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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-18-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,406
Posted By Yui-Chan
I guess many import aftermarket companies, have a...

I guess many import aftermarket companies, have a tendency to easily gravitate towards marketing and money (not all of course..you gotta do a lot of research to find the actual good...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-18-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,406
Posted By Yui-Chan
Ah yes, of course. Many times I wish the...

Ah yes, of course.

Many times I wish the aftermarket import scene was more like off road racing - emphasis on function only, and only a handful companies making parts that truly work. ...instead...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-18-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,406
Posted By Yui-Chan
Unlimited Baja race vehicles run well into 6...

Unlimited Baja race vehicles run well into 6 figures to build, some over a million. Many of the teams are small, but very rich and have helicopters and multiple million dollar semi trailers.

They...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-17-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,682
Posted By Yui-Chan
Berry nice :)

Berry nice :)
Forum: Forced Induction 09-17-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,098
Posted By Yui-Chan
Dat oem airbox looks very interesting (and...

Dat oem airbox looks very interesting (and attractive). I too wonder if it'll be carb legal. Very clean layout nonetheless..probably the cleanest :)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-15-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
Of course you won't feel any weight...

Of course you won't feel any weight reduction...once those 23-24lb Nittos are mounted, it'll be the same weight as the stock setup :P

Those RPF1 wheels are light.. but big sticky tires are heavy....
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-15-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
Can Enkei make custom wheels? Aren't the popular...

Can Enkei make custom wheels? Aren't the popular 17x9 +35 considered "custom" since it isn't listed as available in 5x100 on their spec sheet?

Man....16x7 5x100 in a custom low +19 offset (like...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-15-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
Those SSRs are nice! Anyone know the exact...

Those SSRs are nice!

Anyone know the exact weight of 16" te37??
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-15-2014, 12:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 30,493
Posted By Yui-Chan
Wow...are these the prototype damptronic...

Wow...are these the prototype damptronic bilsteins that was posted a while back? Sounds amazing. Can't wait to hear more about it when it releases. Though I bet it wont be cheap.

Besides the PASM...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-14-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 30,493
Posted By Yui-Chan
Yes, probably..idk either tho lol. I just...

Yes, probably..idk either tho lol.

I just read the majority of Porsche track people prefer the analog option car instead of the PASM..and then they swap the oem stock dampers for Sachs, Bilstein...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-14-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 30,493
Posted By Yui-Chan
Word up. I was just talking bs and repeating what...

Word up. I was just talking bs and repeating what I've read people usually do in the Porsche forums hehe. I dont know anything..I'm just a hobby ricer and not a an engineer or parts developer ;)
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-14-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 30,493
Posted By Yui-Chan
I said dampers, not engine lol. A lot of...

I said dampers, not engine lol.

A lot of Porsche customers that plan to track their new car actually get the analog damper option. PASM is for luxury, ride, street comfort. I think it's the same...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-14-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 30,493
Posted By Yui-Chan
Analog dampers or go home ;)

Analog dampers or go home ;)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-14-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 30,493
Posted By Yui-Chan
1) Correction... it needs weaker/less/looser...

1) Correction... it needs weaker/less/looser compression damping force under fast speed damping (bumps, rumble strips, quick jars, etc.), but still strong/more/stiff damping force under slow speed...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-14-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
Unsprung-to-sprung weight equivalent comparisons...

Unsprung-to-sprung weight equivalent comparisons varies so greatly among different people and companies lol... I've seen anywhere from 1:1.7 to 1:20....most popularly, 1:6 ..but I've read about some...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-14-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
日本語は得意じゃないんで。

日本語は得意じゃないんで。
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-13-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
troek: Sugoi! Wish 16" RPF1s were available...

troek: Sugoi!

Wish 16" RPF1s were available with concave or flat spokes though, like the 17x9 +35. But the low weight is awesome and very attractive!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-13-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,682
Posted By Yui-Chan
Found 1 member that's running this particular...

Found 1 member that's running this particular setup (wish there were more).

2.2-2.4lbs weight reduction per wheel/tire! ...and they look gorgeous too :)
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-13-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,893
Posted By Yui-Chan
VERY interested in this setup. Have any pics...

VERY interested in this setup. Have any pics please???? :)


From what I have gathered:

16x7 +35 5x100 = 13.7-14.3 lbs (weight for this exact wheel spec isn’t listed on enkei, but these are the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-13-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,682
Posted By Yui-Chan
Any pics? ~ RS3 225/45 on RPF1 17x9 +35

I think I have nailed down my wheel & tire decision and would like to see what it looks like.

For DD and occasional track duty.


9" instead of 8" - Mainly for appearance and looks. I love the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-12-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,457
Posted By Yui-Chan
Mildest to strongest (all paint safe though): ...

Mildest to strongest (all paint safe though):
-Optimum Power Clean or other strong APC (all purpose cleaner)
-Isopropyl (or solution of it)
-Paint thinner mineral spirits (not acetone nor lacquer...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-12-2014, 01:24 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
Wow.. Very kind of you! :) ....now I feel a lil...

Wow.. Very kind of you! :) ....now I feel a lil guilty like I'm imposing.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
New vid of the Z28, posted less than a day ago: ...

New vid of the Z28, posted less than a day ago:
Chevy Camaro Z28 against Porsche GT3 - Chris Harris On Cars - YouTube
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
Really? I just looked on my local CL, and all the...

Really? I just looked on my local CL, and all the '14 1LEs are selling for $43-50k+ used. Where can I buy one for $30k used or $35k brand new? Maybe I'll buy one, haha jk.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
Nice article..I saw that video in it recently. ...

Nice article..I saw that video in it recently.

Its crazy too how it's so much better than the new Stingray too (which reportedly isn't too highly praised because of its' squirrelly'ness still,...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
True...I guess european and japanese car people...

True...I guess european and japanese car people are just jealous and trying to find excuses, because GM is honestly coming up and can hang or beat the best of the imports nowadays.

I like imports...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2014, 04:05 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
The Z28 and its' great tires remind me of all the...

The Z28 and its' great tires remind me of all the reviews, comparisons and videos of when the 86 came out, but in the opposite way.

The 86 was always compared to similarly priced and performance...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
I'm pretty sure there's a difference between a...

I'm pretty sure there's a difference between a simple ride along (which they offered) ...vs. free track day registration entrance and free instructor sessions lol.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-10-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,901
Posted By Yui-Chan
Well...I guess you're right and it's important...

Well...I guess you're right and it's important for me then, lol.

Nice! Glad to hear your experience on the Cayman and the BRZ.

Stock is never a bad thing, especially if it's still a really fun...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-10-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 245,649
Posted By Yui-Chan
These numbers should be questioned... Why? ...

These numbers should be questioned... Why?


1. The "few 200whp dynos on NA cars" have ALL been on dynojets, which read very high, with stock baselines at 170-175whp. Which makes these past...
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