| BMW E39 Suspension Tools & Books - Page 2 |
Alignment Tools |
| Laser Toe-in Alignment Plates |
| People have been asking for an affordable, yet highly accurate toe measuring tool for years. Finally, someone came up with an idea that is based on the original "toe plates" method, where two plates that lean against the tire and then, with a tape measure, toe is measured. It is a system that is better than nothing, but has real limitations. For example, body and suspension parts are always in the way making accurate measuring troublesome and inaccurate. With the new Laser Toe Plates, the same principle is applied, but an extremely precise laser beam is shot just 14mm above the ground, reflecting back to a target. With an adjusting knob, the laser is guided to the target and once hit, you simply read the dial indicator (its readings are in minutes of a degree; a handy conversion chart for minutes to decimal is included). It also tells you if you have toe-in or toe-out. Completely portable and extremely accurate. |
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PEL-SR4522 | Laser Toe-in Alignment Plates [Photo] | $581.45 |  |
| Precision Ride Height Gauge |
This ride height gauge was designed to be used on a wide variety of cars, from very low super-speedway cars to sports cars to vintage cars to daily drivers. Its function is simple and straightforward and easy to use. When not in use or in transport, there is a sliding black plastic bushing that locks the arm in place, this will prevent the arm from bouncing and damaging the arm or the indicator.
Measuring Range: As delivered, the gauge will read from .75" to 3.0". With the enclosed long standoffs, the range is increased from 2.75" to 5.0". The gauge is calibrated so the initial reading you see on the dial indicator is the thickness from the bottom of the tool to the top of the sensing nut (acorn nut). It will read directly in thousands of an inch. One full revolution of the large needle equals one inch. The smaller indicator reads in full inches. The Gauge's measuring arm is a full 18" long and only .75" tall, so it can get under the lowest of cars. |
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PEL-SR1050 | Precision Ride Height Gauge [Photo] | No Longer Available | |
Suspension Books |
| No matter what job you are performing, you can never have enough knowledge. We've compiled a list of great suspension and handling books for you to read up on while you're trying to figure out exactly how to configure your BMW's suspension. Some books may be special order. |
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| Car Suspension at Work |
| By Jeffrey Daniels. "Theory & practice of Steering, Handling & Roadholding" Do you really know what oversteer and understeer are all about? This helpful guide will teach you about steering and suspension, and discuss why all cars handle so differently. Not a stuffy technical book, but practical information and a straightforward text to help you understand your cars' suspension. 168 pages, 120 illustrations. |
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BK-127103 | Car Suspension at Work [Photo] | No Longer Available | |
| Carroll Smith's Engineer In Your Pocket |
| "A Practical Guide to Tuning the Race Car Chassis and Suspension" Store all the answers in your hip pocket! This handy pocket guide written by racing professional Carroll Smith suggests realistic solutions to common race car handling problems. Formatted listings of causes and possible effects, and problems and possible causes. 32 pages, spiral-bound. |
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BK-129569 | Carroll Smiths Engineer In Your Pocket [Photo] | $11.35 | |
| Competition Car Suspension |
| By Allan Staniforth. "Design, Construction, Tuning" Competition car suspensions are a vital ingredient for winning performance. This third edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments and revolutionary changes in racing technology, and in the rules of racing. Staniforth explains the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering, and explores in an easy-to-understand and readable style how and why suspension systems work. Includes coverage of the banning of active suspensions. Updated 3rd Edition, 268 pages, 130 illustrations. |
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| BK-129065 | Competition Car Suspension | No Longer Available | |
| How to Make Your Car Handle |
| By Fred Puhn. Pro methods for improving handling, safety and performance. How to check chassis, suspension and alignment; set up for drags, track, road course or highway. Skid pad testing, chassis tuning, anti-drag, increased traction, wings and spoilers. Practical data, formulas, and instructions. |
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BK-107901 | How to Make Your Car Handle [Photo] | $17.20 | |
| The Shock Absorber Handbook |
| By John Dixon. This in-depth work provides comprehensive coverage of the design, installation, and use of the shock absorber. Among the subjects highlighted are fluid dynamics; valve characteristics; damper characteristics; installation and motion ratios; influence on vehicle ride and handling. Numerous example installations, testing machines, and damper testing in the laboratory are described and discussed. 494 pages. |
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BK-129842 | The Shock Absorber Handbook [Photo] | $54.65 | |
| Suspension, Steering & Driveline Manual |
| Haynes Publications. Written for the do-it-yourselfer, but good enough for the pro! Covers troubleshooting, maintenance and repair procedures for most foreign and domestic suspension, FWD and RWD vehicles, steering and driveline systems. Includes rear differential overhaul procedures and modifications for improving your vehicle's handling. 352 pages, 844 illustrations. |
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BK-127603 | Suspension, Steering and Driveline Manual [Photo] | $14.55 | |
