Books, Nonfiction, Automotive, Electronics

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Doug Newcomb
Car Audio For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
by For Dummies (Paperback)

Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? Car Audio For Dummies is a great place to find some answers! But wait — what if speakers that vibrate your floorboards don’t turn you on? What if you’re thinking more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? Surprise! Car Audio For Dummies can give you a hand there, too. Whether you want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard or you want to keep the soccer team entertained on the way to the tournament, this friendly guide can help. From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, you’ll find plenty of wise advice. Get the scoop on: Figuring out what kind of equipment you need to do what you want Identifying good sound quality when you hear it Adding components to a factory system Choosing a video player, ...

Mark Rumreich
The Car Stereo Cookbook
by McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics (Paperback)

Rap, reggae, rock, or Rachmaninoff -- if you yearn for sound in your car that will make your friends drool, this book has your answers. Whether you want to pulsate the pavement or simply enjoy top-level clarity and music reproduction, this book will show you how to plan your design, choose your components, install them optimally and save a lot of money! Unlike books that cover only specific systems, the Cookbook shows you how to customize. With the Cookbook, your system will fit your tastes, your budget, and your car or truck. Organized by component type, the Cookbook clearly shows you how to achieve good imaging; upgrade premium factory sound systems such as Delco/Bose and Ford/JBL; get more amp power for your money; properly set amplifier gains; install and set up an equalizer with or without a real-time analyzer; interface a CD changer; pick the right power line capacitors, speaker wire, patch cables, and sound-deadening devices; avoid common automotive noise problems; and a ...

Barry Hollembeak
Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity and Electronics (Classroom and shop manual set)
by Delmar Cengage Learning (Paperback)

The newest edition of this classroom and shop manual set continues to provide unsurpassed coverage of the theory and procedures for automotive electricity and electronics. Streamlined diagnostic and service procedures and added attention to data bus networks, including the CAN, LIN, ISO, and other common systems, are highlighted in this revision. Expanded coverage of vehicle accessory systems includes the new multi-stage air bag systems, weight classification systems, side air bag systems, and laser guided cruise control systems. An all-new chapter on hybrid and high voltage systems is also featured.

Primedia
Four-Wheeler Chassis and Suspension Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

The key to making the most out of an off-road truck's performance on the rough terrain favored by enthusiasts lies with suspension and chassis modifications. In order to cover rocky climbs, deep mudholes, and other rugged obstacles, off-roaders modify the truck to give added ground clearance and increased articulation. Here, the best off-road articles from Four Wheeler magazine have been compiled to create this in-depth guide to maximizing off-road performance of your four-wheel-drive truck or SUV. The book covers lift kits, aftermarket suspension additions, articulation tricks, and drivetrain modifications.

William B. Ribbens
Understanding Automotive Electronics
by Sams (Paperback)

An illustrated how-to guide for smooth-running performance. This book helps readers understand how electronic circuits and devices run important parts in automobiles. Explains how electronics affect engine performance, fuel economy, and emissions; describes role of electronics in speed control, ride control, and anti-lock braking; gives inside information on speech synthesis; and includes many examples and illustrations.

Daniel Ferguson
Car Stereo Speaker Projects Illustrated (TAB Electronics Technical Library)
by McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics (Paperback)

Save a fortune on great-performing customized car speakers. If done by an installer, custom speakers can run to thousands of dollars and your satisfaction isn't necessarily guaranteed. The best solution is to build your own. Car Stereo Speaker Projects Illustrated, by Dan Ferguson, is the one and only illustrated project book that will take you step-by-step through the design and installation of your own customized car speakers, with minimum tools and equipment. You get 20 complete projects covering both front and rear speakers for sedans, pickups, vans, Jeeps, and SVUs. Many of the designs appear nowhere else--and virtually all have tested in use and found to be significant improvements over conventional wisdom. Each project takes you from the circuit schematic to the construction of the enclosure to installing the system in the vehicle. This hands-on guide is loaded with hundreds of digital photos--plus design spreadsheets, Thiele-Small parameter measurement techniques, and ...

James D. Halderman
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electric, Electronic, and Computer Systems (4th Edition) (Halderman/Birch Automotive Series)
by Prentice Hall (Paperback)

Comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, this book includes both automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics all in one book. It presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems in a clear, concise format and at a level of detail that far exceeds most similar books. Additionally, an accompanying interactive, multi-media CD-ROM brings to life the sights and sounds of the “whys” and “hows” of all phases of diagnosis and troubleshooting. Focused on automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics, this book presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems, as well as service information and environmental concerns. Includes updated coverage on OBD 11, evaporative emissions and fuel injection plus scope testing of components, Gel and AGM batteries, as well as the latest coil-on-plug, waste spark, ...

Andrew Yoder
Auto Audio
by McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics (Paperback)

Best-seller gets you the car stereo sound system you want!Why pay high prices for a shop to install or maintain your car stereo when you can have the satisfaction of doing it better yourself? Auto Audio: Choosing, Installing, and Maintaining Car Stereo Systems, Second Edition, by Andrew Yoder, provides all the information you need to supercharge your ride with top-quality speakers, amplifiers, head units, equalizers, signal processors, changers and antennas -- not to mention filters and crossovers, wire, cabling, connectors and transmitters. And once your system is in, you'll see how to troubleshoot spot problems and service your components so they deliver pristine highs and heart-stopping lows for years to come. This new edition also shows you how to make seamless fiberglass speaker enclosures and panels for your car...protect your audio investment with a good security system...check out custom installations...and more.

James D. Halderman, Chase D. Mitchell
Automotive Chassis Systems: Reprint Pkg. (2nd Edition)
by Prentice Hall (Textbook Binding)

This revised text covers material necessary for the Suspension and Steering (A4) area of certification as specified by ASE and NATEF The book focuses primarily on problem diagnosis, and diagnostic stories are included throughout to help illustrate how real problems are solved. Topical coverage examines the critical parts of a particular chassis system; their purpose, function, and operation; and how to test and diagnose each system. Readers will greatly benefit from the printed text's many innovations. For example, photo sequences show the important steps in particular chassis maintenance and repair procedures. Complementing the book is an accompanying multimedia CDROM. The CD includes sound, animation, color photos with narration, and the ASE (NATEF) task list for both the Automotive Brakes and the Suspension and Steering ASE areas. Rounding out the comprehensive package is an accompanying worktext that will help instructors and students to apply the material covered to everyday ...

Jornsen Reimpell, Helmutt Stoll
The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles
by SAE International (Hardcover)

This comprehensive overview of chassis technology presents an up-to-date picture for vehicle construction and design engineers in education and industry. The book acts as an introduction to the engineering design of the automobile's fundamental mechanical systems. Clear text and first class diagrams are used to relate basic engineering principles to the particular requirements of the chassis. In addition, the 2nd edition of 'The Automotive Chassis' has a new author team and has been completely updated to include new technology in total vehicle and suspension design, including platform concept and four-wheel drive technology.

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