Secret Services Auto Turbo/Chassis School RollCall

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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Default Secret Services Auto Turbo/Chassis School RollCall

We have been given to opertunity to host another Turbo/Chassis class here in Houston Texas. Currently we're gauging interest, so if your interested please post up or PM me. We need to fill 16 seats. No dates have been set yet.


The new TCS format and whats covered.


"Turbochargers 101" (Saturday)

Understanding the turbo industry and where performance turbochargers come from.

Understanding turbocharger lingo and common terms used.

Journal bearing turbos and how to keep them alive.

Ball bearing turbochargers and the different types.

Wastegates and functions.

Intercoolers and proper sizing.

Turbocharger components and inspection.

Compressor maps.

"Chassis 101" (Saturday)

Checking your cars overall health.

Applying power to the ground efficiently.

Understanding Shocks.

Understanding Springs.

Tires and Wheels.

Clutches.

Parachutes.

--End of day Q&A and general discussion--


"Advanced Topics for Turbo" (Sunday)

Race day emergency pit side turbo repair. (actual hands on taking a turbo apart and reassemble)

Turbo inspection while going rounds.

Application of wastegates and CO2

Turbo sizing.

Turbo testing.

Picking the right turbo to achieve your goals.

Understanding backpressure and how to use it to your advantage.

Datalogging and understanding the data.

recent turbo technology such as the new CEA from Precision and the garrett GTX units.

"Advanced Topics for Chassis" (Sunday)

Hands on scaling a race car.

Race day prep and setup.

Adjusting shocks and suspention.

Factoring track and weather conditions into your race day tune.

--End of day turbo and chassis Q&A--



Pricing:

101 Saturday $295
Advanced Sunday $450
Both days for $645
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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Default Re: Secret Services Auto Turbo/Chassis School RollCall

How about a round about date?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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We're shooting for Early August. I talked to Dan today and he says they are pretty much booked with classes until roughly mid july.
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