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Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-09-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
If you are going to go that route, you can just...

If you are going to go that route, you can just get a 3s LiPo battery and wire it inline with a charger that automatically turns on with ignition. You would only need something like a 2,200 mAh...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-25-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 741
Views: 377,347
Posted By Luckrider
There are no issues with valve seats. I'll go...

There are no issues with valve seats. I'll go into further detail below.



I had over 15,000 e85 miles when my engine spun the main bearings at 38,000 miles. Subaru screwed me over and I was on...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-20-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 377,347
Posted By Luckrider
I think the best bet is to manually load the...

I think the best bet is to manually load the tunes onto the tablet (instead of generating them when connected to the car) and loading the tune from there. They he can verify the tune is correct...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 357,762
Posted By Luckrider
That's where the turbo comes in! Hopefully with...

That's where the turbo comes in! Hopefully with an electronic boost controller, it can be progressively ramped up to make power that high.



Of course, I would would like to push mine to 9,001...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-20-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 357,762
Posted By Luckrider
That's what made me pretty happy about choosing...

That's what made me pretty happy about choosing Moto-East for mine. Close enough to drive to, one of my drivers from work delivered my motor to the for me for free. They did 3 FA20s at the same time...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-06-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
New Yorker Here. Those are a part of our yearly...

New Yorker Here. Those are a part of our yearly inspection. They are also known as Flashers, hazzards, or my favorite, "The Park Anywhere Button."
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-10-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
About 20HP? :bonk: Maybe more more with 13:1...

About 20HP? :bonk:

Maybe more more with 13:1 pistons since they are already custom, unless boost. If boost == true {myOpinion == disregard;
Forum: Forced Induction 12-10-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1,206
Views: 358,411
Posted By Luckrider
In the grand scheme of things (since licensing...

In the grand scheme of things (since licensing and IP are being a bit misconstrued here), you are only licensing ECUtek's software to modify the tune and run the locked tune on your car. Think of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-10-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 357,762
Posted By Luckrider
If anyone is curious about this, one of those is...

If anyone is curious about this, one of those is mine thanks to what appeared to possibly be oiling issues.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-01-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 357,762
Posted By Luckrider
I haven't really been watching the forums for...

I haven't really been watching the forums for several months now and last I heard, there were some new springs, but cams would have to be custom ground. I don't want to go crazy (a junkyard motor...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 48,151
Posted By Luckrider
Time to revive the thread. What failed (if...

Time to revive the thread.

What failed (if you know): The motor hasn't been torn into yet. It sounds like a spun bearing.
Mileage: 38,000
How it failed Driving down the highway doing about...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-27-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Driveway Labs is where my money would go.

Driveway Labs is where my money would go.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-27-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Out of curiosity, why the wing over a diffuser?...

Out of curiosity, why the wing over a diffuser? The diffusor has been shown to lower drag while lowering rear lift.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-23-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Your car is closer to raced out than riced out...

Your car is closer to raced out than riced out lol.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-17-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
I'm not sure what the stops are like by you, but...

I'm not sure what the stops are like by you, but they might be.

I was going to suggest giving a call to the nearest trooper station since (at least here) staties carry portable scales in the cars...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-17-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Yes Source: I work in an office but send...

Yes

Source: I work in an office but send ~50+ trailers on the road each day.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 01-13-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2,334
Views: 346,121
Posted By Luckrider
I'm going to use Tomei's graph because it was...

I'm going to use Tomei's graph because it was easier to find, but what it really came down to is that UEL headers get rid of the torque dip. Shiv was able to make more power everywhere (contrary to...
Forum: Software Tuning 01-08-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,594
Views: 777,091
Posted By Luckrider
Just so we're all aware, 6th at 4500 is something...

Just so we're all aware, 6th at 4500 is something like 130 or 140mph. It is getting awfully close to the cars top speed.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 12-08-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 379,766
Posted By Luckrider
I have General Altimax Arctic tires. Good price,...

I have General Altimax Arctic tires. Good price, great gip, and decent wear.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-05-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Beyond the very high cost in order to achieve the...

Beyond the very high cost in order to achieve the light weight, you also need to factor in labor for the precision processing of your bracket material.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-19-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,543
Posted By Luckrider
How's the car now that you don't have the wind...

How's the car now that you don't have the wind issue?

Note: This is why aero parts are so important, and why they must be installed correctly.
Forum: Software Tuning 11-11-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 377,347
Posted By Luckrider
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4r_TUSvdvdNFhBL...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4r_TUSvdvdNFhBLVhWcWc4X3c/view?usp=sharing

That is based on the 1.42 ROM but the cranking tables are the important part and have my revisions.

Just remember:...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-22-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Are they functionally junk are is that just...

Are they functionally junk are is that just cosmetic? Rust IS covered under warranty if that is a functional issue. I could go into more detail but I don't feel like typing it out.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
It is funny because this is the same issue with...

It is funny because this is the same issue with Jeeps. Hundreds of thousands of Jeeps had 15" wheels which offered insane amounts of tire options until the Rubicon edition came along in 2003 which...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
You can always go 5.13 to keep the larger tires....

You can always go 5.13 to keep the larger tires. I come from the Jeep world and gears solve everything so I know the desire for low gearing... especially with a car that is only driven for...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
I saw 245 and thought that is perfect for his...

I saw 245 and thought that is perfect for his 17x8, it is what I am running.. then I saw it was a 245/45R17. That really needs to be 245/40R17 which is something like 2mm taller in Diameter than...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-01-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
Tires are the one place where weight is negated...

Tires are the one place where weight is negated by pure mechanical grip provided by superior material. You can sacrifice 3lbs. per corner and still obtain the most superior cornering, accelerating,...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-30-2014, 01:02 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 169,921
Posted By Luckrider
My quote of $200/unit included the cost of the...

My quote of $200/unit included the cost of the mold at $15k. The reality is, a mold for something like this would probably run about $7k-$10k based on my chat with an industry contact one of my...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-10-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 131,462
Posted By Luckrider
I definitely think that will be my plan for next...

I definitely think that will be my plan for next season. I think for now I am going to get some Hawk street pads and do fresh fluid. I actually just got back from a short little test of the pedal...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-03-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,867
Posted By Luckrider
But you would lose a lot of strength with no...

But you would lose a lot of strength with no doors. I have actually seen video proof of the TRD latch braces making a difference in structural flex. This would be irrelevant with a cage though and...
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