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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 860,381
Posted By dutchman1
Weird, I set my coilovers even side to side, and...

Weird, I set my coilovers even side to side, and about 3/8 lower in the rear. First time on the scales was 50.7 percent cross. That's with a 250lb driver and 6k/7k springs.
Forum: Software Tuning 01-20-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 199,818
Posted By dutchman1
Updated to the v4.03 tune. Car does run a...

Updated to the v4.03 tune.


Car does run a little differently, exhaust tone is noticeably quieter. Feel like there was a bit more power in the midrange on the v3, but maybe the power band is just...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-05-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,659
Posted By dutchman1
At the risk of being flamed horrendously, I will...

At the risk of being flamed horrendously, I will state that I firmly believe anyone who thinks this car doesn't have enough power to be enjoyable on the street can't drive.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,744
Posted By dutchman1
Not to over simplify it, but I've found that if...

Not to over simplify it, but I've found that if I'm already oversteering a little, more throttle will increase oversteer. If I'm already understeering, more throttle worsens understeer.

Maybe on...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-14-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,259
Posted By dutchman1
Haha you're right, that would've been the correct...

Haha you're right, that would've been the correct way to do it. It didn't occur to me when I damaged mine because it was 1am the night before an autocross and I don't keep a stash of metric...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-14-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,259
Posted By dutchman1
I'm going to suggest the same thing the guy above...

I'm going to suggest the same thing the guy above said.

I did the same thing to one of the front sway bar bracket bolts. Just got a new bolt (same thread pitch but slightly longer) and a nut,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-23-2018, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 860,381
Posted By dutchman1
Why don't they just say a replacement seat can't...

Why don't they just say a replacement seat can't weight less than OEM? That way people can still change their seat out if they want (and just ballast the bracket or something to make weight), and the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-22-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,890
Posted By dutchman1
On our car they are not necessary. Our wheels use...

On our car they are not necessary. Our wheels use conical lugs, where the lug nuts have a male taper and the wheel has a female taper around each bolt hole. These force the wheels to center around...
Forum: Northwest 05-30-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 579,191
Posted By dutchman1
Anyone happen to have a stock rear sway bar from...

Anyone happen to have a stock rear sway bar from a 2016 or older car laying around they'd be willing to sell?


The 2017 stock bars are 1mm thicker, looking for the older style.


EDIT: Got...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-30-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,375
Posted By dutchman1
If you're really concerned about it, buy a decent...

If you're really concerned about it, buy a decent brand name socket. As already mentioned, they grab the flats of the nut rather than the corners. They will also be made out of harder material (less...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,852
Posted By dutchman1
You're right, some of that is the diff. But...

You're right, some of that is the diff. But mostly it's just a result of weight transfer. More weight off the steering tires means less turning.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-18-2018, 12:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 22,350
Posted By dutchman1
Why do you need dampening adjustability? The...

Why do you need dampening adjustability?

The problem is the internals of a shock have enough machined moving parts that making a decent one is expensive. When you add adjustability to the mix,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-14-2018, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,702
Posted By dutchman1
Looking at the video, it looks to me like your...

Looking at the video, it looks to me like your clutch pedal is no longer connected to the clutch master cylinder, or the master cylinder is loose and moving when you press the pedal. Something is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-13-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By dutchman1
You should be able to use a torque wrench. After...

You should be able to use a torque wrench. After you get the nut tight with your box end you should be able to remove the allen key and torque it without it spinning in place. Also disconnect that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,664
Posted By dutchman1
During almost any kind of driving the front...

During almost any kind of driving the front brakes work significantly harder than the rears due to weight transfer under braking. That's why your rear brakes are so much smaller than the fronts. It's...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-03-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 345,661
Posted By dutchman1
Sounds like you made the grave mistake of leaving...

Sounds like you made the grave mistake of leaving the top up whilst you drove ;) The top is just for keeping the rain and bugs out when parking.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-02-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By dutchman1
Haha I think you're right. This somehow turned...

Haha I think you're right. This somehow turned from "is it okay to cap this" to "lets engineer a catback."

Thanks for the input everybody.

And to address the concern of another poster, the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-15-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,718
Posted By dutchman1
Can you pass the broomstick test in a Miata with...

Can you pass the broomstick test in a Miata with a rollbar and a helmet on?

Might make the choice easy if you can't.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-26-2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,828
Posted By dutchman1
"I remember being able to get another full turn...

"I remember being able to get another full turn out of the steering wheel with the stock tires"

Yea, there's something quite wrong if you're not able to get as much steering angle as you used to....
Forum: Northwest 11-21-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,868
Posted By dutchman1
No you don't. If you want to daily nice summer...

No you don't. If you want to daily nice summer tires then yes, it makes sense to just get winter tires for the other set.

But a decent all season will last you all year around here. It's one thing...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-08-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,736
Posted By dutchman1
Only loosely related, but a lot of semis nowadays...

Only loosely related, but a lot of semis nowadays have automated manuals. The have an xy valve mounted where the shifter bolts on and a little electric motor mounted to the clutch fork. I wonder if...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-01-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,225
Posted By dutchman1
I suppose coarse thread might help if there was a...

I suppose coarse thread might help if there was a contamination issue, but you're still less likely to strip or cross thread a lug with fine thread. There are more threads, so each individual thread...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-01-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,225
Posted By dutchman1
Fine thread fasteners are actually stronger than...

Fine thread fasteners are actually stronger than course thread of the same diameter. They can hold more tension without stripping because they have more thread surface area, and they have greater...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-28-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,757
Posted By dutchman1
Could be a bunch of things. First thing I'd do is...

Could be a bunch of things. First thing I'd do is see if it's worse under throttle or under braking, that'll tell you if it's the front or rear axle.

Put the car on jack stands. Shake every arm in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-14-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,012
Posted By dutchman1
If you're gonna drive in the rain a fair bit too...

If you're gonna drive in the rain a fair bit too (which I imagine you will in Florida), you can't really go wrong with the Continental DW either
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-11-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,650
Posted By dutchman1
I definitely noticed my RE71R's cycling out at...

I definitely noticed my RE71R's cycling out at around 110 runs. I was struggling at an event suddenly after steadily improving all year even though I felt like I as driving fine. Felt my tires...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-07-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,574
Posted By dutchman1
This. You'd just hammer the car apart.

This. You'd just hammer the car apart.
Forum: Northwest 07-23-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 134,886
Posted By dutchman1
http://s22.postimg.org/oepr7yjf5/20348267_10154781...

http://s22.postimg.org/oepr7yjf5/20348267_10154781480269142_408082450_o.jpg

Slate Peak, the highest publicly accessible road in WA at 7200ft.

The road leading up to it is navigable in an 86,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-15-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,698
Posted By dutchman1
Dowty rings. I use these things on...

Dowty rings.

I use these things on everything. They're designed for hydraulic fittings and will hold upwards of 10,000 psi, but seal well at low/no pressure too.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-14-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
Posted By dutchman1
I'm answering my own question in case anyone is...

I'm answering my own question in case anyone is wondering in the future.

Yes, you do need the reinforcement plates. The supplied bushings don't fit right without them.
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