Volume 16 Issue 1News Letter Date

04/14/2016

Phone: 717-865-3119Tech Line: 717-865-6691

Order Line: 1-800-426-2570Fax: 717-865-0904

E-mail: brcparts@comcast.netwww.bernheiselracecars.com

LAZER TECHIn This Issue:

PAGE 1Aerodynamics

LF Tether Kit2 Stage Spring Combos

Page 22014 & Up Lower

Control Arms

LF Tether Kit

Tethering or tying down the LF can be an effective adjustment in your arsenal. A cable limits the drop of the LF wheel. The result is a LF that stays on the track and also enables you to run less rebound in the LF shock. The recommended starting point is 1” of LF drop from ride height. The kit part # is 21397 and sells for $39.95

2 Stage Spring CombosSignificant gains can sometimes be

attained utilizing 2 stage combos. By stacking two different springs we can manipulate the rates to get differ-ent starting rates as well as different rates throughout the travel range. On the RF & RR we can run a soft initial rate promoting weight transfer initially but a higher rate later to promote traction(RF) or sidebite(RR). On the LR it allows us to keep more spring loaded into the LR as the car comes up on the bars without running a crazy amount of LR bite or an excessively soft LR spring. We can accurately set-up any combination specifically for your race car on our Accuforce spring smasher. Call Brandon, Drew, or Jim for more Information.

Aerodynamics

Although it pains us to say so Aerodynamics have become an Important part of dirt late model racing. Whether or not this is good for short track racing it is a subject we will continue to address as our influence in the sport allows. In the mean time there are simple/important steps you as a racer can take to ensure you have no issues in this area.

1) Keep the body & brackets straight. Not only will your car be cleaner aerodynamically, it will also look better.

2) Keep the nose & flaps straight & properly mounted. If mounted too high the nose will not “seal off,” allowing air to get underneath creating lift. If mounted too low it will drag or catch on the track causing handling issues. Holes punched through the front of the car(nose, flaps, panels) cause aero lift. Front tires sticking out beyond the body causes aero drag.

3) Keep the spoiler straight & intact. The spoiler is one of the most important pieces on your race car. Keep it in good shape & at the proper angle(85º).

4) Keep wheel openings straight. Besides looking better it keeps the tire & body properly aligned. Also a tire catching the body can ruin the tire and kill handling.

In an effort to improve our communication with you and thus improve your racing program we will periodically provide tech bulletins. These

bulletins should address some of your most frequently asked questions. As always you are welcome to call our tech-line @ 717-865-6691 or

e-mail us at lazerchassis@comcast.netThank You and Good Luck !

- Jim Bernheisel -

To Our Valued Customers,

LAZER TECH

1 Bordnersville Rd.Jonestown, PA 17038

2014 & UP Lower Control Arms

The original Lazer X 1 pc. lower control arms 21197(LS) & 21198(RS) utilized a turnbuckle on the strut end. Although gor-geous for adjusting they were in fact the weak link. New lower arms 21197-1 & 21198-1 are a direct replacement & use a 5/8” Right hand rod end without a turnbuckle.

21197

21198-1

2016 Winners

Sean MerkelGrandview Speedway, PA 4/2

Riley HickmanCleveland Speedway, TN 3/26

Allen BrannonWinchester Speedway, VA 3/26

Riley HickmanBoyd’s Speedway, GA 3/25

Riley HickmanDuck River, TN 3/19

David SeibersDuck River, TN 3/19