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    long-gone reacted to MeisterR in Suspension   
    With suspension, it is very difficult to "measure" performance because it is only one part of a working system.
    The driver, the suspension, the anti-roll bar, the tyres, the track / road surfaces, all combine and work together.
    This is how "vehicle dynamics" are calculated, and in a way it is different for everyone.
     
    There are some constant variable such as heat fade resistant and durability.
    There are some suspension that are design incorrectly such as having way too much damping force for the springs rate.
    But to really understand how everything works, one really need some basic understanding of vehicle dynamics, not just how a damper work.
     
    If you look online, alot of people post up a "force vs. velocity" dyno, and use that to "gauge" how good a damper is.
    From where I am sitting, if I get shown a "force vs velocity" dyno, I wouldn't actually know what show because it doesn't actually show "how" the damping force is generated.
     
    The main thing to remember is that suspension need to fit the driver's need.
    An expensive 3-way race suspension will get out performed by a budget 1-way coilovers if this is for a daily fast road car.
    Higher price don't always mean better suspension, and more adjustment just mean more to go wrong if driver do not know how to set it up.
     
    Jerrick
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    long-gone reacted to rob275 in Selling my Milltek non resonated exhaust and high flow cat   
    Please keep things on the right forum and do not duplicate post. People interested are more likely to look in the for sale section.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Keethos in TOMS DEPO US Spec   
    'Sold'
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    long-gone reacted to Captain Duff in Air Conditioning   
    http://europe.autonews.com/article/20130824/ANE/130829947/toyota-switches-back-to-banned-refrigerant-in-europe
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    long-gone got a reaction from Riapsed in PRICE REDUCTION 2012 GT86 - Pearl White 22k £14595.00   
    Advert is contrary to trade descriptions act - white is not the best colour!
    Everyone knows Orange is.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Ade in Help Ade pick an exhaust!   
    Have you considered the 2.1/2" AVO TurboWorld cat-back?
     
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    long-gone got a reaction from Keethos in TOMS DEPO US Spec   
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    long-gone got a reaction from Rich in Respray   
    You will clearly gain the superficial benefits like being more attractive to women, but it won't make you quite as fast as a pukka real-live ginge.
    Do it, you know it makes sense. 
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    long-gone reacted to TTR in Respray   
    Is it frowned upon to change from Red to Ginger?
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    long-gone reacted to TTR in Respray   
    Maybe I'm just getting a different, more interesting red 
    I have thought about getting it wrapped, but the cars that I've seen just like kinda crap up close.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Tareim in Favicon   
    Only a trivial issue, but any chance we can have a favicon for the site please?
    Looks a bit bare amongst my favourites/bookmarks:

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    long-gone got a reaction from Tareim in Favicon   
    Only a trivial issue, but any chance we can have a favicon for the site please?
    Looks a bit bare amongst my favourites/bookmarks:

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    long-gone reacted to Kodename47 in TOMS DEPO US Spec   
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    long-gone got a reaction from Deacon in Brake discs at the same time as new pads?   
    My first set of rotors were spent at about 25,000 miles, replaced at same time as pads.
    Replaced with Brembo rotors and EBC GreenStuff pads and at 50,000 miles they're less than 50% worn. Stops pretty well too, and no squealing like originals.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Keethos in Yellow Speed Racing Coilovers   
    Worth emailing their sales desk and asking for some references from satisfied GT86/BRZ customers?
    websales@yellowspeedeurope.com
     
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    long-gone got a reaction from rob275 in TOMS DEPO US Spec   
    Trial and error ain't working. I'm too thick and don't have the patience.
    If anyone could tell me the correct pin outs it'd be much appreciated.
    Virtual internet beers to anyone who can help.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Will T8WMM in GT86 BRZ Tuning Package from Tuning Developments   
    In.
    Order placed. 
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    long-gone reacted to Dan7954 in TOMS DEPO US Spec   
    This is Japanese to usa. So just the reverse applys.
    http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40235 
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    long-gone got a reaction from Keethos in Grover's ginger jap   
    Happy birthday to me!
    Won't be fitted until Mid-August though.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Mike@TD.co.uk in Tuning Developments Manifold & Remap Review   
    Kewlio. Thanks for update.
    I'm booked in for similar in three weeks or so, plus Bilsteins.
    Looking forward to it, much.
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    long-gone reacted to Nicebiscuit in Tuning Developments Manifold & Remap Review   
    Quick update. Car back into TD to sort what appeared to be a very slight clearance issue as the engine moves under torque. Overpipe removed and refitted - bit of a mystery as to the cause of the noise as no visible evidence of contact, but either way whatever was vibrating against whatever has stopped doing it following the refit, so jobs a good 'un.
    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    long-gone reacted to S18 RSG in 1320Performance UEL Manifold   
    Provisionally sold pending payment.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Keethos in Grover's ginger jap   
    Happy birthday to me!
    Won't be fitted until Mid-August though.
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    long-gone got a reaction from Keethos in Grover's ginger jap   
    Happy birthday to me!
    Won't be fitted until Mid-August though.
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