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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-26-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 549,369
Posted By DM7
The Canadian Subaru BRZed gets 7500 redline....

The Canadian Subaru BRZed gets 7500 redline. Countries that get the BRZee get 7400.

Also HI LOUIS.
Louis inspected my helmet at an autocross event.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-12-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 173,012
Posted By DM7
A lot of automotive terms in Japanese are just...

A lot of automotive terms in Japanese are just the english words adjusted and spelled out in Katakana.

I will do my best impression of google translate. I just started to self study Japanese so...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-16-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,380
Posted By DM7
If your car is going to used for competition...

If your car is going to used for competition driving (autocross/time attack); the size of the wing will be limited by the rule set of the club/organization you will be competing in.

If your car...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-15-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
Early 2020 Supra reviews were positive compared...

Early 2020 Supra reviews were positive compared to reviews done later because a lot of the reviews were done at Toyota press launches. Toyota invites a bunch of journalists and reviewers to stay at a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-20-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
The engine and brake feel are two of the things...

The engine and brake feel are two of the things I'm concerned about with regards to the partnership with BMW for both 2.0 and 3.0 Supra.

BMW engines (not talking about M engines) are really...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-19-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
Interesting that we found articles with different...

Interesting that we found articles with different information. I looked at Car and Driver's article and they were only able to confirm that the electronic LSD would not be on the 2.0. The only other...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-19-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
"The GR Supra 2.0 offers 255 horsepower and 295...

"The GR Supra 2.0 offers 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, identical to the BMW Z4 sDrive 30i that it shares nearly everything with. Compared to the six-cylinder Supra, the four has different...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-19-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
The floating calipers would probably be fine...

The floating calipers would probably be fine unless the car is going to see some serious track time. Upgrading to an aftermarket front caliper and rotor kit like the AP Racing Sprint is going to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-18-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
The base price difference between the M240i and...

The base price difference between the M240i and 230i is $10k; but the two cars differ in more than just the engine. To make the 230i comparable to the M240i in terms of equipment; the "M Sport"...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-13-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
I have a 228i manual. The clutch and shifter are...

I have a 228i manual. The clutch and shifter are set up for commuting, not for sporty driving. However, at an auto show I sat in an M2 manual and BMW does use different hardware in the M cars. The...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-01-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 172,637
Posted By DM7
I wouldn't call the 400Z "new" or even a "sports...

I wouldn't call the 400Z "new" or even a "sports car". 400Z will share a platform with the Infiniti Q60 which has been available since 2017. The Q60 is based on the Q50 which is even older and on top...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-23-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
Electronic limited slip differentials are...

Electronic limited slip differentials are computer controlled variable slip differentials. It can theoretically go from completely open to completely locked as needed. It varies the speed difference...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-19-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,281
Posted By DM7
I currently own a 2013 FR-S and a 2014 228i. It's...

I currently own a 2013 FR-S and a 2014 228i. It's nice to meet someone else that shares similar opinions on both of these cars. I bought my 228i as a winter car and summer daily. The FR-S is now the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-12-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
In Canada the Supra is only available in the 3.0...

In Canada the Supra is only available in the 3.0 Premium trim with all options to the tune of ~$65K. You're right about the 2.0 Z4 costing less and with that in mind the 718 Cayman/Boxster pricing...
Forum: CANADA 02-04-2020, 03:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,531
Posted By DM7
A place to stand! A place to grow! ...

A place to stand!
A place to grow!
Ontari-ari-ari-o!

Plate looks like it's all flat, missing the debossed border and embossed letters. Is it still aluminum covered in vinyl? Are the numbers...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-01-2019, 02:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 25,638
Posted By DM7
I'm about half way through the documentary....

I'm about half way through the documentary. Incredible how they were able to keep the GT project a secret until its debut.

I met Raj Nair ("champion" of the GT project) in March/April 2018. At...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-22-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,251
Posted By DM7
cocomats.com ...

cocomats.com

https://i.imgur.com/xdUGdSp.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/bTuhajS.jpg?1
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-27-2019, 01:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,217
Posted By DM7
It's hard to formulate compounds that "do it...

It's hard to formulate compounds that "do it all". The grounding strip only needs to be millimetres wide so they use a small amount of specific compound in the centre of the tread. The rubber used...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-26-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,217
Posted By DM7
I used to work in a tire factory. We only made...

I used to work in a tire factory. We only made tires for passenger cars and light trucks (F150, Silverado, Ram). All of our tires had a grounding strip in the tread cap. Not all makes and models of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-26-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,217
Posted By DM7
Rubber compounds can be formulated to be just a...

Rubber compounds can be formulated to be just a little bit conductive creating a path from the wheel to the tire.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-26-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,217
Posted By DM7
Decades ago many tires did not have grounding...

Decades ago many tires did not have grounding strips. Cars would build up static charge as they drove along and shock the occupants when they stood on the ground exiting and entering. Some people...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-25-2019, 03:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,217
Posted By DM7
That line is a thin strip of rubber compound that...

That line is a thin strip of rubber compound that is different from the rest of the tread cap compound. That thin strip is used to ground the vehicle, giving static electricity a path to ground for...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-27-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
No.

No.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-26-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
To bring the conversation back to the Supra; at...

To bring the conversation back to the Supra; at the moment without driving one I don't know if I would buy one (duh!). I don't think I would enjoy owning a sporty GT car; which is what Toyota says...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-26-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
The design is sound; air is blown at the centre...

The design is sound; air is blown at the centre of the brake rotor.

I only have anecdotal data to comment on the effectiveness. I have seen impact marks from road debris on the scooped part of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-26-2019, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,582
Posted By DM7
It is complete as shown in the photo of the wheel...

It is complete as shown in the photo of the wheel well and in the parts diagram.

What’s not shown is the cooling duct points at the brake rotor dust shield. The dust shield is bent into a scoop...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-11-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,821
Posted By DM7
I can't help myself if we're going to talk about...

I can't help myself if we're going to talk about Multimatic.

In 2000 Multimatic Motorsports won their class in the Le Mans 24. Since then pretty much the entire field of prototype race cars in the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-11-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,821
Posted By DM7
Here's a shop tour of the Fortune Auto facility. ...

Here's a shop tour of the Fortune Auto facility.

Tcoat Host of this video speaks Canadian well; hope that helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqHg_Gf7JSo
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-22-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,504
Posted By DM7
If you have aftermarket coilovers with springs...

If you have aftermarket coilovers with springs that are a smaller diameter than the stock springs, a 40 offset will clear.

These wheels are in regular production so any good Enkei dealer should be...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-20-2018, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,504
Posted By DM7
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111425

I have a set in 17x8 et48 dark grey finish with 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
I use them on track and have done about 10...
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