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pikaporeon wrote:Get a WRX or a Focus ST ; )
MastaVR6 wrote:Yes. General rule of thumb is that you should descend a hill in the same gear that you would use to ascend it. This will give you the proper amount of engine braking, keep your brakes cool ready for any trouble, and save fuel.pikaporeon wrote:Next gear down for stronger speed reduction, with enough proactive slowing, you can coast or foot off the pedal very early to feel the drag,So I've been driving stick for like four years across two cars and I'm still not sure how to engine brake 'properly' - like should i immediately go down to lowest gear possible to slow myself (rev matching) or what?
MastaVR6 wrote:No! Any modern car has a brake system capable of locking the wheels. Upgrading the brakes will not improve the stopping distance - that's determined by tyre traction, so always buy decent tyres. Tyre grip is the one thing that will help you avoid accidents!Upgrade your brakes (vented only is typical for stock, upgrading to slotted/drilled will improve stopping and reduce brake fade- upgrade from stock whenever possible, e.g. 2000 GTI GLX VR6, fitted with drilled and slotted rotors, mintex redbox pads.
Usacomp2k3 wrote:pikaporeon wrote:Do either of those come in convertible?Get a WRX or a Focus ST ; )
bthylafh wrote:Waco wrote:Total departure, but yesterday I officially placed my order for an Exocet through Flyin' Miata.
Here's to 10+ weeks of painful waiting to get started!
Are you expecting to fight off the Royal Navy in the near future?
Captain Ned wrote:OK, it's a poor man's Ariel Atom, slapping a Miata drivetrain into a tube-frame chassis.
Waco wrote:Clearly not a stock Miata motor.1500 pounds or so, 220 HP or so at the wheels.
Waco wrote:It's turbocharged at 12 PSI (16 PSI at my altitude). Megasquirt ECU. Stupid fun and fast, hopefully more so when it's drivable and 800 pounds lighter.
just brew it! wrote:Roundabouts were bad because you need to operate both the gear shift and turn signal with your left hand. "I need to signal... wait, I also really need to get out of 1st gear... SH*T!"
jihadjoe wrote:Not only did they make horrible electrics
Waco wrote:It's turbocharged at 12 PSI (16 PSI at my altitude). Megasquirt ECU. Stupid fun and fast, hopefully more so when it's drivable and 800 pounds lighter.
TibeR wrote:'84 Jeep Scrambler for getting around San Diego
jihadjoe wrote:just brew it! wrote:Roundabouts were bad because you need to operate both the gear shift and turn signal with your left hand. "I need to signal... wait, I also really need to get out of 1st gear... SH*T!"
Ah, the good old United Kingdom! Not only did they make horrible electrics, they somehow insisted on having the indicator stalk on the wrong side of the wheel even when everyone else realized it would be sensible to position it opposite of the gear lever.
IIRC even today manufacturers still build RHD cars with LHD switches, just for the UK market.
cheesyking wrote:How many internets do I win for knowing what a trafficator is without having to look it up? My browser doesn't, it thinks it is a spelling mistake.technically this is the trafficator switch
notfred wrote:cheesyking wrote:technically this is the trafficator switch
How many internets do I win for knowing what a trafficator is without having to look it up? My browser doesn't, it thinks it is a spelling mistake. :)
Waco wrote:Best part? 20% all around is legal in NM.
ludi wrote:Waco wrote:Best part? 20% all around is legal in NM.
I recently checked with a local tint shop and apparently CO allows 30% but I think that's too dark. I want to get one of our vehicles done to keep the sun off the baby's face, but I'm thinking more like 10-15%.
Captain Ned wrote:Ah, here in the East it's the percentage of light blocked, not transmitted.
Besides, here in VT tint is illegal on windshields and front row windows unless one can get a doctor to sign off.