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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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How does that change things? Also, what's the big deal about your lights beyond on slightly more often than strictly necessary? It's not really a problem in any way.
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Mar 25, 2018 15:49
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PT6A posted:How does that change things? I've got no issue with lights being on more often, it's less of a complaint and more of an observation. Only difference for the poor excuses for tunnels we have around here is that you're in and out in about a couple seconds so visibility isn't really an issue. As in I can clearly see the exit of the tunnel from the entrance. In this case I wouldn't say it's necessary to turn your lights on for such a short and relatively high visibility case. But this also means I'm deprived of the fun of giving a good rev and listening to the echo  Plus, in the frozen north daylight running lights are a requirement so visibility is not an issue. I'm hugely in favor of DRL's too as it really helps cars stand out and you can spot them from a much farther distance. And in this particular example if you don't need the lights to illuminate the road infront of you then the DRL's ensure you're visible to others. Arguments that it reduces bulb life are not really sound and even if we assume they're valid the costs associated with the extra bulb changes are negligible over the lifetime of the car.
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Mar 25, 2018 16:09
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My GTI sport doesn’t have the auto light package, so I just leave them on more or less all the time since they auto off with the car. Does anyone else have the keyless option for their GTI? Mine doesn’t appear to be auto locking like it should.
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Mar 25, 2018 16:34
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Warbird posted:My GTI sport doesn’t have the auto light package, so I just leave them on more or less all the time since they auto off with the car. Mine doesn’t auto lock, which is what I prefer since I park it in my garage most of the time. I think it’s an option though.
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Mar 25, 2018 16:38
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There’s a flag you can flip in the settings to enable it, but it either isn’t doing the thing or I’m not understanding the “rules” of it. History shows it’s likely the latter.
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Mar 25, 2018 16:47
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Keep my lights on 100% of the time I am driving. And in sad news I have to take my poor FiST into the dealer this week because the stereo and nav parts of the infotainment system decided to stop working.
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Mar 25, 2018 17:21
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I liked having my hid lights as running lights on my mk5 gti. Then after my central electronic module crapped itself the donor module had them turned off and I never got around to changing it back though I drive around with my headlights on most of the time anyway now instead. 
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Mar 25, 2018 18:45
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Yeah I kinda wish my car had daytime running lights- even on the package with the LED halos it doesn't actually use them as DRL. Was actually looking into how to make it happen recently and it seemed like more trouble than it was worth when I can just... turn on the headlights. Sometimes I forget, though. Really only super worried about it at dusk/dawn/lovely inclement weather but they really should just be on all the time. Thinking about doing some tint on my silver FoST because it looks kinda boring to me at this juncture. Darkest you can do in Illinois on all the windows is 35% but was thinking I might go a little lighter so it doesn't mess with the visibility so much at night.
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Mar 26, 2018 15:52
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In Texas it would never occur to me to have a car without tint. I got some bright-assed LED reverse lights which helps when backing up at night with darker tint.
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Mar 26, 2018 16:06
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Is there anything else really worth doing/unlocking with OBDeleven on a 17 Sport? I shut off the soundaktor but didn't notice a big difference since I keep it in normal mode 99% of the time. I saw there's some diff setting for increased traction that I will try out but otherwise I dunno if I'm missing much else. Most info I see is from dudes having no idea what the settings actually do and saying they noticed a difference (DSG adapt) and saying it reverts eventually. Wonder if it's placebo stuff in the first place.
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Mar 27, 2018 12:47
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Is it the same stuff as VCDS? I put the doors and sunroof to open/close with the fob.
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Mar 27, 2018 13:03
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Larrymer posted:Is there anything else really worth doing/unlocking with OBDeleven on a 17 Sport? I shut off the soundaktor but didn't notice a big difference since I keep it in normal mode 99% of the time. I saw there's some diff setting for increased traction that I will try out but otherwise I dunno if I'm missing much else. Enable FOB while engine is on Disable Door Open/Ignition Tone Short Alarm honk on Arm Hill Hold Assist Adjustment Urban Joke Tail lights
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Mar 27, 2018 13:09
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Is it the same stuff as VCDS? I put the doors and sunroof to open/close with the fob. Pretty much. Etrips posted:Enable FOB while engine is on Thanks. I'll probably mess with some of those and maybe the XDS and diff settings. Maybe interior lighting to see if I like it better with that stuff off.
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Mar 27, 2018 14:06
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I have posted this once before but I keep putting off finding a home for these things. Despite the season being over, If you're in the Maryland / Delaware / PA area, I have a entire set of Blizzaks mounted on plain steel wheels that can be yours for $50 bucks. I live near the Delaware Beaches, and these will fit in a ST with the seats folded own. I used these for one season previously before I sold my ST last year when I moved to DE. I bought these when I lived in Baltimore where there was significantly more snow. They have sat in my insulated garage off the floor so they are in good shape still (good tread, no curb rash/bubbling). If no one here wants them, Im just gonna throw these on Craigslist for peanuts, but Id rather give a good deal to someone on here for next season.
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Mar 27, 2018 16:12
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Uhh tire size? How much tread is left?
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Mar 27, 2018 17:08
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Etrips posted:Uhh tire size? How much tread is left? 215/50R-17 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK WS80 XL tires 17X7 5-108 steel wheels Dont have a tread depth gauge, but I'll amend this post with some photos with the ol' penny test for you or anyone interested when I get off.
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Mar 27, 2018 21:13
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Christobevii3 posted:Parts going in hopefully before friday for weekend test n tune... Dumb question. Does a Quaife or similar help on rough surfaces where one wheel gets bounced off the road (in a fwd)? I never feel like I need more corner exit grip (on public roads) but occasionally get the situation where one wheel is deflected due to the stiff suspension and power to the ground is lost. Lighter wheels/more damping is probably a better solution but curious if an LSD would be an advantage.
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Mar 28, 2018 10:06
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I believe wavetrac is the diff you want in that situation. Has a special locker mechanism to deal with one powered wheel being off the ground.
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Mar 28, 2018 12:56
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Quaife slips on lift. Might check cusco too.
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Mar 28, 2018 17:51
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Updated tune, lsd, clutch/flywheel, forge wastegate, and brake lines are in. The tune and waste gate makes power so much smoother, more, and no waste gate flutter now. The lsd is huge and makes even the all seasons stick full throttle and just claws out of turns. Cant wait to justify hoosiers, wide body, cts v brakes, and engine with rods n pistons to go with the stuffed turbo. An extra 80whp will be great. Time to strip hitch and rear seats before next autocross. Also can run more camber and less sway bar. Hope to be top of class this year or next.
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Apr 1, 2018 01:54
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I was serious when I said call Carbotech or G-Loc. They will put any compound they make on any backing plate, if you ask. CTS-V brakes are just extra weight for AX.
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Apr 2, 2018 03:11
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You think the material will be that big of a difference vs a 1 pot brake caliper and 20% smaller? I would like to stay on 17's...
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Apr 2, 2018 04:21
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In S2000 world we have undersized brakes once you start getting to about spec Miata times, generally resulting in cooking rear wheel bearings and cracking front rotors to the edge in 5-8 days, so everyone moves to a Stoptech ST40 kit since you actually save money if you're tracking >15 days a year. I have a difficult time believing you're going to see a benefit in the CTS-V calipers on a car that doesn't see 20-30 minute open track sessions quite often. If you look around at a lot of serious mod AX cars they run less brake mass than stock to save the weight. More aggressive pads make a massive difference, and what you really actually gain by moving to larger calipers/rotors is consistency late in track sessions and reduced consumable cost, not so much less stopping distance.
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Apr 2, 2018 04:28
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^ agreed. You don't need more than pads for autox. CTS-V brakes (gen 1) have like 14" rotors, they're loving massive. Even though the calipers are (I think?) aluminum, you're going to gain a lot of weight, have to have at least 18's, and have to have special rotors (assume you use CTS-V ones and redrill because they're all 6 lug) so that will suck when it comes time for replacements. They sure will fill out the area behind the spokes, though. 
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Apr 2, 2018 11:23
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Well the car is slowly turning into a track car. The cts v caliper opens up lots of pad options and you run a evo rotor so no need to drill. The 18" rim is stock and would be required to clear and for tire sizing later. The weight should be negligible at 2700lbs and 320whp car?
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Apr 2, 2018 11:50
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Christobevii3 posted:Well the car is slowly turning into a track car. The cts v caliper opens up lots of pad options and you run a evo rotor so no need to drill. The 18" rim is stock and would be required to clear and for tire sizing later. The mass that's added is rotating mass, the worst kind. I obviously don't know what it will be compared to stock, but you can usually feel the difference with very lightweight wheels vs. OEM, so similar thing here. You mention autox and also "track car" so which is it? One or the other or both? For autox it will be pointless and not gain you anything, and probably somehow bump you into a stupid class if you're not already there with power and diff upgrades. For track stuff yeah it might be better but for such a light car do you know if you'll need upgraded brakes? Not sure how popular your car is for track day bros and if there's any words of wisdom on nasa or your make/model forum of choice. As said, if you can get carbotech to make you some good pads, those could be enough and much cheaper. I'd find out before spending money, but that's just me. I don't know how much the CTS-V calipers will skew your brake balance either, so something to think about and check into. I put the autodimming/homelink mirror in my GTI today and holy poo poo what a pain in the dick it is to get the A pillar trim off. The clips have these barbs on them that once they're into the frame of the car they aren't coming off unless you bend the gently caress out of them. My hands took a beating for such a simple interior job.
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Apr 2, 2018 16:05
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Well I want to start doing some HPDE days. The stock brakes are 11.8" and the cts-v would be 13.6". Stocks are known for fading even with porterfield r4s pads and motul fluid. The cts caliper will be cast aluminum 6 pot vs a single pot cast steel. The stock 18x7.5 wheels are around 26lbs a piece but would move to an 18x9.5 that would be closer to 22lbs. My autocross rims are 17x9 and at 20lbs now. Need to get the 82 300d running still.
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Apr 2, 2018 18:02
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just drive one tenth slower or pull in one or two laps earlier, you're not winning any trophies at a HPDE
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Apr 2, 2018 18:12
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True but may drive out for some of the pacific hot hatch series later and checking out hallet more with an instructor. The cost of stoptech rotors and porterfield r4s pads is $280 vs like $900 for cts v calipers, pads, and rotors. It isn't a huge cost to look at. I can start taking temps on the rotors at autocross to get an idea how hot things are getting especially when running a 245 a7. Also i'I'll be roughly 130whp/tq over stock.
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Apr 2, 2018 18:32
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You're going to vaporize the R4S, it's not a track pad.
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Apr 2, 2018 18:35
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how much are brake ducts for that car
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Apr 2, 2018 18:55
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I think it would be dyi. Shouldnt be too difficult, just removing the fog lamp, hole saw the shroud, weld on metal pipe, and routing the duct.
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Apr 2, 2018 19:16
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BraveUlysses posted:how much are brake ducts for that car About $3.00 a piece according to Menard's https://www.menards.com/main/buildi...92703914555.htm
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Apr 2, 2018 19:30
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Well thats cheap as chips, surely he can afford that with the money he's saving keeping the 350z in the garage and not driving it and paying insurance.
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Apr 2, 2018 20:35
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Do you have the code for the mirror dip you used? Mine dips but I couldn’t get it to go back up. I don't know how to get it the code, I just picked the app from the OBDEleven menu. I did noticed mine staying down but if you turn the mirror adjustment knob back to the center position the mirror should come back up, though mine has come up too far a couple of times and to be honest it goes down too far as well. The notes have some instructions in case it doesn't work right away including 'enable mirror dip from the car display' but I haven't searched out the setting yet. Says (roughly) "If it doesn't work turn off ignition, then set mirror adjust to center, then turn on ignition, then set mirror to R and put transmission in R, then lower the mirror to where you want it, then take car out of reverse, then kill ignition. Warbird posted:I can understand the appeal, but that would squarely fall into stark terror for me. Might be fun to try and learn to drift though. This is the only car I've had where other owners will point and grin, though plenty of them are too cool to be bothered or don't know that this is a thing. To be fair I've owned six cars and my two VWs were the only new ones, I never expected a wave in my 15-year-old Suburban or my $250 '91 Blazer (miss both of them a lot, but not the mileage.
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Apr 2, 2018 21:24
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Apr 2, 2018 21:38
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GentlemanofLeisure posted:Well thats cheap as chips, surely he can afford that with the money he's saving keeping the 350z in the garage and not driving it and paying insurance. We've been driving it the last few months. I got some new tires for it to put on too. Trying to get the mercedes 300d axle half shafts changed, rubbers, and brakes done if the weather would cooperate.
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Apr 2, 2018 22:23
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 FiSTing
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Apr 3, 2018 01:29
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How does the rear shelf not collapse?
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It's not that heavy, but I never realized how much space was under there until you mentioned it just now
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