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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-02-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,523
Posted By Suberman
Your dealer is incorrect. The running in...

Your dealer is incorrect. The running in instructions are in your owners manual.

1,000 miles (900 miles will work as in Canada we use 1,500 km).

Drive absurdly carefully for around 300 miles...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-02-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,417
Posted By Suberman
Controlled deformation. The cheap bits fly off. ...

Controlled deformation. The cheap bits fly off.

The structure is engineered to convert kinetic energy into heat, noise and a little light by deforming progressively according to the rate at which...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-02-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 34,719
Posted By Suberman
Not likely because the TRD GT86 couldn't put all...

Not likely because the TRD GT86 couldn't put all its power down in stock form with the better tires. Adding power wouldn't help it enough. Mind you, the BBR wasn't properly sorted either if that was...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-02-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 34,719
Posted By Suberman
Not only that, Mazda and Alfa Romeo are joint...

Not only that, Mazda and Alfa Romeo are joint venturing the next generation MX5. Subaru will have its hands full with that competition. Mazda's next gen four will be as strong as the boxer.

Then...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-02-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 77,227
Posted By Suberman
Or test the "identical" BRZ which supposedly has...

Or test the "identical" BRZ which supposedly has different springs.

Better yet, with TRD spec tires....
Forum: CANADA 02-01-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
Here is possibly the most talented racing driver...

Here is possibly the most talented racing driver of his generation getting it all wrong in his search for the circumference of the friction circle of a Suzuki Liana.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-01-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,000
Posted By Suberman
The Torsen can deliver some weird little effects....

The Torsen can deliver some weird little effects. If you've not driven with a Torsen before these can be disconcerting. Drive a Mustang GT (the 661 hp version) with a little vigour and you'll...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-01-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,091
Posted By Suberman
Always. In fact time is the more important...

Always. In fact time is the more important interval nowadays. Actual break down of the oil itself is a thing of the past. Oil becomes contaminated over time, mainly with moisture condensing out of...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-01-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,408
Posted By Suberman
Correct. One impressive feature of this...

Correct.

One impressive feature of this high winding boxer engine is just how smoothly it delivers torque at very low rpm. Granted it doesn't produce much but if produces enough.

You can...
Forum: CANADA 02-01-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
So for those of you who actually drew friction...

So for those of you who actually drew friction circles, two are enough because only half the circle affects each side of the car at any given time, you should now solve for vectors. Anybody can do...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-31-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,542
Posted By Suberman
Technically, the levelling wheel alters the...

Technically, the levelling wheel alters the position of the low beam shutter. The aim of the lense doesn't change. Bi-xenon lights use only one fixed position filament for both beams, one beam but an...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-31-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,408
Posted By Suberman
Same as an automatic except you have more direct...

Same as an automatic except you have more direct control. With the drivetrain locked through the clutch you can easily steer either end of the car. With the gear you want locked in you have precise...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-31-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,408
Posted By Suberman
You don't need to do this. The TC will activate...

You don't need to do this. The TC will activate even if its switched off.

In the old days we used the e brake as an el cheapo LSD but most modern cars use TC instead.
Forum: CANADA 01-31-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
More mu for you

Now we all agree that tire rubber on road mu is a constant for practical purposes (the variables are vertical load and horizontal force, which when divided produce the same number (that would be the...
Forum: CANADA 01-30-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
Not intended. The Big Bang reference should have...

Not intended. The Big Bang reference should have made that clear.
Forum: CANADA 01-30-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
You're right, I went a bit over board on a new...

You're right, I went a bit over board on a new guy. Sorry about that.

The Big Bang reference was supposed to tip you off I wasn't serious, but I guess you misinterpreted that.

You did accuse...
Forum: CANADA 01-30-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
No regrets. That number is apparently on the...

No regrets. That number is apparently on the stock tire. Put Prius tires on the 'vetted and see what the g number is.

There's no doubt the BRZ can handle. It's after it stops handling so well...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-30-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 34,719
Posted By Suberman
If you just want the supercharger. If you want...

If you just want the supercharger. If you want the wheels and so on its more like GBP 35,000 according to Evo.

Also, Litchfield didn't tune the suspension for a hot lap time but to preserve the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-30-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 34,719
Posted By Suberman
According to figures posted somewhere on this...

According to figures posted somewhere on this board the GT 86 fits softer rear springs than the BRZ or the FRS. The rear springs are stiffer on the FRS and the front springs are stiffer on the BRZ. ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-30-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,542
Posted By Suberman
The headlights are correctly aimed at 0 with only...

The headlights are correctly aimed at 0 with only the driver on board and no luggage.

The other settings are to compensate for vehicle attitude if the trunk or back seat is loaded.

Frankly,...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-29-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 54,213
Posted By Suberman
We didn't see the fast laps. I doubt the drivers...

We didn't see the fast laps. I doubt the drivers were sliding either car on their hot laps.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-29-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 54,213
Posted By Suberman
Autocar in the UK got their Fiesta ST 2 around a...

Autocar in the UK got their Fiesta ST 2 around a longer track faster than the Toyota GT86 by 0.5 seconds in a 1:53 lap.

These two cars are very close.

The GT86 is reputed to be more softly...
Forum: CANADA 01-29-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
For a guy on so many people's ignore list this is...

For a guy on so many people's ignore list this is perversely gratifying. It's hard to know where to begin.

None of the posters actually understood what I wrote. I'm not sure if anyone understood...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-28-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 186,301
Posted By Suberman
A lot too tall. How much? Try this...

A lot too tall.

How much?

Try this web page :

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

Or this even more interesting page:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-28-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,408
Posted By Suberman
Imagine how 7,400 feels. This engine actually...

Imagine how 7,400 feels. This engine actually pulls right through the limiter which is pretty unusual. More normally an engine is designed to taper off the hp as the limiter is approached but this...
Forum: CANADA 01-28-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,647
Posted By Suberman
It's all about mu

G isn't useful for understanding handling balance. Technically, g isn't even applicable as it is the acceleration of Earth's gravity which works only in a vertical plane. Certainly, when figuring out...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-28-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,408
Posted By Suberman
In the olden days with a crash gearbox you could...

In the olden days with a crash gearbox you could miss a shift and get stuck in the intersection. Why that was thought to be a particular hazard is interesting in itself but in an intersection which...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-28-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,408
Posted By Suberman
Interesting. This is not required by our drivers...

Interesting. This is not required by our drivers test handbook.

In the UK, if you are stopped for any length of time you must switch off the engine and apply the handbrake.

Wonder where those...
Forum: CANADA 01-27-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,370
Posted By Suberman
When the monkeys start throwing their feces a...

When the monkeys start throwing their feces a wise man leaves the cage.

I'm still here, safely outside the monkey cage looking in, moderately amused at all the, er, feces flying around.
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-27-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,141
Posted By Suberman
Silica isn't fibrous, in solid form it is...

Silica isn't fibrous, in solid form it is crystalline. Also called sand.

There is less silica coming off those tires than you breathe in walking outside to your car.

There are no health...
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