We knew they were evenly matched, that's why him and I staged together so we wouldn't have to go against the real big boys. We were just racing the clock. It was just the joy of showing people that not all imports are slouches. She was the only import there last night. It was a joke for the...
So I haven't seen any 8th mile threads on here. 8th mile tracks have become pretty common in my area, more so the 1/4 mile tracks. A couple friends were going to track to test their cars, so I took my stock 19 sedan to the 8th mile last night just to see what she would run. Nice chilly temps...
Well... the Si was never meant to be a drag car. The Si has always focused more on suspension upgrades. And in that department it trumps every Si I have ever driven. Asking why the Si is slower in a drag race is like asking why a Hellcat doesn't perform better in an autocross. That's not the...
I didn't get an oil analysis because that actually is a waste of money. To do an oil analysis on a daily driver is a waste. The oil analysis is more than what I pay for oil. So if I feel the oil is contaminated it just makes sense to change it. Especially seeing how you have to change it anyway...
Well I've been running a shop for 15+ years and don't pay for oil changes, so it's not a waste for me. I've been doing this a long time so it's not speculation or opinion. MM lights are not a perfect science. I see them all the time telling people they still have plenty of time, and the oil is...
Yes. I do as well. I don't think the oil dilution issue has been solved. I'm pretty hard on mine, so I'm sure that's why mine does. Most direct injection engines are going to have some oil dilution. I change my oil on every car every 3000, synthetic or not. For me it was pretty noticeable about...
I wasn't trying to say that, was just comparing those two cars specifically. There are plenty of imports that will tear up a drag strip, Supras and RX7s are beasts on a drag. And the all wheel drive Escorts were handling machines in its day. It's not really an import/domestic thing, more of a...
It's all about purpose. I daily my Si and don't plan on any crazy mods. The car really is a beast for the purpose it's built for. A 5.0 mustang can't compete in that department. One of my employees has a 2011 mustang with a tune, exhaust, and a few other bolt-on and always likes to talk shit, so...
Mine hangs with the big boys all the time. My coworkers 5.0 mustang has to work for his wins. And I've taken a few 350Zs. Left one 350 by about 2.5 lengths. And if there are any turns, forget about it, she holds strong with Camaros and Mustangs, no problem. Maybe it's a driver thing because my...
Made a few cosmetic changes since I last updated this. Got a badass Si placard for the center console and put a few stickers on it (well, because stickers make it go faster). The only stickers I'm going to put on it. Went with flat black so give it that ghost effect so it's subtle, but there if...
Yea, I'm not expecting a huge noticeable difference in power. I know that the horsepower gains are purely marketing. I just know with turbos it's all about getting the air moving efficiently, and curious if anyone noticed a more responsive turbo spool or better throttle response. Besides them...
Actually 0w20 comes in a blend as well. I offer to customers who don't want the super high cost of synthetics. But I would highly recommend a full synthetic in any direct injected motor. All direct injected motors are subject to oil dilution and the synthetic will hold up to the strain of fuel a...