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Forum: MAZOC 01-13-2016, 05:53 PM
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Posted By Red__Zed
Starbucks encounters

Starbucks encounters
Forum: MAZOC 01-12-2016, 06:39 AM
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Posted By Red__Zed
Unfortunately they'll let just about anyone in to...

Unfortunately they'll let just about anyone in to their engineering grad programs :p
Forum: MAZOC 12-31-2015, 08:30 AM
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Posted By Red__Zed
Yeah, but building an engine for boost and...

Yeah, but building an engine for boost and building an engine for power N/A are two diametrically opposite tasks.


You will probably want to drop your CR by 20% to boost it right - which means...
Forum: Other Vehicles 12-22-2015, 09:00 PM
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Posted By Red__Zed
^ Camaro looks much better in that color

^ Camaro looks much better in that color
Forum: Other Vehicles 12-20-2015, 09:23 PM
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Posted By Red__Zed
If you take the passenger seat out

If you take the passenger seat out
Forum: Other Vehicles 12-17-2015, 06:15 AM
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Posted By Red__Zed
Is South Korea part of Japan now?

Is South Korea part of Japan now?
Forum: MAZOC 07-23-2015, 12:04 PM
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Posted By Red__Zed
Looks like I'll be stuck traveling

Looks like I'll be stuck traveling
Forum: MAZOC 07-08-2015, 05:10 PM
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Posted By Red__Zed
trying to figure out if I'll be in town...

trying to figure out if I'll be in town...
Forum: Other Vehicles 07-07-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 96
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Posted By Red__Zed
They're big, but a surprisingly fun car to drive,...

They're big, but a surprisingly fun car to drive, especially with the mag-ride.

They look a lot like a Malibu - which is good or bad depending on what you are going for.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-07-2015, 06:20 PM
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Views: 8,215
Posted By Red__Zed
Because this is what happens even with a stiffer...

Because this is what happens even with a stiffer (Stillen) front bar:

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspension/4314-sway-bars-2.html#post69790

You gotta get the tires facing the right direction...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-07-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,189
Posted By Red__Zed
*grabs popcorn*

*grabs popcorn*
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-06-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,215
Posted By Red__Zed
track or autoX that you are recommending this for?

track or autoX that you are recommending this for?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-06-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,870
Posted By Red__Zed
you think the base 500 is more apropos?

you think the base 500 is more apropos?
Forum: Forced Induction 07-06-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,189
Posted By Red__Zed
sounds legit, where do i sign up?

sounds legit, where do i sign up?
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-06-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,243
Posted By Red__Zed
Coulomb's model hasn't been considered an...

Coulomb's model hasn't been considered an accurate representation for pneumatic tires since...well...ever. His model works well for "hard" solids, not so much for sticky, deformative surfaces.
...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-06-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,392
Posted By Red__Zed
Simply not true. What you are describing is the...

Simply not true. What you are describing is the Coulomb model of Physics, not Physics. If you had any background in physics you would know that adhesion and deformation are two of the most standard...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-01-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,392
Posted By Red__Zed
You're neglecting adhesion in your response. And...

You're neglecting adhesion in your response. And oversteer/under steer is just f/r management of traction...

That basic equation assumes minimally elastic solids. Surface area matters more as the...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 06-30-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,392
Posted By Red__Zed
To OP: I'd go square. Best modification I made...

To OP: I'd go square. Best modification I made for my Z's handling.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 06-30-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,392
Posted By Red__Zed
People always say things like this because the...

People always say things like this because the Physics 101 equations (F.friction = mu * F.normal) say friction isn't dependent on surface area, but the Coulomb model has a couple of holes in...
Forum: MAZOC 06-30-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10,171
Views: 639,046
Posted By Red__Zed
I'm planning to be in VA this weekend. Will try...

I'm planning to be in VA this weekend. Will try and make it out
Forum: Other Vehicles 06-30-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,229
Posted By Red__Zed
My JKU is only at around 45K. Done a good bit of...

My JKU is only at around 45K. Done a good bit of towing across much of the US (with a good bit more weight than recommend ;)), some offroading through the front range and northeast, and then the...
Forum: Other Vehicles 06-28-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,580
Posted By Red__Zed
Towing is one of those things where your needs...

Towing is one of those things where your needs tend to grow over time.

You can definitely tow with a smaller car. It will be more enjoyable with a bigger, more tow-ready vehicle, especially if...
Forum: Other Vehicles 06-28-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,229
Posted By Red__Zed
The wrangler has so little to break, it's an...

The wrangler has so little to break, it's an entirely different animal.


I've got probably 100k miles on wranglers (tj+jku) and close to 600k across the Cherokees I've owned. buying the right...
Forum: Other Vehicles 06-26-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,580
Posted By Red__Zed
Not true at all. They've switched to a much more...

Not true at all. They've switched to a much more fuel efficient engine.

I get 20-25 in mine on the highway, and 20 around town. That said, I'd probably look elsewhere for towing. 3500 limit with...
Forum: MAZOC 06-26-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10,171
Views: 639,046
Posted By Red__Zed
Same. Not looking promising.

Same. Not looking promising.
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