Basics of a Sliding Mesh Gearbox

The sliding mesh gearbox was used in early road vehicles (pre 1930’s) but was problematic (gear clash issues due to the sliding engagement of spur gears rotating at different speeds) Sliding Mesh Gearbox Diagrams: Text soon to be updated...

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How to Change Your Shock Absorbers

Shock absorbers are there to ensure handling ride comfort in cars. They are effectively dampers which lessen the effect of the bounce experienced when a car hits a lump or object in the road, it is and important part of the automotive system; when they become worn the lack of damping can damage some of the components in the car. It...

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Lotus Renault Vs Lotus Renault

There will be two teams bearing the Lotus name in Formula 1 next year. One, following Wednesday's announcement of Lotus Cars' decision to sponsor and eventually buy into what was the Renault team, will be called Lotus Renault. That team will be part-owned by Lotus Cars but their F1 cars will be called Renaults and will use Renault engines.The...

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About Me, My Degree and Motorsport Zone

Name: Adam Feneley Born: Leicester, England Currently Residing: London, England Job: Realization Engineer at BMW Plant Oxford (Now back at University) Study: Brunel University, London, England Degree: Masters of Engineering (MEng) Motorsport Engineering Biography: I was born in Leicester, England in October 1990 and have spent most of my life living in Nottinghamshire. I attended college in...

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F1 to go green from 2013

Formula 1 stakeholders have reached an agreement for grand prix cars to use a new type of 'green' engine from 2013.The sport will switch from the current 2.4-litre V8s to 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo engines with energy recovery systems and fuel restrictions.The move is an attempt to mirror the trend towards fuel-efficiency in road cars...

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LIVE F1 BRAZIL: + Five Way Title battle explained

FIVE-WAY TITLE BATTLE EXPLAINED1 ALONSO 231pts2 WEBBER 220pts3 HAMILTON 210pts4 VETTEL 206pts5 BUTTON 189ptsIf Alonso wins in Brazil, he will be champion unless Webber is higher than fourthIf Alonso is second, he will be champion unless Webber is higher than eighth, Hamilton higher than fourth or Vettel winsIf Alonso is third, he will be...

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Button escapes unhurt from Brazil gun gang attack

Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has praised the quick actions of his police driver after armed men threatened him in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Button called him a "legend" for fleeing through traffic after six men brandishing machine guns approached.Button, his manager and trainer all escaped unharmed as they were driven to their hotel after practice...

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Button and Hamilton Must beat Webber in Korea - McLaren

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button must beat Mark Webber in Korea on Sunday to have any chance of winning the title, says McLaren engineer Phil Prew.Red Bull driver Webber has a 14-point lead over team-mate Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with only three races left.Hamilton is 28 points adrift with Button 31 points behind Webber.And...

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Williams F1: Major Car Developments 2010

Above: Williams FW32 Birds eye view, WireframeSpecificationsChassis construction: Monocoque construction fabricated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirementsFront suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll...

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Automotive History: Louis Renault

Image: Louis Renault's first workshopLouis Renault was a French Industrialist who was born in Paris on February 15th, 1877. Renault was foremost an engineer and mechanic and built his first car at the age of 21, and formed the company Renault Freres (Renault Brothers) in 1899 with his two elder brothers, Marcel and Fernand. We know the company...

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How to Repair a Cracked or Chipped Auto Windshield

The tiniest pebble or piece of grit flicked up off the Tyre of a car in front of you can fly at high speed into your windscreen and will most likely cause it to chip or, if you are really unlucky.... A crack!In the winter this can spell big problems, even the tiniest chip, the car gets very cold at night, causing the glass to contract and...

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Full race report: Monza Italian Grand Prix

Full Race Report: Ferrari's Fernando Alonso leapt back into title contention after winning a thrilling battle with McLaren's Jenson Button in the Italian Grand Prix.The Spaniard moves from fifth to third in the championship, 21 points behind Mark Webber of Red Bull, who is three ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton retired after a collision...

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'Vettel makes too many mistakes' - Button

Video: Button crashes into Sebastian Vettel at the 2010 F1 Belgium GPRed Bull's Sebastian Vettel has made too many errors to be in contention for the world championship, according to his McLaren rival Jenson Button.Vettel smashed into Button during Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, knocking the defending champion out of the race.The German, 23, also collided with team-mate Mark Webber in Turkey in May."He's made too many mistakes this...

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Full Race Weekend Report: F1 Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix to take the lead in the drivers world championship, after an incident-packed race at Spa-Francorchamps.The McLaren Mercedes driver retook the lead in the World Championship with an almost error-free drive, leading from the first corner to the finish. Red Bull's Mark Webber was second, with Renault's...

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Huge Update to the Motorsport Zone Toolbar

I'm pleased to post that i have made a huge update to our community toolbar, Along with a direct link to this site, it has a google search box which has the option to search for images, web pages, maps and other search engines all with one click of your mouse.Also There is a live feed section which will show you the latest news from the BBC...

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F1 Team Profile: Mclaren

There is a big question mark over McLaren, whose car came out of the box with some problems and was not on the pace. "I do not understand why they took the approach they did with designers - alternating between two guys year to year in terms of the lead on each car. No other competitive winning team does that. "However closely they...

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