Recent content by Eclaire

Sleeper - Thanks for the info. I originally took the parts to sell and use the money to buy ones for a new car, but it would obviously be cheaper to just use them as is if it were possible. I read about the flat spot in the turbo as well. Something to consider. Id consider a new VR4 too, but...

Sorry, meant to add this to the Subaru forum, not the Impreza one. Can I get this moved?

Havent posted since my VR-4 got wrecked. Been busy with moves and all, but Im finally looking to buy my replacement car. Im looking at getting a Legacy, but I am trying to decide between the older Twin-turbo B4 and the newer Single turb B4. Both would be the JDM model 2.0 liter engine. Looks...

Which do you use for stopping? Which is better? I have heard in some places that it is better to use the engine brake than the regular brakes, and from other places that the regular brakes are better. Which is it? For me, I generally use the engine brake and foot brakes together, though I have...

Id actually really like to see this...

That sounds like a load of fun! lol I'd thought of the Supra engine too, but wasn't sure if it would be a hard job to get it to work with the AWD. My second thought was either the Celica turbo like you said, maybe from an SSIII, or going to a different maker and trying to get an Impreza WRX...

There was recently a thread about your dream sleeper car and what you would use. I was just curious what people would do given more specifics. What they would change in the car and why. Lets make it difficult... lol What would you do with a ... AWD Toyota Corolla (year is up to you) and...

Thanks Jarrus. Ill take a look at it. Got hit with a few big bills recently, so the car plans are on hold till I get that taken care of though... lol

Race is the DARPA Grand Challenge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DARPA_Grand_Challenge Here is some information on Driverless and Driver Assisting cars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driverless_car

Its possible. I didnt really bother researching it throughly, though there is a lack of detail that makes it a bit suspect. Such as not knowing who designed it or anything. If it isn't a hoax, it would be a neat feature though. So if it isnt a hoax, there you go. If it is a hoax, then here is...

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/paramagnetic-paint-lets-you-change-your-cars-color-on-a-whim/ They actually are developing a paint where, by running a small electric charge through the paint, you can change the color of the car at will. Interesting article!

I much prefer small cars to big ones. Not a big pick-up fan. Plus the roads here are so small, Im not sure one would fit! lol I know what you mean about cheap cars. For now, I am just trying to decide what to do. Might still get the cheap base car, and just slowly upgrade it over time. Start...

I know that there are (at least here in Japan) different HID power levels too. I forget what they are exactly, but for instance, 80's 90's and 100's. The higher the number meaning a higher intensity. So if you had 80's and the other guy had 100's, his would definitely be brighter as well. As you...

I tend to take my shoes off when driving. Makes it easier to hit all the pedals and I get a good sense of pedal pressure and response. I'll drive in anything that doesn't hit 2 pedals at once though!

I was considering buying a Legacy Engine and mission, and replacing the Corolla AWD engine and mission with it. That's why I wanted to know if it was easier fitting a Subaru transmission to the Corolla's AWD setup, or the Toyota transmission to Subaru engine. (I havent totally decided to go...