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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The racing world held its collective breath in 2001 when Alex Zanardi lost both his legs in a horrifying accident at the Lausitzring in Germany. The racing world held its breath again 19 months later while witnessing his incredible return to racing. In Alex Zanardi - My Sweetest Victory Zanardi takes us from his childhood in Italy through his hard-fought racing success to the moving story of perseverance and love that motivated his recovery. Along the way, Zanardi presents the triumphs and setbacks in his racing career, culminating in back-to-back CART championships for 1997 and 1998. In riveting detail, Zanardi relates his terrible accident, the long path to recovery and his return to Lausitzring to complete the 13 laps he didn't finish in 2001. Alex Zanardi - My Sweetest Victory is an inspiring book about how personal strength and passion can triumph over even the most challenging circumstances -- an autobiography whose significance extends far beyond the world of motorsports.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Volkswagen Sport Tuning for Street and Competition is a comprehensive guide for buying and modifying a water-cooled Volkswagen to get the best performance for autocrossing, road racing, or street-legal fun. Volkswagen Sport Tuning for Street and Competition gives detailed information on aspects of tuning from the theory behind performance modifications, to step-by-step bolt-ons, to specific modifications allowed in racing classes. This book will serve as an indispensable guide and technical reference to help you hop up your car for some serious driving. Buying the right Volkswagen for your needs Assessing the modifications for your car Which camshafts and intakes can give you the best balance of horsepower and torque Step-by-step installation of springs/shocks, stress bars, brakes, computer chips, camshafts, exhaust systems, and many other aftermarket performance parts Race prep for ultimate competition performance Volkswagen Front wheel drive water-cooled models covered: 1975-1997 Corrado Fox Jetta Golf GTI Passat Scirocco Rabbit.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. BMW repair manuals The ultimate service manuals Bentley manuals are the only comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications available for BMW cars. These manuals provide the highest level of clarity and completeness for all service and repair procedures. Enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers, and professional technicians will appreciate the quality of photographs and illustrations, theory of operation, and accurate step-by-step instructions. If you are looking for better understanding of your BMW, look no further than Bentley. Even if you do not repair your own vehicle, knowledge of its internal workings will help you when discussing repairs and maintenance with your professional automotive technician. For more than 25 years, informed BMW owners have relied upon the Roundel, the magazine of the BMW Car Club of America, to make their Ultimate Driving Machines more ultimate. Now a selection of articles on driving, performance, service and tech tips have been collected in a single book. No matter what BMW you drive or desire, this book will serve as a valuable maintenance guide, performance handbook and technical reference source, to help you understand and care for your BMW.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. BMW repair manuals The ultimate service manuals Bentley manuals are the only comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications available for BMW cars. These manuals provide the highest level of clarity and completeness for all service and repair procedures. Enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers, and professional technicians will appreciate the quality of photographs and illustrations, theory of operation, and accurate step-by-step instructions. If you are looking for better understanding of your BMW, look no further than Bentley. Even if you do not repair your own vehicle, knowledge of its internal workings will help you when discussing repairs and maintenance with your professional automotive technician. For more than 25 years, informed BMW owners have relied upon the Roundel, the magazine of the BMW Car Club of America, to make their Ultimate Driving Machines more ultimate. Now a selection of articles on driving, performance, service and tech tips have been collected in a single book. No matter what BMW you drive or desire, this book will serve as a valuable maintenance guide, performance handbook and technical reference source, to help you understand and care for your BMW.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Author, racer and Circle Track magazine editor Don Alexander helps you develop powerful mental skills like visualization, anticipation, concentration, and setting priorities. These skills add speed and drop lap times, but can be difficult to master without the right guidance. Think to Win brings new insight to basic but demanding driving activities like accelerating, turning, and braking. Learn how to manage weight transfer, save tenths of seconds in qualifying, take segment times in a corner to identify and correct mistakes, even how to communicate with your crew to fix handling problems. No matter whether you're racing on paved oval tracks, dirt tracks, speedways, or road courses, Think to Win will help you to become a faster, winning driver. If you're a race fan, Think to Win will give you a whole new perspective on what it's like to drive a Winston Cup car. As Mark Martin puts it, Don helps you understand the challenges we face out there so you can answer your friend when he turns to you and says, 'Man, why doesn't he just pass that guy?' Whether you're a dedicated enthusiast or a serious engine/chassis designer, in Think to Win you'll find definitive, useful information on the design and building of performance automotive systems.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Walton chronologically explores the series, with details on every 3 Series platform, including the E21, E30, E36, and E46. The engineering of each platform is described and evaluated. The book also features coverage of the M3, both as it performs on the street and on the race track. Guidance on iden.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. For over 25 years Rob Siegel has written a monthly column called The Hack Mechanic for the BMW Car Club of America's magazine Roundel. In Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic, Rob Siegel shares his secrets to buying, fixing, and driving cool cars without risking the kids' tuition money or destroying his marriage. And that's something to brag about considering the dozens of cars, including twenty-five BMW 2002s, that have passed through his garage over the past three decades. With a steady dose of irreverent humor, Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic blends car stories, DIY advice, and cautionary tales in a way that will resonate with the car-obsessed (and the people who love them).…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Head gasket repairs, valve adjustments, camshaft timing, carb and SPICA fuel injection tuning, and driveshaft donut replacement are all explained. Experienced, hands-on guidance thatll keep you in the drivers seat.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The automobile industry is one of the most capital- and marketing-intensive industries in the world today. Common wisdom states that the keys to sales success in the industry are no different than in any other: brand management, product positioning, and brand imaging. But what do these commonly traded buzzwords really mean, and how do they translate into a successful brand campaign? In Glory Days, Jim Wangers uses his 45-year career in Detroit as the basis for explaining successful brand marketing for automobiles: * Why brand management for cars is not the same as for other branded products * How to position a model for the best possible tie-in promotion-and how not to * What it takes to establish and evolve a brand image.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This complete racer's reference is the perfect resource for all drivers from novice to expert. The fundamentals of fast driving are revealed in this definitive how-to book for racers. You will find the competition-proven methods of instructors and of professional drivers that will give you the know-how to work up the track and stay at the front. Interested in the world of racing? Just think, you can have all of the lessons and insights from Skip Barber instructors and from professional racers compiled in one handbook. This racing reference reveals the secrets of mastering car control, reducing lap times, as it takes the reader inside the world of racing. Going Faster is the definitive book for the active race driver, the racer-to-be, and the auto-racing fan who wants to know what driving a racecar is really about.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Whether youre interested in better performance on the road or extra horsepower to be a winner on the track, this book gives you the knowledge you need to get the most out of your engine and its turbocharger system. Find out what works and what doesnt, which turbo is right for your needs, and what type of set-up will give you that extra boost. Bell shows you how to select and install the right turbo, how to prep your engine, test the systems, and integrate a turbo with EFI or carbureted engine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. For over 25 years Rob Siegel has written a monthly column called The Hack Mechanic for the BMW Car Club of America's magazine Roundel. In Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic, Rob Siegel shares his secrets to buying, fixing, and driving cool cars without risking the kids' tuition money or destroying his marriage. And that's something to brag about considering the dozens of cars, including twenty-five BMW 2002s, that have passed through his garage over the past three decades. With a steady dose of irreverent humor, Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic blends car stories, DIY advice, and cautionary tales in a way that will resonate with the car-obsessed (and the people who love them). …

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Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In his prophetic foreword to The Technique of Motor Racing, Fangio anticipates the importance Piero Taruffi's book would have for a generation of new drivers. Trained as both a racing driver and an industrial engineer, Taruffi provides a unique perspective on the art and science of motor racing. He drove for the works teams of Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, and others, in a career that spanned over 25 years and was crowned by his victory in the 1957 Mille Miglia. First published in 1959, The Technique of Motor Racing has become the standard by which other driving texts are measured.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When The Racing Driver was first published in the U.S. in 1959, Road & Track magazine hailed it as an excellent book . . . the best ever written on contemporary drivers and their racing styles and habits. Over 45 years later, Denis Jenkinson's book has become a classic, highly valued for its historical perspective and views into the personalities of drivers who today seem larger than life. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In 1974, Mark Donohue took a year off from driving at the height of his racing career to write The Unfair Advantage, a candid and revealing book about his journey through the world of auto racing -- from amateur SCA races in his own '57 Corvette to winning the Indy 500 in Roger Penske's McLaren M16. This new edition contains over 60 additional photographs and comments from people who worked and raced with Donohue during the 1960s and early 1970s.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Automotive Handbook, 9th Edition, is the flagship publication in the Bosch handbook series on automotive technologies and is one of the most definitive sets of reference books that automotive engineers have at their disposal. As progress in the field of automotive engineering has grown apace it has expanded from 96 pages in 1936, to 1544 pages today. This new edition is significantly updated, with key changes including coverage of electrical systems and batteries for hybrid drives. Many other new chapters are also included, which cover emergency braking systems, active pedestrian protection and the future of driver assistance. The Automotive Handbook, 9th Edition is a quick and easy reference guide for engineers in industry and also for students in automotive engineering.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The engine is the heart of the Corvette and the heart of the Corvette engine is its electronic management system. Corvette Fuel Injection Electronic Engine Control is the book that explains that system. Chuck Probst, author of the authoritative Bentley books on Bosch and Ford fuel injection systems, has worked with GM and aftermarket engineers, trainers, and technicians to bring the same sort of inside information to an authoritative understanding of Corvette engine controls. The comprehensive troubleshooting tips and service procedures presented here are a great aid in mastering Corvette engine control systems. The book begins with a survey of the different fuel injection systems used in these cars: Throttle Body Injection (TBI), Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI), and Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI). Probst covers the reasons behind J1930 terminology (electrical/electronic systems diagnostic terms, definitions, abbreviations and acronyms) and the engine management concept of Open Loop and Closed Loop Operation. In addition, oxygen sensor and heated oxygen sensor operation, traction control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Air Injection (AIR), catalytic converters, evaporative controls, octane and fuel volatility are among the many thoroughly covered topics. Probst's treatment of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD and OBD I) involves topics such as misfire detection, crankshaft position sensor operation, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor design, Electronic Spark Control (ESe, and Central Processing Unit (CPU). No other book comes close in providing this much detailed, proven information, with 380 pages including 112 pages of model-specific wiring diagrams, trouble codes, and test specifications along with hundreds of photos and illustrations. Get it and go faster.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Between the covers of each of these manuals you will find the unit repair and overhaul steps for completely rebuilding a 1946-1971 Jeep CJ If engine, transmission, transfer case, axle, steering, electrical or metal restoration seem difficult or beyond your sills, here is the fix Jeep expert, automotive instructor and author of the Jeep Owner's Bible, Moses Ludel demystifies the most complex service procedures. Is it time to rebuild the axles or install a locking differential on your vintage Jeep vehicle? Does your CJ model need a frame-off restoration? Between these covers you will find the unit repair and overhaul steps for completely rebuilding a 1946-1971 Jeep CJ If engine, transmission, transfer case, axle, steering, electrical or metal restoration seem difficult or beyond your skills, here is the fix Moses Ludel, Jeep vehicle expert, automotive instructor and author of the Jeep Owner's Bible, demystifies the most complex service procedures. Talking with hundreds of enthusiasts at his Camp Jeep workshops, Moses discovered that hobbyists and professional Jeep vehicle mechanics alike want heavily illustrated, step-by-step 'how-to' manuals. For the Jeep vehicle owner who finds the typical workshop manual impossible to decipher, Moses Ludel breaks ground with this book. No longer will you struggle with pages of text and an occasional photograph. The author and photographer/illustrator of more than 2,500 magazine tech articles and five popular Owner's Bible books, Moses undertook the Jeep CJ Rebuilder's Manual to meet the needs of Jeep vehicle owners and restorers. With this ambitious effort, Moses launches a series of 'how-to' rebuild manuals with a photograph marking eachtechnical step. For an authentic restoration to original equipment standards or sensible upgrades that will enhance the performance of your vintage Jeep CJ, this is the book. Moses Ludel brings his mastery of Jeep technology into your shop.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Very good condition paperback with minimal wear. Contents are clean and bright throughout with no markings.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Service to Volkswagen is of top priority to Volkswagen organization and has always include the continuing development and introduction of new and expanded services. In line with this purpose, Volkswagen of America, Inc., has completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures, and accurate specifications. Though the do-it -yourself Volkswagen owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of the same detailed maintenance and repair information available at an authorized Volkswagen dealer, the Volkswagen owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading an owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This comprehensive book is dedicated to the revolutionary Porsche 911s built between 1989 and 1994, known to aficionados and factory insiders as Auftragsnummer 964 (project number 964). Porsche 911 Enthusiast's Companion covers Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo models from 1989 to 1994. Whether you're a 964 owner, a prospective buyer, or a Porsche workshop technician looking for 964 information, this is an invaluable addition to your technical library. This is a buyer's guide, a maintenance and repair handbook and a technical reference all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of DIY repairs collected from all around the world. You will also find an extensive section on 964 race cars and their drivers. This is a book for the hands-on enthusiast. It provides the information necessary to maintain your 964 to factory standards, gives you the assurance to speak knowledgeably to your service professional, and can provide you with the hot setup for the track. To bring you this authoritative volume, author Adrian Streather has scoured the globe in search of enlightened information and technical procedures for the 964. Almost every conceivable question you could ask about this revolutionary 911 can be answered using this book. Technical highlights: * Worldwide coverage of 964 models (USA and ROW). * Year-by-year, model-by-model analysis of 964 technical highlights, includ ing Turbo models. * Tips on how to purchase the best car, things to look for during the test-drive, and how having a prepurchase inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars. * Detailed technical information on vehicle systems such as: o Dry-sump engine lubrication. o Motronic engine management (DME). o Turbo fuel injection (CIS). o Tiptronic transmission control. o Porsche Dynamische Allrad Steuerung (PDAS). o Antiblocking system (ABS). o Air-conditioning and heating. * Dozens of DIY repairs and tips such as: o Valve adjustment. o Secondary distributor drivebelt replacement. o Engine removal and installation. * In-depth maintenance schedules and instructions, including maintenance notes for Turbo models. * Troubleshooting procedures and advice.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. There is no better way to learn physics than by having a problem to solve. As a gearhead, you have a secret weapon when it comes to understanding physics: you see it at work every time you solve a problem with your car or watch a motorsports event. The experience you already have tuning cars or motorcycles will serve as your virtual physics lab. Physics for Gearheads will show you that if you can learn about cars, you can learn about physics. Whether your interest is in increasing your engine's horsepower, getting more miles per gallon, or shaving seconds off your lap time on track day, you can use physics to gain insight into the problem and formulate a solution. Physics for Gearheads not only explains physics principles in language you can understand, but it demonstrates how to use physics to your advantage. Randy Beikmann is an automotive engineer at the top of the industry. And he loves physics. Through his teaching, physics doesn't look foreign - it looks like common sense.…