Books!

Jay Little · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2005, 08:26 AM

Or more to the point, Chassis Design books. Just wondering what everyone else has in their collection.

I don't have any yet, but did order "Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design" by Michael Costin and Dave Phipps, and should see it in a few weeks.

Cheers.

Alex Evonosky · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2005, 02:18 PM

Jay,
This is probably not much help but:
With so many books out there, you have to somehow match your level of understanding and skills to the books to build on. (like going to school) if we started out in the 12 th grade, we probably would not understand much in our algebra or classes.
FYI, I have several real good books by Smith. but my favorite one for a deep understanding of how things are and why they have to be that way is a book by Rowley I think it is called "Race Car Engineering and Design" 2nd. edition. (If no one has corrected the name, I will look when I get home and post the real name)
I believe there is a thread on here in which Kirkham tried to get a group buy for this book.
Anyway, I am on the road for a couple of days and do not remember the exact names of the books but most all of the Smiths books are good.

'info@rowleyrace.com'

chuckbrandt · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 02:50 AM

Hi Jay,
I'm reading the costin book right now, found it at my local library of all places. Although written somewhat from an enthusiast perspective more than purely engineering, it's very interesting. Great for learning "state of the art" in 1963. If I see a copy reasonable, I'd buy it.

I've seen reference to a Costin bodied Lister Jaguar, I wonder if that is related to the author?

I also have Chassis Engineering by Adams which is well written and easy to understand.

Still looking for other books though.

Chuck

speed220mph · #4 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 05:12 AM

A real hands-on suspension book everyone should have is Fred Puhn's "How to Make Your Car Handle" by HPBooks. He takes the approach that you already have the car and now it's time to make it work. It's loaded with the basics as well as many formulas and drawings that will uncover a lot of myths and misconceptions about suspensions, aero and handling.

427sharpe · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2005, 10:17 AM

A MUST HAVE:
All 4 Carroll Smith Books! I use them constantly!
Tune to Win; Prepare to Win; Engineer to Win; Nuts, bolts & Plumbing

Also, pick up a copy of the Machinists Guide. Expensive as he//, and worth every penny. Great resource for strength tables and application data.