Torque converter can use PWM type solenoids that control a signal pressure to the actuating valve. The valves and solenoids are integrated into the valve body or front pump. Most service manuals have hydraulic schematics that can be studied.
DSG solenoids are of the VFS type which operate at...
Lots of good input here. Another thing to consider. Do you and your wife have family and/or friends that can help out. Having support around will make life easier (esp. for your wife) while you're away on business.
Look at how all the bearings are fed oil, some may rely on gravity feed in a hole above the bearing. Especially in the ring and pinion area. The transmission and differential breather vent will need to be relocated. Also, seal weep holes will be below the seals, need to investigate allowing...
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3) The pushbutton 'Callback' property is used to assign the action the program will execute when pressing the button. I suggest assigning a new function in the Callback that opens your new window.
You didn't mention where you are racing. UK, USA, Canada and Australia, among others, all have slightly different packages, especially tires and shocks. Have you had the shocks dyno'd? Shock guys can be informative with set-up issues and tell you a range of spring rates the shocks are good...
I was referring to the forward friction clutch. The forward sprag clutch is a one-way clutch device. If it is locked up (not free wheeling), than the clutch timing becomes much more significant to shift feel. This could be the issue. The forward friction clutch release timing is not...
The oil going through the cooler not provides bearing lube, but also lube to all the clutches. In addition to the TC, the clutches also heat up the oil tremedously during shifts, especially heavy throttle while towing. Reducing the oil flow through the coolers will hurt the flow available for...
BMW has announced a system to recover some of this exhaust energy and do work directly on the crankshaft. They use steam as a energy transfer media.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/bmw_developing_.html
Another area to look at in gearing is running an engine in its most efficient RPM/load to maximize the powertrain efficiency, assuming the vehicle speed is known or constant.
I think the spool valve and shaft tune the on-center feel and gain of the system. The line pressure will affect the effort of the whole system, and the spool valve and shaft would be re-tuned to get on-center feel back.
Rear steer effects are designed into pass car IRS suspension through bushing tuning to get a similar response. The range of tunability just isn't as great as the 4WS system, obviously.
Another factor I think is this. The front tires create the initial yaw moment on the sprung mass. Before the lat accel is present, the rear must react this change in direction request from the front. Once the rear starts to react this yaw moment, then the sprung mass accelerates at the given...
