handling agility and stopping performance, and they are a \nsubpar safety system. Muscle cars are meant to be driven aggressively, \nand the brake system needs to match the performance of the drivetrain.\n\nThe fundamentals of system design, operation, and component function are \nclearly explained so you understand all principles, equipment, and \navailable kits. With this knowledge, you can select the best brake \nsystem for your car and application. However, selecting the right \nequipment is just the first step. This book delivers detailed \nstep-by-step instructions and photos so you can confidently install an \naftermarket high-performance brake system, such as a kit from Wilwood, \nBaer, CCP, and others on a variety of muscle cars. Covered are \naftermarket brake conversions for factory size 14- to 15-inch wheels as \nwell as installs for 16- to 20- inch wheels. You are shown how to select \nindividual components and install master cylinders, steel-braided brake \nlines, calipers, rotors, and proportioning valves. Whether you’re \ndriving a high-performance street, Pro Touring, autocross, drag racing, \nor road racing car, these brake system installs dramatically increase \nperformance and safety.\n\n• Brake modifications are an affordable and necessary step for complete \nvehicle upgrades\n\n• The aftermarket offers many kits and solutions for a variety of budgets\n\n• Brake upgrades on General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler products are \ncovered in a step-by-step fashion","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911943241799,"sku":"B09514","price":26.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b09514.jpg?v=1772261373"},{"product_id":"volkswagen-bus-modify-suspension-brakes-chassis-for-high-performance-book-vw","title":"Volkswagen Bus Modify Suspension Brakes Chassis For High Performance Book VW","description":"NEW UPDATED EDITION\nFeatures? Now covers all T1 to T5 buses, vans, campers \u0026amp; pick-ups 1950 to 2010!? The first book devoted to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance? Ideal for owners wanting to update handling? Suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics? All-new photography by the author, and technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers? Based on successful technical features developed by the author for a leading VW magazine? All information based on the practical experience of specialist VW mechanics and tuning shops? Includes a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers, and gearbox references? Approximately 200 black and white photographs? New enlarged and updated edition! \nDescriptionThe complete practical guide to modifying VW Bus (Transporter) T1 to T5 suspension, brakes and chassis for maximum performance. Contains essential information on using aftermarket parts and interchangeable parts from other production vehicles to achieve great handling (and a lower stance if required). This edition includes many new photographs and archive pictures plus an additional 16 pages of information. \nSynopsisThe first book devoted to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance. Ideal for owners wanting to uprate handling. Suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics. Original photography by the author, and technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers. Based on successful ?How-To? technical features developed by the author for a leading VW magazine. All information is based on the practical experience of specialist VW mechanics and tuning shops. Includes a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers, and gearbox references. Over 280 photographs and illustrations. Now covers all T1 to T buses, vans, campers \u0026amp; pick-ups 1950-2010. \nIndependent Reviews\nReview from Classic Car WeeklyJames Hale aims to demystify many of the techniques utilised in modifying VW Buses, but specifically focuses on the suspension, brakes and chassis while avoiding body and engine mods?with well labelled colour photography and concise thoughtfully laid out text throughout, the numerous modifications covered are always explained clearly, no matter how complex they may be ... an interesting and informative title.\n?This book?s full of ways to slam\/raise suspension and fit bigger wheels. Definitely one for the cruisers and customisers?.the suspension and brakes detail is great? -Practical Classics?As we expected (having read the Bug version), the book is very well detailed and goes into various modifications such as lowering, brake upgrades and conversions, and even fitting alternative wheels, etc. If you?re thinking of lowering your Type 2, fitting Porsche brakes and generally making it handle like a sports car, this is the book for you!? - Volksworld?Invaluable for anyone interested in modifying or generally improving the classic VW Camper?.it covers basic workshop principles as well as details of suspension lowering, axle transplants and disc brake upgrades, gearbox and gearlever conversions, and air suspension systems? ? Volkswagen Driver?VW?s famous Bus has a legion of fans, to whom this book will certainly appeal ? particularly amongst the seeming majority who like to customise their VW?.The techniques are well described and illustrated with plenty of good quality colour pictures and diagrams? - Classics'Written by well respected VW journalist James Hale, this is the first book to be devoted to the VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance. Given the resurgence of interest in modified and performance engines, this is a must when uprating the rest of the bus, and is pitched at both the enthusiast and semi-professional....What I liked was the way all the different methods and products for carrying out a job are explained in detail, with excellent colour photographs to ilustrate... Just browsing and dipping into the text is fun; I am not a technical person, nor do I have any plans to modify our bus, but I was drawn into the book and have spent several enjoyable hours absorbed in a technical book! All in all, a very timely and welcome addition to the VW book scene and highly recommended'. Volkswagen Camper \u0026amp; Commercial. \nAdditional InformationThe book will cover all the VW Bus modelsT1 -1950-1967T2 - 1968 - 1979T3 - 1980 -1990 (1992 for S African T3s) T4 - 1990 - 2003T5 -  2004 -date","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911980531783,"sku":"B04117","price":40.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/aad9a652-07e4-455d-a036-ad99dbd9f5ea_24fbb.jpg?v=1772270983"},{"product_id":"how-to-install-air-ride-suspension-systems","title":"How to Install Air Ride Suspension Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn everything there is to know about how to install a\u003cbr\u003eversatile and capable air ride system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAir suspension used to be expensive, difficult to install, and\u003cbr\u003ecomplex to understand. However, that was years ago. 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