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Author Dick Miller explains the physics behind what gets a car moving from a standing start. Getting the rear tires to really bite and gain maximum traction is divided into several small steps, and Miller walks you through each phase of the launch.
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How to Hook & Launch

Traction Mods for Street & Strip

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  • Paperback

    130 pages

  • Release Date

    10 April 2012

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Summary

The photos in this edition are black and white.

While building big horsepower has become easier, putting that power down to the pavement is still quite a challenge. Getting great “bite” involves a lot more than sticky tires and a smoky burnout. The suspension system is being put to work in a way it was never designed to operate. A better understanding of exactly what is happening to the suspension when the car launches from a standing start will assist you in maximizing your car’s e…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781613255193
ISBN-10:1613255195
Author:Dick Miller
Publisher:Cartech
Imprint:Cartech
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:130
Release Date:10 April 2012
Weight:318g
Dimensions:7mm x 216mm x 279mm
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How to Hook & Launch by Dick Miller - ISBN: 9781613255193
216 × 279 mm
A4
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About The Author

Dick Miller

Author Dick Miller of Hernando, Mississippi, has been drag racing competitively for 40 years. The overwhelming majority of his experience has been with modified street cars (versus purpose-built racing cars). This wealth of experience has served to educate him on the needs facing others who choose to drag race their own street machines. He is also a manufacturer of custom-crafted suspension and traction aids for a wide range of domestic rear wheel-driven cars.

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