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18 Feb 2022 / By Peter Kelly
027: Why the R35 GTR is a BAD time attack car [PODCAST]
On this week's episode of the High Performance Academy Tuned In podcast, Andre is joined by Time Attack and Pikes Peak veteran Cole Powelson of Lyfe Motorsport.
16 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
What Is Trail Braking And Why Aren't You Doing It?
Trail braking is a technique race drivers employ in order to scrub off speed and corner at the same time, as well as manipulate the handling of their vehicle when it comes to either understeer or oversteer on corner entry.
16 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
2500hp & No Air Filter, The Problem With WinOLS & More [UPDATE 300]
Why WinOLS can be difficult to get starting with, the SR86 gets a flat floor finally + adjustable antiroll bars, and why do 2000-3000hp plus drag cars risk running no air filter?
We also take a quick comparative look at tuning a Mk 5 VW Golf GTI using the HP Tuners...
14 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Gen 3 & Gen 4 GM Tuning Course | HP Tuners
What to learn how to tune a GM LS V8 ECU?
The Practical Reflash Tuning Course contains a full 6 step worked example filmed using HP Tuners on a LS engine teaching both 'MAF' and 'MAFless' methods of tuning via injection scaling and Speed Density Principle examples.
11 Feb 2022 / By Peter Kelly
026: Building a Tube Frame 1100hp Time Attack Weapon [PODCAST]
Is there something in the water? Is it a cultural thing? Maybe it's the 9 months of cold and dark per year that forces enthusiasts into their garages and workshops that results in some of the world's most extreme race car builds.
08 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
How MOTORSPORT Brakes Work | Brake Caliper Setup
Offset pistons, moobloc calipers, pad changes during pitstops, in this lesson we're diving into all this and more when we take a look at motorsport brake calipers and some of the key points of setting them up correctly.
04 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Knock / Pinging / Detonation | What does it sound like? [FREE LESSON]
Knock is the biggest killer of performance engines so it pays to know what you’re dealing with. In this lesson you’re going to hear what knock sounds like and how an ECU can detect it. Put your headphones on for best results.
04 Feb 2022 / By Peter Kelly
025: No Mods. Tune Only. 25% MORE POWER. [PODCAST]
How much power is hiding in a factory diesel tune? What are the traps a gasoline tuner can fall into when dipping their toes into the diesel world? And what's a sure-fire way to create a nifty inspection hole in your diesel block on the dyno?
If you want the answers...