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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-20-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 541,536
Posted By Ryephile
The press release states the wheelbase increased...

The press release states the wheelbase increased by 0.02", which is inaccurate. Ditto the typo regarding the height delta. Like ZDan said; press releases are occasionally incorrect, this isn't...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-13-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 90,721
Posted By Ryephile
Agreed. The front fenders are now more a...

Agreed. The front fenders are now more a homogeneous teardrop shape from headlight to cowl instead of an arrow with fender apex bulges. The center of the hood appears to still be the roughly same...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-13-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 90,721
Posted By Ryephile
There are a few things I'm seeing of note ...

There are a few things I'm seeing of note



*headlights are now ovoid and flush kind of like a 3rd gen Viper, not bulging yet sunken like 1st gen. IMO a big improvement. I'm also relieved they...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,265
Posted By Ryephile
If we're keeping it theoretical, the roll axes on...

If we're keeping it theoretical, the roll axes on the Lotus Elise were set up such that having a positive rake of 5mm [front 5mm lower than rear] gave the best overall balance; roll center axis and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-21-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,159
Posted By Ryephile
Thank you very much. If someone came up to...

Thank you very much.

If someone came up to me a handful of years ago and said "You'll be driving a Camaro and loving it", I would probably looked at them as if they had 3 heads. It just wouldn't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-21-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,159
Posted By Ryephile
Thank you for the compliments! Here's the...

Thank you for the compliments!

Here's the new but surely evolving Camaro 1LE diary (http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481117).

...and if you're interested, my long-term turbo Miata...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,265
Posted By Ryephile
That funny car picture I posted would be the most...

That funny car picture I posted would be the most extreme example of California Rake. In traditional hot rodding it's simply running a taller rear tire to improve weight distribution during launch...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,265
Posted By Ryephile
From a technical aspect, the last thing the car...

From a technical aspect, the last thing the car needs is proportionally more rear tire. It has a front weight bias, so it theoretically needs more front tire contact patch than rear.

If you were...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,265
Posted By Ryephile
Like this? ...

Like this?

https://assets.hemmings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2016/09/1976MM_Jungle.jpg


I kid, I kid!

Ok, seriously though, what're your goals here? Are you going for just a look, or is...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-21-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,159
Posted By Ryephile
:thanks: Really fantastic reply. FWIW,...

:thanks: Really fantastic reply.

FWIW, Wiki does try to define Automobile handling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_handling), but as always James May's article...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-20-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,159
Posted By Ryephile
I threw my hat into the 1LE camp too, despite...

I threw my hat into the 1LE camp too, despite being a lifelong small car fanatic. After getting the car on-track last weekend at Gingerman, I'm impressed at the cars capabilities. Looking over in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-18-2014, 01:43 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 27,466
Posted By Ryephile
Have you driven either? A test drive would...

Have you driven either? A test drive would likely make a decision very easy.

Also, you had better prepare to buy a set of winter tires, living in the snow belt. Neither car comes with suitable...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-18-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 70,337
Posted By Ryephile
That's my point, ignoring frictional losses of...

That's my point, ignoring frictional losses of the slider mechanism. I obviously get the whole Newton's 2nd law thing, fixed calipers are doing that with line pressure instead of sliders, otherwise...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-18-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 70,337
Posted By Ryephile
I agree, but it looks like logic isn't right in...

I agree, but it looks like logic isn't right in this case.

The pressure from the two slider pistons are acting on the caliper to both push the pad and pull the slider. There's no pulley system to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-17-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 70,337
Posted By Ryephile
Great find eikond! :) I have some questions...

Great find eikond! :)

I have some questions though, since my Google-fu is terrible right now:
*Aren't the stock front calipers 2-piston sliders with 42.8mm pistons?
*Your Z32 TT's are fixed...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-06-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 18,668
Posted By Ryephile
Reliable is definitely the most important thing. ...

Reliable is definitely the most important thing. To finish first, first you must finish. Great looking parts though, would love to see specs/details on them.
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-06-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,736
Posted By Ryephile
Everyone in this video is full of stupid. ...

Everyone in this video is full of stupid. Clickbait worked though I guess
Forum: Great Lakes 11-01-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 642,495
Posted By Ryephile
My take on it? Leave my front bumper alone...

My take on it? Leave my front bumper alone damnit. Michigan has so very few positives for staying here, don't take the big plus away.

If the state wants to make a crap ton of money, they can set...
Forum: Great Lakes 09-30-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 642,495
Posted By Ryephile
I'm in for the 12th at the park. :) At least for...

I'm in for the 12th at the park. :) At least for some easy social stuff, I'm dangerous near a grill, LOL.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-19-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,616
Posted By Ryephile
I think it's a good article to start...

I think it's a good article to start conversation. It's not meant to be a bible, just a guide to get your noggin thinking about tightening the loose nut behind the wheel and stop blaming the car. I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-09-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 90,522
Posted By Ryephile
I suspect Dave will be at ITR Expo this weekend...

I suspect Dave will be at ITR Expo this weekend at Mid-Ohio. I was there this weekend with the BMW CCA HPDE with my Exige and saw some ITR's rolling in on Sunday evening. Mid-Ohio is such a great...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-09-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 25,699
Posted By Ryephile
As a rule of thumb, modern catalytic converters...

As a rule of thumb, modern catalytic converters lose very little power. The FA20 has lots more on left on the table than trading 1-ish HP for smelling like open ass every time you get out of the car.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-24-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,761
Posted By Ryephile
The OP mentions he has a Mk1 VW as his track toy,...

The OP mentions he has a Mk1 VW as his track toy, so he likely wants that magic combination of a DD that's also engaging and fun without being overly hardcore. The E46M3 is a great suggestion as...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-24-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,365
Posted By Ryephile
Thanks SkullWorks for taking the time to do a...

Thanks SkullWorks for taking the time to do a real analysis on the HPFP design.

It's a relief that it's strictly an NVH/perceived problem and not a real problem like the VW Diesel HPFP's. :thanks:
Forum: Great Lakes 06-30-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 642,495
Posted By Ryephile
Thanks Eikond for having us over today :) It was...

Thanks Eikond for having us over today :) It was great to meet Sevs753 and hobojoker too. I won't be able to make it for the July 4th weekend, but hopefully a near future hang-out.

Just an...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-22-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 57,694
Posted By Ryephile
For whatever demented reason, I can't stop...

For whatever demented reason, I can't stop laughing at the thought of the guys accidentally dropping the steering wheel, going full panic and slamming on the brakes, only to get rear-ended by a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-20-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,244
Posted By Ryephile
Oh man, the thread got deleted! I think it was...

Oh man, the thread got deleted! I think it was when he told me "RIP" after concluding that I was an "uneducated teen ager". Damn I wish I copied the thread text.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,244
Posted By Ryephile
LOL, perhaps but it's still funny. Reminds me of...

LOL, perhaps but it's still funny. Reminds me of his thread where we was going off on everyone for even coming close to questioning his transmission fluid choice. Talk about being over-sensitive.
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,244
Posted By Ryephile
Exactly. I honestly think he's confusing camber...

Exactly. I honestly think he's confusing camber with scrub radius or trail. It's a typical MacPherson strut, almost exactly like the FR-S/BRZ twins. The rear suspension is super-simple torsion...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,244
Posted By Ryephile
LOL! I don't regret having it, the fuel economy...

LOL! I don't regret having it, the fuel economy was obviously awesome, and the driving experience, once I put KW V3's et al, it was reasonably enjoyable to drive. The lack of a clutch pedal...
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