Techincal Information Articles

[rookie]

I really enjoy reading automotive based technical articles in my spare time, as i'm sure some of you also do.
I though it could benefit us if we had a mutual location to share hidden gems of technical information. I know i'm always looking for interesting and useful things to read about.
I will frequently update this first post with interesting articles i come across, or with articles that have been provided by others.

SUSPENSION/HANDLING:

MotoIQ do a really good 8 part series on technical information about suspension and the sorts:

The Ultimate guide to Suspension and Handling Part 1: Wheels and Tires
The Ultimate guide to Suspension and Handling Part 2: Controlling Body Motion
The Ultimate Guide to Suspension and Handling Part 3: Balance the chassis
The Ultimate Guide to Suspension and Handling Part 4: Reduce weight transfer
The Ultimate guide to Suspension and Handling Part 5: The One Unforgivable Sin, Overlowering Your Car
The Ultimate Guide to Suspension and Handling Part 6: Adding Negative Camber
The Ultimate Guide to Suspension and Handling Part 7: Tuning your Toe
The Ultimate guide to Suspension and Handling Part 8: Understanding Your Caster, King Pin Inclination and Scrub


ENGINE:

MotoIQ do a really good multi part series on technical information about engines:

Suck, Squish, Bang, Blow Part 1
Suck Squish Bang Blow part 2- The Four Stroke Cycle
Suck, Squish, Bang, Blow part 3- Compression Ratio and Air Fuel Ratio
Suck, Squish, Bang, Blow part 4- The Five Deadly Sins of the Beginner
Suck Squish Bang Blow part 5 Avoidance of Detonation
Suck, Squish, Bang, Blow Part Six: Ignition Timing Basics
Suck Squish Bang Blow- All You Wanted to Know About How Headers Work-Part 1
Compression Ratio - The Squish


DRIVING:

DrivingFast has some good information about driving techniques and quite a few good explanations.


DIY:

DIY Fire Extinguisher Mount for Seat Rails
DIY Brake Pressure Bleeder
DIY wheel alignment check and adjust

[rookie]

DrivingFast has some good information about driving techniques and quite a few good explanations.

Here is also a link to a nice way of doing/checking your alignment at home or at a level carpark.

[knobosaurus]

Good set of resources there mate. Going to be referring to them once I'm starting my handling mods.