Suspension Racing Engineering EXPOSED: How Alignments & Data Transform Speed and Control

In this Whiskey Friday Academy episode, veteran engineer Mike shares insider knowledge from his extensive career with top brands like Toyota Racing Development and Nissan, explaining the complex work behind aligning and tuning high-performance drift cars. Get ready to explore: — Suspension Tuning Secrets: How alignment adjustments can shave seconds off lap times and unlock new levels of performance. — Advanced car alignment and suspension techniques. — Data logging and heat mapping secrets for peak performance. — How small adjustments can shave seconds off lap times. From maximizing mechanical grip on tires to setting up data acquisition tools for optimal performance, this video breaks down the intense, precise, and thrilling world race car engineering. Whether you’re a motorsports enthusiast or curious about the science of racing, this deep dive is a must-watch! 02:09 – Who is Mike Kojima? 04:18 –Drift Racing Basics and Engineering Setup 06:35 – Challenges in Drift Car Setup 10:53 – Data Acquisition and Analysis in Motorsports 14:46 – Advanced Alignment Techniques for High-Performance Cars 16:00 – Why do the Caymans suck? #driftracing #porsche #carengineering #racecar #caralignment #suspensionupgrade #suspensiontuning #racing #porscheperformance #porscheracing #porschedesign