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19 Apr 2016 / By Ben Silcock

[VIDEO] Using CFD modelling to develop aero packages for competition vehicles.

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The RP968 was a real head turner at World Time Attack 2015, and we chat to Sammy Diasinos who was an integral part of the team producing the aero package.

06 Apr 2016 / By Ben Silcock

Damage Report - HSS Round 1

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2 days, 2 cars, 2 breakages 0 race starts. Enthusiastically I packed up the Nissan 350z on to the trailer without the expert guidance of my motorsport mentor Andre. And again solo I headed to the track to compete in my first competitive circuit event.

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01 Apr 2016 / By Andre Simon

Configuring Gear Change Ignition Cut with the PMQ EVO M

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After causing a big stir at 2014's World Time Attack Challenge by setting the weekend's third fastest time outright despite its Pro-Am classification, the PMQ EVO was back and better than ever for 2015.

23 Mar 2016 / By Ben Silcock

A 7-Second Quartermile WRX That Turns Corners...Fast

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A WRX that runs 7. 7-second quartermiles and competes competitively in time attack racing with a simple change of the tyres and sway bars? It doesn't really seem realistic, does it? But that's exactly what Andy Forrest's savage WRX is capable of.

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15 Mar 2016 / By Andre Simon

Why Keep the FA20 in the V-Sport Toyota GT86?

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Driven by Nicholas Bates at the 2015 World Time Attack Challenge, the V-Sport Toyota 86 is one of the best-prepared and best-looking ZN6's we've ever seen.

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27 Jan 2016 / By Andre Simon

Using GPS to Maintain Traction in a High-Horsepower Front Wheel Drive Car

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When we first met Scott Kuhner from Insight Motorsports at 2014's World Time Attack Challenge in Sydney [see that video here], the NSW-based tuner hinted at big improvements to his already-insane Holden Astra (known as the Opel Astra in other markets) by the time the 2015 WTAC event kicked off late last...

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12 Jan 2016 / By Andre Simon

Getting an accurate wheel alignment

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In pursuit of quicker lap times there’s no shortage of suspension hardware designed to improve a car’s handling, however one area that’s often overlooked is making sure that the wheel alignment is optimal.

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