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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-20-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 25,846
Posted By Wally86
It would be awesome if people were this level...

It would be awesome if people were this level headed and open to HEARING other people when they speak but this thread is proof that... reality is far from this.



It's weird to me that people...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-18-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,062
Posted By Dadhawk
If you are talking the R/C, no idea. If you...

If you are talking the R/C, no idea.

If you are talking the 1:1 scale, then yea, looks like it could be into 2022. In fact the FAQ on the site (you have to start the reservation process to see...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-07-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,367
Posted By rbfr.s
I'll trade mine for yours :wub: GLWS

I'll trade mine for yours :wub: GLWS
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-07-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,367
Posted By mike_b
Nice car nice price.

Nice car nice price.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-07-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By BrahmaBull1990
Have you thought about posting this to the main...

Have you thought about posting this to the main car classified section? I am sure people would be willing to fly there for this and you'll get more eyes on the listing:
...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-07-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By BrahmaBull1990
Super clean and clearly a responsible owner (I...

Super clean and clearly a responsible owner (I like the preheat before revving)

GLWS!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,176
Posted By RToyo86
Camber bolts up front. If you want crisp...

Camber bolts up front.

If you want crisp front end turn in a summer tire may be a better choice. Stiffer sidewall will flex less.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By x808drifter
As I said in the other thread. A catch can...

As I said in the other thread.

A catch can is used to monitor engine health.
And as Mike said, you probably don't need one unless pushing the engine hard.

If its catching alot of fluid...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-06-2021, 03:34 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,331
Posted By Red-86
Have to agree, my 86 was very practical. I got...

Have to agree, my 86 was very practical. I got surprising amounts of cargo in it, and even made use of the rear seats a couple times in a pinch. MX-5 couldn’t have done any of that. The lack of long...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-05-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,262
Posted By ZDan
I think they did a great (incredible, really) job...

I think they did a great (incredible, really) job of balancing all considerations, including 2+2 utility, weight, handling dynamics, price, etc. I don't think they *chose* 55/45 front-biased weight...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-04-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,262
Posted By ZDan
"50/50" is not "perfect" weight distribution. ...

"50/50" is not "perfect" weight distribution. For a rear-drive track car, more *rearward* than that would be better. (for an fwd track car you want a lot of *forward* bias)

Street usage,...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-10-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 158,864
Posted By WolfpackS2k
Again, 1-2 times a year at most. I'm well aware...

Again, 1-2 times a year at most. I'm well aware of the consumables cost going up.:confused0068:

More of a factor if I wanted to keep it for a long time and do 3-4 events a year.

Actually...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-06-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,537
Posted By Lantanafrs2
I'm from new haven originally so I get it lol

I'm from new haven originally so I get it lol
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-05-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,537
Posted By ermax
I solved the cold start issues on mine just this...

I solved the cold start issues on mine just this week. In Florida we don't have cold weather long enough to push me to mess with it but this year it's been cold way more often than normal so I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-05-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,537
Posted By DarkSunrise
I think it’s because e85 doesn’t really change...

I think it’s because e85 doesn’t really change the shape of the NA torque curve. It adds 10-15 lbs-ft evenly across the powerband, which most people will think doesn’t feel like that much. But that...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-30-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,331
Posted By 86TOYO2k17
Don’t think OP has kids. I’d never want to put a...

Don’t think OP has kids. I’d never want to put a kid in a car seat in the rear seats. Did it once, never again. Maybe a forward facing seat when they are about 2. Then I imagine by about 6-8 they’ll...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-30-2021, 02:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,331
Posted By LancePower
Rear seats, interior storage space (glove box,...

Rear seats, interior storage space (glove box, etc) and trunk space.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-27-2021, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 116,865
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Well said. His ignorance is laughable and...

Well said. His ignorance is laughable and painfully sad at the same time. I fear the same thing, that any effort to explain things to him will fall on deaf ears. It would be a waste of time...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 60,540
Posted By DarkPira7e
Surprised that nobody has mentioned the other...

Surprised that nobody has mentioned the other benefits- you can fit your hand under it, less of a heat trap, no nonsense ports for vacuum leaks..
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-10-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,305
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Saw one yesterday. I was underwhelmed. I like the...

Saw one yesterday. I was underwhelmed. I like the C7's shape more.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-08-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,851
Posted By Bonburner
I don't have any definitive proof, but I highly...

I don't have any definitive proof, but I highly doubt the transmission oil is overheating to the point of failure leading to transmission failure - in our specific situation.

the AZ6 unit is...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-08-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,851
Posted By CSG Mike
I have both. Nothing out of the ordinary.

I have both. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-08-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,851
Posted By CSG Mike
My last transmission failed on the 27th of...

My last transmission failed on the 27th of december, 2020, on the 1st lap of the 2nd session of the day on a rather cold day!

I'd correlate the typical transmission failure more to tire grip and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-22-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 158,864
Posted By Capt Spaulding
Without starting a pissing match (hopefully) I'd...

Without starting a pissing match (hopefully) I'd like to ask a favor. Lots of folks toss around the term "tolerances" when discussing oils and such. Like, we need to use thinner oils because of...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-22-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 158,864
Posted By ermax
Again, different oils for different uses. The...

Again, different oils for different uses. The CS-Cup is the same engine we have. They just specify the oil needed for the task at hand, racing. Not daily driving, not track days, not time attacks,...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-21-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 158,864
Posted By CSG Mike
You also conveniently ignore the TMG CS-Cup...

You also conveniently ignore the TMG CS-Cup service intervals.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-21-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,493
Posted By wbradley
The trick is to post multiple questions with...

The trick is to post multiple questions with incomplete info then never return to the thread as it tops post #1001 of comprehensive info for every possible scenario.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-20-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 158,864
Posted By ZDan
50 or 60wt should be fine track-only with oil...

50 or 60wt should be fine track-only with oil temps at 270F. I wouldn't run that for mostly-street with some track time though...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-19-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,493
Posted By 86TOYO2k17
Or any month of the year. This forum could be...

Or any month of the year. This forum could be consolidated down to like 20 threads if all the duplicates where removed/consolidated.
Forum: Northern California 12-08-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By DarkPira7e
Especially given how high vehicles are now, the...

Especially given how high vehicles are now, the crash zones are terrible. Most people's bumpers would be level with their heads. They are also likely to be driven on top of by an SUV if they get...
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