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Car Safety
Technical guides on braking, safety systems, roll cages, tyres and components that directly affect vehicle and motorsport safety.
Lamborghini Aventador PYDOS 470907721C: Function, Lifespan and Maintenance
The Lamborghini Aventador 470907721C is not a conventional door ECU. It is the PYDOS emergency-exit control unit: a safety-critical system monitoring vehicle tilt, emergency power and dedicated door-release circuits.
Daniel Ecker
19 hours ago13 min read
Roll Cages Explained: Types, Installation, Setup and Motorsport Use
A technical guide to race car roll cages, including their history, different designs, structural components, materials, installation requirements, effect on chassis setup and common safety mistakes.
Daniel Ecker
Aug 2915 min read
McLaren Suspension Accumulators: How They Work, Types, Failure Symptoms and Diagnosis
McLaren's ProActive Chassis Control is one of the most sophisticated suspension concepts fitted to a modern supercar. Its hydraulically interconnected suspension uses pressure accumulators as part of a system designed to combine exceptional body control with impressive ride quality. Here we explain how McLaren suspension accumulators work, which models use them, the different PCC generations and what happens when problems develop.
Daniel Ecker
Aug 1114 min read
How the McLaren 720S Airbrake Works with the Gearbox Hydraulic System
Learn about the Mclaren Airbrake system
Daniel Ecker
Aug 210 min read
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