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Performance Articles-Car Reviews, Motorcycle Reviews, Auto Reviews, Automotive Technical Resources admin@PerformanceArticles.com (mailto:admin@PerformanceArticles.com) http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/images/PerformanceArticleslogo11.gif http://www.PerformanceArticles.com How to deal with the typical adjuster is more often than not a simple procedure but you must be aware of the following information so you can protect yourself from being taken advantage of http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=83 2005-08-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) How to deal with the other drives adjuster when the car accident is positively not your fault http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=82 2005-08-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Americas Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Claims continues to be a fascinating story that the 74 year old author who spent 35 years dealing with and handling them and who is always amazed by and at http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=81 2005-08-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Knowing all there concerning the typical WHIPLASH INJURY is crucial for you to understand when dealing with the insurance company regarding your personal injury all during 2005 http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=80 2005-08-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Understanding the quotWHIPLASH TYPE OF INJURYquot which one receives in a motor vehicle accident is CRUCIAL for the reader to understand so they will be successful when dealing with the insurance company in their personal injury claim http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=79 2005-08-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) The value of a personal injury claim has a direct relationship to the amount of your medical bills quotWhyquot You may ask The answer to that is quotBecause a claim with medical bills of 50000 is worth three to five times more than a claim with 10000 or lessquot And thats a fact of life in the world of insurance claims http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=78 2005-08-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Several late 2004 Yet UpToDate Insurance Claim Settlement Insights http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=77 2004-11-13 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) The Motor Vehicle Accident quotEvaluation Processquot http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=76 2004-09-08 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) This article is factual information I have gathered regarding some crucial 2003 Motor Vehicle accident facts in the United States in 2003 http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=75 2004-06-11 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) One of The Most Crucial Personal Injury quotInsightsquot Your Lost Time And Earnings http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=74 2004-05-03 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) This article will provide you with quotInside Informationquot as to the placing a value on your personal injury claim should and when you39re forced to deal with such a horrendous quotProblemquot http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=73 2004-04-10 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Here is a novel approach on how to regain some sanity on our nation39s highways and byways SUV driving soccermoms beware your driving time is limited Performance drivers have arrived to save the day http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=72 2004-04-10 Christopher Mahalick (mailto:cmahalick@comcast.net) This article will provide you with quotInside Informationquot you should obtain from a witness who observed you and your motor vehicle being smashed into http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=69 2004-03-19 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) The information below will provide you with the inside information you need to protect you from being taken advantage of when it comes to the quotLost Wagesquot you suffered because of your Personal Injury Insurance Claim http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=68 2004-02-19 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Five Tips For Tuning Aftermarket Electronic Fuel Injection Systems http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=67 2004-02-10 Ben Strader (mailto:ben@efi101.com) This article will provide you with the inside information you need to protect you from being taken advantage of when it comes to settling your Personal Injury Insurance Claim even though the impact was insignificant http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=64 2004-01-30 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Land sharks patrol the roadways http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=63 2004-01-18 Jeff Beard (mailto:webmaster@Siteomatic.net) The Street Racers Lament Domestic http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=62 2004-01-09 Tommy Bunyard Jr (mailto:bullss21@lycos.com) Forced labor strange folks and no chance to drive make for an arduous three days at my usually favorite track in the world Take it from me stick to driving and leave the pit duties to others http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=61 2004-01-09 Christopher Mahalick (mailto:cmahalick@comcast.net) In a world of interior purgatory how is one to find their true calling at a reasonable price This was my answer and I have never been happier to receive it Tenzo has packaged a high quality steering wheel at an unbelievable value price If ever there was an interior bargain this is it http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=60 2004-01-01 Jason Ellis (mailto:webmaster@midnightracing.org) Fun and hijinx galore as we drive Watkins Glen and Pocono International in the course of a six day road trip http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=59 2003-12-23 Christopher Mahalick (mailto:cmahalick@comcast.net) Let the man that put the slack in slacker show you how to stretch your performance dollar http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=58 2003-12-23 Christopher Mahalick (mailto:cmahalick@comcast.net) This is a FREE Insurance Claim Guide created especially for the readers of PERFORMANCEARTICLESCOM as a 2004 quotGiftquot from the great and caring quotInside Peoplequot of this sensational organization Thank you Dan Baldyga http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=57 2003-12-17 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Do you fit the california Import lifestyle http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=56 2003-11-24 Samuel A. Castanon III (mailto:paramedicsam@adelphia.net) Not enough engine room Create more by relocating the battery http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=55 2003-11-24 Samuel A. Castanon III (mailto:paramedicsam@adelphia.net) Clash of the Titans TRS Invitational at San Antonio Raceway http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=54 2003-11-11 Paul Franco (mailto:pfranco@austinmotorsports.com) This article is quotInside Informationquot the typical claimant should understand to proceed to a successful settlement of their motor vehicle accident claim for property damage andor personal injuries they received http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=53 2003-11-11 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) As of September 1st 2003 Texas has introduced and new set of Bills that will prove to have a drastic effect on those that choose to quotstreet racequot in Texas http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=52 2003-11-11 Paul Franco (mailto:pfranco@austinmotorsports.com) If youre looking for a sport that combines some of the best aspects of autocross rally and road racing then hillclimbing may be for you Defined as a category 1 Solo event along with time trials and acceleration runs hillclimbing takes you off the track and puts you on the side of a mountain http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=51 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) Do you want crank you cars performance level up a notch Many experts today feel that the only way to go is with aftermarket programmable fuel injection but there are also folks who feel that computers are for the office not for racing That real cars have a heart and that heart is made of metal not circuits Its the old argument whats better carburetion or fuel injection http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=50 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) Back in the days when Mugen ruled we 198587 CRX Si and 198687 Civic Si guys thought we were on top of the world http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=49 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) A short excerpt from the RX7 Performance Handbook Turbo upgrades for Second and Third Generation RX7s by Dale Black http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=48 2003-10-27 Dale Black (mailto:mike@speednation.com) Never in automotive history has there been a larger selection of aftermarket wheels from which to choose Prices can range from 50 each to upwards of 4000 per set But how do you decide what wheel and tire combination is best for your car There are several scenarios that can help make this often difficult but mostly fun decision http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=47 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) Of all the products we have tested over the past two decades few has yielded more bang for the buck for fuel injected engines than the new air velocity intake systems Actually we were shocked Usually when we hear a company claim instant bolton performance for very little money we discover that actual horsepower gain is either negligent or nonexistent http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=46 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) Whether you tackle an engine swap or decide to hop up your present engine you should insure that you are properly caring for the engine Always refer to your owners manual or factory workshop handbook for routine engine maintenance such as changing the oil every 3000 miles But is there anything else out there that can help keep your cars engine running like new http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=45 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) Some selected excerpts from several chapters in the RX7 Performance Handbook http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=44 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) Autocross is a very popular form of amateur racing in which ordinary people like you and I can participate The only special equipment you will need is a vehicle even pickup trucks qualify a helmet usually can be borrowed at the event a seat belt no way around this one a drivers license and a brain at times optional http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=43 2003-10-27 Mike Ancas (mailto:mike@SpeedNation.com) How to negotiate a settlement with the claims adjuster is information you must have in order to proceed to a satisfactory settlement of your motor vehicle accident claim for property damage and personal injuries you received http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=42 2003-10-27 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) quotI started this series in 1991 for my local racing club39s printed newsletter The web had just been born though the Internet was not yet public Nonetheless I distributed the articles over the Internet at that time and they become reasonably well known especially amongst the autocrossing community in the USquot http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=41 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) The Magic Formulae Physics of Racing parts 21 22 24 25 for grip versus slip have some disadvantages for the simulation programmer Chief among them are the complicated mathematical structure and the large number of parameters In this instalment we show a much simpler mathematical expression that mimics the most important overall features of the Magic Formulae with many fewer parameters http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=40 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) The equations of motion are differential equations Such equations tell us how to calculate quotwhat39s happening nowquot from quotwhat happened a little while agoquot http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=39 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In this instalment we revisit the fourwheel statics of Part 20 solving the statics problem for level ground which is very common in simulation The problem is given lateral and longitudinal forces find the balancing vertical forces In so doing we introduce a conventional coordinate system and a new tool Mathematica This is a comprehensive mathematics package that we use for symbolic manipulation http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=38 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Imagine 400 ftlbs of torque measured on a chassis dynamometer like a DynoJet see references at the end This is a very nice number to have in any car street or racing In dynospeak however the interpretation of this number is a little tricky http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=37 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In this instalment of the Physics of Racing we complete the program begun last time to combine the magic formulae of parts 21 and 22 so that we have a model of tire forces when turning and braking or turning and accelerating at the same time Parts 21 and 22 introduced the magic formulae http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=36 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) The goal in this and the next instalment of the Physics of Racing is to combine the magic formulae of parts 21 and 22 so that we have a model of tyre forces when turning and braking or turning and accelerating at the same time In this part we figure out combination slip and in the next instalment we figure out combination grip http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=35 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Trailbraking is a subtle driving technique that allows for later braking and increased corner entry speed The classical technique is to complete braking before turnin http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=34 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In this instalment we review the other side of the magic formula the one that computes lateral or cornering forces from slip angles or grip angles http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=33 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Driving a car is a classic problem in control Here we mean control in the technical sense of control theory an established branch of engineering science once again I find httpwwwbritannicacom to have a very nice brushup article on that term http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=32 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In this instalment we analyse the stability of a single wheel a bicycle tricycle and finally of a fourwheeled vehicle In the offing we introduce force moments vector cross products matrices and linear algebra and some interesting facts about how the number of wheels on a vehicle relate to the number of dimensions of space and to the practice of weight jacking on a race car http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=31 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In part 16 we introduced RARS the Robot Auto Racing Simulator We talked about the clever and simple tyrefriction model in RARS and gave a terse presentation of its details in the big table in the article Here we39ll explain in a little more detail why the model is cool http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=30 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In the previous instalment we did exact calculations for a dummy line down a 650foot entry straight a 180degree lefthander and a 650foot exit chute Cornering radii vary from 150 feet to 200 feet and the track is 100 feet wide all the way around http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=29 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) You may remember way back in part 5 that we did some simple calculations by hand to show that the classic racing line through a 90degree righthander is better than the either the line that hugs the inside or the line that hugs the outside of the corner 39Better39 means 39has lowest time39 The 39classic racing line39 was under the assumptions of that article the widest possible inscribed line http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=28 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Ten years ago when I started this series the choice was easy Since there was nothing out there I had to start from scratch The situation has changed There is at least one competently executed program in the public domain http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=27 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) This month we investigate how the effects of road bumps vary with speed Everyone has experienced that bumps are more punchy as speed increases A bump that you barely notice at 50 mph can sting at 100 mph But what about at 200 mph Will it just smack a little harder or will it knock your teeth out or worse cause you to lose control http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=26 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) I39m back after a hiatus of nine years Time does fly doesn39t it After such a long time away it might be worthwhile to repeat the motivation and goals of this quotPhysics of Racingquot series I am a physicist the quotPhDquot after my name is from my Union card I39m also an active participant in motorsports It would be almost impossible for me not to use my professional training to analyse my hobby So I39ve been thinking for some time about the physics of racing cars http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=25 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Obviously handling is extremely important in any racing car In an autocross car it is critical A poorly handling car with lots of power will not do well at all on the typical autocross course A Miata or CRX can usually beat a 6039s muscle car like a Pontiac GTO even though the Goat may have four or five times the power Those cars while magnificently powerful were designed for straightline acceleration at the expense of cornering http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=24 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) The cybernetic DWIM car is coming DWIM stands for quotDo What I Meanquot It is a commonplace term in the field of Humanmachine Interfaces and refers to systems that automatically interpret the user39s intent from his or her inputs http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=23 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) I was recently helping to crew Mark Thornton39s effort at the Silver State Grand Prix in Nevada Mark had built a beautiful car with a theoretical top speed of over 200 miles per hour for the 92 mile time trial from Lund to Hiko Mark had no experience driving at these speeds and asked me as a physicist if I could predict what braking at 200 mph would be like This month I report on the backoftheenvelope calculations on braking I did there in the field http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=22 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In many ways tyre mechanics is an unpleasant topic It is shrouded in uncertainty controversy and trade secrecy Both theoretical and experimental studies are extremely difficult and expensive It is probably the most uncontrollable variable in racing today As such it is the source of many highs and lows An improvement in modelling or design even if it is found by lucky accident can lead to several years of domination by one tyre company as with BFGoodrich in autocrossing now http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=21 2003-10-27 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) We found in part 5 of this series quotIntroduction to the Racing Linequot that a driver can lose a shocking amount of time by taking a bad line in a corner With a sixfootwide car on a tenfootwide course one can lose sixteen hundredths by quotblowingquot a single rightangle turn This month we extend the analysis of the racing line by following our example car down a straight It is often said that the most critical corner in a course is the one before the longest straight http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=20 2003-10-26 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In this article we begin writing a computer program to simulate the physics of racing There are many quotjust physicsquot topics still to cover too such as springs and dampers transients and thermodynamics Your author hopes you will find the computer programming topic an enjoyable sideline and is interested as always in your feedback http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=19 2003-10-26 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Traction budget is a way of thinking about the traction available for car control under various conditions It can help you make decisions about driving style the right line around a course and diagnosing handling problems http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=18 2003-10-26 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) This article goes into detail regarding the photographs one must take that are a direct result of the impact that they and their motor vehicle have unfortunately been subjected to http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=17 2003-09-09 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) In this article we do some quotback of the envelopequot calculations to investigate the basic physics of speed and horsepower the quotback of the envelopequot style of calculating was covered in part 3 of this series http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=16 2003-09-09 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) quotWhat shape does a corner have to be before the driving line I choose doesn39t make any time differencequot The answer is a little surprising http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=15 2003-09-09 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) One often hears of quotcentrifugal forcequot This is the apparent force that throws you to the outside of a turn during cornering If there is anything loose in the car it will immediately slide to the right in a left hand turn and vice versa http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=14 2003-09-09 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) In this article we regroup and review some of the basic units and dimensions needed to do dynamical calculations Eventually we can work up to equations sufficient for a fullblown computer simulation of car dynamics The equations can then be doctored39 so that the computer simulation will run fast enough to be the core of an autocross computer game http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=13 2003-09-08 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) We investigate what causes tyres to stay stuck and what causes them to break away and slide We will find out that you can make a tyre slide either by pushing too hard on it or by causing weight to transfer off the tyre by your control inputs of throttle brakes and steering http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=12 2003-09-05 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) Most autocrossers and race drivers learn early in their careers the importance of balancing a car Learning to do it consistently and automatically is one essential part of becoming a truly good driver http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=11 2003-09-05 Brian Beckman (mailto:brianbec@microsoft.com) This article is all about quotElectric Carsquot and tells you to watch out If you don39t have the exact and necessary equipment immediately available or if you don39t know enough about how to handle them an quotElectric Carquot can send shock waves through your system that will kill you Boomzapdead right on the spot http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=9 2003-08-13 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Goes into detail regarding the handling of the settlement of your motor vehicle accident insurance claim including Property Damage andor Personal Injury the both or either of which you39ve had to deal with that are a direct result of that impact http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=8 2003-07-19 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Insights And Knowledge One Must Have When It Comes To Handling Both Themselves And The Insurance Adjuster Assigned To Their Motor Vehicle Accident Claim http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=7 2003-07-18 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) How to handle your motor vehicle accident personal injury claim the quotPain And Sufferingquot you39ve endured plus the Insurance Adjuster assigned to your case http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=6 2003-07-05 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Placing a value on the quotPain and Sufferingquot you received from your personal injuries which are a direct result of your motor vehicle accident http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=5 2003-07-04 Dan Baldyga (mailto:dbpaw@comcast.net) Most sports car enthusiasts can look back when they were kids and see that there wasn39t much difference between themselves and the kids today except the cars are faster and the music39s louder http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=4 2003-06-19 Paul Franco (mailto:pfranco@austinmotorsports.com) The people for Sports Compact Car as well as most people didn39t think it could be done The fastest car in the US and most of the world for less than 20000 An American car did it The Dodge SRT4 and Sport Compact Car awarded it the Sport Compact Car of the Year Award 2003 http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=3 2003-06-19 Paul Franco (mailto:pfranco@austinmotorsports.com) This article will provide information on shifter installation in a 50 liter Mustang 19871993 Special secrets revealed in this article will assist you in preventing damage during the installation process http://www.PerformanceArticles.com/articles.php?articleId=2 2003-04-29 Richard Elsliger (mailto:Richardels@worldnet.att.net)