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Forum: Forced Induction 09-21-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,721
Posted By SubieNate
I would replace bad with potentially hard on the...

I would replace bad with potentially hard on the motor. If your engine wasn't designed for boost then "lugging" it at low rpm under boost could cause very high internal forces/cylinder pressures that...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-28-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 59,330
Posted By SubieNate
Platinum is still good stuff. The ultra is...

Platinum is still good stuff. The ultra is supposed to be even better. From what I've read most pick PP over M1 standard, M1EP~=PP, and PU better than both. :)
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-28-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 59,330
Posted By SubieNate
@Sportsguy83...

@Sportsguy83 (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=8965) - If you can find it, Pennzoil Ultra is supposedly the best stuff out there right now. Of the ones you've posted, I'd search a bit on...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-21-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,392
Posted By SubieNate
You can always have rce set compression damping...

You can always have rce set compression damping for you, learn how to tweak the rebound to your liking and driving style, then move up to seeing both yourself.

Cheers
Nathan
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-20-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By SubieNate
Won't hurt a thing. I classy the windows too.

Won't hurt a thing. I classy the windows too.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-15-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By SubieNate
If he's not trying to compete there isn't much...

If he's not trying to compete there isn't much harm in trying for a balance.

If you want to do a jack of all trades, I'd aim for something with squarish spring rates and high quality dampers....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-12-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,392
Posted By SubieNate
I agree completely. My post was an...

I agree completely. My post was an overgeneralization assuming at a minimum equal levels of quality and valving expertise put into each. I prefer the tradeoffs of a monotube to twin.

Nathan
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-08-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,392
Posted By SubieNate
Inverted monotube > twin tube aaaaallll day.

Inverted monotube > twin tube aaaaallll day.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-08-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,762
Posted By SubieNate
I got the word from the man Molakule himself. ...

I got the word from the man Molakule himself. Pentosin MTF2 should be fine in our transmissions:
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-06-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,762
Posted By SubieNate
I'm personally not comfortable with running a...

I'm personally not comfortable with running a fluid that has roughly half of the viscosity of the specced fluid at 100C.

Has anyone looked into average transmission fluid temps during hard driving...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-29-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 59,330
Posted By SubieNate
The information I read contended that the 0w...

The information I read contended that the 0w oils, due to having to use different base stocks to reach the 0w rating, would over time shear down less than the 5w and 10w competition. E.g. after 3000...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,519
Posted By SubieNate
I would guess the bilsteins would have a...

I would guess the bilsteins would have a durability advantage as well being an inverted monotube.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-17-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,048
Posted By SubieNate
I'd go as far to say that anything with 32 levels...

I'd go as far to say that anything with 32 levels of adjustment is probably made by the same factory that makes every other 32 easy adjustable coilover. At the last they'll look extremely similar on...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-16-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 59,330
Posted By SubieNate
Mobile 1 and Pennzoil platinum are the two best...

Mobile 1 and Pennzoil platinum are the two best "easy to find" 0w-20s on the market. Tons of great UOAs in a huge variety of cars for both over at BITOG.

The Subaru oil is okay, and both the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-16-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,889
Posted By SubieNate
Running full catless is douchey and pointless on...

Running full catless is douchey and pointless on anything but a track only racecar.

Ask anyone who lived in LA in the 60s and 70s if cats are a good thing.

Cheers
Nathan
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-16-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,392
Posted By SubieNate
Space. The fronts have enough internal volume (as...

Space. The fronts have enough internal volume (as far as tein is concerned at least) to not need them. The rear shock bodies on our cars are already really short stock. Then you make them shorter to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-14-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 49,357
Posted By SubieNate
Bump for dynos!

Bump for dynos!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-14-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,840
Posted By SubieNate
Inferior damping can most definitely negatively...

Inferior damping can most definitely negatively affect the handling safety margins.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-14-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,840
Posted By SubieNate
If you can't afford quality products, don't...

If you can't afford quality products, don't modify. End of story.

Suspension is a vital part of the safe operation of a vehicle. FUBARing the geometry and damping performance to get a look is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2014, 01:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,057
Posted By SubieNate
*cough* Might have something to do with it....

*cough* Might have something to do with it. *cough*

Ahem. Now for the helpful part.

All the way down is never going to drive well. Period. That said, if the control arms are all that changed,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-03-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,392
Posted By SubieNate
Coilovers companies will tell you lots of things....

Coilovers companies will tell you lots of things. What it really boils down to is do they really know how to make a proper damper (especially an adjustable one) and do they know how to tune that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-28-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 136,507
Posted By SubieNate
Progressive rates should not cause bounce. They...

Progressive rates should not cause bounce. They should actually feel softer over most stuff and firm up with bigger hits and/or when pushed harder.

Some may not like that feel but bouncy doesn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-06-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,078
Posted By SubieNate
Eibach is one of the largest spring winders for...

Eibach is one of the largest spring winders for other aftermarket companies. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they made the H&R set.

I doubt the Eibachs actually sag. My guess would be that many...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-28-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,989
Posted By SubieNate
In torsion stress is actually highest in a...

In torsion stress is actually highest in a helical pattern running 45* to the shaft if I recall correctly.

Additionally, you can't really compare just by the outer wrap. Some companies do a simple...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-28-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,095
Posted By SubieNate
Last two for me as well. Did M1 before that. I...

Last two for me as well. Did M1 before that. I think the Pennzoil is quieter but that's completely subjective. Reading on Bob is the oil guy, the Pennzoil has a very high resistance to vaporizing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-12-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,392
Posted By SubieNate
I'd get extended studs. With that you should be...

I'd get extended studs. With that you should be golden.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-03-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,977
Posted By SubieNate
It really depends on what the limiting factor is....

It really depends on what the limiting factor is.

Situation A. 2.5 turns lock to lock at the rack, you add the Perrin kit. There is enough clearance for the additional steering angle created at...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-29-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,628
Posted By SubieNate
Can't really address the other two but this one...

Can't really address the other two but this one pisses me off to no end. Mine has the same issue, I didn't even think about it until after I bought it. It's extra irritating because there's a...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-29-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 104,685
Posted By SubieNate
My dad hated driving my younger brother's WRX...

My dad hated driving my younger brother's WRX after he did ST coils. "MY BACK ARRGGHHH!"
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-29-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,937
Posted By SubieNate
If someone is speeding belligerently, or acting...

If someone is speeding belligerently, or acting aggressively towards me, I let them by. No sense provoking an ass. If they are driving erratically or poorly and not necessarily speeding, I get by...
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