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Tune to Win | 
 enlarge | Author: Carroll Smith
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 54916
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 171
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0879380713
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780879380717
ASIN: 0879380713
Publication Date: June 1978
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 very good but... November 30, 2007
This is a very good book and I found a lot of useful information in it but I have to be honest and say that Race and rally car source book is a much better book on this subject. This book is much better organized though. I have built 3 Locosts so far and I own almost all the books on the subject and honestly found very little practical hands on info in tune to win.
 Excellent book January 9, 2007
I dont have much of a basis for comparison while rating this book, however, I did find it very useful. Tune to Win covers all facets of tuning race cars. It covers everything from theory to application. This book is a little older and therefore relates to older vehicles and designs, but, the theory is universal and will always be useful to beginners. The book is very easy reading and easy to follow (baby steps). It is also divided into logical chapters which makes quick lookups easy. I found this book to be extremely beneficial. This book has actually helped me to tune and setup my own formula car. I would recommend this book to anyone intersted in sportscar or racecar tuning and racing.
Great book for those just starting January 3, 2007
Carrol Smith's book does a great job of introducing suspension design. The book also does a good job of giving you an idea of the amount of planning and work it takes to get a race car to perform well. The book will not teach you everything you need to know, but it will get you started. I recomend this for anyone who is interested in making their car handle better or even getting into racing. It's a must for anyone doing FSAE. While reading rememeber that Carrol Smith does have a sense of humor.
 Another good one from Carroll Smith February 23, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great introduction to vehicle dynamics and a basic guide to the overall tuning of the vehicle. Carroll Smith gives just the right amount of theory to go with his practical advice toward the end of the book so you can understand why it works (or doesn't).
Tune To Win does NOT take the place of Milliken & Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics but is certainly enough for tuning. Tune To Win does not have enough information for anyone building a car from scratch; for that, Race Car Vehicle Dynamics must be on the reading list.
Do note that this book is quite old, but the laws of physics have not changed. Tire compounds have improved, good shocks are more available, there are more manufacturers of differentials on the market, etc, but all of Smith's tuning advice and explanations of vehicle dynamics still apply.. so this is still a great read in 2006!
For Aspiring Race Engineers February 16, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The late Carroll Smith's book "Tune to Win" will appeal mostly to engineering minded car racing enthusiasts. Smith, in his patented blunt style, tells you everything you need to know about suspension geometry (both static and dynamic), handling issues related to alignment, springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars. While somewhat dated (1978), this book is still a gold mine of useful and accurate information. He goes on to discuss steering, under- and oversteer, and methods to set-up a race car based on what is actually happening with the car.
Also worth reading is the section on aerodynamics.
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