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

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Unplugem

I quite like it, as it looks like it came off a WRC car. I wouldn't pay $1,400 for it though.

I think you'd really like the whole Tom's kit for the GRC (I'm not a fan at all). Can only imagine the price on any of those pieces.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

This was the original Grow spoiler design in case anyone was curious:

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Tomei appears to use slip fittings which I've had enough of for one build. Plus it's more expensive.

HKS 4-1 is more expensive with worse collectors, shorter primaries, and not rotational firing order.

HKS 4-2-1 has all the same problems plus seems to be out of production.

Borla seems to only have uel anymore. And even then it's got the same problems as HKS.

Not sure what would make headers themselves loud with the rest of the exhaust being stock. Maybe the pipes are thinner? It's hard to find actual specs online and the person on the other side of the phone didn't know anything.

I don’t think I would sweat your initial decision. If you are concerned, call and ask the ceramic coater what their process is. What is there pre processing procedure? How many coats? Inside and out? You shouldn’t have a corrosion issues with 304 unless the coating is compromised. I’ve also never seen 304 develop anything but minor surface corrosion unless improper filler material was used on the weld.

I used to have parts made for corrosive environment at my old job, basically a chlorine pool. Of course the idiot cad guy would just specify “stainless steel” on the drawing. So we would get some parts that would surface rust but that was it, never had a failure. It was because the venders were just using whatever stainless they had on hand since we didn’t specify it on the drawing. It was while walking a trade show in CA and found a company that sold passivation and pickling chemicals for stainless. When I asked what the process was the lightbulb went off on what was happening. We had very good luck with passivated 304 stainless, but we did it for purely cosmetic issues. It was still cheaper than having the part made out of 316 the first time. Even then, I don’t see un-passivated raw 304 developing anything more then mild surface corrosion.

[ichitaka05]

Saw this quote from one of hopecore vid.

One day… or day one.

Simple yet interesting view. I’m currently in Day 7 of getting my ass back in shape (other than sphere lol). Need to get back into 175~185 again…

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Saw this quote from one of hopecore vid.

One day… or day one.

Simple yet interesting view. I’m currently in Day 7 of getting my ass back in shape (other than sphere lol). Need to get back into 175~185 again…

It's a race then! I probably have further to go though and you have a 7-day head start.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

It's a race then! I probably have further to go though and you have a 7-day head start.

Getting back to shape buddy is always welcome. Helps motivate!

I might be 7 days head start, doesn’t mean I’m a head.

We can do it!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I don’t think I would sweat your initial decision. If you are concerned, call and ask the ceramic coater what their process is. What is there pre processing procedure? How many coats? Inside and out? You shouldn’t have a corrosion issues with 304 unless the coating is compromised. I’ve also never seen 304 develop anything but minor surface corrosion unless improper filler material was used on the weld.

I used to have parts made for corrosive environment at my old job, basically a chlorine pool. Of course the idiot cad guy would just specify “stainless steel” on the drawing. So we would get some parts that would surface rust but that was it, never had a failure. It was because the venders were just using whatever stainless they had on hand since we didn’t specify it on the drawing. It was while walking a trade show in CA and found a company that sold passivation and pickling chemicals for stainless. When I asked what the process was the lightbulb went off on what was happening. We had very good luck with passivated 304 stainless, but we did it for purely cosmetic issues. It was still cheaper than having the part made out of 316 the first time. Even then, I don’t see un-passivated raw 304 developing anything more then mild surface corrosion.

Yeah I was just answering the question from a few pages back lol. I sweat the deciding for the last 3 months, I'm pretty sure on the header, just need to sort out coating details.

And I learned something new today so thanks!

[Unplugem]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Getting back to shape buddy is always welcome. Helps motivate!

I might be 7 days head start, doesn’t mean I’m a head.

We can do it!

Do you live in Japan? If you do, I'm sure you have tried natto. I've heard a lot of people in Japan eat it every day. I just found it at a local market where I live. I've been eating it daily for a week now and I've found that it really gives me energy to workout harder. I've heard that natto is famous in Japan for being a super health-food.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Unplugem

Do you live in Japan? If you do, I'm sure you have tried natto. I've heard a lot of people in Japan eat it every day. I just found it at a local market where I live. I've been eating it daily for a week now and I've found that it really gives me energy to workout harder. I've heard that natto is famous in Japan for being a super health-food.

No I don’t live in Japan. Yes, I’ve heard of natto. Yes, it can be healthy for your body… just don’t look at how much sodium it has.

Living in US, natto ain’t easy to come by. Plus to eat natto, majority of the time, you gotta eat w rice. Rice = sugar & carb. Trust me tofu & rice are my fav things to eat! You gotta kill me to take it away from me… but realistically speak those 2 can kill me, if I don’t keep working out!

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Saw this quote from one of hopecore vid.

One day… or day one.

Simple yet interesting view. I’m currently in Day 7 of getting my ass back in shape (other than sphere lol). Need to get back into 175~185 again…

I’ve been working at the same, new job helped a lot. I am down almost 10lbs in the last two months even after thanksgiving. Last week at work I averaged over 22k steps M-F, half that time carrying 40-80lbs lol.

[NoHaveMSG]

I bought a bunch of these 24” magnetic strips at HF for 1.50/ea for Black Friday. Been using them for garage organization. Kind of liked the idea of using my toolboxes for larger tools, specialty tools, and sockets while keeping everything else in easy reach.

[Unplugem]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

No I don’t live in Japan. Yes, I’ve heard of natto. Yes, it can be healthy for your body… just don’t look at how much sodium it has.

Living in US, natto ain’t easy to come by. Plus to eat natto, majority of the time, you gotta eat w rice. Rice = sugar & carb. Trust me tofu & rice are my fav things to eat! You gotta kill me to take it away from me… but realistically speak those 2 can kill me, if I don’t keep working out!

The only thing in natto that has sodium is the optional flavor packet. I don't use the flavor packet; I use the mustard packet and throw the soy sauce/flavor packet in the trash. It tastes decent, even without rice, as long as you add some fresh lemon juice, green onions, and cilantro.
Natto is difficult to find in the U.S., I had to go to a small family-owned Asian food market in order to get it.
The reason why I suggested natto is because it dramatically increases blood-flow, so your muscles get pumped way better if you eat natto before working out.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I’ve been working at the same, new job helped a lot. I am down almost 10lbs in the last two months even after thanksgiving. Last week at work I averaged over 22k steps M-F, half that time carrying 40-80lbs lol.

Nice! I don’t do much labor work anymore & sit all day doesn’t help…

Originally Posted by Unplugem

The only thing in natto that has sodium is the optional flavor packet. I don't use the flavor packet; I use the mustard packet and throw the soy sauce/flavor packet in the trash. It tastes decent, even without rice, as long as you add some fresh lemon juice, green onions, and cilantro.
Natto is difficult to find in the U.S., I had to go to a small family-owned Asian food market in order to get it.
The reason why I suggested natto is because it dramatically increases blood-flow, so your muscles get pumped way better if you eat natto before working out.

Not only the sauce, but natto itself is a high sodium. Natto is “soy” beans.

I still do enjoy eating natto once a while. Thanks for the advice though.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I’ve been working at the same, new job helped a lot. I am down almost 10lbs in the last two months even after thanksgiving. Last week at work I averaged over 22k steps M-F, half that time carrying 40-80lbs lol.

Yeah I/we need to find something that makes me move again, preferably something my wife likes to do too. Neither of us have the motivation to exercise for exercises sake.

Well except now I've challenged Ichi to a race and I hate losing more than I hate exercise.