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Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2016, 01:42 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 113,888
Posted By pandamancer
Always just ahead of the present. :brokenheart:

Always just ahead of the present. :brokenheart:
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 5,015
Views: 1,811,869
Posted By pandamancer
What they said. I am saving up for some...

What they said. I am saving up for some additional power, convince me Edelbrock deserves my monies!

:burnrubber:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-26-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 41,645
Posted By pandamancer
I read through the thread and assume I know the...

I read through the thread and assume I know the answer, but, are you running the S/C with e85 on a stock bottom end?

This would be where I might ultimately land if the motor can take it. Subbed...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-22-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 938
Views: 468,088
Posted By pandamancer
The current state of the kit is... Not...

The current state of the kit is...

Not California smog legal.

Once Edelbrock receives a CARB Exemption Order #, the kit will be considered smog legal. Until an actual EO # exists though, this...
Forum: Software Tuning 01-24-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,392
Posted By pandamancer
FWIW, I concur. I looked at the log from the...

FWIW, I concur. I looked at the log from the Edelbrock post and came to a similar conclusion. Vacuum leaks are where I would start.

Knock looks like it may be another concern. What fuel are you...
Forum: Southern California 01-22-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 16,781
Views: 3,531,656
Posted By pandamancer
Spotted a red twin with TRD exhaust on the 15...

Spotted a red twin with TRD exhaust on the 15 North in Rancho Bernardo, about 5:30PM.

You passed by me(Ultramarine FR-S) in traffic, I caught up, you gave me deuces out the window, I returned them...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-22-2016, 12:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,946
Posted By pandamancer
There was a little marine layer on my commute...

There was a little marine layer on my commute this morning in Rancho Bernardo and it had the idiots on the 15 slowing down to look at it. The layer was well above ground(couple hundred feet up) so...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,946
Posted By pandamancer
Truf. And we don't really even get serious rain...

Truf. And we don't really even get serious rain in SoCal.

I had to take a quick TC-off spin last night because it got foggy/misty enough to leave the ground damp.

:happyanim:
Forum: Forced Induction 01-21-2016, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5,015
Views: 1,811,869
Posted By pandamancer
One other question I have: Has anyone run this...

One other question I have:
Has anyone run this kit with JDL UEL headers? Would it be reasonable to expect similar gains to the Gruppe-S UEL header or perhaps a different EL header? Given the S/C...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-21-2016, 01:12 AM
Replies: 5,015
Views: 1,811,869
Posted By pandamancer
I think this is a misinterpretation of the logic....

I think this is a misinterpretation of the logic. Honestly, it depends on which side of the fence you sit. The best warranty to a consumer is one that, when called upon, warranties the parts it is...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-20-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,015
Views: 1,811,869
Posted By pandamancer
I knew I would get some flame-age for my...

I knew I would get some flame-age for my comments/questions.

Let me be clear, I am not asking Edelbrock to warranty anything, let alone a 36k mile warranty on a 100k miles vehicle. They have...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-20-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5,015
Views: 1,811,869
Posted By pandamancer
Initially I was inclined to agree with this...

Initially I was inclined to agree with this statement. But then I read that the warranty is only offered on vehicles with less than 36k miles. Not that Edelbrock is any different than most other...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-20-2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 5,015
Views: 1,811,869
Posted By pandamancer
What are people's general criteria for judging...

What are people's general criteria for judging the reliability of this kit?

I know there are a good number of folks running boost(turbo and SC) so within a reasonable power level(~300hp it seems)...
Forum: Southern California 01-20-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 16,781
Views: 3,531,656
Posted By pandamancer
Saw a white or silver twin on Palomar Airport...

Saw a white or silver twin on Palomar Airport Road at Business Park. It may be a bit damp outside and I definitely did not take advantage of this fact on my trip to the Taco Bell right there.
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-19-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,449
Posted By pandamancer
It isn't just unsprung mass(it is this also) but...

It isn't just unsprung mass(it is this also) but more so that it is added rotational mass. And a lot of that added rotational mass is at the outer edge of rotation(more tire mass than wheel mass). ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-18-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,557
Posted By pandamancer
I am truly sorry for your loss. And doubly sorry...

I am truly sorry for your loss. And doubly sorry that the driver is not taking any responsibility for his actions, though not particularly surprised.

I've got a co-worker who has a white BRZ and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-13-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,495
Posted By pandamancer
[Personal opinion] Just like the 86 is more...

[Personal opinion]
Just like the 86 is more than the sum of its numbers(not that fast but damn is it fun) I agree with the idea that any REAL American muscle car has at least 8 cylinders in it. And...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-11-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,525,931
Posted By pandamancer
Thanks for the quick feedback. I will...

Thanks for the quick feedback.

I will definitely be replacing ALL fluids and getting track pads before the event. As it will be my first track day driving(I have taken a driving course and been...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-10-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,525,931
Posted By pandamancer
I see the schedule for 86CUP was posted a couple...

I see the schedule for 86CUP was posted a couple days ago. Assuming I get my car prepped(brakes and fluids) I think I would like to attend the first session at Streets of Willow on 2/13.

My main...
Forum: Southern California 01-06-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 25,205
Posted By pandamancer
I had a HORRIBLE experience at Toyota Carlsbad,...

I had a HORRIBLE experience at Toyota Carlsbad, particularly the Collision Center. Had to do a lot of convincing and proving to get them to do a warranty repair. On top of that, the tech's logged...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-04-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,470
Posted By pandamancer
I mean just what I said, catless header and over...

I mean just what I said, catless header and over pipe ONLY. Though, some headers go 4-2 and rely on the overpipe for the 2-1 while others go 4-1 so you could even remove the overpipe in some cases...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-04-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,470
Posted By pandamancer
Citations not needed... If you remove all the...

Citations not needed... If you remove all the piping, you will be as loud as possible without explicitly designing an exhaust system to be louder(though I think even that is not factual as...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-04-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,470
Posted By pandamancer
Run any catless header and an over pipe only. ...

Run any catless header and an over pipe only. Forget the rest of the exhaust if your only concern is to be loud.

You won't be legal(volume or emissions) and will probably make less power on an NA...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-03-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,948
Posted By pandamancer
In California, you can not modify the catalytic...

In California, you can not modify the catalytic converters in a vehicle and still pass emissions testing(visual in particular). I know this doesn't apply to ALL vehicles, but it most certainly does...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-03-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,207
Posted By pandamancer
I'm pretty sure that is not how Burden of Proof...

I'm pretty sure that is not how Burden of Proof works. It is their "burden" to "prove" not their burden to provide their opinion and then you have to defend against that.


In some cases this...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-03-2016, 03:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,013
Posted By pandamancer
Subbed and available for collaboration. I've...

Subbed and available for collaboration.

I've been pondering/planning a setup which would capture these requirements for a while now.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-03-2016, 01:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,207
Posted By pandamancer
So better to not provide any information for fear...

So better to not provide any information for fear that some may find it confusing?

I can't speak for OP, but I certainly appreciate clarity. Besides, what you do with your money or vehicle is of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-02-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,207
Posted By pandamancer
Words matter. Unless $25k doesn't matter to you....

Words matter. Unless $25k doesn't matter to you.

'Void' is permanent and not curable and applies to the whole of the warranty.

'Ineligible for coverage' applies to the specific repair/claim...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-02-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,207
Posted By pandamancer
RE convincing the dealer: I agree in principle...

RE convincing the dealer:
I agree in principle that you should not have to convince them, but they also should not try to skimp out on warranty work they are obligated to cover. Both things happen...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-02-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,207
Posted By pandamancer
Modifications to your vehicle(or any warrantied...

Modifications to your vehicle(or any warrantied product sold to you) can not have it's warranty voided for simply modifying said vehicle/product. In almost any case. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act...
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