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Yeah, I'm not going for power here, the car has more than enough. If I just wanted something stupid fast it would be easier to put a stupidly powerful FI setup in the Miata. Or just buy a bike.
I've got a friend with a LS1 powered FD. It's awesome, but not for me.
Sounds dreamy.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkRyan
I'm MIA through mid-May, sometime after that?
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Been getting used to riding with passengers lately, makes things way different on low-gears but not so bad on the higher end. Modified breaking distance is another thing I'm getting used to. Any general advice on that front?
Since there is more weight on the rear, you can use a little more rear brake, but the stopping distance will still be a bit longer. When I ride two-up, my objective is to make the ride pleasant for all parties involved, not to drag a knee or use all of the throttle. I just remind the girl always to get on/off from the left side, so that there are no burned calves, and to hold on however it's comfortable for her. Start off slow to prevent freaking anyone out, and as a result you won't get a deathgrip around your torso.
Ideally, you should adjust your rear shock to a firmer setting to account for the extra weight, but I never had that tool, and it hasn't been an issue.
No fatties on the back of Tones's bike. It'll be a while before I'm comfortable taking on a passenger.
That is a thing of beauty. Nice shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkRyanHad a three-day weekend for Good Friday/Easter, did a lot of riding. On Friday I did a 230-mile-plus loop with a couple of coworkers through the North Bay, Marina, Sonoma, Napa. Today I did a quicker 100-mile loop through my usual spots and snapped a pretty nice shot of my bike. Thought I'd share.
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Sounds like your holiday didn't suck. I'm jealous; I haven't been able to take advantage of any of the nice weather that we've had in CT this year. :cry:
Not worth the risk nor the public humiliation imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gondolin
Dude had better be careful with his throttle...
http://www.the-nextlevel.com/tnl/att...1&d=1334193526
I dunno, hit it just right and hold on (while she's distracted) and he might be free of the beast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gondolin
Honestly, many LS1 powered RX-7s are more about reliability and consistant power and not so much "durrr....500 hundet horsepowerin a tiny jap car"Quote:
Originally Posted by GohanX
Rotaries are a nice destraction and an interesting curiosity. I like alternative designs, but day to day, they suck balls.
Look at all the v12 Jags that were Chevy 350 swapped in the 70s and 80s.
I've been driving rotaries off and on for 15 years now. Them's fightin' words! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Wildkat
My rotary is awesome day to day
