Blog

21 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

081: PROPERLY Understand Knock and Become a Better Tuner. [PODCAST]

21

It’s something that can destroy your engine in seconds… but how much do you really know about pre-ignition, knock, and super-knock? On this episode of Tuned In, we’ve invited Ioannis Andrianakis from Plex Tuning to talk us through these terms, how his highly-regarded series of knock sensors work, and what…

20 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What is CAD?

20

CAD, or Computer Aided Design software allows us to create, modify, analyse and optimise our designs with increased speed, accuracy, and any applicable documentation or files that we require for production.

20 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Is Generative Design? | CAD

20

Generative design is a fast developing feature across a range of CAD and standalone software platforms. Great.

20 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

383.9 CFM From A 50mm Wastegate? Boost Control Just Got Better

20

Are traditional wastegate spring changes potentially a thing of the past with Turbosmarts 'StraightGate50?'

Stewart Mahony from Turbosmart gives us some insight into what a boost or vacuum-actuated straightgate can and does do compared to the traditional poppet-style wastegate options.

19 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

3D Scanning For Motorsport Builds | CAD

19

3D scanning is a powerful tool for you to leverage during your next project.

14 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

080: The Most Punishing Form of Motorsport in the World. [PODCAST]

14

Bouncing off rocks the size of houses and pinning it through the unforgiving desert at maximum speed, the vehicles competing in California’s King of the Hammers race have to be the absolute toughest in the world — all while still being fast enough to be competitive.

07 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

079: Suspension Setup Secrets From KW’s Head of Motorsport. [PODCAST]

7

What spring rate should I run? How should I adjust my bump and rebound damping? And how low is too low? We’re always getting asked the same questions when it comes to suspension, so on this episode of Tuned In, we sit down with KW Suspension’s Head of Motorsport Thomas…

06 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Don't Waste Money On The Wrong Dampers/Shocks. PS: Don't Call Them 'Shocks' Either.

6

What is the most common mistake we make when learning how to set up our dampers and which ones we should buy?

Frank Vasquez from KW Suspension answers these questions and more around high and low-speed compressions and rebound, driver feedback and why buying the most expensive dampers might be a…