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Can replacing the oil in a damper really improve performance?

We decided to put one of our favorite rumored speed secrets to the test.

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Can bigger brakes make an older car perform like a modern machine?

Brakes should both correct speed and balance the chassis. The brakes on our 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo did virtually none of that, so it was time for a change–a big …

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This is the difference between street brakes and racing brakes

Street or track? The Ford GT’s brakes change with the specific mission.

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Is a more expensive suspension setup better than an inexpensive one?

Conventional wisdom says that a race-tuned, coil-over suspension setup turns faster lap times than a simple spring and shock upgrade, but what does the data say?

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10 common suspension problems–and how to cure them

Looking for more speed? It could be your suspension slowing you down. Fortunately, expert help awaits.

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How to bulletproof a Chevy C5 Corvette for track duty

Not sure how to best prepare a car for track duty? Here's all the work we've put into our C5 Corvette project car since we first got it.

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How to master chassis setup, from tires pressures to alignment

Looking for some additional speed? Take a look at your chassis setup.

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A mechanical engineer weighs in on Corvette leaf springs

A straightforward question came up as we worked on our Corvette Z06 project car: What are the rates for leaf springs–both OEM and some popular replacements?

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Optimizing the ND-Chassis Mazda MX-5 for the street and the track

Can one car make a great daily while also serving as a competitive autocrosser and a fun track car? If the answer is Miata, then likely yes.

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Building bargain brake ducts from Porsche GT3 parts

As it turns out, late-model Porsche GT3 front brake ducts can be adapted to a wide variety of cars.

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