Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

So every oil cooler I've seen is about twice as wide as it is tall. I've only seen them mounted horizontally. Any reason they couldn't be mounted vertically?

The internet tells me that the fittings are on top to allow air to escape the cooler, so people suggest if you mount it sideways, have the inlet at the bottom and the outlet at the top. Upside-down is a no-go because air would be trapped in the cooler.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

To me that's not cool. Feels racist. I had a feeling but was hopeful I was wrong.

I'm not going to use that term anymore.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It goes back well before that movie and started out as extremely racist. It was part of the dehumanization of the enemy back in WW2. It is a proven fact that soldier can be much more effective when they do not think of the enemy as actual people. Anything and everything that could be used to make the Japanese (and Germans to a lesser extent) less human was pushed to the extreme. This included the way English was spoken, the difference in facial features/average body size and cultural beliefs or practices. This was not incidental racism but a carefully planned and executed process. Go look at a Wonder Woman comic from the 40s. Since she primarily fought in the Pacific (Captain America had Europe under control) you will see some spectacular racist depictions of the Japanese. This sort of dehumanization of the enemy still occurs today but it is just a lot more subtle and not as overt.

The part of the movie that ichi cited is sort of a nod to the era in which it was set since much of the US population was still in that mindset.

The use of the word today could be construed as racist in it's source but it has evolved to be more of a descriptor than a slur. I personally will not jump on the "that's racist" bandwagon since it is used in good faith by most and I believe more in recognizing and celebrating the differences of race and culture than trying to bury them and pretend there aren't any.

Interesting history. Good read

I was going to reply bout a wonder women comic. I have a front page said "Superman said it's okay to slap a Jap". It made me laugh at the same time, that comic was made in WW2, so made sense that they try to make that kind of thing. Crazy history

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

The internet tells me that the fittings are on top to allow air to escape the cooler, so people suggest if you mount it sideways, have the inlet at the bottom and the outlet at the top. Upside-down is a no-go because air would be trapped in the cooler.

Good info. Thanks

Originally Posted by new2subaru

This would be my first choice. Not a ton more money and helps with both engine and oil temps.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104943

I didn't know this even existed but isn't it twice as thick as the stock radiator? I'm looking at a turbo that comes with slim fans so I'm betting a thicker radiator is a no go

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

This is how I understand "Engrish".
Due to he famous movie "Christmas Story", a lot of Murican thinks that Asian can't say "Falalalala", but instead "Farararara". Result the term "Engrish" came along.

See Mitsubishi never got the Starion name wrong despite what Clarkson said.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Interesting history. Good read

I was going to reply bout a wonder women comic. I have a front page said "Superman said it's okay to slap a Jap". It made me laugh at the same time, that comic was made in WW2, so made sense that they try to make that kind of thing. Crazy history

And dont forget WarnerBros on Looney Tunes

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It goes back well before that movie and started out as extremely racist. It was part of the dehumanization of the enemy back in WW2. It is a proven fact that soldier can be much more effective when they do not think of the enemy as actual people. Anything and everything that could be used to make the Japanese (and Germans to a lesser extent) less human was pushed to the extreme. This included the way English was spoken, the difference in facial features/average body size and cultural beliefs or practices. This was not incidental racism but a carefully planned and executed process. Go look at a Wonder Woman comic from the 40s. Since she primarily fought in the Pacific (Captain America had Europe under control) you will see some spectacular racist depictions of the Japanese. This sort of dehumanization of the enemy still occurs today but it is just a lot more subtle and not as overt.

The part of the movie that ichi cited is sort of a nod to the era in which it was set since much of the US population was still in that mindset.

The use of the word today could be construed as racist in it's source but it has evolved to be more of a descriptor than a slur. I personally will not jump on the "that's racist" bandwagon since it is used in good faith by most and I believe more in recognizing and celebrating the differences of race and culture than trying to bury them and pretend there aren't any.

For our people it went back even further.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_issues_in_China

The ethnic slur section was a good read for me, Cantonese is littered with a ton of racial slurs and my generation is too young to even know how most terms originated.

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I didn't know this even existed but isn't it twice as thick as the stock radiator? I'm looking at a turbo that comes with slim fans so I'm betting a thicker radiator is a no go

I believe it's 31mm, IIRC.

It fits with this turbo kit. It may fit with others.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=67

[Ashikabi]

Next question. Turbo dump pipes for the waste gate... This is only open at "max" boost right? Waste gate his a certain exhaust pressure then opens to regulate pressure to my knowledge. So if it was open, say vented thru the hood or the belly pan, it should make crazy growly noises at high revs right?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I personally will not jump on the "that's racist" bandwagon since it is used in good faith by most and I believe more in recognizing and celebrating the differences of race and culture than trying to bury them and pretend there aren't any.

To be clear, I am of exactly the same mindset. Still, I'm not going to use the term "*****" to celebrate diversity. I'm not judging, just not comfortable.

[Ultramaroon]

Even if it is censored

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

I believe it's 31mm, IIRC.

It fits with this turbo kit. It may fit with others.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=67

That would be the most problematic setup. I'm looking at JDL so it's in a similar place. I already have a Koyo Radiator so it would be tough for me to justify 900$. It's an option though. Thanks for informing me

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by krayzie

For our people it went back even further.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_issues_in_China

The ethnic slur section was a good read for me, Cantonese is littered with a ton of racial slurs and my generation is too young to even know how most terms originated.

Racism is ubiquitous. It stems from the deepest animal pack-mentality parts of our brains.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Teseo

And dont forget WarnerBros on Looney Tunes

Have no clue on that one. What they do?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Interesting history. Good read

I was going to reply bout a wonder women comic. I have a front page said "Superman said it's okay to slap a Jap". It made me laugh at the same time, that comic was made in WW2, so made sense that they try to make that kind of thing. Crazy history

It is nuts but things were different then. Now it is easy to be exposed to different cultures and people but back then (even into the 1970s) you would have to actively go looking for info and even that would be skewed by public opinion and misconception.


No doubt the Japanese did the same to the Americans. You should be well aware of the mass civilian suicides when the US invaded Okinawa. Much of that was due to the things they were told that the Americans would do to them if they were to take over.


Racist now. Propaganda then:



Both sides:





Although Japan did try a different tactic as well: