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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-01-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,228
Posted By lamawithonel
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=222...

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2227110&postcount=24
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2178264&postcount=31
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-28-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,384
Posted By lamawithonel
Here's a better source on the wind noise effects....

Here's a better source on the wind noise effects. Section 4.2 talks about the vortex generators around side-view mirrors....
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-28-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,384
Posted By lamawithonel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bmhuq38EYI ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bmhuq38EYI


The other thing these do is reduce wind noise. That's why they're so frequently used around side-view mirrors, where wind noise is really noticable. A...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-06-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,739
Posted By lamawithonel
A dealer in the Mid-Atlantic region today gave me...

A dealer in the Mid-Atlantic region today gave me a quote for $940.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-24-2019, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,764
Posted By lamawithonel
+1 to Tristor's comments. Oil dilution is...

+1 to Tristor's comments.

Oil dilution is more of a problem in today's high compression, direct injection engines, like our FA20, especially with forced induction. Honda recently did a recall...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-14-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By lamawithonel
GSpeed did this on their track car. Here's the...

GSpeed did this on their track car. Here's the post from their journal thread.
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2318437&postcount=26
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-20-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,766
Posted By lamawithonel
A third dimension is dirt capacity. As filters...

A third dimension is dirt capacity. As filters get dirty, they flow less air. A filter with a higher dirt capacity will flow more consistently over its maintenance interval. A lot of performance...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 31,589
Posted By lamawithonel
The crash beam is a pretty crucial part of the...

The crash beam is a pretty crucial part of the front crumple zone, which is absolutely designed for high-speed impacts. The beam is designed to evenly distribute load across the entire crumple...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-15-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,766
Posted By lamawithonel
http://nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html...

http://nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html


tl;dr


Stick with an OEM-style filter unless you're willing to clean it every month.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-02-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,242
Posted By lamawithonel
A light-weight spare capable of clearing a BBK...

A light-weight spare capable of clearing a BBK would be cool.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,811
Posted By lamawithonel
There's a lot of hard science out there on flame...

There's a lot of hard science out there on flame kernel propagation. Say what you will, there's pretty good consensus at this point. It's part of the reason the big auto companies have been looking...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-08-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,811
Posted By lamawithonel
For your consideration:...

For your consideration: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2012.09.006
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-13-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,900
Posted By lamawithonel
Kart Braking Coaching.wmv - YouTube

Kart Braking Coaching.wmv - YouTube
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-28-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 28,701
Posted By lamawithonel
Hyperreality and the handicap principle.

Hyperreality and the handicap principle.
Forum: Groupbuys 06-18-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 41,781
Posted By lamawithonel
How many more would you need for the 17x8.5s?

How many more would you need for the 17x8.5s?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-09-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,201
Posted By lamawithonel
Size your wheels to your brakes, just large...

Size your wheels to your brakes, just large enough to clear. Anything larger is just extra weight, with a larger moment of inertia, reduced comfort, and reduced pot-hole/kerb protection for the rims....
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-30-2017, 01:43 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 126,978
Posted By lamawithonel
Any chance you'll get these in 17x8.5 or 17x8.0? ...

Any chance you'll get these in 17x8.5 or 17x8.0? I'd prefer the former at something like +45, if you can get it.
Forum: Groupbuys 02-27-2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 41,781
Posted By lamawithonel
+1 to this. 17x8.5 seems like it could be about...

+1 to this. 17x8.5 seems like it could be about perfect for this platform. Make it a higher offset, too, like +42. I don't care about flush; I do care about my hubs and bearings.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-22-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 50,658
Posted By lamawithonel
Updates?

Updates?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,378
Posted By lamawithonel
You're confusing carbon emissions with other...

You're confusing carbon emissions with other pollutants. Removing the cats isn't going to increase your carbon emissions, but it will increase NOx and volatile organics emissions. These are the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-28-2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,378
Posted By lamawithonel
Not without modification. The front cat is the...

Not without modification. The front cat is the primary and the O2 sensors are positioned to manage it, not the secondary. The secondary cat is likely a two-way catalytic converter, as well, so it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,990
Posted By lamawithonel
If you're looking for a better plug, Denso makes...

If you're looking for a better plug, Denso makes some for the JDM. They're quite a bit more expensive, but both the electrode and ground strap-- or at least a little part of the ground strap-- are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-08-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 76,908
Posted By lamawithonel
Does anybody from this thread still run these? ...

Does anybody from this thread still run these? Any long-term thoughts? Any new reviews from other owners? Was the noise issue every solved?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-11-2016, 02:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,210
Posted By lamawithonel
Charvonia Design V1 Rear Diffuser

For those of you who remember the winner of the 2014 Scion FR-S Tuner Challange, the Speedhunters entry, you may also recall it had a sweet one-off rear diffuser. Well, it looks like they're finally...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-27-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,523
Posted By lamawithonel
LPG/AutoGas/Propane/Butane is the way to go if...

LPG/AutoGas/Propane/Butane is the way to go if you're going to do something like this. It has a higher specific energy than Gasoline/Petrol, only a slightly lower energy density, and an octane value...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-26-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,523
Posted By lamawithonel
Upsides: Lower fuel costs Reduced...

Upsides:


Lower fuel costs
Reduced emissions
Better specific energy (energy per unit of mass)
120-130 octane
Depending on your state, you might be allowed to use HOV lanes without a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 01-26-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,267
Posted By lamawithonel
"Useless" may have been an overstatement, by I...

"Useless" may have been an overstatement, by I stand by the sentiment. Studdable tires without studs are never as good as studless ice & snow tires. The compounds and tread patterns make some...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 01-22-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,267
Posted By lamawithonel
There are three classes of winter tire: Studdable...

There are three classes of winter tire: Studdable Snow, Studless Ice & Snow, and Performance Winter.

Studdable tires are the most extreme, able to get better traction on ice than even a summer...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-28-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 29,529
Posted By lamawithonel
Has any one managed to fit these over a BBK? ...

Has any one managed to fit these over a BBK? Based on my measurements with a template, they should fit the Essex/AP Sprint BBK, but I'm curious to know if anybody has real world experience.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-28-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 160,294
Posted By lamawithonel
Sparco Terra 16x7 +50:...

Sparco Terra
16x7 +50: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57975

Essex/AP Sprint Front

Looks like it will fit! Clearance is about 2 or 3mm to the spokes and a good 6-10mm to the...
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