Monday, November 14, 2011

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Is the Caparo T1 Really a Racing Car For the Road?

!: Is the Caparo T1 Really a Racing Car For the Road?

It is safe to say that the Caparo T1 road car has not had the easiest development period. Firstly there was the suspension failure whilst giving passenger laps to assembled journalists, then Jason Plato was badly burned on the hands and face whilst testing the car for Fifth Gear. Finally, to top it all, Jeremy Clarkson called the car undriveable at low speeds during its debut on the Top Gear television programme.

It is not surprising that such stinging criticism has hurt Caparo, however in their defence these early tests used pre-production prototype cars, and with hindsight Caparo would have actually waited a little longer before letting journalists loose with their new vehicle.

The Caparo T1 has been called a Formula 1 car for the road, however as Ferrari discovered back in 1995 when it used the same phrase to launch its F50 model, creating such a road car is easier said than done. However anyone who encountered a T1 on the public road with its enormous rear wing, open cockpit and overhead air box could be forgiven for thinking they were actually at the Monaco Grand Prix.

The key to the Caparo's success is its lightweight design, as the lighter you can make a car the better it will accelerate, stop and handle. Certainly this was the mantra of Gordon Murray when he was designing the Mclaren F1 and that supercar tipped the scales at over 1000kg, whereas in contrast the Caparo weighs just 670kg.

The combination of low weight and a 3.5 litre V8 engine that is capable of producing 610bhp gives the T1 an all important power to weigh ratio of 922 bhp per ton, which easily trumps the Bugatti Veyron, however the Veyron will certainly carry you in significantly more style and comfort. By contrast, whilst the Caparo T1 does have two seats, the passenger side is very cramped and set slightly back from the driver's side so you will definitely need to choose your passenger wisely.

When it comes to the performance figures they are nothing short of mind blowing, with the car wearing slick tyres it will reach 60 in 2.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 205 mph, with a low downforce set up on the front and rear wings. These figures are all the more astonishing when you consider that the T1 has all of the requisite features including wing mirrors, number plates, indicator and car headlight bulbs, that allow it to be used completely legally on public roads.

The Caparo T1 is a tremendous engineering achievement that pushes the design and construction boundaries, and just like any pioneer when you are pushing the limits accidents can and do happen. With the full customer versions of the T1 now on sale its safe to say that Caparo has ironed out those early teething troubles, however with a price tag of £225,500 don't expected to see one on your high street any time soon.


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Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

KX-RM 65 Suspension Tuning and Modifications

!: KX-RM 65 Suspension Tuning and Modifications

In this article I will briefly familiarize you with the original equipment (o.e.) Kawasaki/Suzuki 65cc suspension design, tuning tips, and modifications. As a suspension tuner and motocross hobbyist I have observed a lot of discussion over o.e. KX/RM65 suspension. There are numerous message boards filled with ambiguous suspension modifications and specifications for this motorcycle.

The front forks on the KX/RM65 are outdated by several decades but can be adjusted for certain riding conditions. Damper rod forks as found on KX/RM65s are outdated since they create an overly progressive dampening curve (they are too soft initially and too harsh during fast fork movement). The rebound adjuster on the front forks can be used to adjust for some cases of head shake and cornering difficulties. Head shake may occur it can due to too much or to little rebound dampening. This may be fixed by turning the adjuster in increments of two clicks and test. The rebound adjustment can also aid with cornering problems. If the bike washes out in corners, turn the rebound adjuster clockwise in increments of two clicks. If the bike does not stand back up from corners fast enough, turn the rebound adjuster out in increments of two clicks. The front of the bike can also be lowered by moving the forks up in the triple clamps. This may aid in cornering but can cause head shake.

The KX/RM65 models are equipped with a rebuildable rear shock that is mounted to a modern linkage system. This system increases the shocks work load as the rear suspension compresses further towards bottoming. A starting point to adjusting the rear shock is to set race sag at 70-75mm but to not exceed static sag by 25mm. If meeting the two conditions is not feasible, a different rate shock spring may be needed. The rebound adjuster can aid rear end stability and traction. If the rear of the bike swaps to the sides or kicks up it may be due to too much or lack of rebound dampening. To solve this turn the rebound adjuster in increments of one turn and test. Rear traction is often times lost when there is too much rebound dampening and this may be solved by turning the rebound adjuster counter clockwise one turn.

The o.e. KX/RM65 suspension performance does not suffice most competitive motocross riders. There are two effective popular tuning services available for the KX/RM65 forks. An emulator valve can be installed which offers a less progressive and more predictable feel to the front end of the bike. This mod is sold as a "bolt on kit" but is not effective if installed in that fashion. Additional damper rod modifications are needed to tune rebound dampening properly. A cartridge system is also available for the forks that can be installed after machining of the lower fork legs. This cartridge system can be tuned by replacing shims and via rebound and compression adjustments. The o.e. KX/RM65 rear shock has a lot of potential and can be tuned by a revalve service. The KX/RM65 suspension may be mediocre initially, but with proper suspension tuning services it can become a very competitive 65cc dirt bike.


KX-RM 65 Suspension Tuning and Modifications

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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