Articles Tagged "Performance Tests"

Project EG: Kraftwerks K-Series Race Kit Install & Dyno Test

What's that you see peeking out from behind the C-West front bumper cover on our EG Honda Civic project car? Could it be a front mount intercooler? Why yes it is! A Vibrant Performance air-to-air intercooler to be precise, but what's that needed for?

Nov 02, 2009 / Comments (3)

Project Type R: KW Variant 3 Track Test

The Integra Type R is capable and rewarding to drive in stock form, making it difficult to improve with aftermarket modifications, especially in the handling department. We performed back-to-back evaluationsto see if our planned suspension upgrade would deliver the performance improvements we hoped it would.

Oct 08, 2009 / Comments (0)

Tire Tech: Tuning for your Tires

Getting the most from your tires is what chassis and suspension tuning is all about. To maximize grip we need to achieve ideal temperatures across each tire, ideal pressures when up to temperature, minimize load transfer, and minimize contact patch load variation. In part 1 of Tire Tech we will cover the basics of pressures and temperatures.

Sep 14, 2009 / Comments (1)