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AUSTRALIA'S NUMBER 1 MONTHLY MOTORSPORT MAGAZINE
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No.373 JULY 2008 Australia $7.95 NZ $8.50 inc GST
McCONVILLE STEPS UP,ON AND OFF-TRACK
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AutoDyn chassis dynamometers are designed to last for years, requiring very little maintenance. All dynos can be upgraded incrementally so you can upgrade them as your needs grow. Most AutoDyn's are available with several different roll width and spacing configurations to support either wide track widths or narrow shop installations and almost anything in between.
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AutoDyn 30
The 42" roil AutoDyn is the highest capacity chassis dyno. It features 42" diameter rolls for minimum tyre deflection and maximum contact patch size. Test vehicles with up to 1,400 hp at speeds up to 200 mph.
This 30" diameter rollset dyno was designed for a variety of Automo bile, Light Truck, ATV, AWD and Motorcycle applications. Test vehicles with up to 1,200 hp at speeds up to 225 mph.
AutoDyn 11 This 10.7" diameter cradle rollset is powerful and affordable. Test vehicles with up to 600 hp at speeds up to 150 mph.
UotereteleBm [name Dvno rurlpDlfn Engine & Chassis dyno for uyuicuyii ivjotorcycies, ATV's & Karts. CycleDyn Is a modular dynamometer system. By selecting appropriate modules for your needs, CycleDyn can be configured to match your test requlrments.
Features include: ● Test safely in a controlled environment. ● Locate and troubleshoot engine and driveline problems. ● Handheld remote control for setup and testing while seated on a bike. ● Collect data with the roll-around sensor stand's inputs for temperatures, pressures, air flow and fuel flow. ● Prevent tyre damage with large 20"diameter diamond-knurled roll which reduces tyre deflection-induced heat losses and enhances dyno repeatability. ● Analyse data rapidly with SuperFlow's powerful & easy-to-use WynDyn software.
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The SF-902 is the next generation engine dyno for all engine builders. 555i Equipped with m a super-fast * electronics package and unique engine cart/engine stand, the SF-902 is the most versatile engine dyno available today. SuperFlow's XConsole Classic provides state-of-the-art control and data acquisition capabilities. WynDyn software is also included to provide quick and easy test design and configuration, real time data acquisition and display and convenient test-data management, display and reporting. Develop on the dyno and race at the track! SF-902 SERIES DYNO'S ARE AVAILABLE IN SPORT, EXPERT AND PRO PACKAGES TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS. THEY CAN BE CONFIGURED AS A ROLL-AROUND ENGINE STAND OR SET UP WITH A DOCKING CART. The SF-901 Racer Pack System is also available.
For further information contact Alan Draper:0419 689 912
superflow@performancewholesale.com.au
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4 Foxtrot Golf
Who will build and who will buy?
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Prepare for an Aston Martin LMPl
Aston-kicking
7 New Winner
Canada springs another first-time winner
8 The name game Gen-Y USA kidsshrug offpressure
13 Motor Mouth
The end ofa full life in motorsport
20 Box Seat
What nextfor the Mosley Affair?
82 The Back Page Revisiting 2002. The year, not the BMW
18 Five Minutes with Gianni Morbidelli 22 The Ford Formula How Ford built its first FG-and whatis coming next 32 Back to You, Brad. Er, Kim. Er, Rusty! McConville talks i nitials: BJR, WP and VEand TV 42 Twice around the clock,from both ends ofthe grid Two views ofLe Mans-from the factories to a University
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46 Sandown:Jamie wins(we think.It was pretty dark) 50 Montreal:Kubica leads a BMW double 52 Monaco:Hamilton dominates in the damp 54 Sandown FV8s:More Owen (plus Denyer)
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58 WRC:Citroen wins. Then Ford(no,it's nota repeat)
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On Track
61 Carrera Cup 62 Formula Ford 63 V8Utes 64 MINI Challenge 66 Formula3 67 NA5CUP Cover Photos:
69 SportsSedan 72 Speedway
Racing^ Marshall Ca Contents; Olrj^Klynsmith Ford Racing BMW Motorsport
77 RaceShop/Industry News/Classifieds
August issue on sale July 23