Hello everyone I have a desire to have my (1998-2002) X308 XJR ride and handle like an (2000-2005) E39 BMW M5. Let me preface this by saying that I’m NOT interested in buying an E39 M5: The Jag stays, I love the looks and style of the Jag and it represents a special time for me- from when I...
I have been digging deep into vehicle dynamics in general and Roll centres inparticular.
My OEM background has had me deliver various vehicle projects where Ive had a good overview but Im now digging in technically deeper. I intend to learn and also apply these learning to various project cars...
First of all let me outline the imperative requirements of my system which can not be altered. My subject project engine must run on Bosch K Jetronic/CIS fuel injection or I will/may conceed to a purely Bosch mechanical system (reluctantly) as say used on old early 1970s Porsches and Mercedes...
I find it interesting that the last of the air cooled Naturally aspirated Porsche 911 (993 in code) are of twin plug per cylinder lay out. Nothing remarkable about that.
However the Twin Turbo charged variant is single plug only!
It's easy to see why an engine like the 993s would have to be...
Here are a collection of "myths" and misguided practices I've come across. Some of them speak for themselves and others I've attempted to disprove. Comments are invited, but I reserve the right in not responding if I judge the comment to be too "misguided"! [Please feel free...