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Mar 30, 2015 20:08
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Mar 30, 2015 20:09
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From my hometown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SMY89peBrc 
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Mar 30, 2015 20:41
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some texas redneck posted:10 kmh = a little over 6 mph. Cops usually don't bother you (outside of school zones) for less than 5 mph over where I'm at, though I try to stay within 3 mph. Wasn't there a goon who got a speeding ticket in his Volvo 850 for going 148 in a 65 zone or something similar?
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Mar 30, 2015 20:48
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Christ, that guy didn't seem to take his foot off the gas at all.
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Mar 30, 2015 22:12
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mik posted:From my hometown  Did it never occur to the driver that at some point it makes more sense to just hit the brakes, reset, and try again instead of keeping the throttle down?
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Mar 30, 2015 22:14
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xzzy posted:
Or, you know, just take your foot off the gas for a second.
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Mar 30, 2015 22:27
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*is a bro that doesn't lift*
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Mar 30, 2015 22:33
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mik posted:From my hometown WHEN IN DOUBT, FLAT OUT!
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Mar 30, 2015 22:54
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Yep, can't have any of that lift-off oversteer causing wrecks now can we?
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Mar 30, 2015 22:54
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mik posted:From my hometown The Stig, he ain't.
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Mar 30, 2015 23:31
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Literally drove the wheels off it
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Mar 31, 2015 00:22
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And they are listening to thrift shop lol
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Mar 31, 2015 00:33
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Mar 31, 2015 03:41
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Those belts are good for killing yourself. The only company that makes a proper 4-pt harness is Schroth.
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Mar 31, 2015 03:58
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dissss posted:My mate drove an old WA plated Falcon wagon in Melbourne for many years - apparently you aren't supposed to do that but the cops left him well alone. First time I drove into vic (1999), I was chased by a WRX cop car in Warnabool. Not chased exactly, but they did a u turn behind me an I lost him before he could get behind me with lights on. I had just got a fine from the NSW cops and wasn't in the mood for another, so took a few fast turns and parked in a busy car park and legged it. Sat on a park bench watching this WRX cop car cruise up and down the road looking for me. Anyway, point is they singled me out in a bunch of traffic probably due to my WA plates I think, so it's of no benefit to have out of state plates imo. That's my story on how an EA falcon can outrun a WRX Speed camera aren't nice in WA either, you will get done for 5km/hr over, but speed cameras aren't everywhere. There's about 10+ fixed (they are not signed), 3 freeway, the rest on traffic lights with a red light camera, and a whole bunch of mobile ones. The mobile ones are usually in the same areas and they advertise what (of the regular) streets they are going to be on every day. Only speeding fine I've had in 15 years* was 2 years ago, school zone but I wasn't sure if school was in session after holidays yet. No one around, but I slowed down anyway while trying to remember the school calender. School zones start 7.30AM, and it was 7.35AM; some school zones have flashing lights when in session, but most don't and this one didn't. Got done for 45km/hr in a 40 zone, $75 and no points. e: *I've been driving for longer but got three fines between 20 and 15 years ago. Fo3 fucked around with this message at 04:13 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 31, 2015 04:08
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Neptr posted:Those belts are good for killing yourself. So do you mind learnin' me on why those belts are so horrible safety-wise?
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Mar 31, 2015 04:17
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nitrogen posted:So do you mind learnin' me on why those belts are so horrible safety-wise? The Schroths (and some under license, I think Takatas included) have anti-submarining geometry built into them. Otherwise you want a five or greater point restraint. 
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Mar 31, 2015 04:28
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nitrogen posted:So do you mind learnin' me on why those belts are so horrible safety-wise? he has the seatbelts just looped around the roll bar, so they freely move side to side and do nothing but probably injure you in a collision. in addition he's trying to install a harness with an adjustable back seat. and 4 point harnesses are inherently dangerous because there's nothing to stop you from sliding downward. there's many levels of wrong with this picture. edit: its also funnier if you know e30's because he spent at least $500 on the houndstooth interior, and he's cutting corners with safety equipment. HEY VAPER fucked around with this message at 04:36 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 31, 2015 04:28
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Seat Safety Switch posted:The Schroths (and some under license, I think Takatas included) have anti-submarining geometry built into them. Otherwise you want a five or greater point restraint. The anti-subarining thing is actually kinda neat. There's a plastic box molded around one of the shoulder belts with a few extra inches of belt wrapped up inside. In a crash, the plastic breaks/compresses somehow, and one of your shoulders moves forward a little bit. I think, but do not remember, that the belts are sold such that both driver and passenger rotate inboard.
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Mar 31, 2015 04:58
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HEY VAPER posted:he has the seatbelts just looped around the roll bar, so they freely move side to side and do nothing but probably injure you in a collision. That is how you mount shoulder straps. Using shoulder harnesses on oem style seats is dumb because of the reason you mentioned though.
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Mar 31, 2015 21:05
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This is a good read about harnesses and proper mounting: http://english.schroth.com/download/EA_8-2__2014-11.pdf from page 18 quote:In case of a wrap around installation to a roll bar make sure the transversal positioning of the shoulder straps is permanently secured by some means, e.g. FIA My opinion is that you either use the stock 3 point and safety system, or go all the way in with a roll bar (preferably a cage but a 4-pt bar is acceptable and keeps the roof from collapsing on you when you are held upright in the seat), 6-point, and hans. Nothing inbetween. jamal fucked around with this message at 22:45 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 31, 2015 22:39
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jamal posted:My opinion is that you either use the stock 3 point and safety system, or go all the way in with a roll bar (preferably a cage but a 4-pt bar is acceptable and keeps the roof from collapsing on you when you are held upright in the seat), 6-point, and hans. Nothing inbetween. What if your stock stuff is a lap belt and a bench seat?
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Apr 1, 2015 00:23
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Raluek posted:What if your stock stuff is a lap belt and a bench seat? Getcha a Schroth if you really want, but attach the shoulder straps to the rear lap belt mounts. e. Also, if you don't have head rests, you might want to do something about whiplash.
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Apr 1, 2015 00:27
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FatCow posted:That is how you mount shoulder straps. Using shoulder harnesses on oem style seats is dumb because of the reason you mentioned though. typically you do SOMETHING to stop them from moving side to side, whether it be hose clamps, welding tabs onto the bar etc. and this only stops the harness from moving side to side on the bar, the harness will still slip off his shoulders without a seat that has pass-thrus. the guy talks about how it chokes him out when he turns sharply in the facebook thread i pulled that from. he also ignored everyone who told him its a death trap and kept whining about how he only wants to hear comments about the aesthetics. oh also its a street car. HEY VAPER fucked around with this message at 04:19 on Apr 1, 2015 |
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Apr 1, 2015 03:51
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HEY VAPER posted:typically you do SOMETHING to stop them from moving side to side, whether it be hose clamps, welding tabs onto the bar etc. and this only stops the harness from moving side to side on the bar, the harness will still slip off his shoulders without a seat that has pass-thrus. the guy talks about how it chokes him out when he turns sharply in the facebook thread i pulled that from. he also ignored everyone who told him its a death trap and kept whining about how he only wants to hear comments about the aesthetics. oh also its a street car. You follow the R3V fb group, too? It's a cesspool of stupidity and retardation. Sometimes I wonder why I still follow it.
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Apr 1, 2015 11:02
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charliemonster42 posted:You follow the R3V fb group, too? It's a cesspool of stupidity and retardation. Sometimes I wonder why I still follow it. Because watching trainwrecks is fun?
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Apr 1, 2015 11:27
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Safety Dance posted:Getcha a Schroth if you really want, but attach the shoulder straps to the rear lap belt mounts. What do you do if your car has no mounting points for a lapbelt, or 3 point, and no headrest, and a giant spike connecting the steering wheel to the steering box?
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Apr 1, 2015 15:42
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veedubfreak posted:What do you do if your car has no mounting points for a lapbelt, or 3 point, and no headrest, and a giant spike connecting the steering wheel to the steering box? Probably sell it for scrap.
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Apr 1, 2015 15:48
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Did the shocks on my daily over the weekend. The rear shock is pretty terrible in my experience See that big bracket in the middle of the shock? The brake line goes through that. Notice how there is no slot in that bracket? Yep, gotta open up the brake lines to replace the shock. Why do I have to drain and flush the brake system to change the shocks?!
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Apr 1, 2015 16:18
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charliemonster42 posted:You follow the R3V fb group, too? It's a cesspool of stupidity and retardation. Sometimes I wonder why I still follow it. Beach Bum posted:Because watching trainwrecks is fun? it amazes me how dumb r3v facebook is when the actual r3v forums are shockingly not bad for a car forum e: some guy is trying to defend this safety setup now 
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Apr 1, 2015 16:22
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Brigdh posted:Did the shocks on my daily over the weekend. The rear shock is pretty terrible in my experience Can't you just cut the bracket?
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Apr 1, 2015 16:24
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Brigdh posted:Did the shocks on my daily over the weekend. The rear shock is pretty terrible in my experience Is this a Suabru? When I did mine I just cut a slot in the bracket. Dumbass design on their part when they could have just used a slot in the first place.
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Apr 1, 2015 16:34
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veedubfreak posted:Can't you just cut the bracket? Instead of bleeding the brakes you want him to buy new brake lines?
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Apr 1, 2015 16:35
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Geirskogul posted:Instead of bleeding the brakes you want him to buy new brake lines?
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Apr 1, 2015 16:40
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HEY VAPER posted:it amazes me how dumb r3v facebook is when the actual r3v forums are shockingly not bad for a car forum It's *awful*. I can't believe the questions people post in there expecting people to answer them. poo poo that 30 seconds with google would answer, probably from the actual R3V forums, too. Sometimes I abuse these people. I'm the terrible car stuff, aren't I 
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Apr 1, 2015 17:39
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Fart Pipe posted:Is this a Suabru? When I did mine I just cut a slot in the bracket. Dumbass design on their part when they could have just used a slot in the first place. '97 Toyota Corolla. I cut a slot in the new shocks.
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Apr 1, 2015 18:07
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Not sure which thread this should go in, hedging my bets with here.  Source: Ebay
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Apr 1, 2015 20:42
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AirRaid posted:Not sure which thread this should go in, hedging my bets with here. I may be biased, but if that is built properly, that is in the wrong thread.
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Thats cool if well built but it must have the turning radius of the Eisenhower.
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