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Forum: Northwest 01-05-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,203
Posted By DrifterX
I got a snailmail about that very same thing,...

I got a snailmail about that very same thing, "Early model year 2013 FR-S"

I am going to get it fixed in February when I go in for my first oil change.
Forum: Northwest 12-28-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,144
Posted By DrifterX
I got a son who puked in the back seat... Man my...

I got a son who puked in the back seat... Man my family knows how to gift give!
Forum: Northwest 12-28-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,839
Posted By DrifterX
How much did this cost to do?

How much did this cost to do?
Forum: Northwest 11-23-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,132
Posted By DrifterX
What qualifies as a helmet? Like a full on race...

What qualifies as a helmet? Like a full on race helmet? Or will a bicycle helmet work? lol
Forum: Forced Induction 10-25-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 46,295
Posted By DrifterX
Well, no probably not. It seems like this engine...

Well, no probably not. It seems like this engine is doing really well going over the standard 12.5:1 compression ratio. So yeah, you are probably going to be fine.

That said, I am probably not...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-25-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 46,295
Posted By DrifterX
I read a great explanation of this just a few...

I read a great explanation of this just a few days ago.

Basically, Boost + Compression = Effective compression ratio.

When lowering or raising compression, you will see around a 3% loss or gain...
Forum: Northwest 09-20-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 71,760
Posted By DrifterX
Maybe here.

Maybe here.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-16-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,266,322
Posted By DrifterX
I live in Seattle and work at Microsoft, drop me...

I live in Seattle and work at Microsoft, drop me a PM and I can help you out.
Forum: Northwest 08-11-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,845
Posted By DrifterX
Hey guys, sorry I didn't make it, but my Kidney...

Hey guys, sorry I didn't make it, but my Kidney has been bothering the hell out of me since Thursday and the idea of driving 400 (or 200) miles in an FRS does not sound fun. I hope it was a good time...
Forum: Northwest 08-10-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,845
Posted By DrifterX
Yeah me and my six year old are gonna do the 400...

Yeah me and my six year old are gonna do the 400 I think. Depends on his mood by the time we hit Leavenworth...

Also, I just drove through that area and apparently they are going to have the road...
Forum: Northwest 08-09-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 394,252
Posted By DrifterX
I am at the apt complex that is in between East...

I am at the apt complex that is in between East Lake Sammamish and Redmond Way. I haven't put a whole lot of miles on it yet, not anywhere terribly fun to drive in Redmond lol
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-09-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,504
Posted By DrifterX
Probably a dumb question, but does the center...

Probably a dumb question, but does the center Japanese symbols say Hachi Roku?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-09-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,266,322
Posted By DrifterX
That FMIC looks so hot. Man I can't wait to get...

That FMIC looks so hot. Man I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.
Forum: Northwest 08-09-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,845
Posted By DrifterX
I am reviewing this, and it looks like it's 400...

I am reviewing this, and it looks like it's 400 miles round trip since it's a circle. And it's 100 miles each way for the 200 mile run. Just an fyi.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-05-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,819
Posted By DrifterX
Pics or it didn't happen! Oh wait...

Pics or it didn't happen!

Oh wait...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-05-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,266,322
Posted By DrifterX
This looks amazing... All I have to say is,...

This looks amazing...

All I have to say is, SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
Oh and also, an argument could be made about it...

Oh and also, an argument could be made about it allowing the car to maintain torque a bit longer since the parasitic loss would be lowered, but to see any real effect you would probably need to do...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
So, the end result is that you won't really get...

So, the end result is that you won't really get any appreciable amount of power freed up from this mod, however, when in neutral especially, your revs will build up faster. If we examine the rotating...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
But the point I am getting at is, if it takes...

But the point I am getting at is, if it takes less energy to rotate the drivetrain, doesn't it cause the drivetrain to lose less power and thusly make a noticeable change in power being put down to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
Yeah I finally slugged through that whole thing...

Yeah I finally slugged through that whole thing and Perrin seems to feel super confident due to past H4 motors from Subaru. I might give it a try in the near future, if I do I will definitely post my...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
Everyone seems to say that you can't see the...

Everyone seems to say that you can't see the pulley on a Dyno... But that makes almost no sense. Anytime you lower the weight of your drive train you improve WHP right? And more over, with something...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
Holy crap... if I am reading that right though,...

Holy crap... if I am reading that right though, they are putting down almost 170 max HP at 'stock' and then the pulley is boosting it to 186~ !?

Everything I've seen of stock Dynos are seeing...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 04:12 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 54,329
Posted By DrifterX
Effectiveness of a Lightweight pulley

So I've been reviewing parts regarding a lightweight pulley for the crankshaft and I've seen a few reviews saying that it seems to be pretty amazing. But I have two questions, first off have we had...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-04-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 51,455
Posted By DrifterX
I just got back from my first spin around the...

I just got back from my first spin around the country side, and while heel/toeing in hard corners was easy I guess I understand the difficulty while performing light braking. I don't understand why...
Forum: Northwest 08-04-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,986
Posted By DrifterX
Sir, your logic is far to infallible for...

Sir, your logic is far to infallible for forums... I challenge you to get this sh*t organized!
Forum: Northwest 08-04-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,986
Posted By DrifterX
Why you gotta be in OR?? I wanna see some seattle...

Why you gotta be in OR?? I wanna see some seattle cruises yo!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-04-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 35,482
Posted By DrifterX
Congratulations!!

Congratulations!!
Forum: Northwest 08-04-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 394,252
Posted By DrifterX
At first I was like /sadpanda But then I was...

At first I was like /sadpanda

But then I was like, "Oh Centralia... Whateves that's on the other end of the world... Or WA."
Forum: Northwest 08-04-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 394,252
Posted By DrifterX
Thanks! And I can't believe I'm the only guy in...

Thanks! And I can't believe I'm the only guy in the PNW that has an Ultramarine FR-S... Kinda swank I guess.
Forum: Northwest 08-04-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,224
Posted By DrifterX
Nic, Representin' the EAST SIIIIIDE Redmond...

Nic, Representin' the EAST SIIIIIDE Redmond style. Got an Ultramarine, oh and also, I'm not really a gangsta, I just play one on the internetz.
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