Random thoughts thread

[cdrazic93]

im kind of glad i dont know you guys in public.....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

im kind of glad i dont know you guys in public.....

Why? I think we would have a blast. Probably make one weird looking mixed group though.

[cdrazic93]

This forum is like cards against humanity. Everyone acts like a card hahaha

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

im kind of glad i dont know you guys in public.....

I met Ultra twice already, obviously not long enough to get to know him but had a damn good time. Nearly killed me due to a bear hug or two.

Tcoat... he seems like a grumpy old man.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I met Ultra twice already, obviously not long enough to get to know him but had a damn good time. Nearly killed me due to a bear hug or two.

Tcoat... he seems like a grumpy old man.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

There, there, its ok..

You are grumpy, I am a nervous wreck.

[jawn]

Sometimes I'm not sure if these dudes are trying to have pompadours or the Kim Jong Un.

[Special_K]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

lol That's how I roll. Kick their little asses.

Seriously, sounds like they need some d.


...wait, I mean...

Found Jared... I'm ashamed to find out he drives an 86.

[MisterSheep]

Heres a random thought/idea...

I've wondered if anyone has taken data via a decibal test of most of the aftermarket catback/axleback exhuasts that are available for the 86. I remember when I had my WRX there was a thread on Nasioc where it gave this information. It would help people with which catback or different exhaust parts to choose in order to get the sound they want.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Heres a random thought/idea...

I've wondered if anyone has taken data via a decibal test of most of the aftermarket catback/axleback exhuasts that are available for the 86. I remember when I had my WRX there was a thread on Nasioc where it gave this information. It would help people with which catback or different exhaust parts to choose in order to get the sound they want.

I have a massive data log for the TRD exhaust that I just need to convert to something comprehendible. Probably gonna cause a shit storm though since many will not actually believe what I determined. It will also include some methods that people can take their own data logs. Don't know that we can get "all" the exhausts but if enough pitch inusing the same methods it should be almost accurate. Will try to get it done next week.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Heres a random thought/idea...

I've wondered if anyone has taken data via a decibal test of most of the aftermarket catback/axleback exhuasts that are available for the 86. I remember when I had my WRX there was a thread on Nasioc where it gave this information. It would help people with which catback or different exhaust parts to choose in order to get the sound they want.

The problem with sound tests is that it requires exacting test setups. You'd have to use the same equipment in the same configuration for each exhaust. You can easily skew one way or the other just by not having your meters calibrated cleanly, if the distances are slightly off, or if the background noise is different. It's like when folks post up "decibel" ratings from phone apps - it's meaningless without a calibration and knowing the test distances and configuration.

The only way to do it would be all at once in a closed environment. Crowd-sourcing would be a good way of getting a lot of bad data.

[MisterSheep]

The idea is to help people (such as myself) who want to be going a different exhaust route one day and in order to plan that what are known to be some of the louder set-ups vs others.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Heres a random thought/idea...

I've wondered if anyone has taken data via a decibal test of most of the aftermarket catback/axleback exhuasts that are available for the 86. I remember when I had my WRX there was a thread on Nasioc where it gave this information. It would help people with which catback or different exhaust parts to choose in order to get the sound they want.

While back one of the mag did that for several catbacks. Plus show the dyno to see any power gain as well.

[Tectoniic]

Well today officially blows, I had to go into a snow bank to avoid hitting the cars ahead of me after one spun out and the other slammed on the brakes. Luckily no one was hurt but I cracked the passenger side of my front bumper. I was less than 500 yards from work and was 15 minutes early but with how long it took the tow to get there I was an hour and 40 minutes late.

A new bumper is whatever and after having it paint matched I'm sure it will end up close to ~600 all said and done. I'm worried about a small chip in the paint on the body where the passenger side reflector was pushed up and broke through the paint to the metal. The spot is maybe an 1/8" long by 1/16" wide and would not be visible once a new reflector is in there but now I'm worried about rust....Happy Holidays everyone, i'm gonna be drinking tonight.