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Books, Games & Videos
All car related stuff - not that I don't read anything
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Driving
- Lotus
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- Technical
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Driving
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Track Day
Drivers Guide, by Art Markus
This book explains
how to get the best out of track days through skilled driving
and careful car preparation. Whether the driver is a track
day virgin or a veteran, and whether he or she drives a standard
road car or one fully prepared to competition specification,
they should find there is much to be learned within these
pages. This includes how to prepare the car - and oneself
- for the first track day; how to optimise the seating position;
how to choose and use safety equipment; what can be done to
improve the performance of the car; track day etiquette; and
much more besides. |
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Going Faster:
Mastering the Art of Race Driving, The Skip Barber Racing
School
The "Bible"
of racing - a collection of knowledge and experience gained
from years of race-winning performance. |
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Speed Secrets:
Professional Driving Techniques, by Ross Bentley
Professional
race driver Ross Bentley thoroughly explains the basics of
race driving and beyond, including small adjustments that
allow a driver to get the most from the car. Whether you're
an experienced Indy driver or getting started in Autocross,
SPEED SECRETS covers everything you need to know to drive
the fast track. |
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Sports
Car and Competition Driving, by Paul Frere
First published
in 1963, "Sports Car and Competition Driving" sold tens of
thousands of copies, establishing it as the definitive book
on driving. Now Frere has revised and updated his classic
to explain to drivers how to meet the new challenges posed
by radical advances in technology.
Frere discusses
the physical laws governing a car at speed, giving particular
emphasis to the critical areas where the most time is won
or lost: the corner. He also recommends proven approaches
to practicing, setting up a car, qualifying, passing, and
endurance racing-to name only a few of the many topics covered.
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The Technique
of Motor Racing, by Piero Taruffo
Signor Taruffi,
a Civil Engineer, was one of the great race drivers of the
1950's. His engineering background gave him the precision
in writing, as well as in driving. Charming, hand-drawn diagrams
in this book make the well-written text even easier to grasp.
There are plenty of photographs that show famous tracks and
great drivers of the past. |
Lotus
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Lotus Elise
: The Complete Story, by John Tipler
Motoring journalist
and historian John Tipler details the story of the Lotus Elise,
illustrated by photographs. |
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Lotus -
the Legend, by David Hodges
Overview of
the history of most of the cars. One or two of the figures
are incorrect, but nothing major. Goes from the start of Lotus
through to the Elise. |
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A Brooklands
Road Test Limited Edition - Lotus Elise by R.M. Clarke
A "book" thats
a collection of magazine articles.
ISBN 1 85520
4290
Brooklands
Books: 00 44 1932 865051
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The Lotus
Book - Series 2, by William Taylor
A comprehensive
record of every type number and model ever produced by Lotus
up to and including the 1997 GT1 racecar.
Clive Chapman:
"A worthy testament to the talents of Colin Chapman and
all who played a part in the great Lotus adventure." Graham
Arnold, Club Lotus: "This book towers head and shoulders
over anything ever written about the Marque."
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Lotus Race Cars, 1961-1994
Photo Album
Lotus & Lotus-prepared
race cars presented in exciting photographs of racing action
from British formula races, sports car events, rallies, hill
climbs, & vintage events. Featuring the cars of such great
names of racing as Jo Siffert, Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark,
Jochen Rindt, Graham Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti,
Ronnie Peterson, Nigel Mansell, & Aryton Senna. |
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Lotus, by Graham J.
Arnold
This history of Lotus draws
largely on the author's 12 years of first-hand experience
of working with Chapman. |
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Lotus Racing
Cars: Club Racers to World Champions 1948-1968, by J.Tipler
An illustrated
history of Lotus race cars beginning with the Mk1 Trials Special
and finishing with the gas turbine Lotus 56 Indy car. |
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Lotus Racing
Cars - 1968 - 2000, by John Tipler
Continues the
history of Lotus cars started in the above book. |
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Lotus:
The Sports, GT and Touring Cars, by Chris Harvey
"A competition
survey of the sports, GT and touring cars." Contents include
in-depth coverage of the Lotus Mk 6, 9, 10, Eleven, 15, 17,
19, 23, 30 and 40, as well as competition versions of the
Elite, Elan, Europa and Lotus Cortina |
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Lotus 49
- The Story of a Legend, by Michael Oliver
The definitive
history of the Lotus 49. |
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It Was
Fun! My fifty years of high performance, by Tony Rudd
Tony Rudd tells
of his BRM years and the development of GP racing after World
War II, and then reveals the inside story of Lotus from 1969
to 1991, including the DeLorean saga, the abortive venture
into power boats, and the purchase of the company by General
Motors. |
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Team Lotus:
The Indianapolis Years, by Andrew Ferguson
Written by the
manager of Team Lotus at the time of Lotus entry into the
Indianapolis 500. |
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Colin Chapman:
Lotus Engineering Theories, Designs & Applications,
by Hugh Haskell
Colin Chapmans
talent for design stretched far beyond Formula 1, encompassing
sports car racing, road cars, aircraft, powerboats - even
furniture. The late Hugh Haskell, who worked as an engineer
under Chapman, guides readers through the intricacies of engineering
principles to make Chapman's restless innovations comprehendible. |
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Cosworth
- The Search for Power, by Graham Robson
Cosworth Racing
was long associated with Lotus Racing. This book chronicles
the association of Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, including
their work with Colin Chapman, and continues to cover the
latest developments with Jaguar and Aston Martin. |
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Lotus Heritage,
by Ian Adcock
A full-color
pictorial history of Lotus road cars, from the Seven to the
Esprit Sport 300. |
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Jim Clark,
by Eric Dymock
A look beyond
Clark's motorsport career, offering fascinating new information
on his personal life; farming background, Scottish heritage,
and the man behind the clean-cut boyish image. Illustrated
with specially commissioned color photographs, Ford archive
material and pictures from the family's collection. |
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Westfield
- The Story, by Paul Robinshaw & Jeremy Bouckley
A pictorial
review of Westfield Sportscars, from the Eleven and 23B Replica,
through the Seven, SE, SEi and SEiGHT, ZEi and the latest
superbike powered MegaBusa and MegaBlade. |
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Lotus and
Caterham Seven Racers for the Road, by John Tipler
A full history
of both Lotus and Caterham Sevens, detailed descriptions of
the cars' manufacture and assembly, accounts of racing history,
and full specifications for each model. |
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Legend
of the Lotus Seven, by Dennis Ortenburger
"The complete
history of Colin Chapman's exhilarating, irrepressible, do-it-yourself
sports car." Originally printed in 1981, this book was the
definitive book on the Lotus Seven, the kit-car that embodies
the true "sportscar" concept. Contents include the history
and design development, racing and specials versions as well
as the Caterham 7, restoration information, a comprehensive
comparison guide to Series 1 through 4, and more. |
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Caterham
Sevens - The Official Story of a Unique British Sportscar,
by Chris Rees
This is the
inside story of the Caterham Seven, full specs and production
information. |
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Lotus Esprit:
The Complete Story, by Jeremy Walton
The evolution
of the Esprit from the first Giugiaro design through a long
production up to the Esprit SE. It also provides practical
advice on buying and running an Esprit. |
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Lotus 25
& 33, by John Tipler
Tipler's study
of these notable cars feature a full technical description
and design history, along with race reports and portraits
of the individuals involved. Photographs show the detailed
structure and layout of the cars, and the development of the
original design. There are also photographs of the 25 and
33 in action 35 years ago, and in classic races today. |
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Lotus Elan:
The Complete Story, by Mike Taylor
This book traces
the conception, development and production of the original
Elan from its roots to the end of production in 1973. The
new Elan, launched in 1989, is also examined, and the book
contains tips on buying, maintenance and restoration. |
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Lotus Elise, from
Unique Motor Books
Included are road tests
and reports on the Lotus Elise, Elise Sport,Elise 340R, Elise
111Sand the Elise Turbo. Also included is a history of Lotus
Cars
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Lotus Elan, by Duncan
Wherrett
An account of the original
Lotus Elan designed by Colin Chapman, who in his drive towards
innovative technology created, in the Elan, the first successful
"plastic" car. Since its launch in 1962, the car has been
collected, raced, preserved and restored, and many still survive
today. |
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Lotus: The Illustrated
Motorcar Legends, by Roy Bacon
The history of Lotus from
early days (1948) through all road models to 1995, complete
with lots of pictures. |
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Authentic Lotus Elan
& Plus 2: 1962 - 1974, by P. Robinshaw & C. Ross
Published by Motor Racing
Publications Limited
Essential data and guidance
for owners, restorers and competitors |
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Colin Chapman: The
Man and His Cars - The Authorized Biography, by Gerard Crombac
Written
with the full co-operation of his widow and the Lotus company,
and reissued to meet continuing public interest, this is the
definitive biography of the brilliant engineer described by
Enzo Ferrari as 'so talented because of his ability to produce
ideas ahead of his time'.. |
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LOTUS: All The Cars,
by Anthony Pritchard
Anthony Pritchard traces
every Lotus from the original trials cars, model by model,
number by number, from the Mark 1 to the 102 Lambo engined
formula 1 car and the "modern Elan". Lots of colour and black
and white pictures. |
MG
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Project
Phoenix: The Birth of the MGF, by Ian Adcock
Although mainly
about the MGF, this book includes a brief history of MG cars. |
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Haynes Modern Sports
Cars - MGF, By David Knowles
This all-colour book-the
first in a new Haynes series on modern sports cars-will appeal
to automotive fans as well as traditional MG enthusiasts.
It covers the MG heritage through to the RV8, the evolution
of the MGF, its launch in 1995, mainstream developments, competition
performances, record-breaking with the EX253 and EX255, the
EX254 "Super Sports" concept car, and the future for the MGF.
Customizing and tuning are also covered, plus information
on performance and road tests. |
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The MG Collection
- The Post War Models, by Richard Monk
All the modern MGS from
the TC Midget, through the TF, Y Types, Midgets, Magnettes,
MGAs, Bs, 1100 / 1300s, Metro, Maestro, Montego (including
the 6R4) right up to the RV8 and the 1.8 MPi and VVC MGFs.
Specifications, history, full colour pics etc. |
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The MG File: Model
by Model, by Eric Dymock Motor Books
Each MG is featured in
turn with a description, spec and good photo. It's bang up
to date, the last entry being the ZT-T estate. Full coverage
of the F. |
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MG: The Untold Story,
by David Knowles
This is really interesting
and well written. Also includes a fair section on the development
of the F. |
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MGF Limited Edition,
by R M Clarke
Consists of reprinted reviews
of MGF from various motoring magazines with (poor quality)
black and white reproduction of photographs. Includes
road tests, preview pieces prior to the launch, an interview
with Sir Alex Moulton, the Cheetah, Motobuild vs MGB V8, long
term reports, buying second hand. Great for a browse and essential
for the fan. |
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The Original MGA,
by Anders Ditlev Clausager
You should always start
with the workshop manual, as a practical guide to all the
technical stuff. But this is the next book if you are starting
from a pile of bits. It will show you what the final result
should look like. It contains many good tips, and its attention
to detail is terrific. This book and the workshop manual,
and a good parts catalogue (with the exploded drawings) are
all you will ever need. |
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The A B & C, by
Chris Harvey
The stories behind these
cars are covered in great detail. Production and competition
histories, and a great deal of practical information on owning
and running are included. |
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MGA: 1500, 1600, Twincam,
by F.Wilson McComb
This is not primarily a
technical treatise - it examines the cars development and
the men responsible for it, from a viewpoint of someone who
was employed at Abingdon. |
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MGA: 1500, Twin Cam,
1600, by F. Wilson McComb
New version |
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MG V8: 21 Years
On, by David Knowles
Describes the full story
of the MGB GT V8 and the revival of the MG name with the MG
RV8. Expert advice on buying and maintaining a MG V8,
and appendices with lots of specifications, details and special
cars. |
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Original MGB (including
MGC and MGBGT V8), by Anders Ditlev Clausager
This excellent book reviews,
in microscopic detail, all model and detail variations throughout
the production history of the MGB, C and V8. It enabled me
to focus on exactly what I wanted in, on and from my first
purchase in terms of fittings, fixtures and engine details.
I know that it will provide me with a constant reference throughout
my involvement with this marque. |
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MGB: The Complete
Story, by Brian Laban
This book covers all derivatives
of the MGB, with numerous illustrations, technical analyses,
driving impressions and practical information on buying and
owning a MGB. |
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MGB Restoration Manual,
by Lindsay Porter
A comprehensive reference
book for the D.I.Y. restorer, with step-by-step instructions. |
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MGB (MGC & MGBV8):
Improve and Modify, by Lindsay Porter & Dave Pollard
A guideline on how to improve
and modify your MGB, from accessories to performance.
More than 800 step by step illustrations accompany the text
to make things really easy. |
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MGB Restoration,
Preparation, Maintenance, by Jim Tyler
Advice on buying (road
test and checklist), full technical specifications, step by
step maintenance procedures, and instructions for complete
stripdown and rebuild (including reshelling the car). 270
illustrations including full wiring diagrams. |
Technical
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How to
Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension &
Brakes, by Des Hammill
Author Des Hammill
is an engineer with much practical experience of solving fast
road car and racing car suspension problems. This book is
a distillation of his accumulated knowledge, which he passes
on to the reader in a jargon-free and understandable manner. |
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Engine Management,
by Dave Walker
This manual seeks to unravel
the art of engine management in laypersons' terms. It covers:
basic fuel and ignition system theory; the basics of carburettor
operation, installation, tuning and calibration; ignition
timing, fuel injection and engine-mapping theory; selecting,
fitting and maintaining engine management system components,
and how to deal with installation problems and electronic
interference; optimising engine mapping parameters for maximum
performance; and details of road and track testing. The manual
comes with a free PC floppy disk containing demonstration
engine management software. |
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Lotus Story, The -
Vol. 1 - 1948 - 1990s
A video history of the
career of Colin Chapman and his Lotus car company
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Elise: The Inside
Story
Video: An exclusive behind
the scenes look at the development, testing and production
of the Elise, from The Discovery Channel.
Last available from
http://www.lotus-books.com/html/elise.html
and described as "Elise On Video".
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Lotus Challenge
Sony Playstation 2 Game.
Officially licensed
by Lotus, this game covers many years of Lotus' history,
allowing the player to take the wheel of cars ranging from
the 40s and 50s right up to the late 90s.
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Gran Turismo 3: A
Spec
Sony Playstation 2 Game.
The Gran Turismo name
needs no explanation. Its original PlayStation formats redefined
the racing genre, so it's no wonder that GT3 was one of
the most eagerly awaited PlayStation 2 releases. So what
can you expect from Gran Turismo on PS2? How about an exclusive
selection of 150 cars from 40 different international manufacturers
to choose from? Once your selection is made, it's time to
test your tyres on a range of tracks including the much
feted Monte Carlo City track as well as tracks in Japan.
But perhaps it's the stunning realism of this game that
will really blow you away--you'll find it hard to keep your
eyes on the road when your surroundings and fellow competitors
and their vehicles look so true to life. Even the engine
sounds have been enhanced for GT3. The game also features
i.LINK compatibility for up to six players.
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