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Forum: Forced Induction 08-31-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,480,089
Posted By SirBrass
Well, it'll take a while (a long while) before...

Well, it'll take a while (a long while) before the wife will let me drop this kind of money on something. So I can wait.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,480,089
Posted By SirBrass
And that low peak hp & torque seems to be with...

And that low peak hp & torque seems to be with full CARB restrictions: stock headers and FP w/ stock cats, AND restrictive timing. I bet with a slightly smaller pulley, and catless headers (and...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,480,089
Posted By SirBrass
If the unit proves decently reliable, I think...

If the unit proves decently reliable, I think I've found my FI solution. Cheaper than the innovate (which is over $5k with the IC) with way more topend... hell yeah!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-20-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 134,291
Posted By SirBrass
No argument about that from me. Both my parents...

No argument about that from me. Both my parents have CX-5's and they love them. Subaru definitely needs to up its game with the Forester if they don't want Mazda to completely own them in the small...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-20-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 134,291
Posted By SirBrass
The real loser car is the Challenger/Charger. ...

The real loser car is the Challenger/Charger. Ugh. Blech. Puke.

Rented a Charger once, and regretted it so badly. BRZ was in for repairs and I thought I might enjoy renting what I thought was a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,225
Posted By SirBrass
That's exactly what I was thinking of

That's exactly what I was thinking of
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,225
Posted By SirBrass
My car's 5channel amp goes up to 11 :party0030:

My car's 5channel amp goes up to 11 :party0030:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,225
Posted By SirBrass
The thread is saved! The thread is saved! :D

The thread is saved! The thread is saved! :D
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-18-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,225
Posted By SirBrass
Quick, turn this into another "Babes with pink...

Quick, turn this into another "Babes with pink WRXs" thread! :threadjacked:

To paraphrase science fiction:

Thread jack it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,797
Posted By SirBrass
The greddy axleback will work as well as the...

The greddy axleback will work as well as the Perrin and Q300 and is only an AB, so not as expensive.

HOWEVER, the rasp is coming from your header and needs to be eliminated. That isn't solved with...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-08-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 342,806
Posted By SirBrass
That's actually much better economy than the...

That's actually much better economy than the twins get. And with a more aggressive gearing and less weight, the Miata may still be king over the twins except in terms of the twins being a coupe and...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-29-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,557
Posted By SirBrass
I will miss rowing my own, though...

I will miss rowing my own, though...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-28-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,557
Posted By SirBrass
Well, if those battery improvements prove viable,...

Well, if those battery improvements prove viable, then once it becomes economically feasible to use them in EVs, then I could very well change my stance.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-28-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,858
Posted By SirBrass
I owned an 08 WRX for 4 years before I got a STI...

I owned an 08 WRX for 4 years before I got a STI then the BRZ. I test drove the 2015 WRX, and I'll say that for values of WRX, the redesign is amazing.

The steering is not at all as nice-feeling...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-28-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,557
Posted By SirBrass
Exactly. Now, when charging capacity gets so...

Exactly. Now, when charging capacity gets so huge that one can go a week between chargings (like most folks do with gas), then a once a day charging session will only take a few minutes like filling...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-28-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,557
Posted By SirBrass
Problem is that let's say that you do a 300 mi...

Problem is that let's say that you do a 300 mi (one way distance) trip... you aren't stopping for only 5 minutes and good luck finding a Tesla Supercharger station where it'll ONLY take an hour.
...
Forum: Southern California 04-20-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By SirBrass
And at least you've got photo proof so you have...

And at least you've got photo proof so you have leverage to get him to pay for those repairs. Still sucks hard!

Try having owned a brz for a week exactly (to the hour) and getting rear-ended,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-02-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,888
Posted By SirBrass
Nice catch! OP, btw, where are you stationed?

Nice catch! OP, btw, where are you stationed?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-01-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,768
Posted By SirBrass
Yes, b/c OTS tunes suck. Think of them as "limp...

Yes, b/c OTS tunes suck. Think of them as "limp mode" to get you to your tuner and around town for a time. They're safe but not ideal by a long chalk. They're a base line for the tuner to go off...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-01-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 49,250
Posted By SirBrass
Shutting the door using the window glass, and...

Shutting the door using the window glass, and someone who is moving your car - like at the dealership - moving your seat back angle and seat position.

And, worst of all, when at the dealership or...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-01-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 85,509
Posted By SirBrass
I really hope he says "screw it!" and puts ITB's...

I really hope he says "screw it!" and puts ITB's on.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-01-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 69,746
Posted By SirBrass
I dunno. We'll have to see tomorrow.

I dunno. We'll have to see tomorrow.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-01-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 85,509
Posted By SirBrass
*fapfapfap* Good lord that's gorgeous!

*fapfapfap*

Good lord that's gorgeous!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-01-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 68,989
Posted By SirBrass
Posts like this make the OP so very worth it. ...

Posts like this make the OP so very worth it. Out of stupidity comes intelligent response.

You could say I'm here for the comments :popcorn: :D.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-31-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,053,717
Posted By SirBrass
:w00t: The Q300 really is a must (that or...

:w00t:

The Q300 really is a must (that or the Greddy AB... both are the quietest exhausts on the aftermarket IIRC) for those wanting a good rumble but don't want super loud volume after installing...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-31-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,053,717
Posted By SirBrass
Catless JDL UEL header is why I capped my...

Catless JDL UEL header is why I capped my engine-back exhaust (got a hfc + hemholz in the np fp/op) with an invidia q300. It's still QUITE audible when you apply gas, but not too loud, and really...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-31-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,053,717
Posted By SirBrass
You'll be fine with 2.5". If you were going...

You'll be fine with 2.5". If you were going turbo, 3" would be the better way to go for sure. With a supercharger, you'll get gains over 2.5" by going 3", but the added noise isn't really worth the...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-31-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,053,717
Posted By SirBrass
Of course if you have CA plates, you have that...

Of course if you have CA plates, you have that whole CARB nonsense to wrangle with. :barf:
Forum: Southern California 03-31-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,024
Posted By SirBrass
Don't adapters, in adding length to the hub...

Don't adapters, in adding length to the hub offset, add more stress onto the wheel bearings?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-31-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 68,989
Posted By SirBrass
I get distracted by many interests, and now with...

I get distracted by many interests, and now with wife (who is a lawyer, so that makes it worse :P ), I have even less of a budget to fund them all :bellyroll:.

Like "cascams, or get that RC heli &...
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