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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-09-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
In neither of those videos does it show what to...

In neither of those videos does it show what to do when you need to drop 2 gears, while maintaining speed in order to place the car in the powerband to execute a pass. You need to rev match to the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-09-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2,701
Views: 640,526
Posted By Luis_GT
I'm on an anime binge... already up to episode 18...

I'm on an anime binge... already up to episode 18 of Darker than black... Gotta catch up on my back log.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 09-07-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By Luis_GT
You using Google chrome? the latest update...

You using Google chrome?

the latest update fucked up the font everywhere
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
That's gross, but as long as you fling it...

That's gross, but as long as you fling it outside, you'll be fine...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,121
Posted By Luis_GT
I just searched button smash on google... lol

I just searched button smash on google... lol
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,121
Posted By Luis_GT
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/231/f/1/but...

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/231/f/1/button_mash_wallpaper_by_macgrubor-d6ixbbp.jpg
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
I downshift through all the gears... never skip a...

I downshift through all the gears... never skip a gear... bad habit
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Have you any real world data to prove this?

Have you any real world data to prove this?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,802
Posted By Luis_GT
South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut Flyboys ...

South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut
Flyboys
Weekend at bernies
Ferris Bueller's day off
Terminator
Men In Black
Austin Powers
Ace Ventura
The Mask
Black Hawk Down
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
That's why my brakes have gone 4K miles and 2...

That's why my brakes have gone 4K miles and 2 full track sessions and they still have life :thumbsup:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Very... I thought I had managed to kill this...

Very... I thought I had managed to kill this senseless thread... :D
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
This! Yes, Heel toe braking is a bit...

This!

Yes, Heel toe braking is a bit excessive, but there's no denying it will keep the car smooth and in the proper gear while braking, especially when slowing down to a red light that might...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Wow... that's like the #1 thing not to do...

Wow... that's like the #1 thing not to do...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
I'm going by my track experience which is always...

I'm going by my track experience which is always faster to have the engine help with braking.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
I have complete situational awareness, if you...

I have complete situational awareness, if you think a 1/2 second action made every I don't know what's the average length of time between stop lights, let's say 5 minutes, is enough to affect your...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
It helps whether you say it doesn't, it's simple...

It helps whether you say it doesn't, it's simple physics.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Tell that to ads, music, celphones, that work you...

Tell that to ads, music, celphones, that work you forgot you had to do, etc. Those are distractions

Rev matching helps you keep your attention in driving. It teaches you to have all your sences...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Of course the brakes will stop the car faster...

Of course the brakes will stop the car faster than the engine, the engine helps the brakes. The drum brakes are harder than the disk brakes because the rear calipers have about 1/4 the force of the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Again, I don't think or work for it, my body does...

Again, I don't think or work for it, my body does it automatically while I'm off in la la land thinking of other stuff or singing along to the radio, or sometimes I'm analising which lane is going...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
lol... no one notices when I downshift, I do it...

lol... no one notices when I downshift, I do it to keep the car as smooth as possible, something that can't be done unless you throw the car in neutral and only rely on the brakes to stop. even with...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Even with the weight transfer to the front, the...

Even with the weight transfer to the front, the rear tires have enough contact patch and grip that the stock brake pads can't completely use, this is where engine braking helps.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
That vid is old as fuck, I just felt like sharing...

That vid is old as fuck, I just felt like sharing it... Mad skillz I has! :bellyroll:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
You can blip and rev match and not use brakes...

You can blip and rev match and not use brakes harshly, this shows how little you know about driving a manual. I pride myself in being as smooth as possible and I blip and rev match to have near zero...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Brakes are front biased, using engine braking...

Brakes are front biased, using engine braking increases rear braking performance on RWD cars and helps stop the car faster. This is the reason that you only lock up the FRONT tires when you brake...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
TC off is the way to drive, if you need to have...

TC off is the way to drive, if you need to have TC save your ass, then you don't know how to drive or control the car and should have your license revoked.

I drive TC off in rain or dry weather...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Warranty is for pussies anyway

Warranty is for pussies anyway
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Fact still stands that you can't be smoother than...

Fact still stands that you can't be smoother than a rev matched downshift, and I will continue to say you clearly don't know how to drive a manual, since you say it's extra workload to rev match...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
You mean me, and I don't know what work load...

You mean me, and I don't know what work load you're talking about, since I don't think about when and how I have to shift... if you have to think how to shift or when to shift, go drive an auto,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Clearly you suck at driving.

Clearly you suck at driving.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-07-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,243
Posted By Luis_GT
Doubt that http://youtu.be/Y6nLUe6oL10

Doubt that

http://youtu.be/Y6nLUe6oL10
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