Data Aquisition 101 - Presentation from Cloud 9 Motorsports
Purpose & Function
Measured Parameters
Analysis Software
System Schematic
Orientation
Sensors & Accessories
Wheel Speed Sonsors
GPS
To Download or Not to Download?
Set Up at the Track
After Each Session
Data Records
Track Map
Lap Time Analysis
Split Time Report
Lap Comparison
Lateral & Longitudinal Acceleration
Channel Report
FAQ
Originally presented at NTK by Jeff Cloud on May 9, 2008.
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Steering Alignment
Tools
Squaring process
Adjusting toe
Mark steering shaft & upper steering support
Scaling Your Kart
Scales and tools
Leveling, zeroing & calibrating scales
Front & back weight percentages
Equation to calculate front weight percentage
Kart preparation before scaling
Squaring kart on scales
Lead distribution
Hardware needed
Frame alignment
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Selecting the right seat size
Mounting hardware
Tools
Seat mounting location
Adjusting seat attachments Tip: Try using a piece of tubing or pipe over the seat attachment & use it as a lever to slowly move the seat attachment instead of using mallet blows to move it.
Adjusting attachment tabs
Measure twice, drill once
Seat struts
Note the Bell helmet ad in the article featuring NTK member Devin Mauk!