Recent content by optronix

A sway bar is not a bad thing, I was just suggesting that wheel offset alterations to the factory geometry is overblown. I think you'd like the sway bar but I would encourage you to get a better sense of how the car behaves at the "true limit" before making significant adjustments to the...

I do too but there's a point where it's just chatter. I think we're past that point here... but I'll just say that if you're referencing something from 1919 I think there has been a few notable changes since then.

I think you're trying too hard to match this "by-the-book definition" you have of what a "sports car" is supposed to be. I think that's nonsense, but I'll concede that my comment left it open to interpretation. If you want to put a label on it, call it a "driver's car" then, just be aware I do...

Seems like a lot of "feel mods". I'd argue absolutely none are "necessary"; but some folks would claim they're each beneficial in their own way. I think one rule with this platform you're not violating- don't lower the car if you don't want to enter the tail-chasing effort of "recovering" some...

I'll counter what some folks are saying about the power. No, it is absolutely not a drag car. But it has PLENTY of power for the street. I'd argue the Si does not. Perspective- I just bought an ND3 Miata. It's a blast to drive- but is intentionally slow for a sports car with 180 naturally...

Yeah... no matter what way you slice it you're losing thousands upon thousands of dollars. You literally would have been better off just paying the markup. But if owning the Si for 3 weeks has left you with the sense that it's worth it, then just look at it that way. Tons of folks spent more...

A quick update with my 275 Bridgestone RE-71RZ- after a couple months and 4 total autocross events, I can honestly say the tires no longer rub. Whatever minimal amount they were rubbing has been worn down- and I looked in the fender well and it was a matter of millimeters. There are no gashes or...

Yep. I would say if the car was not tracked at all then this is abnormal, but all it takes is one good track day to accelerate the wear on tires and brakes by an ungodly amount. My Michelins didn't make it ~8k miles. One half track day but a few dozen autocross runs. The rear brakes go very...

No.

There ya go. The G80 and FL5 are redundant, unless you just required 4 doors and wanted to have a manual and an auto. Still- redundant use case. An S2000 is an outstanding choice; drop top, analog w/arguably the best manual trans ever made, wild screaming N/A engine- and I'd be in the market for...

If you're thinking about it, do it. It's a great car. The FL5 is a better driver's car, at a much better price point. But they don't really scratch the same itches. I really don't think it makes much sense to try to talk someone out of a G80 who's leaning that direction. If you can swing it...

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-potenza-re-71rz

I wonder if there's a market for weird shit like toenail fungus. I'd make a killing if that's the case. I'm not an expert either but I know a bit. The thing about cams is they control the lift and duration of the valves. The eccentric "lobe" on a higher lift/duration camshaft will be taller and...

Cross-post from Integraforums. I believe the maps are the same for the DE5 and FL5 but might want to confirm. I do have the "lowered on springs" maps. I have more hard data from autocross to share. TL;DR, Comfort mode far outperforms Sport+ for the OOTB DSC maps on bumpy lots. This was at...

Yeah- I mean, sensors go bad. I do not think your driving has anything to do with it. Hopefully they don't start disassembling too much for no reason, but it's not like there isn't precedent for dealer techs to do that. At least you have a warranty. And 7 years has got to be an extended...