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Forum: Forced Induction 04-25-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 103,656
Posted By totopo
Not much, I think after your reply I only made...

Not much, I think after your reply I only made one more post this morning, then the whole chain got nuked. If you didn't see it I can PM it, I was pretty proud of that one. I didn't check the board...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-19-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,009
Posted By totopo
how? that sounds like a lot.

how? that sounds like a lot.
Forum: CANADA 07-01-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
the hardtop miata is 100lbs heavier than the soft...

the hardtop miata is 100lbs heavier than the soft top, so why he said 100bs. Remember you are the one saying that soft-top is such a big advantage. There are more reasons for brz being 500lbs...
Forum: CANADA 06-22-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
Body roll is mostly a driver preference thing,...

Body roll is mostly a driver preference thing, especially if you have nice double a arms with good camber curves.

Roll does not affect weight transfer.

Race cars have no roll because they are...
Forum: CANADA 06-20-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
Is this how you win arguments online? You just...

Is this how you win arguments online? You just keep saying your opinion is true without any source, claim everyone else is wrong, and repeat ad nauseum until people get tired of arguing with you?
...
Forum: CANADA 06-20-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
they are usually multilink for packaging reasons...

they are usually multilink for packaging reasons (bigger trunk or bigger engine). Multilink is a lot closer to double a than macpherson. Most of them are semi trailing arm, which is a super angled...
Forum: CANADA 06-20-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
But the 918 spyder outcorners the 911 and for...

But the 918 spyder outcorners the 911 and for their supercar why did porsche chose the OBVIOUSLY INFERIOR double wishbone!?!?!??!?!?!?!?

edit: and the civic type R can outcorner an 86 on the...
Forum: CANADA 06-20-2017, 12:13 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
Who the heck brought up even length double...

Who the heck brought up even length double wishbones? Of course everyone is talking about uneven length double wishbones here.

I jumped into this to help out wparsons because I couldn't believe...
Forum: CANADA 06-19-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,525
Posted By totopo
What the heck are you trying to say? with the...

What the heck are you trying to say? with the stock tires a better suspension design wouldn't help the car? That's completely wrong, suspension works in concert with tires.

Are you guys seriously...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-31-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 40,810
Posted By totopo
yes, watch the video at 8:26. The the primacy HP...

yes, watch the video at 8:26. The the primacy HP were equivalent to bridgestone s-04 (MP tires, similar to miata). People need to stop knocking the primacys. Stop dreaming that the 86 will become...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-31-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 40,810
Posted By totopo
they are on similar MP-ish tires ...

they are on similar MP-ish tires

https://youtu.be/FSqWD5BSeoY?t=8m26s

I am always amused how many people on this forum fight desperately so hard to not have the distinction of having the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-19-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,840
Posted By totopo
I think a big problem is that still no one has...

I think a big problem is that still no one has defined handling even though it was brought up fairly early on.

I think if you are talking about the ability to form traction in a circuit track...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-08-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,681
Posted By totopo
For any given spring rate there is basically a...

For any given spring rate there is basically a small range of more or less ideal damper rates. The problem in most coilovers is that 1, bad ones aren't digressive enough to ever be correct, and 2,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-17-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 129,995
Posted By totopo
because that's what people want? The civic has...

because that's what people want? The civic has been the #1 or #2 best selling car since it came out... They obviously did something right...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-10-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,581
Posted By totopo
I highly doubt you can reach that with bolt-ons...

I highly doubt you can reach that with bolt-ons on gasoline. Modern engines are pretty optimized. This engine in particular is pretty optimized. Most of the gains that you can get are either by...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-10-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,700
Posted By totopo
Dropping the car and comfort are pretty...

Dropping the car and comfort are pretty diametrically opposed. tl;dr: Your best bet is to get the LIGHTEST wheels possible, downsize to 16"

to make an insanely complicated topic as simple as...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-08-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 100,639
Posted By totopo
Ehh, it's not that fast in a corner either. It...

Ehh, it's not that fast in a corner either. It is good in transitions because of low cog and weight, but absolute max cornering grip isn't anything to write home about. The heavy, fat-tired cars...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-08-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 100,639
Posted By totopo
The problem is weight. For the original design...

The problem is weight. For the original design goals, the purpose was to have a fun, lightweight, tossable car. For weight, torque is the enemy. So I don't understand why everyone wants turbo. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 40,044
Posted By totopo
Not a fan of lightning lap. Amateur drivers. ...

Not a fan of lightning lap. Amateur drivers. Especially would not trust the numbers from different years.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 40,044
Posted By totopo
I think it's because of expectations. The miata...

I think it's because of expectations. The miata has been around for so long that everyone knows what it is and accepts that it is light, nimble, and fun but slow. The ND is such a hit because it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-18-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,610
Posted By totopo
but that car kind of exists! the only problem is...

but that car kind of exists! the only problem is if you want that it can't really come in at $30k anymore.
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-27-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 18,485
Posted By totopo
you can also supercharge the 370z with a CARB/50...

you can also supercharge the 370z with a CARB/50 state legal kit for 500HP. The VQ is probably a lot more reliable than the FA on boost.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-24-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,835
Posted By totopo
man, if you think the gt300's have ANYTHING in...

man, if you think the gt300's have ANYTHING in common that you can compare with stock cars...

http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/AY0F9174.jpg

frame...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-17-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 29,214
Posted By totopo
I'm going to have to completely disagree with you...

I'm going to have to completely disagree with you on this one. The sport trim miatas use bilstein shocks, which are FAR superior to japanese sourced shocks.

Soft suspension actually has better...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 29,214
Posted By totopo
because roll is mostly driver preference on the...

because roll is mostly driver preference on the track.

The miata was designed specifically for more roll because the lead designer feels that more roll angle gives more feedback for drivers so...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-14-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 29,214
Posted By totopo
I think this whole argument is pretty silly. ...

I think this whole argument is pretty silly. Competing for who is faster of the slowest sports car.

If you are looking at lap times/$$$ spent you are barking up the wrong tree.

wrx, v6...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-22-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,843
Posted By totopo
https://youtu.be/p4QYC3-Q4GM?t=50s

https://youtu.be/p4QYC3-Q4GM?t=50s
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-22-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,843
Posted By totopo
I bet it's the bean counters that demand it put...

I bet it's the bean counters that demand it put in. A lot of people base their purchasing decision on a short like 5 minute test-drive around the block. I bet there's a ton of marketing research...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-05-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,017
Posted By totopo
ahh, the ol' the data doesn't support me so it...

ahh, the ol' the data doesn't support me so it must be wrong gambit.

Both randy pobst, both best posted lap times. Try again.

what's next? qq'ing about tires when they are on comparable tires?...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,652
Posted By totopo
In short... Don't worry too much about anything....

In short... Don't worry too much about anything. If your car is road worthy, it should be pretty good for a first time track session. You will be slow your first day, accept it. You won't be pushing...
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