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Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-16-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By churchx
Also interesting if they are lower then stock...

Also interesting if they are lower then stock seats (when wearing helmet, more headroom never hurts)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-19-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,031
Posted By churchx
Load distribution aside, looks are imho better...

Load distribution aside, looks are imho better for wheels of less spokes, like 5-6. I guess, it might be the reason, why many more spoke wheels do some design unification of spokes in pairs or split...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,056
Posted By churchx
Funny that it's other way around in EU, where...

Funny that it's other way around in EU, where there is only PS4 in 17", and PS4S "starts" with 18" (probably due GR Yaris wheel sizing). Only new UUHP in 17" was Bridgestone Potenza Sport .. which i...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-11-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,324
Posted By churchx
Slightly continuing offtopic (as i have no info...

Slightly continuing offtopic (as i have no info on asked wheels brake clearance) are wished tires really providing more grip? Googling on gravel rally tires...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-11-2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,324
Posted By churchx
Will those offroad tires fit at all in our wheel...

Will those offroad tires fit at all in our wheel wells without rubbing? (+2.5" diameter) 15" were meant more for narrower winter tire fitment. And way i see, where one might benefit from offroader...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-09-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 43,485
Posted By churchx
VerusEric If you are redesigning your brake...

VerusEric If you are redesigning your brake cooling kit .. please as alternative make one with inlets behind radgrill, for those that don't want to loose foglights.
Also due wide boxer engine width...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-06-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,312
Posted By churchx
I won't call specific numbers, so probably would...

I won't call specific numbers, so probably would think how much more "relative to stock caster", just that remember reading few years ago in thread about powersteering switching off with slicks and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-05-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,312
Posted By churchx
Another drawback of excessive caster and thus...

Another drawback of excessive caster and thus more overworked power steering may overheat it on earlier twins (if paired with grippier tires) resulting it switching off sometimes.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-04-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,312
Posted By churchx
I have been on many trackdays with two...

I have been on many trackdays with two camberbolts sets (and probably am far from being only one). Only slight issue, that with both one will get less from each then just from one, and even with both...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-25-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By churchx
My advise would be to keep stock parts. 1) if...

My advise would be to keep stock parts. 1) if you'll ever need spare, you'll have something to put back temporarily (as some aftermarket part delivery times might be long, sometimes in addition also...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-21-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By churchx
Exactly, all shops that paint wheels, use...

Exactly, all shops that paint wheels, use sandblasting. That should deal with getting paint out from multiple recesses/bores. Pity you already spent lot of time on manual sanding off ..
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-05-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By churchx
So we won't shoot bolts when engaging NOS and...

So we won't shoot bolts when engaging NOS and "Danger to Manifold!"? :)
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-30-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By churchx
To my uneducated eye pictured diffuser's angle...

To my uneducated eye pictured diffuser's angle seems too steep, thus possibly flow separation issues/less actual downforce.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-26-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 49,039
Posted By churchx
Hmm .. hate to admit, but haven't exactly tried...

Hmm .. hate to admit, but haven't exactly tried :). As in my two very first trackdays ever, that were on stock primacies, stock alignment, stock fluid, stock brake pads .. imho brake fade experienced...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-24-2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 49,039
Posted By churchx
Are higher boiling temps brake fluids more...

Are higher boiling temps brake fluids more hygroscopic? Indeed, common trait. Do some raceteams (if they have means & budget) for high end racecars choose to flush after race because they intend to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-23-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 49,039
Posted By churchx
Even if it still is same, they damaged their...

Even if it still is same, they damaged their reputation with most of customers beyond anything acceptable. Far beyond to consider these even if they after all these years changed and actually do ship...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,886
Posted By churchx
Well, if one "needs" much more grip on public...

Well, if one "needs" much more grip on public road .. then yes, then maybe a bit safer driving might be beneficial.
Then again, i'd still prefer to use right tools for a job, and use non-slicks but...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-01-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By churchx
Depending on use / suspension and on twins it's...

Depending on use / suspension and on twins it's other way around, at least on stock suspension, lowering gains overall negative camber, but still there is more in rear, and as stock our cars have...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-15-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 1,121,909
Posted By churchx
In HPDE extra negative camber noticeably added...

In HPDE extra negative camber noticeably added grip and improved tire wear EVEN with stock primacies i've been on at first trackdays. But obviously will work/help with better tires aswell. Primacies...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-28-2023, 03:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,309
Posted By churchx
But such gear rattle always annoys as it...

But such gear rattle always annoys as it "feels/seems like something is broken" .. i tried to live with that, but at the end gave up and reverted some bushings to have that noise gone. When i drive...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-23-2023, 05:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,612
Posted By churchx
From when i spent some time researching various...

From when i spent some time researching various info & summarizing all that i found regarding topic, tires can last unexpectedly long .. but if they are unused and stored in proper environment. One...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-05-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,596
Posted By churchx
I wonder if such custom made side mount brackets:...

I wonder if such custom made side mount brackets:
1) don't net extra width due their shape like L, not 7, like in later schematic pics?
2) if they cannot be made adjustable for wider selection of...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-05-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
Posted By churchx
Imho their main role is for manufacturer to not...

Imho their main role is for manufacturer to not get sued for one of many dumb customers ignoring common sense & manual but wishing to put blame on them, like eg. case of "too hot coffee" that got...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-05-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,367
Posted By churchx
"replace brakes" may mean various things. ...

"replace brakes" may mean various things.

Most often it's just about replacing worn brake pads (maybe also fluid). Less often it's about replacing also disks (which usually last 2-4 sets of pads)....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-26-2023, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By churchx
Slight & even rear toe-in helps also with...

Slight & even rear toe-in helps also with stability in lacking grip situations, eg. in winter on snow/ice.
Camber variance is no big issue, imho it should go to >0.5deg for butt dyno to feel...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-24-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By churchx
You forgot pedal-dance (only basic abs left) and...

You forgot pedal-dance (only basic abs left) and "remove abs fuse" modes to add to list.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-20-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,938
Posted By churchx
BTW, was shifter detent 1:1 as old one? Wonder if...

BTW, was shifter detent 1:1 as old one? Wonder if something "outside" gearbox may make some gears shift bad ..
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-15-2023, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By churchx
It's cosmetic only issue anyway. And as...

It's cosmetic only issue anyway. And as soundman98 noted, most would rather save & never look at.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-11-2023, 06:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By churchx
Both gear type & clutch type diffs have own sets...

Both gear type & clutch type diffs have own sets of pros & cons. Noise of operation being only one of them (i'm guessing that OEMs lean to torsen more for reasons like ease of maintenance too, +some...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-04-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,070
Posted By churchx
This. Very often factory alignment in completely...

This. Very often factory alignment in completely new car might be really off. And passing values of still within OE acceptable range extremes make handling VERY different, potentially with handling...
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