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Race car aerodynamics: How to counteract lift with downforce

A basic course in racecar aerodynamics: what lift is, and how to counteract it with downforce.

Shop Work | fasteners | Washers
How the right fastener can prevent hardware failure on track

Learn from our mistakes: Here are a few different types of locking nuts, washers, and threads specially designed to keep hardware tight, and how each type works.

J.G. Pasterjak
tires | wheels | tire mounting | wheel balancing
Does investing in tire mounting equipment actually save money?

We recently put some BendPak gear in our shop: the brand’s R980AT tire mounter paired with its DST-2420 balancer. We were busting tires in no time.

J.G. Pasterjak
Shop Work | ECU | Buyer's Guide | GRM+
How to make the move to an aftermarket ECU

When you’ve gone a bit custom, you might well benefit from a standalone ECU.

J.G. Pasterjak
GRM+ | Making stuff | 3D Scanning
How to get high-quality 3D scans at home

Can 3D scanning really remove hours of measuring and modeling from the fabrication process? Follow along as we dive into the world of at-home 3D scanning.

Tom Suddard
clutch | transmission | Shop Work
Should you upgrade your clutch?

How well your car performs–and how nicely it drives–can often depend upon your clutch. Here's how to tell if it's time for an upgrade.

J.G. Pasterjak
Shop Work | ECU | electronics | GRM+
5 questions to ask yourself before switching to a standalone ECU

Think it’s time to control your car with a laptop? First, a few questions to ask.

J.G. Pasterjak
GRM+ | 3d printing | Shop Work | 3d printer
3D printing: What you need to know to get started

3D printers are more affordable and more accessible than ever. Here’s how to get started.

Tom Suddard
GRM+ | Aerodynamics | C5 Corvette
How to test your car's aerodynamics for less than $100

Think you need lots of money to test your car's aerodynamics? Here's how we tested the aero setup on our (former) C5 Corvette project car for less than $100.

J.G. Pasterjak
GRM+ | Shop Work | Lathe | Making stuff
What you need to know before buying a lathe

Thinking about buying a lathe? First, a few things to consider.

Tom Suddard
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