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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-29-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,793
Posted By TheRipler
Couple decades ago? No comment. In the...

Couple decades ago? No comment.

In the militarized police state we live in today? No.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-08-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3,786
Views: 504,921
Posted By TheRipler
http://i.imgur.com/7S8bLYT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7S8bLYT.jpg
Forum: Northern California 07-17-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,374
Posted By TheRipler
Unless your car is tuned for it, you will start...

Unless your car is tuned for it, you will start to lose performance if the octane rating gets too high. Bringing 91 CA gas up to 94-95 can be a good thing, but straight 100 will probably be a waste...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-22-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,720
Posted By TheRipler
While it is true that ethanol has a higher octane...

While it is true that ethanol has a higher octane rating that gasoline, the overall octane rating of E10 or non-ethanol gasoline of the same grade will be the same.

Ethanol is added because it is...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 62,253
Posted By TheRipler
The Viper is a Shelby car. :happy0180:

The Viper is a Shelby car. :happy0180:
Forum: Forced Induction 02-05-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,410
Posted By TheRipler
Two points... 1. People were doing this in...

Two points...

1. People were doing this in the 60's as well, just that they didn't have Japanese cars to do it with. This kind of thing is what they call "Hot Rodding".

2. Now that Subaru has...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 62,253
Posted By TheRipler
More like a Shelby thing, but you guys may not be...

More like a Shelby thing, but you guys may not be old enough to remember everything the guy did.

Carroll Shelby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-02-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,383
Posted By TheRipler
+$500 MSRP

+$500 MSRP
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-11-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 92,245
Posted By TheRipler
That's the hardest the car has been driven? Poor...

That's the hardest the car has been driven? Poor car. :(

I see oil consumption complaints in your future.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-02-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,987
Views: 680,550
Posted By TheRipler
Since this works with the OEM airbox, it should...

Since this works with the OEM airbox, it should be more quiet than a SC with it's own intake / open filter. The only way we'll really know how much noise it will make is listening once it's released.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-22-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 34,954
Posted By TheRipler
I had some really bad luck on my last race motor...

I had some really bad luck on my last race motor with a canton spin on filter, if that's the one you're talking about. The filter element is far from adequate, and there is no bypass.

They sold...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-22-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,563
Posted By TheRipler
A short trip back to chemistry class will...

A short trip back to chemistry class will demystify the whole thing.

Gasoline is made up of 100% hydrocarbons. We'll ignore the impurities to keep it simple. These are long chains of hydrogen...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-17-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 151,522
Posted By TheRipler
If this engine were a person, it would be this...

If this engine were a person, it would be this guy.

Jeb Corliss " Grinding The Crack" - YouTube
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-16-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 48,044
Posted By TheRipler
LS9 swap not so out of the picture anymore....

LS9 swap not so out of the picture anymore. :eyebulge:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 46,551
Posted By TheRipler
I did some more searching. Looks like there are...

I did some more searching. Looks like there are several cutters designed to cut through these things, but not all. Older models will have a problem. Explains why there are so many older cutters out...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 46,551
Posted By TheRipler
It is, but if you look back to 2002, you will...

It is, but if you look back to 2002, you will find that the 2002 WRX was the first Subaru B-pillar to thwart the jaws of life. Special techniques were developed for new Subaru vehicles within 6...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-08-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 151,522
Posted By TheRipler
I know a track where we could test this. :wub:

I know a track where we could test this. :wub:
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 10-05-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,177
Posted By TheRipler
I agree that it doesn't matter, but it also...

I agree that it doesn't matter, but it also doesn't show seniority or knowledge. All it shows is how many posts someone makes. Seniority can be shown by join date. Knowledge is not an easy metric for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,464
Posted By TheRipler
He asked about 91 AKI, which is the way US...

He asked about 91 AKI, which is the way US measures octane.

AKI = Anti Knock Index = (RON+MON)/2
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-02-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 58,918
Posted By TheRipler
What if he purposefully used hyperbole to mess...

What if he purposefully used hyperbole to mess with the pocket protector crowd?

http://xkcd.com/356/
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-29-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,935
Posted By TheRipler
Congrats, look forward to seeing the article....

Congrats, look forward to seeing the article. :clap:

The editing takes me back to grammar class, and getting a paper returned covered in red pen like a river of blood.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-26-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,559
Posted By TheRipler
Of course it's different plastic crap on the...

Of course it's different plastic crap on the Tundra. It's super thick and very obvious. My point there is that at least some manufacturers were using plastic crap on cars. I was backing you up on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-14-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,975
Posted By TheRipler
I bought my car out of state with a CC deposit,...

I bought my car out of state with a CC deposit, and lived to tell about it.

I would do it over the phone rather than something like email.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-14-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 368,102
Posted By TheRipler
Sorry about that. :( I haven't personally...

Sorry about that. :(

I haven't personally seen this issue yet, but I live in a semi-arid climate. Most people around here would be happy to see moisture condense anywhere.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-10-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,388
Posted By TheRipler
*Don't put the dealership sticker on the back ...

*Don't put the dealership sticker on the back

I forgot this one, but it came off easy enough.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 09-04-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,730
Posted By TheRipler
My apologies, and thanks. Sometimes I don't...

My apologies, and thanks. Sometimes I don't recognize where I wander in here. :happy0180:
Forum: AUSTRALIA 09-04-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,730
Posted By TheRipler
That should be fine. Just don't get on it till...

That should be fine. Just don't get on it till it's warmed up. The 5min mark is arbitrary. Obviously it the time required to warm everything up will be different depending on the ambient air temp. At...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-24-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,285
Posted By TheRipler
Don't feel bad. These guys are hard to keep up...

Don't feel bad. These guys are hard to keep up with.

I'll give you an "E" for effort. ;)
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-23-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 38,934
Posted By TheRipler
The first event of the year is the Hot Rod...

The first event of the year is the Hot Rod Magazine challenge (car focus), and the last event of the year is the Throttle Nation challenge (bike focus).

It just means they will have special...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-13-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,327
Posted By TheRipler
I did this last weekend. My BRZ order got pushed...

I did this last weekend. My BRZ order got pushed back to November, so I went searching. Found one in Colorado almost exactly with what I ordered. Bonus, I got to drive it through the mountains, and...
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