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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-23-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,810
Posted By speed3
Sounds like lift of oversteer, were you turning...

Sounds like lift of oversteer, were you turning at the same time?

If you make a sudden turn and back off the power you're transferring weight forward and outside the centre of gravity unloading...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-11-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 41,640
Posted By speed3
Any convertible not originally designed as one...

Any convertible not originally designed as one (more weight and less performance just so you can pose)

+ Toyota Prado in Australia.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-11-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,898
Posted By speed3
semantics plural of seˇmanˇtics (Noun) Noun ...

semantics plural of seˇmanˇtics (Noun)
Noun
The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.
The meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text: "such quibbling over semantics may seem...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-31-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,682
Posted By speed3
What I do when I do racedays on the bike (most of...

What I do when I do racedays on the bike (most of it is still the same, haven't done one in a car yet)

disclaimer: I am a little bit boy scoutish and OTT with my prep

A day or 2 before -
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 62,554
Posted By speed3
It's just that damn awful aero kit they put on...

It's just that damn awful aero kit they put on the aussie cars with wheels and brakes.

Just my opinion, but I hate it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-22-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,656
Posted By speed3
It's only a small blip of the throttle so you're...

It's only a small blip of the throttle so you're not hurting the engine and the small amount of fuel you'll use won't affect your economy.

Ayrton Senna's Heel-and-toe - YouTube
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-16-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 23,590
Posted By speed3
Looks pretty sweet, not at all familiar with...

Looks pretty sweet, not at all familiar with these systems on cars but I love them on bikes*

*until you jump from a supersport to a superbike, local club rules don't allow quick shifters on 600s...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 85,467
Posted By speed3
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq50/josh-buck/...

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq50/josh-buck/flogging.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 08-13-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 85,467
Posted By speed3
Another post on their wall says water to air...

Another post on their wall says water to air intercooler.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-13-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 85,467
Posted By speed3
https://www.facebook.com/Bulletcars ...

https://www.facebook.com/Bulletcars



says they ran those numbers at 5psi boost.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-08-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,443
Posted By speed3
Japan has the RS version with no air con so you'd...

Japan has the RS version with no air con so you'd think there would be a factory part that does it for you. How you go about finding that part I have no idea though.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-08-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 997
Views: 223,393
Posted By speed3
I think it's similar to Australia. Not allowed to...

I think it's similar to Australia. Not allowed to have pistols unless you are in a club which takes forever to get a membership and then you have to be an endorsed member for X amount of time before...
Forum: Northwest 08-07-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,499
Posted By speed3
The one that always astounded me was years ago...

The one that always astounded me was years ago when France had a massive "heat wave" and nearly 15000 people died http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2003-09-25-france-heat_x.htm and the temperature...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-06-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,725
Posted By speed3
Tax & income stuff from government websites....

Tax & income stuff from government websites. Average income earner pays around 30% tax.

The biggest difference is actually the general cost of living. Fuel prices are nearly double. Food &...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-06-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 38,723
Posted By speed3
299 km/h and pulling (though the speedo stops...

299 km/h and pulling (though the speedo stops going higher) on 2 different 1000cc bikes. Probably around 290 actual with speedo error taken into account.

280 on a 600cc though probably only...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 33,065
Posted By speed3
Loctite & torque it like a motherf*****

Loctite & torque it like a motherf*****
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 33,065
Posted By speed3
For track days when they need to pull you out of...

For track days when they need to pull you out of the sand traps. Most of the time they can't access the usual tow points plus this way is quicker and there's less hold up for others if they need to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-13-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 455,920
Posted By speed3
28 Construction estimator

28

Construction estimator
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-05-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,893
Posted By speed3
Love the design but I'd prefer 18s

Love the design but I'd prefer 18s
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-03-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 4,525
Views: 1,376,937
Posted By speed3
I guess they choose to ignore that when the...

I guess they choose to ignore that when the motoGP guys go there. Those hondas on the overrun are sprintcar loud, painful hearing from 70m away.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-02-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,531
Posted By speed3
They are

They are
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-02-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 61,899
Posted By speed3
Helps the chassis settle quicker when turning...

Helps the chassis settle quicker when turning into corners

When you turn into a corner the chassis will deflect slightly and the doors will move a fraction, by wedging them in tighter you help...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 07-02-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,979
Posted By speed3
Ranford Rd & Nicholson Rd lights last night,...

Ranford Rd & Nicholson Rd lights last night, would have liked to have seen it closer but traffic tends to get pissed off if you stop in the middle of an intersection.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-02-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,261
Posted By speed3
Or random variation between runs.

Or random variation between runs.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-02-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,261
Posted By speed3
Take 2 cars Car 1 stock produces 200hp...

Take 2 cars

Car 1 stock
produces 200hp from the engine
produces 160 hp at the wheels

Car 2 stock except wheels
produces 200hp from the engine
produces 162 hp at the wheels
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 36,941
Posted By speed3
That's without wind drag though, won't happen...

That's without wind drag though, won't happen real world on a stock 86.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 36,941
Posted By speed3
Dead on 220km/h so I wouldn't think so.

Dead on 220km/h so I wouldn't think so.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 06-28-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,372
Posted By speed3
Well I might have been a bit spoiled buying oil...

Well I might have been a bit spoiled buying oil through a race team and only needing 2L at a time but a DIY oil change is $90-100, depending on how many kms you do per year that might only mean 1-2...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-27-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,201
Posted By speed3
75 Mini Clubman S with a 80hp metro A+ motor only...

75 Mini Clubman S with a 80hp metro A+ motor only weighed 620kg (1360lb) though.

Fuck I miss that car.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 06-27-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,372
Posted By speed3
I don't think it's a waste at all, especially if...

I don't think it's a waste at all, especially if you're going to do the odd track day and weekend thrash. Oil is cheap.

I'm used to doing bikes at 3000km, though they share oil with the clutch so...
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