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31 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Most Racers Get This Wrong | Brake Setup

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Arguably the biggest mistake made when 'upgrading' our brake setup is going for rotors and calipers that are too big for our application, but why does it matter so much?

From Formula 1, rally, endurance racing & IndyCar to OEM applications, including supercars like the Praga Bohema and Aston Martin Valkyrie,...

29 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

The Future Of Motorsport? | Dynamic Suspension Control

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It doesn't matter how much money you pour into the engine and electronics in your car, if the contact patch between your tyres and the track is not optimal then you're going to have subpar handling and results.

28 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Shielded Cable 101 | Motorsport Wiring Lesson 5 of 5 [WIRING]

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Shielded cable is used for many 'mission critical' ECU inputs like engine speed, engine position and cam position where a signal issue can cause minor issues to major engine failure.

28 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Concentric Harness Design | Motorsport Wiring Planning 4 of 5 [WIRING]

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While not necessary for every build, a concentric twist is commonplace in many motorsport wiring applications and while the physical construction is often where people look for knowledge on the process at first, the planning stage is really what determines a job well done or a job done twice.

28 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Only AMATEURS Overlook This | Motorsport Wiring Planning 3 of 5 [WIRING]

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Do you document your wiring projects? It's not as complicated as you might think. Wiring documentation is often overlooked, but it is as important as the physical work we undertake on our wiring harnesses.

28 Jul 2023 / By Peter Kelly

091: Bigger ISN’T always better. [PODCAST]

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More engine capacity, bigger turbos, wider rubber. As enthusiasts, we’re almost hard-wired to want more of everything. In the motorsport world, however, bigger often isn’t better and it sometimes takes experience — often gained through painful lessons — to properly understand that and to build a car right.

28 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Learn How To Tune MaxxECU | MTune Online Training

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Want to learn how to tune using MaxxECU?

The MaxxECU worked examples in our Practical Standalone Tuning course will be perfect for you. You will learn the HPA 10 step process, covering:
1. ECU Configuration and Testing
2. Trigger Setup
3. Base Table Configuration
4.

26 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Do Different Piston DESIGNS Even Matter?

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Cracked pistons close to dramatic failure, JE and CP piston comparison, K swapped CRX update and more!

A quick routine teardown check and refresh on the SR86, a SR20VET swapped Toyota GT86, uncovered some pretty troubling cracks in our pistons which gives Andre a good opportunity to compare some different piston...