http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/ The latest The Knowledge from octane en-GB Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:34:25 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:34:25 +0000 webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/228273/pistons.html Finding the right pistons for your motor can be a struggle – but many are still manufactured in the traditional way, if you know where to look Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:55:46 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/214257/magnetos.html The magneto was fitted to most cars of the pre-war years – and is still a requirement for modern piston-engined aircraft Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:37 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/214260/winter_tyres.html Winter tyres only have to save you from tragedy once to be a worthwhile investment Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:37 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/214275/weber_carburettors.html We explode the myths to help you understand how Weber carburettors work and, more importantly, why they sometimes don’t! Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:37 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/214278/air_conditioning.html Air conditioning is a mystery to most. Here’s how to revive a system and keep it working at optimum efficiency Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:36 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/214293/lpg_conversion.html If you do a high mileage in a thirsty classic, converting to LPG could save money as well as making your car more environmentally friendly Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:36 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/214296/convertible_tops.html The condition, fit and quality of a soft-top can make or break a convertible car... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:36 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/215358/fourwheel_drive.html Originally the preserve of off-roaders, four-wheel drive has been achieved in many different ways. Here’s how it’s done – and what to beware of Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:36 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/217203/car_glass.html Car glass has changed a lot since the early days of motoring but its availability for classic cars is now better than ever Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:36 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/220758/electronic_ignition.html The ignition system is one of the most common sources of problems on a classic car, but there is a simple solution Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:36 +0100