Ugh, somebody post something... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2005-11-07, 10:57 AM

...before I go and do some actual work! God I'm bored!

Dean · 2005-11-07, 11:05 AM

Go find a definitive answer on the 06 WRX turbo question...

I'm going to go get my powder coated SubZeros at lunch... Wanna go?

sti deede · 2005-11-07, 11:15 AM

I'm gonna bring my wheels up to powder coat in december.

I'm gonna be coming up for the SECCS meet on December 8th. That weekend will be my christmas in Reno, because I get to got to Maryland during christmas. Woo hoo!!

sperry · 2005-11-07, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Go find a definitive answer on the 06 WRX turbo question...

I'm going to go get my powder coated SubZeros at lunch... Wanna go?

Actually, that might be something worth doing! Wanna grab lunch after you pick 'em up?

Call my cell phone!

MattR · 2005-11-07, 11:45 AM

I'm looking forward to seeing the wheels...I'm itching to PC something blue...uuurgh

Dean · 2005-11-07, 02:34 PM

My wheels look great... I'll take some pics after work in the PC thread... Cory was there droping off his wheels to be done. Of course, he had to be difficult and pick some off the wall color so it is going to cost him a little extra... I think $5/wheel... He passed on the 3X price for the multicolor/layer look...

sperry · 2005-11-07, 02:41 PM

Cory's wheels are gonna be sick! I think the $5/wheel is certainly worth it.

Also, I second the quality of Dean's PC job... the wheels look good as new!

sti deede · 2005-11-07, 02:45 PM

Sweet this is gonna be awesome.

Pat R. · 2005-11-07, 05:47 PM

The lunch was good, too.

And a large, orange, drink!

sperry · 2005-11-07, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

The lunch was good, too.

And a large, orange, drink!

Yeah, that sammich hit the spot. I won't crave any pastrami for at least a week!

MPREZIV · 2005-11-08, 12:37 PM

Yes, the "tye dye" look just wasn't working for me! I think the 5$ extra for the bronze is well worth it!

Thanks for your opinionative input fellas!

Pat R. · 2005-11-08, 08:52 PM

The six-wheel F1 car: http://www.f1nutter.co.uk/tech/6wheels.php

The fan car: http://8w.forix.com/fancar.html

MPREZIV · 2005-11-10, 07:54 AM

^^interesting that only one of those six-wheel cars has four front wheels, instead of rears. the four front wheel setup just seems complicated with steering linkages and such...

Nick Koan · 2005-11-10, 08:02 AM

it is. I've been in the process of building a model of one for about a year now.

My first attempt messed up the steering linkage, so I ended up getting a second kit to try again

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-10, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

^^interesting that only one of those six-wheel cars has four front wheels, instead of rears. the four front wheel setup just seems complicated with steering linkages and such...

The point was to lower the frontal area of the front tires and fit them behind a fairing to lower aero drag. Going to such small tires obviously reduces the amount of front contact patch, so the next step was to add 2 more front tires to get back to the same amount of front tire on the ground.

sperry · 2005-11-10, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

The point was to lower the frontal area of the front tires and fit them behind a fairing to lower aero drag. Going to such small tires obviously reduces the amount of front contact patch, so the next step was to add 2 more front tires to get back to the same amount of front tire on the ground.

Exactly... on an F1 car the vast majority of the drag comes from the tires... everything else is extremely well refined... but there's not much you can do to the tire... it's gotta be round, and it's gotta be spinning.

Those 3 axle cars had *tremendous* aero advantages over their 2 axle competition at similar grip levels. However, the added complexity resulted in mechanical failures and higher costs. And once newer high-tech radial tires started showing up, 2 axle cars were able to achieve tons of mechanical grip on super sticky tires at the expense of changing them frequently... something that takes way more time if you've got 6 tires.

But what really killed the 3 axle cars was the FIA. They plain old outlawed 'em, along with things like AWD, active differentials, active aero, etc. On one hand, it kinda sucks that F1 wouldn't embrace the new levels of creative technology that sprung up in the 70's, but on the other hand, they kept the sport pure... the cars today are essentially the same cars that were running back in the 50's and 60's... low displacement, open wheel, single seat, and faster than any other road-racing car on the planet.

MPREZIV · 2005-11-10, 01:03 PM

I got the point of the smaller wheels, then more wheels to aid in traction. Just saying that it must have been a sum-bitch.

Pat R. · 2005-11-15, 05:21 PM

People on ludes should NOT drive!

That must have been some good shit.

Quote:

...Williams was sitting in the Dodge pickup inside the dealership playing his stereo loudly when a deputy arrived at Michael Hohl Motor Co., the deputy reported. Then Williams got out of the truck with a lighter in one hand and a bong in the other,...

MattR · 2005-11-15, 05:22 PM

Hello PFR.That's some funny shit

Pat R. · 2005-11-15, 05:26 PM

Yo, Matt. I accidentally installed my LED lights on your trailer. You owe me $100.

MattR · 2005-11-15, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

Yo, Matt. I accidentally installed my LED lights on your trailer. You owe me $100.

Thanks PFR I was hoping that would happen. I sneaked it back into your yard yesterday while you were out rubbung elbows with important people. I got it dropped off just as Brandon was chasing me out with a broom..

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-11-15, 05:33 PM

Wow.. that guy must have had some serious chronic in the bong.

sperry · 2005-11-15, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

Yo, Matt. I accidentally installed my LED lights on your trailer. You owe me $100.

I guess that means the left light of the 3 center running lights on the back of Matt's trailer isn't out anymore?

...Matt, I forgot to mention, the left of the 3 center running lights on the back of your trailer is out.

MattR · 2005-11-15, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I guess that means the left light of the 3 center running lights on the back of Matt's trailer isn't out anymore?

...Matt, I forgot to mention, the left of the 3 center running lights on the back of your trailer is out.

You guys are assholes. I know, thank you.

Actually, I doubt Pat put his sweet lights in on my trailer, so my light is probably burnt out still. I really don't care, I want to go LED like PAT here in a few weeks.

MattR · 2005-11-15, 05:42 PM

oops

2005-11-07, 10:57 AM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Ugh, somebody post something... ...before I go and do some actual work! God I'm bored! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-11-07, 11:05 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Go find a definitive answer on the 06 WRX turbo question... I'm going to go get my powder coated SubZeros at lunch... Wanna go? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-07, 11:45 AM	#5
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'm looking forward to seeing the wheels...I'm itching to PC something blue...uuurgh __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-07, 02:34 PM	#6
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	My wheels look great... I'll take some pics after work in the PC thread... Cory was there droping off his wheels to be done. Of course, he had to be difficult and pick some off the wall color so it is going to cost him a little extra... I think $5/wheel... He passed on the 3X price for the multicolor/layer look... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-07, 02:41 PM	#7
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Cory's wheels are gonna be sick! I think the $5/wheel is certainly worth it. Also, I second the quality of Dean's PC job... the wheels look good as new! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-11-07, 11:15 AM	#3
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	I'm gonna bring my wheels up to powder coat in december. I'm gonna be coming up for the SECCS meet on December 8th. That weekend will be my christmas in Reno, because I get to got to Maryland during christmas. Woo hoo!!

2005-11-07, 02:45 PM	#8
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Sweet this is gonna be awesome.

2005-11-07, 05:47 PM	#9
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	The lunch was good, too. And a large, orange, drink!

2005-11-08, 12:37 PM	#11
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Yes, the "tye dye" look just wasn't working for me! I think the 5$ extra for the bronze is well worth it! Thanks for your opinionative input fellas! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-08, 08:52 PM	#12
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	The six-wheel F1 car: http://www.f1nutter.co.uk/tech/6wheels.php The fan car: http://8w.forix.com/fancar.html __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2005-11-10, 07:54 AM	#13
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	^^interesting that only one of those six-wheel cars has four front wheels, instead of rears. the four front wheel setup just seems complicated with steering linkages and such... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-10, 08:02 AM	#14
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	it is. I've been in the process of building a model of one for about a year now. My first attempt messed up the steering linkage, so I ended up getting a second kit to try again

2005-11-10, 01:03 PM	#17
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I got the point of the smaller wheels, then more wheels to aid in traction. Just saying that it must have been a sum-bitch. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-15, 05:22 PM	#19
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hello PFR.That's some funny shit __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-15, 05:26 PM	#20
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Yo, Matt. I accidentally installed my LED lights on your trailer. You owe me $100.

2005-11-15, 05:33 PM	#22
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Wow.. that guy must have had some serious chronic in the bong. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2005-11-15, 05:42 PM	#25
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	oops __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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