Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[vetali]

Looked at gear ratios on my car.

 

 

that 1 > 2 shift is so bad with the rev hang.

[AlexStriz]

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know..

techswede

This forum would be a lot more boring without this thread. Thanks for it.

 

AlwaysFSX

Keep on 'Murcia-ing. And try not to be too mean to Terry

 

Speedyv

MAAAD. Wagon life bro. See you in college maybe?

RevoltTrain

You want a different car every week, so I didn't really know what to post.. Prelude? 240sx? No idea anymore

 

 

FuzzyYellow

Toyota! Hammond! Two of the best car-related things!

bob345

Sorry, we didn't really talk enough on this thread for me to know what kind of cars you like That V8 swapped E46 will be sweet when you do it though. And keep on posting your pics to flickr, they're dope.

Frankie

Oi, stop getting hurt so you can get that fucking MKIV already, kretén

JoaoPRSousa

Sorry about the E34 man, that really sucked. Hopefully posting one won't make you feel bad Bimmer life yo. You still have me on Snapchat, right? We should talk more.

Maybach123

^Dream car? The older the better, right?

MEC-777

Race Car? Check. Ferrari? Check.

chaozbandit

More race cars! Maybe we can play Project Cars or something together sometime.

Real_PhillBert

We never really talked much, but you have a sweet 'Stang. Remember something about Focus RS and GTS?

bcredeur97

Have fun at those auto-x's. I dont know what kinda cars you like, so here is a Rolla attempting to autocross

vinyldash303

Mexican mini truck?

And of course, terrytek

Have fun with your bagged M5 when you get it. You may get some hate for it, but just do you. You'll love it

Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

[techswede]

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know..

Have fun with your bagged M5 when you get it. You may get some hate for it, but just do you. You'll love it

Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

Sad to see you go man

Best of luck in everything you want to do 

[bcredeur97]

Looked at gear ratios on my car.

that 1 > 2 shift is so bad with the rev hang.

Wow that is a huge jump between first and second. Should of been a 6 speed

But still better than my Corolla lol. I haven't seen a single thing that is worse from the same period yet, except the A131L, which was the base 3 speed AT. Makes me want to throw up thinking about it

[bcredeur97]

@AlexStriz will miss you! Sent a PM

[Speedyv]

@AlexStriz  actually sad to see you leaving bro (funny considering I have actually never met you lol) I'll send a PM. Good luck m8

[warmmilk]

yeah lol... 1ZZ-FE 125hp/125ft-lbs torque and here are the gear ratios:

 

1st: 3.643:1

2nd: 2.008:1

3rd: 1.296:1

4th: 0.892:1

Final: 2.655

 

 

Super LOOOOONG. You would need like 300 hp to have fun with that gearing lol.. But that would blow up the transmission lel (probably, I could be wrong). 

 

Not to mention it had 165K miles at the time of the video. Well taken care of and literally outputting as much as it possibly can since I've done everything under the sun to give it the best chance, but still im sure it's missing at least a couple horses.

 

If your curious about my tires, Im running 185/65R14 General Altimax RT43's pahahaha. aka the worst tire for this I think anyone has tried. Maybe not. 

 

@vinyldash303 there's your gearing lol

 

yeah I guess the wheelspin doesnt mean much, perhaps that is why no one told me anything about it while I was there. But I'll try to be more gentle so as not to destroy the tires too much anyway. I also think my tire pressure was a little too high that day. Going to try something a bit lower next time. But I doubt that will make too much of a difference. I have till March (maybe even April if I decide to just go with my friend in the mustang again) to do whatever so I guess ill see. Don't want to invest too much into the car like I said. It was really only a cheap car for me to daily and learn how to drive with lol, next time ill get something better. At the least a manual transmission with shorter gearing...

 

So I know you said you don't wanna spend money on this car, but if you can swing it I'd recommend wheels/tires. While tires are a consumable, wheels typically have great resale value (or you might be able to use them on your next car too), especially if you buy used in the first place. And you don't have to go with anything crazy sticky either, mainly something with a lower profile so you don't get as much tire roll over. In fact I wouldn't recommend really sticky for a new driver, it masks mistakes and slows down your learning curve. I'm willing to bet a lot of your understeer is coming from tire roll over since your sidewall is so tall.

 

well if the motor isn't as strong and I drive it like I drive my car, it will likely be the first to blow up. That is what turns me away from it. 

For most people it's probably fine, but I put quite a bit of demand on my cars.

 

I mean im at redline minimum twice a week. Sometimes multiple times a day every day. Don't hold it there but still.. that is killer on rods lol

Hahaha, twice a week??? For me it's like minimum twice every time I drive... Doesn't even matter what I'm driving... Except if the car is really slow and takes forever to get to redline... I get bored a give up

[AlwaysFSX]

 

New glass used in the Ford GT. I want dis.

[PandaCopyRight]

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know..

techswede

This forum would be a lot more boring without this thread. Thanks for it.

 

AlwaysFSX

Keep on 'Murcia-ing. And try not to be too mean to Terry

 

Speedyv

MAAAD. Wagon life bro. See you in college maybe?

RevoltTrain

You want a different car every week, so I didn't really know what to post.. Prelude? 240sx? No idea anymore

 

 

FuzzyYellow

Toyota! Hammond! Two of the best car-related things!

bob345

Sorry, you don't post in the Car Thread enough for me to know what kind of cars you like That V8 swapped E46 will be sweet when you do it though. And keep on posting your pics to flickr, they're dope.

Frankie

Oi, stop getting hurt so you can get that fucking MKIV already, kretén

JoaoPRSousa

Sorry about the E34 man, that really sucked. Hopefully posting one won't make you feel bad Bimmer life yo. You still have me on Snapchat, right? We should talk more.

Maybach123

^Dream car? The older the better, right?

MEC-777

Race Car? Check. Ferrari? Check.

chaozbandit

More race cars! Maybe we can play Project Cars or something together sometime.

Real_PhillBert

We never really talked much, but you have a sweet 'Stang. Remember something about Focus RS and GTS?

bcredeur97

Have fun at those auto-x's. I dont know what kinda cars you like, so here is a Rolla attempting to autocross

vinyldash303

Mexican mini truck?

And of course, terrytek

Have fun with your bagged M5 when you get it. You may get some hate for it, but just do you. You'll love it

Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

dammit ... why am i not in the list i have been here for a quite the long time jk .... take care m8 .. have fun 

[techswede]

1650bhp 70s charger anyone?

 http://blog.caranddriver.com/speedkore-performances-tantrum-is-a-70-dodge-charger-turned-1650-hp-supercar/

The SpeedKore Performace "Tantrum"

[DigitalHermit]

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know..

techswede

This forum would be a lot more boring without this thread. Thanks for it.

 

AlwaysFSX

Keep on 'Murcia-ing. And try not to be too mean to Terry

 

Speedyv

MAAAD. Wagon life bro. See you in college maybe?

RevoltTrain

You want a different car every week, so I didn't really know what to post.. Prelude? 240sx? No idea anymore

 

 

FuzzyYellow

Toyota! Hammond! Two of the best car-related things!

bob345

Sorry, you don't post in the Car Thread enough for me to know what kind of cars you like That V8 swapped E46 will be sweet when you do it though. And keep on posting your pics to flickr, they're dope.

Frankie

Oi, stop getting hurt so you can get that fucking MKIV already, kretén

JoaoPRSousa

Sorry about the E34 man, that really sucked. Hopefully posting one won't make you feel bad Bimmer life yo. You still have me on Snapchat, right? We should talk more.

Maybach123

^Dream car? The older the better, right?

MEC-777

Race Car? Check. Ferrari? Check.

chaozbandit

More race cars! Maybe we can play Project Cars or something together sometime.

Real_PhillBert

We never really talked much, but you have a sweet 'Stang. Remember something about Focus RS and GTS?

bcredeur97

Have fun at those auto-x's. I dont know what kinda cars you like, so here is a Rolla attempting to autocross

vinyldash303

Mexican mini truck?

And of course, terrytek

Have fun with your bagged M5 when you get it. You may get some hate for it, but just do you. You'll love it

Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

*takes off hat*

Have fun where you'll be at next...

[Smooth Bunz]

K&N air intake should be here next Wednesday for the s-10! If better be worth the almost $400 price tag

[terrytek]

 

1650bhp 70s charger anyone?

 http://blog.caranddriver.com/speedkore-performances-tantrum-is-a-70-dodge-charger-turned-1650-hp-supercar/

The SpeedKore Performace "Tantrum"

 

 

 

 

also saw this on speedhunters. apparently they used a marine engine in this. it's freaking baller.

[vetali]

Wow that is a huge jump between first and second. Should of been a 6 speed

But still better than my Corolla lol. I haven't seen a single thing that is worse from the same period yet, except the A131L, which was the base 3 speed AT. Makes me want to throw up thinking about it

I got distracted last night after looking at the ratios and found out these cars have a common issue with blowing up clutches. Part of me thinks its the stock motor mounts that makes people ride the clutch too much. I only had my stock motor mount for like 4.5k miles. Its easy to ride the clutch too much with the stock mounts otherwise the start will be really jerky. 

 

Of course I take that with a grain of salt... because everybody that said they blew up a clutch always had to have the addendum of "I've been driving manual for 50 years!" and proceeded to list off every manual car they've owned and how they were on OEM clutches for 175k miles each. Lots of posters on mazda forums say its a really difficult car to drive. This is my first manual and I'd agree... its easy to give it too much gas and have it "jump" at a start.

 

However maybe its a sign to trade up to a non ford mazda.

[AlwaysFSX]

[vetali]

All its going to do is get you ready for more mods and maybe increase throttle response a tad. Have you done the throttle blade mod yet? Also how long has it been sense you've done plugs and cap/rotor?

The throttle blade mod would make a LOT bigger difference than a CAI. I used to be a big fan of CAI's and K&N filters. Back in school my instructor said they kill engines and I thought he was crazy... until I saw some in the trade. They let gritty pieces of dirt through. Seen some that you pull off the intake tube and run your finger around it and its like oily sand in there. All that crap going into your engine...

[Frankie]

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know..

Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

 

You're making me all sad now. Tell me who I'm suppose to insult everyday via PM's ? I never imagined that I could call somebody I never met my friend.

[AlwaysFSX]

The throttle blade mod would make a LOT bigger difference than a CAI. I used to be a big fan of CAI's and K&N filters. Back in school my instructor said they kill engines and I thought he was crazy... until I saw some in the trade. They let gritty pieces of dirt through. Seen some that you pull off the intake tube and run your finger around it and its like oily sand in there. All that crap going into your engine...

Depends on the fitment for the intake. We've got two with zero problems as far as I'm aware of. They are due for a cleaning so I might do that today too..

[vetali]

Depends on the fitment for the intake. We've got two with zero problems as far as I'm aware of. They are due for a cleaning so I might do that today too..

Just oil it every 10k. That helps, but it still lets too much dirt through. 

 

Yup. That's why I don't have one I have done the filter though. The one Spectre Pref. has for these trucks is pretty good and fits real nice. Throttle blade was also freaking amazing once I cleaned the throttle body. Just waiting for the injectors to go and I'll do the CPFI to MPFI upgrade. Then get a tune.

Did you cut the throttle blade like other s10 guys have done? Now I'm confused.

 

My dad went to a MPFI system in his s10 after he did headgaskets. No problems yet.

[vetali]

Yeah I did. Best thing I've done yet. Not gonna descreen the MAF though.

I wouldn't until you get a tune. Those things are programmed to take into account the screen. 

[chaozbandit]

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know..

chaozbandit

More race cars! Maybe we can play Project Cars or something together sometime.

Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

 

Sad to see you go man, but best of luck with whatever your future endeavors take you! PM`d.

[chaozbandit]

1650bhp 70s charger anyone?

 http://blog.caranddriver.com/speedkore-performances-tantrum-is-a-70-dodge-charger-turned-1650-hp-supercar/

The SpeedKore Performace "Tantrum"

 

Photos are a re-post from Speedhunters lol

 

But oh man it's such an awesome concept... take a proven endurance motor for marine usage, use it at less than it's usual duty cycle, and get boat loads (ha) of reliable power. The carbon bodywork is pretty amazing as well.

 

http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/12/muscle-car-meets-hypercar-tantrum-charger/

 

[AlwaysFSX]

Just oil it every 10k. That helps, but it still lets too much dirt through.

Helps I'm in a desert then. /s I'll check it later when I'm not lazy.

[pagani123]

 

1650bhp 70s charger anyone?

 http://blog.caranddriver.com/speedkore-performances-tantrum-is-a-70-dodge-charger-turned-1650-hp-supercar/

The SpeedKore Performace "Tantrum"

 

 

 

 

yes yes

[bcredeur97]

 So I know you said you don't wanna spend money on this car, but if you can swing it I'd recommend wheels/tires. While tires are a consumable, wheels typically have great resale value (or you might be able to use them on your next car too), especially if you buy used in the first place. And you don't have to go with anything crazy sticky either, mainly something with a lower profile so you don't get as much tire roll over. In fact I wouldn't recommend really sticky for a new driver, it masks mistakes and slows down your learning curve. I'm willing to bet a lot of your understeer is coming from tire roll over since your sidewall is so tall.

 

Hahaha, twice a week??? For me it's like minimum twice every time I drive... Doesn't even matter what I'm driving... Except if the car is really slow and takes forever to get to redline... I get bored a give up

Problem I have with wheels is that it's hard to find decent, or well "neutral" looking one's that don't attract too much attention and are also lightweight. I do agree though, I've needed new wheels from the start lol, those steelies aren't good for anything and they are a little bent. Maybe I should just find a place that sells used rims, if such a place even exists here. Most people around here when they get rims, they are putting gigantic one's on trucks or they are putting big shiny one's on their donk lol.. I just want something simple and clean and lightweight if I were to get something. Hard to choose your rims when you're looking for used one's though I guess. But if anyone has any suggestions... fire away

 

I said minimum twice a week... there was that one week when I sort of used my economy car as an economy car for once. lol These days I will pretty much be redlining it all the time. Does take forever to get there though lol, but I do that on most straight highway on-ramps of which by the end of it im only doing the speed limit