Title: COMPETITION CAR ELECTRICS:
A Practical Handbook
Author Name: Jonathan Lawes,
Binding: Hardbound
Number of photos: 125 illustrations
Book Condition: New
Number of pages: 192 pages
Dimensions: 23.4 x 17.4 x 2 cm
Publisher: Haynes 2006
ISBN Number: 1844253023 / 9781844253029
Haynes Book No::::H4302
UPC: 6 99414 00552 9
Availability: In Stock
ABOUT
The requirements for a competition car electrical system are significantly different from those of a standard road car. Such luxuries as electric windows and central locking are superfluous. Conversely, equipment such as emergency electrical cut-outs and fire extinguisher systems may be required. Electrical system reliability is an often-overlooked aspect of competition car design, and a common source of trouble. Here is a practical, illustrated guide to all aspects of electrical system design and implementation, essential reading for anyone running or constructing a competition car or modifying a road car for competition use.
KEY CONTENT
- Basic electrical principles, explained in layman's terms.
- Selecting cables, connectors and components.
- Building a bespoke wiring loom from scratch, and modifying existing looms.
- Maximising reliability and safety through duplexing, redundancy and failsafes.
- Batteries and charging systems, ignition systems, lighting systems, instrumentation, safety systems, in-car communications systems, automation of systems.
- Complying with RAC MSA regulations and the law, and appendices of electrical formulae, wiring specifications, fuse ratings, etc.
- An addition to the series of titles including Competition Car Aerodynamics, Competition Car Composites, Competition Car Suspension and Competition Car Data Logging.
The author
Jonathan Lawes is an instructor at an aviation engineering training school, having previously worked as a race engineer. He is an avid motorsport enthusiast, and is currently developing a Ford Zetec-engined Escort Mk2 to compete in hillclimbs. He lives at Gillingham in Dorset.
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