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06 Oct 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why is Soldering So HATED In Motorsport Wiring? | Solder vs Crimping [TECH TALK]

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When wiring we have the chance to improve upon our OEM loom, but why are soldered connections considered a downgrade, and if you must solder, how do you do it with the smallest amount of risk for failure?

In this [TECH TALK] filmed while preparing the SR86 harness (the SR20VET swapped...

02 Oct 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

24 Hours of Le Mans Champions | LMP2 Jota Sport [TECH TOUR]

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If you've ever heard of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), no doubt you've heard of the LMP2 class, but here are some details that usually aren't called out by commentators on race day.

01 Oct 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Full Power Tuning & Track Testing | 650HP SR20VET Swap | SR86 EP 6 [BUILD]

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What you DON'T want to see a day before you go racing. . . With engine break-in and steady-state tuning sorted, Andre works his way up to full power ramp runs reaching 593.

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01 Oct 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

The Next Step In Automotive Sensors | SENT & PSI5 Protocol [TECH NUGGET]

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It's no secret sensor data is critical to engine operation, and even more so in a performance application where the window for mistakes and incomplete data becomes smaller and smaller before engine damage or failure can occur as a direct result.

28 Sep 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

2100HP 75PSI Supra | X275 Drag Radial Class Racing [TECH TALK]

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What's the point of drag racing if you're limiting performance via rules and regulations?

Varun Sharma gives us a rundown on the 3.

28 Sep 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Clutchless Shifting | Dog Engagement Gearboxes [TECH NUGGET]

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Dog engagement gearboxes are commonplace in motorsport and offer the advantage of incredibly fast gear changes.

25 Sep 2020 / By Tim White

Minimizing Splitter Damage | Aero Setup [TECH TIP]

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The downforce produced by a front splitter is extremely sensitive to ride height. To maximise the performance you generally want to keep the front splitter very close to the ground.

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25 Sep 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What do you know about Bump Stops? | Bump Stop 101 [TECH TALK]

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Bump stops are often overlooked at lower levels of motorsport, but even without a high downforce setup knowing how and why they are important can make a difference to your vehicles handling and lap times.