Recent content by Xylander

I worked in aerospace, and we had a process we used to prevent brake pad seizure on aircraft/drones etc. I'm remiss to say what that process is, as I don't want people trying it in the off-chance it causes friction issues during braking. I may give it a shot (it's a cheap inexpensive graphite...

It could be. This last time it occurred after I washed the car and put it back up for a couple days. It made the above issue after. So yeah, it very well could be that. I'll make a mental note and see if it happens any time this week when it's dry. Thanks for the info!

As the title says, it sounds like the parking pawl in my 9AT is "popping" on the first start of the day as I leave the garage. Car is parked level in the garage, no e-brake. When I select reverse, the car sometimes doesn't even start backing on its own. If I give it some gas, it makes a pretty...

One of the first things I did when I got my new Z was substantially raise the headlight alignment. Mine were so low, they didn't fully illuminate mailboxes by the side of the road. I don't know the exact number of turns... but I was to say it was between 4 and 5. My Nismo sat at the...

The only catch cans I make fun of are the ones installed on the clean side of the PCV system. Like, if you ever catch anything in there, you got real problems and the catch can isn't going to help.

Water in a catch can is not abnormal for any vehicle, really. Crankcase gasses include fuel vapors. Most fuels for sale in the US are ethanol enriched to some degree, which is hydrophillic. They will suck some amount of water over time. The higher the ethanol content, the more water you'll...

I can't speak for every manufacturer, but I am fully versed in what Dodge, Chevrolet, and Ford have been doing with catch cans. In rare occasion, cars like the GT500 CFTP comes with an oil separator from the factory. But, for those that do not, the OEMs have been cracking down on the use of them...

I should also mention that I have the Nismo. I'm not sure I'd track a stock Sport. Brakes...

White and gold/brass isn't bad. It's what my Redeye is:

The problem with the Pedal Commander specifically is that it's a really old design that was first invented before we all started getting adaptive PCMs (power control module/car's computer). These PCMs learn and adjust their baseline expected values as we drive. Thus, if you live in Death Valley...

I don't put corporate marketing on my car unless I'm paid. If I am, then they decide where it goes :)

Eh, the whole older demo of drivers thing isn't because older drivers just so happen to like expensive cars. It's the fact that most people tend to earn more the older they are, and by the time you're in your 40s/50s, you're typically maxxing out your raw earning potential (not taking into...

It's fairly inconsequential as the car uses intercoolers to cool the charge air. While cooler air is always better, it's just the compression from the turbos is going to superheat it anyway and the intercoolers will bring it back down. Engineering some sort of a solution prior to the air being...

I made my Z a new license plate frame today. Still waiting on the custom tag to come in, but when it does, this is going to be its frame. Airbrushed and detailed with modeling pencils. Coated in automotive grade satin clear.

I initially did my mondo stereo upgrade to drown out that noise. But, I'm not a fan of the sound of V or inline 6 engines in general.