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humfrz · 05-12-2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_L

So the higher the compression ratio, the greater the effect down shifting becomes ? I never knew that, if that's indeed true.

I downshift, it just depends on the situation, but usually it's one gear at a time 6th to 5th , or 5th to 4th , 4th to 3rd. Sometimes I'll go 4th to 2nd gear, if I go from 40 mph…. down to 20mph fast ( brake, or engine braking + downshift). I'll say in the last few years, I've been doing more braking… then downshifting ( I'd rather replace brake pads, then to go thru a clutch faster) … but it depends on the situation.

I do believe so.

And ….

humfrz · 05-12-2019, 11:46 PM

OK, I'll chime in with a serious observation.

It took me a while to get used to the relatively high release point of the clutch. The MX5 that I came out of had a real low release point.

humfrz

humfrz · 05-12-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vladniko86

It smelling like gas when I start it and throwing codes at me for cat efficiency below threshold

That ain't right, I suggest you get your car fixed.

humfrz

vladniko86 · 05-12-2019, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

That ain't right, I suggest you get your car fixed.

humfrz

Yeah I'll fix it later by throwing in some uel non catted headers and a tune but that's expensive and I'd like to do it all at once. Don't have the money right now

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DarkPira7e · 05-13-2019, 01:04 AM

Been missing my driver's side marker light for a long time. Sometimes someone at work will ask what the hole in my fender is for, I tell them I don't have enough money to keep the light there, so it's vacant until the car has to pass inspection. My fender clip is so rusted and mangled, it won't hold onto it at all. I don't mind, I'm too lazy to find a perm solution

Takumidesh · 05-13-2019, 01:54 AM

Finally have gotten used to sinking down what feels like 5 feet when I go to sit in it and then having to crawl out of the car like Danny DeVito in always sunny climbing out of the couch.

humfrz · 05-13-2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Been missing my driver's side marker light for a long time. Sometimes someone at work will ask what the hole in my fender is for, I tell them I don't have enough money to keep the light there, so it's vacant until the car has to pass inspection. My fender clip is so rusted and mangled, it won't hold onto it at all. I don't mind, I'm too lazy to find a perm solution

I suggest you just glue it back on. Seriously, I had a marker light come off mrs humfrz's car and I simply glued it on and it's lasted for 2 years now.

humfrz

FR-Sky · 05-13-2019, 05:43 AM

I got used to this car, so when I drive another car, I don't know how to drive.

DarkSunrise · 05-13-2019, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam_L

So the higher the compression ratio, the greater the effect down shifting becomes ? I never knew that, if that's indeed true.

I downshift, it just depends on the situation, but usually it's one gear at a time 6th to 5th , or 5th to 4th , 4th to 3rd. Sometimes I'll go 4th to 2nd gear, if I go from 40 mph…. down to 20mph fast ( brake, or engine braking + downshift). I'll say in the last few years, I've been doing more braking… then downshifting ( I'd rather replace brake pads, then to go thru a clutch faster) … but it depends on the situation.

Yeah my understanding was that engine braking was dependent on CR and multiplied through the gearing. But your comment got me thinking about the CR part and whether that's true. Turns out when the engine is off-throttle, it does slow the engine in the compression stroke, but returns most of that energy in the power stroke (essentially like a spring that's being compressed and released). So CR may not have as big of an impact if any on engine braking as I thought.

Some interesting discussion here:

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the...ngine-braking/
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/582...t-really-works
https://jalopnik.com/actually-engine...ine-1818491096

gravitylover · 05-13-2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

hmmm..... do you drive a lot when you "dress up" ..??

humfrz

Ha!

HaXx · 05-13-2019, 11:59 AM

Great idea for a topic!
1. 4% tint windows
2. Invidia N1 catback noise
3. The urge to build boost everywhere

spencerpedia · 05-13-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by p1l0t

I don't have an ignition lol. (Push start Hyperblue BRZ because I'm extra AF) I guess just don't press the clutch when I hit the on button?

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If you need to get into ignition just don’t put your foot on the clutch and press the start button twice, that should get it power on!

ermax · 05-13-2019, 02:00 PM

I think the greatest impact on engine braking is the annoying computer. Turn off the car to experience what engine braking would be capable of if the ECU wasn’t involved. I wish the FA20 engine braked a little more than it does. I’m sure if I was more experienced in tuning I could improve on it some.

RickyRacer · 05-13-2019, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ermax

I think the greatest impact on engine braking is the annoying computer. Turn off the car to experience what engine braking would be capable of if the ECU wasn’t involved. I wish the FA20 engine braked a little more than it does. I’m sure if I was more experienced in tuning I could improve on it some.

would it actually be safe for me to turn off my engine to engine break?

I want to try this just to feel the difference you are alluding to

But i dont want to wreck my car lol

05-13-2019, 01:54 AM	#104
Takumidesh Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2015 TC Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 57 Thanks: 22 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally have gotten used to sinking down what feels like 5 feet when I go to sit in it and then having to crawl out of the car like Danny DeVito in always sunny climbing out of the couch. __________________ 2013 FR-S Basically Disassembled in the garage. 2015 TC BONE STOCK BABY *KANSAI DORIFTO*

05-13-2019, 05:43 AM	#106
FR-Sky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S 10 series [755] Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 385 Thanked 390 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I got used to this car, so when I drive another car, I don't know how to drive. __________________ IG: @rearwheelclub

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05-12-2019, 11:46 PM	#100
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,402 Thanks: 29,782 Thanked 32,802 Times in 16,826 Posts Mentioned: 714 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	OK, I'll chime in with a serious observation. It took me a while to get used to the relatively high release point of the clutch. The MX5 that I came out of had a real low release point. humfrz

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DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 4,024 Thanks: 3,289 Thanked 4,177 Times in 2,098 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Been missing my driver's side marker light for a long time. Sometimes someone at work will ask what the hole in my fender is for, I tell them I don't have enough money to keep the light there, so it's vacant until the car has to pass inspection. My fender clip is so rusted and mangled, it won't hold onto it at all. I don't mind, I'm too lazy to find a perm solution

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ermax Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Silver Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,533 Thanks: 883 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,190 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the greatest impact on engine braking is the annoying computer. Turn off the car to experience what engine braking would be capable of if the ECU wasn’t involved. I wish the FA20 engine braked a little more than it does. I’m sure if I was more experienced in tuning I could improve on it some.

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