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Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-25-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 222,064
Posted By Snaps
Then we have no problem. :) It was...

Then we have no problem. :)



It was really just to clear it up for anyone unsure about this kind of stuff. I didn't mean to come off as aggressive, if I did - I'm only trying to make sure...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-25-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 222,064
Posted By Snaps
Wrong... A pulley can still be unbalanced without...

Wrong... A pulley can still be unbalanced without the shape of the material being the cause. Think of the reason you get a wheel balanced when you change tyres - it's to make sure the whole wheel is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-19-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 27,407
Posted By Snaps
This... I got a Corolla courtesy car a couple of...

This... I got a Corolla courtesy car a couple of days ago, very strange feeling. :S

Though I can almost guarantee that Toyota have "fixed" this for the GT86, as I haven't heard a single complaint...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-05-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,570
Posted By Snaps
Seriously? You're worrying about cancer when...

Seriously? You're worrying about cancer when changing oil? I've yet to hear anyone getting cancer from doing oil changes on their car...

I understand that oil can be carcinogenic, but unless...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-29-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,874
Posted By Snaps
Doesn't apply... Buy a rotor if you think that's...

Doesn't apply... Buy a rotor if you think that's true.

If it's engineered and designed properly, it should not break for a long, long time (being an electrical part).
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-25-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,810
Posted By Snaps
I hate this!! :P But also dislike the look of the...

I hate this!! :P But also dislike the look of the 458.

Ever since the F430, they've been going downhill IMO. 430 looked boring, as did the 599 and 612 (? If that's the right number). 458 is too...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-21-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,404
Posted By Snaps
Don't use the MKIV Supra for boot space...

Don't use the MKIV Supra for boot space dimensions. It's a whole different story - the Supra boot is RIDICUOUSLY small compared to what the GT86 will have. You'd be better off using something like...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-10-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 37,188
Views: 8,742,295
Posted By Snaps
She's cheating on you Disregard females,...

She's cheating on you

Disregard females, acquire currency

*insert other SFOT saying here :D
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-09-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 37,188
Views: 8,742,295
Posted By Snaps
+1 I never understood almost ANY of the "reality"...

+1 I never understood almost ANY of the "reality" shows that are played now, can't stand any of the Jersey Shore, Kardashians, etc. as all I see are immature people (Jersey Shore), or people that...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-09-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,661
Posted By Snaps
I was referring to a purely performance...

I was referring to a purely performance standpoint, I should have included a reliability view too. ;)
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-09-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37,188
Views: 8,742,295
Posted By Snaps
:happy0180: I'm just about to turn 20... And...

:happy0180:

I'm just about to turn 20... And I think the same things as above. I'm sure I was supposed to be born a generation or two ago! :bellyroll:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-09-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,661
Posted By Snaps
As there are quite a few people here that...

As there are quite a few people here that understand a decent amount of physics, I'd say the consensus should be clear - they ARE better, but the weight saving is not worth the money you spend for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-05-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 96,192
Posted By Snaps
And noone's mentioned yet that that is clearly a...

And noone's mentioned yet that that is clearly a very "smoothed" graph - so the sharp cutoff at 7000 will be a transition rather than a quick reduction when we get a true dyno chart.

I would...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-05-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,039
Posted By Snaps
Buy a property overseas somewhere, build my own...

Buy a property overseas somewhere, build my own private racetrack and buy an LFA. Then put the rest into the bank until I decide what to do with it without losing all of it...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-02-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 26,393
Posted By Snaps
My method: Thoroughly rinse any wash...

My method:

Thoroughly rinse any wash mitts/sponges/brushes you intend to use!
Spray car with water (hose on spray setting)
Blast car with water (hose on high/stream setting)
Working from roof...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-21-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 118,852
Posted By Snaps
You mean there's ANOTHER thing GT5 needs to fix?...

You mean there's ANOTHER thing GT5 needs to fix? :lol:

:D
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-21-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,664
Posted By Snaps
I disagree. An example - the Supra headlights...

I disagree. An example - the Supra headlights weren't designed for HID's, but they are a projector type lens and work very well with HID's (I have them installed on mine). They improve light output...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-11-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 32,277
Posted By Snaps
^ 3rd option: Use the handbrake, release the...

^ 3rd option: Use the handbrake, release the clutch slowly until it starts biting, apply accelerator and release handbrake at the same time, then drive off as normal ;)
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-11-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 37,188
Views: 8,742,295
Posted By Snaps
I wish I was as cool as you guys.... :bow:

I wish I was as cool as you guys.... :bow:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-19-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,892
Posted By Snaps
^ Parasitic Loss of which there would be almost...

^ Parasitic Loss of which there would be almost no discernable difference between a Manual and an Auto with a locked Torque Convertor ;)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-14-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,554
Posted By Snaps
I guess it would be to have a physical feel that...

I guess it would be to have a physical feel that you've pressed a switch with your foot/accelerator? I can easily tell the difference between pressing the switch down and just resting the accelerator...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-14-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,554
Posted By Snaps
That's the auto version. Black circle thing...

That's the auto version. Black circle thing behind the accelrator will be the auto kick-down switch most likely. Basically when you push the accelerator down far enoug to press the button in, it will...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-08-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 101,048
Posted By Snaps
I'm sorry but you couldn't be more incorrect with...

I'm sorry but you couldn't be more incorrect with this statement..

To make the car more capable/able to be turbo'd without more work than it's worse would require some modification to the current...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-08-2011, 04:22 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 101,048
Posted By Snaps
Firstly, a few points needs to be made about the...

Firstly, a few points needs to be made about the compression ratio of this engine.

You imply you wanted it to be for "everyone", so people could choose what they wanted to do with the engine. You...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-08-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 101,048
Posted By Snaps
While you're correct in saying the front has been...

While you're correct in saying the front has been squashed, you haven't seemed to have taken into account that the engine has been pushed backward a VERY large amount, because it lacks the need to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-07-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 101,048
Posted By Snaps
What's so wrong with this, but mounting the turbo...

What's so wrong with this, but mounting the turbo a little higher - as you've said? (Apart from the longer headers lessening response)

Also, why do you say it wouldn't be very "safe"? Safe as in a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-07-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,892
Posted By Snaps
But when it matters - when you're actually moving...

But when it matters - when you're actually moving - it should feel very similar, as long as the TC locks up after first (as I would guess this gearbox does).
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-07-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 101,048
Posted By Snaps
Turbo in front of the engine? I think there...

Turbo in front of the engine?

I think there is definitely enough room there... Remove the noise tube and the other thing near the airbox and I think you'll have plenty of room there. If it's...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-06-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,892
Posted By Snaps
Who cares? This car isn't about dyno numbers... ...

Who cares? This car isn't about dyno numbers...


:D


But to answer your question, yes, pretty much.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2011, 02:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,999
Posted By Snaps
A lot of you guys sound like you think it directs...

A lot of you guys sound like you think it directs EXHAUST noise into the cabin?

That's not what it does at all, by the looks of it... it's attached to the air intake for the engine, that pipe goes...
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