#Automotive fun & mechanic talk + consulting 🔧🛞
silk coyote
gleaming meteor
it does
a better way to get the fumes out allows the engine to get more clean air
brave rampart
In the most basic sense yes it does. Although realistically and on a greater scale in production cars it only really accounts for a little over 1% of the overall power reduction
and that only matters when you're holding down the pedal and really getting past standard operating temps
for daily drivers, that's not worth the 2-3x more emissions from sitting at an intersection or only going 0-100kmh once in a while
exotic cargo
in terms of performance
yes especially with boosted cars
i get the concept behind why boosted cars benefit more from an aftermarket exhaust compared to a naturally aspirated car i can't really string the right words together lol
to my understanding, it's all about the flow of air regardless if the car is na or boosted
here's a video that explains how a turbocharger works if you don't know how they work
brave rampart
yes especially with boosted cars
*Boosted cars with altered turbos
saves wastegate and blowoff from extra shit leaving the exhaust side of the head(s)
if a wastegate spring locks open or shut it will under or overboost/boost creep which can just cause a blown bearing
exotic cargo
got itttt
brave rampart
The thing is mоdding something like that requires a lot more complexity since the factory turbos are actually an eco alternative application for normal cars
It's not like the turbo in a F40 or 288 GTO Ferrari. They are in to make power. In the Supra, RX7 FD, and GT-R R34 they were sequential (they work binary) which is why people swap the turbos out for one. They only make 0.90bar or 13psi which is lower than a Turbo Civic Sport nowadays (14.1psi or ~1.0bar)
Sorry for the big paragraphs but it's a cheap job without the building for prevention part.
exotic cargo
that's actually really interesting
i never fail to learn something new from you haha
brave rampart
thank you, I like to put a lot of effort in with informing
brave rampart
mate sent me this in my dms. Don't be like this lad
brave rampart
Rock chips
silk coyote
Hot
silk coyote
22B is the generation right? The Hawkeye?
gleaming meteor
2.2 litre engine
apparently 22B is a hexadecimal for 555 which was their sponsor at that time
silk coyote
Ahhh okay
brave rampart
22B is the generation right? The Hawkeye?
it's a mean eye. 1st gen
hawk eye was 3rd iirc
2008-2014 or something
silk coyote
Oh, no, they say he's got to go
Go, go, Godzilla (yeah)
Oh, no, there goes Tokyo
Go, go, Godzilla (yeah)
Spotted Godzilla in the wild.
brave rampart
blue oyster cult nice
Japanese market version is good
They made a ton of them which I think is crazy
they made over 43 thousand units of R32 GT-R which is so nice
brave rampart
Japanese market version is good
I say this because I was trying to ID if it was an Australian market one. A true Godzilla
silk coyote
I say this because I was trying to ID if it was an Australian market one. A true...
How can one distinguish it?
brave rampart
thankfully
you actually sent the most obvious part
the tail lights. The Aus. market GT-R had amber outer rear tails
other than that, reflectors on the sides
they had no region specific trims there
brave rampart
yes
silk coyote
Also never noticed front bumper differences
brave rampart
that's on all of them
they were optional on any after 1990
They're called "N1 vent bumper"
silk coyote
They're called "N1 vent bumper"
For turbo right?
brave rampart
Intercooler yes
brave rampart
in N1 they had to basically make production versions of any parts they used in their cars they raced
silk coyote
It looks weird for my taste
brave rampart
and the N1 cars had extra vents for more intercooler surface area contact without changing the drag significantly
I could maybe scrape up photos of original filings to the Japanese touring car governing body but it's a bit out of my way rn
brave rampart
don't think so no
silk coyote
Do you consider the other generations a Godzilla? Or just the r32?
brave rampart
the R32 was the only R chassis car they sold outside of domestic market
silk coyote
the R32 was the only R chassis car they sold outside of domestic market
Really???
brave rampart
Do you consider the other generations a Godzilla? Or just the r32?
Just the R32 and mostly only the AUS models
silk coyote
Just the R32 and mostly only the AUS models
Damn I c
The AUS trim has the Nissan badge?
Not the S shape badge
Right?
silk coyote
Found this Gtr for sale in AUS,but just wanted to double check if that’s what you’re referring too
brave rampart
it's this
on this red car it's hard to see
the left one though has the outer ring lighter than the inner circle of the tail lamp
silk coyote
Ahh okay,that’s what inspired the tail lights for the r34 right?
silk coyote
The scheme reminds of it that’s why,but it could just be pure coincidence
brave rampart
I think it's more of an analytic decision by Nissan. It was proven late that having amber sections on the tails reduces the amount of rear-end collisions in most night time and faulty bulb instances
because it's specific to a signal rather than a quick tap of the brakes
America needs that logic
silk coyote
Interesting 🤔
brave rampart
this one has Japan market reverse lights and tail lamps.
the reverse lights on the AUS GT-R were in between the pairs. The Japan ones had them on the lower section of the reg plate
the 34 had the single reverse lamp next to the plate. The R33 had it below the passenger rear.
quartz glen
https://youtu.be/O1lZ9n2bxWA
Bro I liked this video
brave rampart
silk coyote
Looks like a FTO to me
gleaming meteor
the difference between the 1st and 2nd place in LMP2 at 24 hours of Daytona at the finish
exotic cargo
niceeee
silk coyote
Base model but I’m not really tripping
I want to learn about cars(specifically this one)and I don’t mind tinkering with it
My other plan is getting the 190e-2.6 but keeping at as stock as possible
So this one wouldn’t really “hurt” me
silk coyote
in total the cost of them should be ~1200USD
When you get the chance,can you send me a list or brands I should look into?
$1200 doesn’t seem bad
silk coyote
Considering it’s an actual investment,if it works out,cool but at least I was able to learn
silk coyote
it isn't, it's a paycheck for most young people if I am not mistaken
Sadly it’s not the case for some in the US
But then again,everyone has different financial situations
silk coyote
I want to do a livery on it,or make it an itasha
The slantnose 911 will have to wait for now
brave rampart
a what?
brave rampart
silk coyote
Oh
brave rampart
Must-Have Tools for general automotive maintenance:
• Tool Bag/Box
Anything works as long as it's comfortable. Something in polyester, nylon, cotton/canvas if lucky
• Torque Wrench in 3/8"
(Anything pre-calibrated)
This will do most things with the wheels and brakes along with the breaker
• Breaker Bar in 3/8"
(16inch length or more)
Non-ratcheting for any purpose, so you don't strip studs or lugnut threads with a impact gun.
• 3/8" Socket Wrench + Socket Set
(mm for any non-Western vehicle + some SAE for imperial hardware)
Anything with a good ratcheting mechanism in a chrome finish + good handle (rubber/poly) will do any job on the body panels and some parts of the engine bay
• 12-18v Cordless Impact Wrench in 3/8"
(Milwaukee brand if possible)
Just to break any stiff things loose such as suspension, bushing, brake, panel bolts
NOTE:
This is not a precision device.
Small Items
• 1/4" to 3/8" Socket Adapter
(Small to bigger)
• 1/4" Torque Wrench
(Also pre-calibrated)
Optional:
• 1/2" Torque Wrench
This is for torquing down axle nuts and bigger components (I recommend renting or just borrowing these if needed)
• 1/2" Socket(s)
For axle nuts (usually anything 32mm and above)
• 3/8" Impact Sockets
In 15 and 17mm (old JDM cars usually have this size)
NOTE:
Search up the general size for the brake, suspension, and etc hardware bolts that get torqued down. (You can just break them loose without a breaker bar this way)
@hazy gull can I have the message above pinned?
brave rampart
Good one
Low profile jack is a must for low cars
but that goes without being said like an oil catch and funnel
quartz glen
Oh dude
brave rampart
hmm?
quartz glen
an SAE guide would be nice if you have one
brave rampart
I have one in my head for measurements
quartz glen
how many ccs you have and what SAE you should use
brave rampart
For milimetres is simple. I go by the fact that 1/2" is 12.71mm and 5/8" is ~15mm
there's a small infographic
brave rampart
how many ccs you have and what SAE you should use
what about cc specifically is needed? From cubic inch engine size? or engine litres?
quartz glen
....ain't that both the same?
brave rampart
yes technically
quartz glen
1500cc is ...1.5L
brave rampart
just about that yes
quartz glen
Cause sometimes you need different SAE oil for different engine capacity
brave rampart
I'd just search those up or read the owner manual if available
I'm sure most four-stroke engines above 1.0L will use an oil rating measurement that can be recommended by any autos shop.
silk coyote
Good shit as always God,thank you 🙏
brave rampart
I figure you already have screwdrivers, hex keys, a hammer and pliers.
brave rampart
brave rampart
Zipties, tape maybe, since you're dealing with Euro, you might need a wire stripper/cutter/crimper in the future
hazy gull
***Must-Have Tools for general automotive maintenance:***
• **Tool Bag/Box**
An...
yes sirrski mr car
exotic cargo
***Must-Have Tools for general automotive maintenance:***
• **Tool Bag/Box**
An...
i really needed this actually thank you very much 
brave rampart
Anyone just seeing this 
brave rampart
it has come to my attention that LOONA 1/3 is featured in Donut Media SNS
I wish ddinstagram links worked but not today
*edit 5+ hours later: embeds have issues for up to 10 minutes
silk coyote
Whenever I listen to Corridos, the urge to own a truck goes insane
Especially a 454 SS or the Syclone
Sheesh
brave rampart
que bendición
exotic cargo
https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/Cjq-c-Lvoeu/?igshid=NTU1Mzc3ZGM=
oh my god no way
brave rampart
Mine's BNR34
one of the most legendary modified GT-Rs out of the just over 1000 they produced
kit
exotic cargo
sus kit ???
brave rampart
They like to shorthand a lot of loaned terms
like down spring, sus kit, etc.
instead of "lowering springs" and coil-over suspension kit
brave rampart
https://youtu.be/W1qPPJvKdPo (@1:40)
@split ravine
https://youtu.be/WAjpsPOB7sk also @1:40
@split ravine the version in these videos of the S13 generation spanned from '89-*94 in the united states, southern canada, and mexico only
the rest of the world outside of Japan had the "200sx"
with a higher output motor than both the japanese and american ones
the one you linked in #orbit-chat was a V1 240sx with a 140hp 2.4L no turbo motor.
brave rampart
Ooo
that's a S14 200sx
it's the same as the Silvia of Japan
2.0L turbo available
made over 220hp
split ravine
brave rampart
they are even more crazy. Longer, wider, more power. But recently been featured in rap mvs so prices going up
they use the same suspension and frame pieces as the previous one. Interchangeable brakes too
split ravine
i like it, i prefer the one in the video though yeah
brave rampart
those are the '92-94 S13 200sx
you can find them in the UK too
Look on any car listing sites in europe
brave rampart
this is the facelift bumper. I have one like that
It's a "sharknose"
the older pre 1991 is a "pignose"
this 200sx has early Type X Japan parts. The wheels specifically
split ravine
ohhh both nice !
dayum i'd love to grab that gold one , grab a couple thick wheels and take it out
brave rampart
hahaha
the trick is small wheels
15" diameter old 4 lug. Any <205mm tyres
these are the wheels on the 240 in the video
Hoshino Impul G5. Classics.
brave rampart
brave rampart
gleaming meteor
stiff slate
ok so
They asked us to make a V6 engine on solidworks
it is extremely frustrating and hard
but I must say, my respect for cars have gone 📈
brave rampart
it is extremely frustrating and hard
Just a basic design with no regard for cooling channels or internal pressures, right?
What was the hard part?
stiff slate
Just a basic design with no regard for cooling channels or internal pressures, r...
hopefully not
so far
the engine block
stupidly annoying
brave rampart
No worry, you'll get it. It's easy. Honestly they should have had you model inline first
brave rampart
The learning curve is real
stiff slate
but i do find solidworks easier now
brave rampart
beautiful
brave rampart
Loving the current display picture you have
silk coyote
Loving the current display picture you have
Thank you
brave rampart
Non-turbo Nissan S130s batting right below 300kmh @yatabe in the early 90s
Pretty crazy considering they were using the Nissan L series
only 2 valve, single cam heads
brave rampart
ooooh, 288. a monster
split ravine
Absolutely gorgeous
I wanna pick Yeojin up in one of these from her dance practices 
brave rampart
cash moneeeeey
split ravine
yeah embeds are slow just now
split ravine
i'll come back in a bit
split ravine
https://tenor.com/view/ferrari-handsome-sam-hui-%E8%AE%B8%E5%86%A0%E6%9D%B0-styl...
there it is .. hehe
nice gold colour too
the original steve mcqueen bullit mustang sold for $3.4 million ..
love a 1968/69 mustang
the pistons do sound really clanky though
brave rampart
the pistons do sound really clanky though
It's just the firing order of the engine's pistons. Cross-plane crank.
wheel selection immaculate. Regamaster, TEs, and Model 6s
exotic cargo
wonderful
brave rampart
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/934566666132680784/1072623520691003543/ferrari_348tb_ig.png
notice the tape
on every panel line. Reduces any slight surface that can cause turbulent wake
silk coyote
Are hellcats common in the uk or Europe or at least American muscle cars?
brave rampart
Are hellcats common in the uk or Europe or at least American muscle cars?
No no, maybe a few ecoboost Mustangs. American V8 is not a hot export when the scene is hot hatches.
rarely see a real V8 in the EU + UK
maybe a dozen Mach 1s across that continent. Their idea of a Gran Tourer is already much more worth buying with the price and lux of domestic... they buy a Jag or AM instead for the same price as a rare V8 Mustang that is competing with other tourers
It's either rubbish trims only or rubbish trims + the most expensive one.
no in between
gleaming meteor
in today's news over here
"Driver miscalculated his attempt at a brake check. Instead of a Kodiaq he now owns a Yeti"
gleaming meteor
over here the old Favorit and Felicia
gleaming meteor
those are hatchbacks or combi but they are old not made anymore
quartz glen
No new cars under 1.5L?
gleaming meteor
oh they do the Fabia is a hatchback as well but they are 1.0, 1.2 or 1.5
quartz glen
Oh so there is
How about the amount of small families or just a normal Joe using it?
Cause I reckon gas is not really cheap there
gleaming meteor
I mean people don't really use cars that have a massive consumption over here
if you have a car that is above 10l/100km that is already a lot
Kia and Hyundai are popular nowadays, Škoda of course as well but you see a lot of Renaults, Peugeots etc.
I live in a village so people mostly buy used cars and there is a massive variety of brands that are cheap over here
by popular/staple 1.3L car did you mean like what is my favourite or what is popular where we live?
quartz glen
by popular/staple 1.3L car did you mean like what is my favourite or what is pop...
More like the GP's favourite
gleaming meteor
the new Fabia uses mostly the 1.0 engine though
brave rampart
Leno's garage is pretty good
Godzilla will always terrorize Oceania if not the entire greater Pacific
just a bit over 850kW at the wheels with 2WD
the frontal aero definitely lacked though haha. Crashed at bathurst 12hrs before it's 10th lap
brave rampart
that is my idea of an ideal S13 by the way
Fixed headlight coupe, lowered on SSRs, and Bwave aero spoiler to finish the look
subtle kaido-racer-style pieces
silk coyote
Happen to know anyone that makes replicas of this RWB wing?
I found a nice slantnose
And not in cabriolet form
All I need is the wing on it
And call it my Haseul build
When you find a 964 Targa and a Slantnose for sale for a good price but don’t know which to get
brave rampart
Happen to know anyone that makes replicas of this RWB wing?
- Not that I know of. Only old reps from the 2000s of the GT2 competition wing (see attachment)
- Rep aero is a bad purchase
gleaming meteor
brave rampart
my chuki
Sharknose, middle-child
I'll guess that's an American 240sx hatch
They do a lot of those bedsheet halloween costumes with the 90s baby cars
Mazdas more often
brave rampart
brave rampart
The S chassis reigns!
brave rampart
turbid cedar
ok car people what do I buy that's cheap reliable and safe
brave rampart
Safe? Oh I don't know that haha
turbid cedar
💀
brave rampart
what kind of vehicle are you looking for?
Petrol, Diesel? Truck or sedan? Used and old or used off a car lot? (big price difference)
Honda Civic hatchbacks and Toyota Corollas are always reliable and cheap
brave rampart
ok car people what do I buy that's cheap reliable and safe
I know it's cold where you are. since you are a software dev, I'd think you just need one for daily tasks right?
turbid cedar
yeah i've never had a car but it's about time i get one so i can visit places that the bus doesnt go to
is there to work with?
ionic helm
ok car people what do I buy that's cheap reliable and safe
My dad is a car mechanic and always up talks old volvos (especially his old belowed 240), also they are plentiful here in finland
brave rampart
YES
turbid cedar
turbid cedar
i would rather have as small as possible lol
brave rampart
something as long as it is and rear wheel drive is not very intuitive for beginners
yes
turbid cedar
im scared of getting stuck in a parking lot or something
i mean i've had my license for what 5 years but i drive something like twice a year
ionic helm
He's said often that volvos use japanese made gearbox which is apparently good thing, I don't know the details about that
turbid cedar
weeb gearbox
brave rampart
He's said often that volvos use japanese made gearbox which is apparently good t...
Aisin-Warner company (Japan)
Much better than the German ZF transmission certainly. It's well documented
turbid cedar
is vw golf good
turbid cedar
oh
ionic helm
is vw golf good
My dad calls it "klonkswagen", you'll get it as fin
brave rampart
Golf, the Corolla/Toyota Matrix
turbid cedar
lmao
brave rampart
they're decent as small cars. Golf is much more of a finnicky vehicle
They come in diesel or petrol versions though unlike a lot of Japanese hatches
brave rampart
Any of those Corollas, Civics, and Golf from the 2008 and before can be had for around €5-6k
I only mention it because vw does diesel engines better than their petrol haha
turbid cedar
oh really
brave rampart
Yeah, as far as the small engines go
they're more efficient than their petrol engines.
in power and fuel usage
Honda Jazz is good too. Very small and reliable. I know a lot of Japanese actually race them
turbid cedar
ok that one just looks like a toy
brave rampart
ok that one just looks like a toy
they really are, they're very inexpensive though which is nice.
The best I can do is recommend a Honda Civic from 2008 or VW Golf from 2006 and before for 5k in euros
They will go anywhere as long as roads are paved, they fit 4 people decently. Safety varies (Civic gets the edge) and they are very common. So it's not expensive to repair.
exotic cargo
the 8th gen civic si platform (06-11) is great if you plan to modify your car too
brave rampart
trying to not get too technical but yes that generation of Civics is what I mean. They are very good cars for any lad
exotic cargo
i can vouch i’ve driven my cousin’s 8th gen si a few times, it’s a fun car for sure
the gear pop out issue is common on 8th gens though just throwing it out there, but if manual isn’t really your thing then you can go with the base model and not worry about that
turbid cedar
idek how automatic works i've never driven one
exotic cargo
honestly me neither but i've heard there's a torque converter
@brave rampart can explain 
brave rampart
idek how automatic works i've never driven one
The automatics work in that generation. So not to even worry
turbid cedar
point is manual is not a problem
turbid cedar
because that's all i know
brave rampart
Automatic is just a very simple experience. It's just one foot driving. Throttle when you want it to move. Brake when you don't want it to
brave rampart
the gear pop out issue is common on 8th gens though just throwing it out there, ...
It's only if you don't match revs into gear hahaha
it's called "balking" the amount of American drivers that experience it is actually at a higher rate than other countries
just a fun fact
turbid cedar
Automatic is just a very simple experience. It's just one foot driving. Throttle...
yeah it sounds stupid simple i just dont have any exp
turbid cedar
but maybe it would be less stressful
brave rampart
clutching stressful for you?
turbid cedar
driving in general
brave rampart
ahhh shit
sometimes you just have to wait for the right time to build comfortable experiences
You rarely drive though so maybe you should just push yourself to do it weekly with a practise vehicle
or the one you end up buying
turbid cedar
perhaps
silk coyote
Volvo supremacy
exotic cargo
wonderful
quartz glen
yeah i've never had a car but it's about time i get one so i can visit places th...
Honda Jazz/Fit
drops mic
gleaming meteor
zealous drift
Hey, got a question here.
Anyone tried an FM transmitter here?
my fam has a suzuki swift and the car doesn't have a bluetooth feature on it's sound system and i found a product that kinda solves the problem
it's like a device that is essentially a smol sound system that can transmit fm frequencies
was wondering if you guys have any experience on it and if so, i would like to have some reqs 
gleaming meteor
my only experience with it is that my brother uses it that's about all I know
zealous drift
hmm nice to know that some people uses it. it's the first time that i have come across like a device like this.
digital topaz
my fam has a suzuki swift and the car doesn't have a bluetooth feature on it's s...
idk if this might help but ive used this in my old toyota and it works
zealous drift
but thinking about how the device works, it's a great way to bypass a dated car sound system without breaking the bank
digital topaz
but dont expect the audio quality is as good though, since its transmitted through radio
zealous drift
but dont expect the audio quality is as good though, since its transmitted throu...
hmmm nice to know that, though i rather have music that i like playing than radio music kek
bitter anvil
Hey, got a question here.
Anyone tried an FM transmitter here?
yeah i use one basically every day
because no aux or bluetooth
digital topaz
i'd save up for an android carplay
zealous drift
how much usually an android carplay goes for?
digital topaz
it depends on the specs, i just went for the cheapest one lol
it costs roughly like a 2gb ram budget tablet, but the installation fees may be different
zealous drift
yee for now an fm transmitter would be fine for my use case
digital topaz
i used this one before if ure wondering
zealous drift
but i can see the benefits of having an android carplay and i saw videos of how-to install vids and it looks kinda easy that you can kinda diy?
or maybe im overestimating myself lol
digital topaz
if ur familiar with car stuff then go for it ig
brave rampart
was wondering if you guys have any experience on it and if so, i would like to h...
they work amazingly. Just make sure it stays connected to your device and doesn't pop out the port
Dial it into a frequency that is unused in your area and have at it.
brave rampart
but i can see the benefits of having an android carplay and i saw videos of how-...
Replacing "head-units" (radio/cd/entertainment console-s) in a car are simple looking jobs and they sometimes are, but it depends on the car. Not because of the difficulty. It's the wiring sometimes. They either work with the new system or the radio 
itself as a anti-tampering/theft measure that completely ruins the centre console
brave rampart
zealous drift
if ur familiar with car stuff then go for it ig
maybe one day when im in a stable financial position kek. I would like to just over mod an old car just for the heck of it
brave rampart
Factory flares on that make it look so much better than the narrow body 328/308/208 GTB
exotic cargo
maybe one day when im in a stable financial position kek. I would like to just o...
me too
any cars in particular you would wanna modify?
zealous drift
any cars in particular you would wanna modify?
oh man it'd be so cool to have a car that's the same of your birthyear
brave rampart
that's a fairly common idea that new drivers enjoy. It is pretty good
gleaming meteor
well for me 1998 has BMW M3, Honda Civic both hatchback and sedan, Honda Prelude, Lamborghini Diablo 
, Lotus Esprit ,Mazda MX-5, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi 3000GT, Subaru Impreza, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Beetle
those are the cars that I think are cool from that year and I'm definitely biased af because of videogames
brave rampart
nice
brave rampart
FC widebody in yellow, Team WAKOS E36 in full spec, and a Calsonic team JGTC R33
more of it
brave rampart
The pain
RE-Amemiya Rotary
drifting 95kW or ~126hp
90s Nissan Bluebird U14 chassis
gleaming meteor
actually there is this thing in Japan that was getting popular lately
it's called PVC drifting
they take kei cars deflate the tires and put a cut pvc pipe over it before inflating it a little bit
it allows you to drift at like 10 km/h and all you are damaging is the pipe which you can just remove and cut a new piece
Noriyaro has like 5 different videos about it
brave rampart
There are plenty that also go to the windy roads when it snows and leave the hand brake on for the same effect in a FWD city car
They're fun to tandem with. Plenty small bumper taps going under 15 kmh
digital topaz
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/934566863936028782/1076024589202755584/...
pls make good use of the f20c engine that was removed
or f22c
silk coyote
<@863561892772708362> The reverse Honda swap
Oh shit
gleaming meteor
silk coyote
First time going to one?
exotic cargo
nop i’ve been to several before
the one i went to yesterday tho was the biggest one i’ve went to yet
brave rampart
went to a car meet yesterday
what was the loudest car there?
exotic cargo
great question
probably this black mustang
this thing was so violently loud even from a distance the video doesn’t do it justice at all
this integra too, video again doesn’t do justice as to how loud thing actually was 
brave rampart
yeeesh
quartz glen
Rip shitbox 2021-2023
He has an engine leak
Busted alternator
Am letting him go this week
quartz glen
Oil
brave rampart
Rip shitbox 2021-2023
who's leaf is that on BBS wheels?
quartz glen
His last breath was screaming valves at 4th gear
quartz glen
what's it leak out the engine?
Actually that's a Passo Sette
brave rampart
Aahhh
quartz glen
oh wait am replying to a wrong message
I meant the Leaf
yea that was a Passo Sette
quartz glen
Slowly
quartz glen
I literally saw the throttle gauge drop linearly from 4.5k to zero
It wasn't like a stall or anything
it's jus sudden loss of power
brave rampart
why I ask how is because it can sometimes still crank after the heat dissipates
Though, runs like shit
completely out of spec
quartz glen
why I ask how is because it can sometimes still crank after the heat dissipates
Unless the timing belt was kek'd
brave rampart
quartz glen
In that case even pushing won't do shit
brave rampart
Belt on a 4 cyl 👎
unfortunate
It's carbureted too ye?
looks to be with that pan filter
quartz glen
I mean it was the very traditional 4G13
Yes carb
Right now talking to several buyers to take em as parts
brave rampart
I am confused slightly
hmm
timing
in a low compression engine
interference probably does the NA better. Then again I never looked too closely at the 4G
no real solid info on it being interference design. Just guesses. Not that it matters with a completely blasted bottom-end
silk coyote
Roadsters and Tourers are the same thing right except one has more hp?
brave rampart
Roadsters and Tourers are the same thing right except one has more hp?
Roadster is a car without a hardtop
A tourer can be a roadster, but that doesn't mean a roofless car can be a GT
A tourer is just a burly 2-door (or four) usually with vestigial rear seats, a mid-large displacement of 3.0 and above and more than 5 cyl. They are usually front-engined & RWD configuration.
Technically muscle sports cars are American takes on the gran tourer like Corvettes, Vipers, and Camaros
I guess it's harder if you're an American to understand tourers, they are a Euro-centric thing.
surreal glen
I love how I open this channel and the first thing that pops up is
brave rampart
Whaaaat the?!?!
brave rampart
I love how I open this channel and the first thing that pops up is
very cool though. Never seen that happen before
gleaming meteor
digital topaz
new alexi vid pog
brave rampart
I can recognise the sectors used and the iconic downhill S sweep
this part exactly in a BM screenshot I saved not too long ago
gleaming meteor
he used to actually work for a car magazine back in Australia
nowadays he does YT/Twitch and commentary for drift events
brave rampart
he used to actually work for a car magazine back in Australia
ahh makes sense
I've seen plenty of his videos before
Just not clicked in my mind
gleaming meteor
he has a second channel as well
he puts some secondary stuff on it but has some nice content as well
well anyways can you guess what car this is? https://media0.webgarden.cz/images/media0:5108ff1e1667b.jpg/rabbit08.jpg
you might have seen it in Rihanna's MV
it is a legend in the tuning scene around here
it is called Rabbit or AK-47
it has been lowered, roof has been lowered, widened and slightly shortened in the back
engine is a 2.8l VR6 from VW Vento
custom made exhaust, KW suspension with Koni shock absorbers
front axle is a combination of VW Golf and Škoda Felicia the back is from VW Vento
dashboard is custom, seats are from Subaru Impreza and the wheels are 18 inches
this is what it looks like from the back
brave rampart
that is just proper out the 2000s
The hard machined alloy wheels too on the bottom pic
the rear reminds me of the Marcos Mini
the sloped rear with a kammback
brave rampart
holy shit
Funny you mention. I was just looking at a 2.8L VR6 swapped S chassis with a CD-009 6MT out of a Z33 Fairlady Z
strange. Very interesting though
The cool thing about S chassis is how large the transmission tunnel is from the engine bay. Accepts many swaps
gleaming meteor
so usually rotaries are known for having low torque
well except for a certain 4 rotor that thing is currently at 1289 nm
brave rampart
so usually rotaries are known for having low torque
They make power because of their rpm band yes.
they are simply too low a displacement to make torque. Not enough volume to throw them around the block
brave rampart
Oooooo
Any photos or experiences in particular?
Ones that had you puzzled or fascinated
stiff slate
hmhmhmhm i do have photos of the buggy i think
but I'll have to open my phone, send it over to laptop, too much pain
i do remember the nut and bolt we used for the hood and side panels
we used a 6/7 spanner and an M6T?
brave rampart
ahh no 13 and 10mil? haha
I love that you can see the hood divert air and see the aero profile in the wake of all that smoke
silk coyote
SSS let’s gooo
brave rampart
Please please please
Do not mistaken super silhouette/Group 5 mimic racers for a bike cult. 
"Shakotan" is slammed on small wheels. "kyusha" just means any old car
We know VIP is big body + chrome wheels
this is shakotan if an example is needed
It also classifies as kyusha, since it is a vintage car. Not "kuruma" which is generally a car
brave rampart
On the topic of japan car scene info sharing... I want to bring up 326power brand and it's founder, Mitsuru Haraguchi.
A lack of info in English from young JDM fans who don't do more than read first google result will say he's deceased for some reason. He's still alive.
gleaming meteor
gleaming meteor
brave rampart
my car is too old to have many 10mm besides a few brackets that held vac lines
however if I lose a 12mm socket...
brave rampart
silk coyote
brave rampart
I shall check later
I am fond of those models
with the 4MT transaxle and optional 40-80LSD
gleaming meteor
bitter anvil
white gts is so nice
digital topaz
me thanking god every day that we have the jdm civic here
brave rampart
love the selection for the JDM trims in 6th gen Civics
exotic cargo
wonderful
i kinda wanna get an fa5 and do an fd2 conversion on it lol
or just get a real fd2..
brave rampart
That's probably the move
EK best hatch though. EK6 and 9 are just very fun
FD2 are dope too. Might post some later
zealous spindle
Alonso
Sheesh
I don’t know if the car is good this year but glad to see Alonso at this point
silk coyote
What streaming service y’all use to watch the races??
brave rampart
Go to a pub or event/sport lounge
brave rampart
Sorry mate. I don't do streaming services
silk coyote
It’s okay mate,ain’t going to hate you for it
unless
Saw a nice 1st gen NSX the other day
Silver
split ravine
I don’t know if the car is good this year but glad to see Alonso at this point
Oh yeah the car is good
split ravine
What streaming service y’all use to watch the races??
I go to my sisters near me she has sky sports
silk coyote
I go to my sisters near me she has sky sports
Nice
silk coyote
zealous spindle
What streaming service y’all use to watch the races??
French tv directly but not really into f1
Moto gp>f1
brave rampart
split ravine
Moto gp is fun
silk coyote
https://youtu.be/P4oqTK4bClY
saw that vid yesterday, pretty wild that it happens
Honestly, if I cant get a gtr, I would get the sedan one
I forgot the trim
But the 4 door would be a better option at the price point, cant take the lads with you
silk coyote
I dont mind no RWD, if I wanted a AWD sedan, I would go for a Evo,specifically EVO III if imported wise
brave rampart
Oh yes certainly
Evo's full-time 4WD and active yaw control is far cooler than the 4WD-only-when-losing-grip that the Nissan system is.
though... AYC was for the IV gen onward
silk coyote
Sexy
zealous spindle
Look like subuwu bumper
gleaming meteor
brave rampart
How does one get an X90 series up so high?
they're known to be slammed on their nuts and bolts
gleaming meteor
some people are saying that he was hoping to turn it into a Skyline but it got stuck trying to get it into Sky
brave rampart
HA
brave rampart
silk coyote
Lmao
silk coyote
just in time for upcoming Skyline Sunday
As nice as the r34 is,the Hakosuka is the real treasure for me
exotic cargo
i like the 33 the most out of all of them but the hakosuka comes close
gleaming meteor
bitter anvil
p0300 time to figure out why engine is misfiring :)
brave rampart
They all have sub 1100cc bike engines haha
The collegiate engineering programs can invest whatever they can but the consensus "meta" is almost always about low centre of gravity and power:weight ratio. It's also cost efficient.
digital topaz
are you allowed to slap a k-car engine on it
brave rampart
are you allowed to slap a k-car engine on it
kei car engines? Surely. They are the right capacity
exotic cargo
In that "formula" car is a Honda bike engine
i'm gonna be completely honest i thought it was a lawn mower for a good two seconds 
stiff slate
i'm gonna be completely honest i thought it was a lawn mower for a good two seco...
I can't even blame u
gleaming meteor
bike engines are popular in small cars in hillclimbing events
usually an engine from a strong sport bike like a Suzuki Hayabusa in a tiny car like Fiat 500 which underwent a massive weight reduction
quartz glen
Wild find while driving this afternoon
brave rampart
zealous spindle
I’m still lost about Proto cars for endurance race
brave rampart
I’m still lost about Proto cars for endurance race
lost in what way?
zealous spindle
Between lmdh lmh and hypercar I don’t if lmp2 still exist in WEC
gleaming meteor
so from what I see lmdh and lmh are very similar except lmdh must be based on the lmp2 chassis and use the spec hybrid system and lmh can be built from scratch
and looks like lmp2 still exist but there probably will be fewer of them racing and there is a good chance that they will be cut off next year because of the hypercar popularity
interesting graph btw
brave rampart
silk coyote
Have you ever used a Electric Impact gun? @brave rampart
brave rampart
Yes
silk coyote
A certain brand you recommend?im thinking on investing in one
silk coyote
Bet
brave rampart
Milwaukee is great. Makita, Ingersoll Rand (if you have money) and Snap-On if you just want to pay a lot on something that DeWalt makes just as well. — In terms of impacts that is.
silk coyote
Went to go help put air in my sis’s tire and saw a young lad and his lady waiting and tried to offer help but the lug nuts were too tightened and wasn’t able to help,felt bad since I been in that same spot
brave rampart
Rigid is good too. As for batteries though you have to get a good 12-16v battery. Anything less will not give enough breakaway tq output to break something loose
silk coyote
Gotcha
Wait,so impact wrench or gun won’t make a difference right?
I was looking at the pins but just want to be sure if they were for the same purpose
brave rampart
They do the same job as a breaker bar essentially.
silk coyote
Ahh
brave rampart
it's easy, doesn't take up as much space as good bars are long, and can be used for anything in tighter to reach places
like under the wheel wells/arches
Also, some good cordless impact wrenches have speed settings. If it has an auto detect kind of setting? Leave it on there
or else you can strip shit and skip threads like no one's business. Lugs get hot as coals when tq is applied
silk coyote
Interesting
brave rampart
As for a specific model. Milwaukee makes the M12 Fuel subcompact cordless impact
pretty good price. Very mobile
if you have a spare 20 quid though, get the M18 in 3/8"
silk coyote
Yeah not going to trip out, if it happens, it happens
Just for the long run
A while back I was with my boy and his lady and he accidently hit a pot hole, it was raining heavily so it was out of his control, we pulled up to the gas station and I got out to help him remove the tire but his Honda didnt include the bar but luckily a tow truck pulled up and I asked if he could lend me a bar and he offered to replace the tire
My sister was telling me her 2020 Carolla already has 193,000 Km
Im like, holy shit, my 17 is barely going to hit the 233k km
silk coyote
she's trekking hard lol
she got it like that, I believe she's the 3rd owner, she got it from her Father in Law
brave rampart
Road trip car?
silk coyote
Probably, the interior was real nice, kinda jealous
Condition was perfect so probably was used as a road trip car or just long commuter
brave rampart
That engine is going to last as long as it isn't started and stopped a lot
600,000km easy
silk coyote
When i got my Honda fit, it was a 13 and got it with 60k km in mid 2019 but ended with almost 193k km by the end of 2021, I was the 3rd owner
brave rampart
yeah they're great lol
the Honda mtech I talk to raves about how each model has an outstanding quality
the Fit/Jazz is the shift lever and the cupholders
silk coyote
2nd gen is special for me since it was my actual first car I bought
brave rampart
It's quite popular in amateur racing if you know
silk coyote
I read about it, theres a special class for it iirc
Some do a swap and the bodykits are nice
brave rampart
The 1.5L iVTEC is quite potent for the size
Makes as much as the iconic Toyota 4A 1.6 blue top
silk coyote
It was fun driving it, actually felt the difference when other people rode with me in the car
damn no way
I also discovered it had like a limit when I reached top speed of 193km
Felt that jerk when I hit that mark
I was like, oh
bet
brave rampart
The fuel shutoff can be electronically disabled if I recall
with a flasher tool or so
it can be disabled to go well over 7k and reach excess of 200 maybe into 220kmh
at that point it would probably shake itself apart though haha
FWD needs lots of toe-in or else the wheels bow out on high speed and hard braking
silk coyote
Damn
brave rampart
Aero, good tyres, alignment stabilisers, and some body stiffening and you have yourself a road legal racecar in some places
silk coyote
You ever worked on a Ferrari 348?
brave rampart
no, seen plenty about them and in them though
348s are a nice middle child of the 8 cylinder 90s Ferrari lineup
brave rampart
You ever worked on a Ferrari 348?
what's to ask?
silk coyote
what's to ask?
Seen some at a 60k price range,wanted to know if it was decent Ferrari for the buck or just cheap Ferrari
And maintenance wise
brave rampart
it's a cheap one
silk coyote
The “poor man’s Ferrari”
brave rampart
the parts weren't all of the ones in the much better 355. It was a new model for the time
it was just to fund the F1 division
every Ferrari is for that purpose actually
but their flagships are genuinely pretty good at times
silk coyote
Yeah,I remember seeing a vid on that
brave rampart
and the F355 that succeeded it was a flagship after the F50 was done orders
Jeremy Clarkson's trio of "greatest [blank] car in the world" was given to the F355, the R34 GT-R, and the LFA.
Handling, tuning, and sounding.
silk coyote
Damn,no 93 Camry? Blasphemy
brave rampart
hahaha
silk coyote
I’m surprised he didn’t say F40 instead of the F355
brave rampart
The F40 was quite loose at times from what a lot of race drivers note
it's solid because the aerodynamics, weight, tyre width and such
silk coyote
Honestly don’t know much about Ferraris model so I’m just going based off popularity
Oh I c,so it had it faults
brave rampart
though the actual suspension is not very refined. All 80s machines were like that until the Porsche 959
soft spring rates I mean
silk coyote
Yeah but honestly,if I had a shitload of cash,I too would get a F40
Especially winning the lottery
brave rampart
Definite cop
silk coyote
Same with a Aston Martin,only models I would get are the ones featured in the films
brave rampart
Vantages
silk coyote
And the Sl300 I believe from Benz because butterfly wings
I think it’s just some cars one has to cop when they win a ton of cash
brave rampart
Beautiful machine
silk coyote
I’m still waiting for kit cars for it 😪
There’s a company in the UK that makes replicas of the 2000gt
“Whose gonna know?” Just don’t show up to the cars and coffee
brave rampart
I've seen that the UK has a niche outlaw building crowd
for the S30 Zs and the 2000GT
silk coyote
Oh really
brave rampart
Yes, very interesting stuff
in contrast to the states
the states loved the Datsuns
silk coyote
Yeah,they’re sexy
brave rampart
The Datsun popularity was why Bob Sharp was a part of the Nissan promotions for a while
He's why Nissan said "now's a good time to do the GT-R"
the UK didn't have that with Nissan
silk coyote
Really? Because of the market?
brave rampart
they just saw a Japanese copy of the Jaguar XK-E (E-Type) essentially.
The market was not fond because no good sales. No race promotion. Nothing
brave rampart
high displacement L6, hatch rear, amazing handling with a 5 speed, slap on some weber carbs, and they sound nearly the same
holy shit. Sounds even better
like a Ferrari Colombo V12
silk coyote
Sexy
brave rampart
that's just a single cam L24 inline
The S20 of the 2000 GT-Rs and Fairlady 432 sounds even better
silk coyote
Sexy sound
brave rampart
Aww, thank you. I hope it helps
brave rampart
nooo thank you hahaha
I like atmospheric pressure just fine on sub 250kW
ITBs on plenum or open stacks are just an amazing throat-y, guttural sound that makes most low displacement engines more fun
1:1 throttle input. No deadness, latency
zealous spindle
mazda roadster/mx-5 but you get the point
actually I might swap my mini for an nd or nc mx5
the best thing to compete with my dad caterham
brave rampart
you have an NB?
zealous spindle
nope even an nb would be cool
I have a 2017 3 door cooper
3cyl 1.5 turbo engine
brave rampart
ahhh
NB is the best base in my opinion
NA but better mechanically. Solved every issue the NA had in the 1.6 and 1.8s
brave rampart
It's the only downside haha
they're all tiny
also has a little extra comfort and boot space
zealous spindle
ye but if I can fit in a Caterham I can fit in a MX5
brave rampart
You can fit in any roadster as long as your knees don't stop your knuckles at full steering lock
gleaming meteor
also Rob Dahm made a few more videos
putting the 4 rotor on hub dyno, doing some lap times for the upcoming show that is gonna be on amazon and buying an open wheel rotary car to practice before he moves on the indy car
that amazon show seems to be interesting though it's gonna be supercars vs jdms
and he is representing the highest power class as a jdm with his 4 rotor against mclaren senna
brave rampart
https://yt3.ggpht.com/_RwEpE1HE2Z8t4gdy5K1YiIergKz8ANroEvyFIO5hAiMN-HdwfdXyjfWxO...
even though this is a photoshop. It looks like a nice concept