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The effect of unsprung weight on acceleration - 40-100, 60-100 testing with lighter wheels and tires
Published on 09-20-2019 08:54 AM
We all know lighter wheels and tires have an impact on performance. Reducing weight that rotates has a geometric effect. That is why you want to reduce unsprung weight as much as possible as the performance benefit multiplies to a greater degree than just reducing overall car mass by the same amount. ...Published on 09-19-2019 11:42 AM
Incredible numbers here from a Dyno Spectrum tuned McLaren 600LT. You likely recall this same 600LT topped out at 767 horsepower to the rear wheels on the factory fuel injectors. Well, take a look at the numbers now with upgraded Injector Dynamics ID1300's. ...Published on 09-18-2019 07:22 AM
Unfortunately politics often have a major effect on car enthusiasts and those in California living under CARB's (California Air Resources Board) iron fist are all too familiar with this. California in particular seems determined to infringe on the rights of car enthusiasts. ...Published on 09-16-2019 11:33 AM
We all know the McLaren 720S is the benchmark right now. The car is absurdly fast out of the box. Do not take the cheaper 570S/600LT platform less seriously just because it is not as fast off the showroom floor. There is a lot to be said for the value the entry level McLarens offer. ...Published on 08-30-2019 09:28 PM
You will likely remember this McLaren 720S. It is indeed the world's fastest McLaren 720S and it is tuned by Dyno Spectrum. A couple months back it was the first McLaren 720S to top 160 miles per hour of trap speed in the 1/4 mile. ...Published on 08-30-2019 06:31 PM
Big numbers here on a Dyno Spectrum tuned McLaren 600LT. It is making big power at 767 horsepower at the rear wheels but that is only part of the story. Dyno Spectrum is controlling boost in their own way on the factory DME allowing for boost per gear. ...Published on 08-29-2019 12:24 AM
Race Chip is based overseas and this is beneficial to them in one major respect. That is not having BMS (Burger Tuning) on their home turf. When it comes to piggyback tuning, the JB4 from BMS rules the market and for good reason. ...Published on 08-28-2019 12:51 AM
It seems somewhat comical to say but when tuning modern turbo motors often the spark plugs become the limiting factor. This is especially apparent when going for big output and one notices there are few aftermarket solutions for some of the higher end turbo motors. ...Published on 08-22-2019 01:14 AM
You likely have noticed many articles about TTE (The Turbo Engineers) lately as they seem to have a hybrid turbocharger upgrade for basically any platform. They are usually the first to market as well as evidenced by their recent Lamborghini Urus upgrade. ...Published on 08-19-2019 12:24 AM
Finally a Nurburgring laptime for the McLaren 600LT! Sport Auto did the test which means this is independent without any manufacturer shenanigans. The 'little' McLaren managed to record an incredible 7:08.82 on Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R MC tires. ...Published on 08-18-2019 10:52 PM
Dyno Spectrum is putting their McLaren map switching to work on this 600LT which gets a 91 octane tune file as well as a MS109 race gas tune file. The owner can switch on the fly and of course has more slots available should he want a valet tune or maybe a nitrous file. ...Published on 08-12-2019 06:21 PM
Make any car electric? That is what Polykup is promising. It sure sounds interesting and there is proof of the concept working. The owner swapped a Tesla electric motor into his Audi S5 Quattro and, yes, managed to keep the all wheel drive drivetrain. ...Published on 08-08-2019 07:10 PM
Dyno Spectrum helped fine tune this stout McLaren 650S over on the World Motorsports Mustang dyno. This McLaren 650S features the Pure Turbos Pure900 M838T hybrid turbochargers which are capable of quite a bit of power. ...Published on 08-07-2019 06:11 PM
Great to see more and more McLaren 720's upgrading their M840T turbochargers. This example went with the Pure Turbos hybrid solution which is propelling some very, very fast McLaren 720's. ...Published on 08-07-2019 05:54 PM
The Pista is the real deal. Is it as fast as a McLaren 720S? No, but it is close enough for Ferrari to longer be embarrassing themselves considering what their cars cost versus McLarens. Especially when McLaren offers more exotic materials and lightweight construction for far less money. ...
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