Overview
This page contains high-level useful links and that many of the other pages contain other links specific to their context.
Automotive Products
Company | Country | Description |
Summit Racing | USA | Full range of performance products |
JEGS | USA | Full range of performance products |
Pegasus Racing | USA | Full range of performance products |
Aircraft Spruce | USA | Full range: AN bolts, composites, tools |
McMaster-CARR | USA | 550,000+ products, not specific to auto industry but a fantastic source of fasteners, raw materials and small parts you didn't know you needed! Outstanding web page. |
Bolt Depot | USA | Name says it all. |
Fasco | USA | Specializes in high-quality corrosion resistant fasteners (i.e., stainless steel) |
Fastenal | USA | North America's largest fastener distributor with 2,700 stores (I was surprised to find several close to me) |
Coast Fabrication | USA | Aerospace and AN hardware, hardware, fabrication services |
Olander | USA | Aerospace hardware |
Steele Rubber Products | USA | Rubber parts, plugs, weatherstripping |
The Driveshaft Shop | USA | Driveshafts, ABS rings (if you're adding traction control) |
Tools
Company | Description |
Chad's Toolbox | Distributor of premium German tools in the USA, with a massive inventory replenished factory direct weekly. Factory direct lines are; Knipex, WERA, and NWS. |
ToolTopia | Large selection of mechanic's tools. |
German Hand Tools | Name says it all. |
Forums
Name | Description |
GT40s | Great source of information on building cars. There is a RCR sub forum here and a SL-C sub forum here. |
LS1Tech | Good source for information on LS Series engines. |
Garage Journal | Discussions on man caves, floors, lifts and tools |
Books
Title | Description |
Tune to Win | The art and science of race car development and tuning. Carrol Smith. |
Prepare to Win | The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Professional Race Car Preparation. Carrol Smith. |
Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook | Title says it all. Must have book. |
Misc
Company | Description |
CafePress | Superlite branded gifts (e.g., shirts, hat, decals, etc.). Will highly recommends the pink footed pajamas. |
LS1 How to |
Pretty informative site concerning LS engines, which are the most popular choice for the SL-C |