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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-19-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,779
Posted By Island_370
I believe they are talking about downshifting to...

I believe they are talking about downshifting to slow the car in place of using the brakes. Not leaving the car in gear when going down hill.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 01-03-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By Island_370
I know the history of my rims, no way would I...

I know the history of my rims, no way would I take someone else's core.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-18-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,257
Posted By Island_370
Dry DOT 3 is better than wet (meaning old) DOT4. ...

Dry DOT 3 is better than wet (meaning old) DOT4. So if the fluid in the car is old DOT4, adding fresh DOT3 will actually help. Fresh fluid is always better than old fluid. Per the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-17-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,257
Posted By Island_370
There are no safety issues with mixing DOT3,...

There are no safety issues with mixing DOT3, DOT4, or DOT 5.1 fluids. It is like adding 5w-40 to a motor with 5w-30. They have different properties and will change from being blended, but it won't...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-15-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By Island_370
There are negatives (I know it is true for the...

There are negatives (I know it is true for the Audis, but not sure about brands)......
The lack of fuel flowing over the intake valves can lead to dirt build up on the valves. Mosr fuels have...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-11-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,898
Posted By Island_370
I got ~24K on my stockers. The rears were just...

I got ~24K on my stockers. The rears were just at the wear bars and front were getting close.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-10-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,257
Posted By Island_370
SS brake lines are almost always teflon brake...

SS brake lines are almost always teflon brake lines with a SS braided covering to protect them. The purpose is that they are more resistant to expansion under pressure and therefore provide a better...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-08-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,257
Posted By Island_370
I was tracking a rental Dodge Charger. 4300...

I was tracking a rental Dodge Charger. 4300 pounds on 195 tires = brake early!
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-07-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,257
Posted By Island_370
Here is my 2 cents.....

All brakes can fade....It is simply a matter of a overheating. The best fluid with the best pads will still fade if you try to go balls deep into ever corner. You simply cannot do 100% braking into...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-19-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,366
Posted By Island_370
They look good, but don't use it for a tow. If...

They look good, but don't use it for a tow. If it is aluminum, they break. Ask any shop that tows. They are dangerous...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-23-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,246
Posted By Island_370
go to a structured Driving Event.....It will...

go to a structured Driving Event.....It will definitely make you a faster driver.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-17-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By Island_370
I use a Chinese grease pencil

I use a Chinese grease pencil
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-08-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 32,273
Posted By Island_370
I came from a car with serious warranty costs and...

I came from a car with serious warranty costs and dealers were under pressure from the manufacturer to challenge all. So I am very wary of any mod....

I hate to be a jerk, but you have to pay to...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 04-23-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 137,205
Posted By Island_370
Do you still have some? I want to try another...

Do you still have some? I want to try another application. I have something (dirt) under mine and I am too an@l to leave it. I really like the look

thanks
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-19-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By Island_370
The answer is in that book in the glove box. ...

The answer is in that book in the glove box. Read it, it has a lot of useful info on your new car.

Short answer...normal. Here is the actual quote:
"When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm or...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 03-28-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,487
Posted By Island_370
Techy review of Continental Extreme Contact (long)

After 22K miles, it was time to replace the stock rubber (Sport tires). Since getting tires here is a bit a challenge and can lead to extended spare tire usage in the event of a flat, I had a set of...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-21-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,353
Posted By Island_370
A good friend of mine made a claim thru Lockton. ...

A good friend of mine made a claim thru Lockton. They seem to be easy to use and stand behind their service.
When I start back into HPDE, I will use them. Not worth the risk to me to be left...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-20-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Posted By Island_370
How old were the previous filters? Some of that...

How old were the previous filters? Some of that might be the effect of just a new filter. I doubt all of it was a new filter, but just curious.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-17-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,136
Posted By Island_370
If you go into the braking zone of a corner and...

If you go into the braking zone of a corner and are on the limits of traction, a bad heel/toe mismatch can push you past the limits of traction. The s-mode will ensure that the downshift is as...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-17-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,468
Posted By Island_370
I agree, every AP kit I have seen is hard core. ...

I agree, every AP kit I have seen is hard core. But I have also seen Alcon B type calipers on a car with spinners. They look sooooo good and the they function well.

No dis-respect intended.
...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-17-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,136
Posted By Island_370
With modern synchros, you don't even need to...

With modern synchros, you don't even need to heel/toe. If you are gentle on letting the clutch out, it will not upset the car.

I tend to disagree on the comment that "this will not matter a bit...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-16-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,468
Posted By Island_370
Nice write up. I am glad you like them. The kit...

Nice write up. I am glad you like them. The kit looks quite impressive.

Were the piston sizes matched for the master cylinders? What are the piston diameters? What is the calculated impact on...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-16-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,605
Posted By Island_370
Many people confuse turbo lag with turbo...

Many people confuse turbo lag with turbo threshold. The lag is time to spool once in the right range. Essential on-off throttle in the upper range. The threshold is what rpm do you need to be at...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-16-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,136
Posted By Island_370
For me, it was not the bigger brake rotors but...

For me, it was not the bigger brake rotors but the fixed caliper. I prefer the pedal feel of a fixed caliper over a floating caliper. Track use or street use, the pedal feel is what I wanted. And...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-02-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,115
Posted By Island_370
Keeping it simple.....Springs support the cars...

Keeping it simple.....Springs support the cars weight, the shocks "dampen" the bouncing. If the car is bouncing (like a pogo stick) then the car is under dampened. If the car is riding rough, then...
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