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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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i have been reccomended "Chassis and Suspension Engineering" by Herb Adams. several older guys building hot rods their whole lives have suggested it. unfortunately, amazon.com wants two weeks to send out the order! so, i am off to the bookstore soon, anyone else want to share some good books or reccomendations? thanks. let's start a post dedicated to the art of learning more about your vehicle, and life.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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try http://www.turnfast.com if you really want something worth while to read.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 05:28 AM
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thanks. confirmed some of my thoughts on what books were worth buying from amazon. to the bookstore!!
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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barnes and nobles owned borders with opulence.

book purchase #1:

"Speed Secrets" Professional Race Driving Techniques, by Ross Bentley.

worth every penny of the 16 bucks. buy it.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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"going faster: mastering the art of race driving"
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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wasn't that written by a carol something? can't remember her name.....
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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I also got going faster and it helped me out a lot
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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oops! sorry, carroll.
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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Actually, it's Carroll Smith, and any of his books are great. He has two on driving and four on engineering and prep. Sports Car and Competition Driving by Paul Frere is also very good. Going Faster Mastering the Art of Race Driving is actually written by Carl Lopez.
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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"going faster: mastering the art of race driving"


Kick *** book. Discusses everything from basic lines to managing a career as a driver.
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