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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-12-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,161
Posted By glhs386
I've tracked this car on stock springs, 4.5kish...

I've tracked this car on stock springs, 4.5kish front springs and 6k front springs. The higher the front spring rate, the more stable and level the car was under braking, no comparison. With...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-11-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Posted By glhs386
MSRP on a new rack from Toyota is only $300, and...

MSRP on a new rack from Toyota is only $300, and you can find them online for $220. I just bought one.

https://www.oemgenuineparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-steering-gear-su00300841
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-30-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,314
Posted By glhs386
Just went through a somewhat similar issue. ...

Just went through a somewhat similar issue. Speed dependant steering problem, worse at high speeds. Car drove okay on straight, flat roads or when turning right. Turning left would feel normal...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-07-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,220
Posted By glhs386
Working at a dealer, the only times I'm aware we...

Working at a dealer, the only times I'm aware we denied engine warranty coverage were due to blatant lack of maintenance such as sludge and low oil levels. As long as it's clean and full we...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-06-2023, 02:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,220
Posted By glhs386
Any reason not to run a 0W-40? Redline HTHS is...

Any reason not to run a 0W-40? Redline HTHS is 4.0 and 300V is 3.9. Even if it shears down a little bit due to the higher viscosity index you're not any worse off than using an XW-30.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,304
Posted By glhs386
My comments are mostly intended for people...

My comments are mostly intended for people intending to copy this mod under the impression that it does.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,304
Posted By glhs386
On a Formula 1 car the front wing controls...

On a Formula 1 car the front wing controls airflow over the entire vehicle to the point where it radically alters the performance of the rear wing. It seems to me very likely that the trumpet could...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,304
Posted By glhs386
The stock trumpet is a tuned velocity stack. ...

The stock trumpet is a tuned velocity stack.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Velocity_stack_detail.svg/1280px-Velocity_stack_detail.svg.png
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-16-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,347
Posted By glhs386
I'm going to guess you're engaging the bumpstops.

I'm going to guess you're engaging the bumpstops.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-16-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,098
Posted By glhs386
Wait until you find out they make roll cages out...

Wait until you find out they make roll cages out of pre-buckled bent tubes.

That's a joke, but I don't think your beer can analogy holds up. A tubular arch might not be quite as strong in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-16-2023, 01:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,541
Posted By glhs386
Paul Walker agrees.

Paul Walker agrees.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-16-2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,098
Posted By glhs386
I think the Carbing design is pretty close to...

I think the Carbing design is pretty close to optimal. Bolts directly to the strut mounts, reinforces the V-brace brackets and is solid with no hinges. Also interestingly, I noticed that it doesn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-08-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,962
Posted By glhs386
I'm very happy with the B14s and Pedders top...

I'm very happy with the B14s and Pedders top mounts. Word of warning though, I installed them straight out of the box and found the front end way too low, with weird looking forward rake and limited...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-05-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,906
Posted By glhs386
I'm very well aware, you're preaching to the...

I'm very well aware, you're preaching to the choir. Which is why I'm confused by people who run all-seasons on a sports car in places like coastal California. They're either misinformed about...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-26-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,906
Posted By glhs386
Tire traction ratings are for wet surfaces, they...

Tire traction ratings are for wet surfaces, they have no direct correlation to grip on dry pavement. I had a set of Yokohama A032Rs back in the day with a C traction rating, I assure you they had...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-24-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,393
Posted By glhs386
Based on my measurements most 215s are square on...

Based on my measurements most 215s are square on a 7.5" wheel, a 225 would be slightly pinched. Based on the test results, I'd stick with a 215.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-18-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,393
Posted By glhs386
Very interesting. I was on the verge of buying...

Very interesting. I was on the verge of buying yet another set of 245/40s for my 17x9 RPF1s for the next autocross season. Now I'm wondering if 225/45 is the way to go. The fact that they're also...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-23-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,380
Posted By glhs386
The difference in sidewall height between a...

The difference in sidewall height between a 225/45 and 245/40 is only about three millimeters.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-23-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,380
Posted By glhs386
255/45/18 is almost two and a half inches taller...

255/45/18 is almost two and a half inches taller than the stock tire, or nearly 10%, which is frankly kinda absurd. Maybe that's a typo. The stock 215 Primacies are too narrow for a 8.5" wheel...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-16-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,724
Posted By glhs386
My theory is that you don't have enough roll...

My theory is that you don't have enough roll stiffness for the grip level of the tires which is causing you to ride down hard on the front bumpstops under cornering. This is where counterintuitive...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-16-2022, 03:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,724
Posted By glhs386
By "type of suspension" I'm sure he was referring...

By "type of suspension" I'm sure he was referring to MacPherson struts. Compared to double wishbones the lack of camber gain is a much bigger issue, so I would agree with his assessment.

My...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-09-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 35,647
Posted By glhs386
I found this image, the braces don't span...

I found this image, the braces don't span entirely between the frame rails but it looks like they triangulate the subframe to the unibody. Should serve the same basic function, but I have no idea if...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-09-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 35,647
Posted By glhs386
I just installed the 4 point lateral brace on...

I just installed the 4 point lateral brace on Wednesday. I'm not going to claim any noticeable performance benefits, but the quality was pretty nice for $70 shipped and being aluminum it weighs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-20-2021, 01:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Posted By glhs386
It controls the aim of the headlights. Probably...

It controls the aim of the headlights. Probably a good idea to replace it.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-19-2021, 03:24 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 280,075
Posted By glhs386
The arms on the Hotchkis swaybar are slightly...

The arms on the Hotchkis swaybar are slightly longer than the stock bar, presumably to accommodate the adjustment holes. Using the stock endlinks would cause it to contact the lower control arm...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-19-2021, 03:10 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 280,075
Posted By glhs386
I used the spacers included with the Ohlins kit. ...

I used the spacers included with the Ohlins kit. I never broke an endlink, just the attachment brackets on the coilover. I didn't have any contact issues with the thinner Hotchkis endlinks and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-02-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,048
Posted By glhs386
I bought these solely because I had some...

I bought these solely because I had some intermittent door rattles and window seal squeaks that were driving me nuts and I thought they might help. In that regard, they were actually pretty dang...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-03-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,102
Posted By glhs386
Using a viscosity calculator and punching in the...

Using a viscosity calculator and punching in the specs for Mobil1 5W-30 and 0W-40 shows they cross over around 0 degrees C. Basically, 0W-40 is going to be thicker at any temperature above freezing.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-30-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,501
Posted By glhs386
The tires on your Trans Am had taller sidewalls. ...

The tires on your Trans Am had taller sidewalls. The taller the sidewall, the narrower the recommended wheel width range will be for a given tire width. For a 245/40/17, the allowed wheel width...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-28-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,102
Posted By glhs386
I imagine those engines are specifically...

I imagine those engines are specifically engineered to run 0W-16. The FA20 isn't. Using thinner oil than what is recommended by the manufacturer is almost universally a bad idea.
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