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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 799
Views: 317,947
Posted By governor
I did a quick search and found a thesis that...

I did a quick search and found a thesis that affirms that through a valve it is possible to go from subsonic through to transonic and then to supersonic but there are some disclaimers in the text as...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 799
Views: 317,947
Posted By governor
As an engineer with a very good understanding of...

As an engineer with a very good understanding of hydraulics and fluid dynamics I feel the need to challenge the quoted statement.

Compressible fluid flow is a subject of which there is a good...
Forum: CANADA 07-06-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,729
Posted By governor
I gotta say that I was trying to avoid ethanol...

I gotta say that I was trying to avoid ethanol blended gas, but lately I have been using 94 and my car feels much more responsive.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-01-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,006
Posted By governor
Innovate not Innovative. Fail Troll on April 1st....

Innovate not Innovative. Fail Troll on April 1st. :(
Forum: CANADA 10-20-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2,017
Views: 455,999
Posted By governor
I've done the 3m clear bra. If I could do it...

I've done the 3m clear bra. If I could do it again I wouldn't. Only reason I did it in the first place was the bra I ordered hadn't arrived with the vehicle and I talked myself into fender...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-11-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,588
Posted By governor
Got my FR-S back two days ago. New ECU. 6 weeks...

Got my FR-S back two days ago. New ECU. 6 weeks in shop. I notice some idle hunting every now and then but it seems to be short-lived and the idle quickly stabilizes. I am still in the 100km ECU...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-23-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,359
Posted By governor
Try moving your seat forward a bit. I used to...

Try moving your seat forward a bit. I used to lift heavy too, and I never find seats comfortable now. Everything always digs into my hammies where they insert under the glutes. Best way is to get the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-22-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,588
Posted By governor
They sill cant tell me an ETA for the part. Some...

They sill cant tell me an ETA for the part. Some guys stateside seem to be getting it withing 2-5 days.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-22-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,588
Posted By governor
Can't remember exactly, been too long and been...

Can't remember exactly, been too long and been reading too many posts. I believe it was P0017. I'll see if I can get more details Monday.

From the service rep when they swapped the sensors (moved...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-22-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,588
Posted By governor
My guess is that it was hard parts. Anyway, I...

My guess is that it was hard parts.
Anyway, I just found out yesterday that I am getting a new ECU and that the parts my car has been waiting for (for 3 weeks) are not even going to be installed on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,746
Posted By governor
Get it looked at. Anyone can speculate the...

Get it looked at. Anyone can speculate the problem on the forum, only real live people that are trained can diagnose and fix your problem. Start with your aftermarket piece and after ruling it out...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 29,211
Posted By governor
I like the sarcasm. But we want rough users to...

I like the sarcasm. But we want rough users to identify warranty issues faster. Mote MTs to the USA!

(This post was not an assertion that the clutch was a warranty issue.)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,921
Posted By governor
Since they don't seem to a solid fix as of yet,...

Since they don't seem to a solid fix as of yet, they may not have completely diagnosed the problem and may still be chasing symptoms. 5-6 months is a long time so you may in fact dodge the bullet....
Forum: CANADA 09-16-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 33,749
Posted By governor
I plan on driving mine any chance I get to...

I plan on driving mine any chance I get to identify all the potential problems so that I can drive it next summer... since I couldn't drive it this summer.
Forum: CANADA 09-16-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,155
Posted By governor
I agree, ECU flash to hide a mechanical problem....

I agree, ECU flash to hide a mechanical problem. Why the hell wouldn't they just fix the faulty sensor and have the car run as it should.

Also, in terms of this fix working.. I am doubtful. The...
Forum: CANADA 09-13-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,155
Posted By governor
For the 11 days I had my car there were occasions...

For the 11 days I had my car there were occasions where I had an odd sensation of idle hunting, but I shrugged it off thinking it was just the AC. In my Camry the AC cycle was noticeable on idle, but...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-11-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,327
Posted By governor
Bad statistical inference, especially when you...

Bad statistical inference, especially when you can easily explain that more cars will have lower mileage this early in the game.

Wait a few months and many more will be past 2000 miles and you...
Forum: CANADA 09-11-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,155
Posted By governor
Can't say I am happy about my experience. Some of...

Can't say I am happy about my experience. Some of what I have gone through the last couple weeks:

I get my CEL/SL and park it. Next morning I take it to the shop directly.

First they didn't...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-06-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,588
Posted By governor
2007 Yaris :brokenheart:

2007 Yaris :brokenheart:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-04-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,654
Posted By governor
If you have earplugs in and/or are listening to...

If you have earplugs in and/or are listening to music, I'd advise to take them out and/or turn the music off. If that is not the problem, take the car in to get serviced. Could be as simple as a bad...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-02-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 127,292
Posted By governor
I laughed at the heading.. Nissan Puke is the...

I laughed at the heading.. Nissan Puke is the ugliest car I see on the road.
Forum: CANADA 09-02-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,536
Posted By governor
Want to be there, car in shop with CEL/SL idle...

Want to be there, car in shop with CEL/SL idle problems.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 892
Views: 274,105
Posted By governor
I had the same experience. Car would feel like it...

I had the same experience. Car would feel like it would nearly stall for the first 500-1000km if it wasn't at least 2000-2500 when starting to release the clutch (which was strange since I was...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-29-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 892
Views: 274,105
Posted By governor
Had this problem yesterday.

Took my FR-S to the dealership this morning, 6MT, 2069 km of mileage. CEL and Traction lights on. Engine almost stalls on idle (esp. noticeable at red lights) after a few minutes of driving. Once the...
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