Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Here in Idaho, once it gets cold, it gets real dry. Nose and throat are awful in the morning.

Just yesterday ordered a very large humidifier from amazon. Stocking up on distilled water.

Here in Western Washington, we have a natural humidifier - just open any window -

[Teseo]

Could we see and engine swap with new Tacoma engine (2.4L turbo) in the FRS/BRZ/GT86/GR86 in the next year?

[Unplugem]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Quick car question for the metallurgically inclined (or anyone I guess). If I order a new header and plan to get it ceramic coated by a 3rd party, should I get it sent to me first to inspect or try to work out a shipping triangle to cut out 2 legs of the trip (time, money)? Idk what I would even look for but if there's a glaring build issue I would not want to spend more money getting it coated first.

$500 skunk2 header if that matters.

Edit, ok that's not really a metallurgical question, nor really a car question, but I like the word so I left it there lol. I really just want another opinion on whether trying to work out the triangle for efficiency is likely to backfire.

One thing to consider when ceramic coating 304SS headers is rust, particularly if the car is driven in regions where they salt the roads during the winter months.

I had my Full Race headers ceramic coated for my 2004 STi and I never had any problems with them rusting, but that car was a garage queen and I never drove it if the road was damp. My friend had Invidia headers that were ceramic coated on his WRX and they began to rust after two years of daily driving in Oregon.

I wish more companies used 321SS for headers, as it is far stronger and more corrosion-resistant than 304SS.

Since Skunk2 is kind of a "budget" brand, I would check the welds before getting them coated.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Unplugem

One thing to consider when ceramic coating 304SS headers is rust, particularly if the car is driven in regions where they salt the roads during the winter months.

I had my Full Race headers ceramic coated for my 2004 STi and I never had any problems with them rusting, but that car was a garage queen and I never drove it if the road was damp. My friend had Invidia headers that were ceramic coated on his WRX and they began to rust after two years of daily driving in Oregon.

I wish more companies used 321SS for headers, as it is far stronger and more corrosion-resistant than 304SS.

Since Skunk2 is kind of a "budget" brand, I would check the welds before getting them coated.

I’ve had zero issues with my 304 stainless exhaust parts. ACE, JDL, and nameless all use 304. Is 304 as good as 321, no. It’s not a big deal. Anyone with experience should know to passivate 304.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Quick car question for the metallurgically inclined (or anyone I guess). If I order a new header and plan to get it ceramic coated by a 3rd party, should I get it sent to me first to inspect or try to work out a shipping triangle to cut out 2 legs of the trip (time, money)? Idk what I would even look for but if there's a glaring build issue I would not want to spend more money getting it coated first.

$500 skunk2 header if that matters.

Edit, ok that's not really a metallurgical question, nor really a car question, but I like the word so I left it there lol. I really just want another opinion on whether trying to work out the triangle for efficiency is likely to backfire.

Like they say in the old country - "There won't be a problem until there's a problem".

OR

Like Bubba says "if there's another person to blame, they will blame them".

[Captain Snooze]

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

What are y'all's opinion on this spoiler (want to see opinions from non-GRC owner)? Spoiler only, don't look at the rest of the lip kit.




I'm disappointed that they changed their initial spoiler design and made it more aggressive and higher. Just trying to see if I should fork out $1,400 (yeah, shipping from Japan is stupid expensive). I don't want to run the same spoiler everyone else is. lol

Not sure if it's just in my end, but I'm not seeing the image anymore.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What are y'all's opinion on this spoiler (want to see opinions from non-GRC owner)? Spoiler only, don't look at the rest of the lip kit.

I would say given it's location it's probably effective, but not my kind of thing. I'd personally either want one that hugs the roofline or not go with one at all.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What are y'all's opinion on this spoiler (want to see opinions from non-GRC owner)?

I don't care for it.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I would say given it's location it's probably effective, but not my kind of thing. I'd personally either want one that hugs the roofline or not go with one at all.

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I don't care for it.

Yeah, Grow's original design was hugging the roofline more. It was like the circuit Edition spoiler without the middle part attaching to the hatch. Very nice and OEM like.

Appreciate you two's input.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What are y'all's opinion on this spoiler (want to see opinions from non-GRC owner)? Spoiler only, don't look at the rest of the lip kit.


I'm disappointed that they changed their initial spoiler design and made it more aggressive and higher. Just trying to see if I should fork out $1,400 (yeah, shipping from Japan is stupid expensive). I don't want to run the same spoiler everyone else is. lol

Not sure if it's just in my end, but I'm not seeing the image anymore.

I don’t like or hate it. Given the more aggressive look of the GRC it goes with it enough I almost didn’t even notice it at first.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Quick car question for the metallurgically inclined (or anyone I guess). If I order a new header and plan to get it ceramic coated by a 3rd party, should I get it sent to me first to inspect or try to work out a shipping triangle to cut out 2 legs of the trip (time, money)? Idk what I would even look for but if there's a glaring build issue I would not want to spend more money getting it coated first.

$500 skunk2 header if that matters.

Edit, ok that's not really a metallurgical question, nor really a car question, but I like the word so I left it there lol. I really just want another opinion on whether trying to work out the triangle for efficiency is likely to backfire.

I would get it check the welding BEFORE getting it coated. Like an old sayin’ “Check twice & pay once” or something like that.

Also check to see if the locally can do the ceramic coating. I thought I needed to ship off to SoCal to get Ace EL header, but found a good shop can do good ceramic coating. That saved me a good chunk of money.

This is another option. My buddy did was got his up pipe & down pipe shipped directly to the ceramic shop & asked them check the welding before getting it coated.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What are y'all's opinion on this spoiler (want to see opinions from non-GRC owner)? Spoiler only, don't look at the rest of the lip kit.

Not sure if it's just in my end, but I'm not seeing the image anymore.

Don’t buy it. It’s not worth it. When you’re in doubt, don’t.

& yes, still can see the photo.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What are y'all's opinion on this spoiler (want to see opinions from non-GRC owner)? Spoiler only, don't look at the rest of the lip kit.

I don't like it either.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looks like I'll be saving my money. Lol. Hopefully Grow puts out their initial design in the future.