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Old 09-10-2015, 08:56 PM   #631
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"I am an engineer so something twice as strong as it needs to be is perfect for me."
lol pansy ass engineers not confident with 1% margin on top of some casual built in conservatism.

Although if I'm buying control arms for my only car you bet your ass I want twice the fatigue life that I'll use them for.

*this post counts because I'm an idiot with an 86
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Old 09-10-2015, 09:14 PM   #632
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Where's the best place in <insert geographic area representing an entire time zone> to get an <insert easily installed bolt-on that requires no skill or special tools> installed?
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Old 09-10-2015, 09:18 PM   #633
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lol pansy ass engineers not confident with 1% margin on top of some casual built in conservatism.

Although if I'm buying control arms for my only car you bet your ass I want twice the fatigue life that I'll use them for.

*this post counts because I'm an idiot with an 86
Sure, as long as it doesn't push the failure to something more expensive downstream I'm all for overspecified components.
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Sure, as long as it doesn't push the failure to something more expensive downstream I'm all for overspecified components.
Hey, Hey you two. No serious debate in the dripping in sarcasm thread. You will confuse the young'uns.
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Old 09-10-2015, 10:54 PM   #635
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I removed all the sway bars in my car and it handles way better. The Toyota engineers are so stupid for using them

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Guys I have no track experience whatsoever but I want to buy a BBK because I need stopping power

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I'm looking for a turbo kit that'll give me 300 whp. My buddy said that this car needs 300 whp

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