Interesting graphs and charts department - Page 70

xoxoxoBruce · 08-27-2015, 02:15 AM

Here you go, Griff.

Griff · 08-27-2015, 07:05 AM

Well that didn't help one bit.

footfootfoot · 08-27-2015, 09:45 PM

Despite 11 years of driving past the dealership that proudly displays one, my son saw an SSR for the first time yesterday and I thought his brain was going to explode. This led to a discussion of SSRs in particular and concept cars in general. On the return trip we passed it once more and again he went mental. I think he might become a motor head. We need to visit a good site with photos of customized SSRs. cough*Bruce*cough.

Good thing he isn't a dog or we'd forever be pulling quills from his muzzle.

This also led into a discussion of misbegotten cars (Pontiac Aztek) I promised to show him probably the ugliest car ever built

xoxoxoBruce · 08-27-2015, 11:17 PM

The best bet for maximum return on time invested, is Google SSR and click images. Lots of mild to wild paint jobs. I know who more than half of them belong to.

Griff · 08-28-2015, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

This also led into a discussion of misbegotten cars (Pontiac Aztek) I promised to show him probably the ugliest car ever built

Was anyone held responsible for that?

xoxoxoBruce · 08-28-2015, 10:03 AM

We don't discuss internal personnel matters outside the company, now please leave before I call security.

Some people liked it, but most of them lost their drivers license when they were committed to Wolf's care. It was aimed a the young couple starting up the ladder of success, unfortunately it turns out those people had good taste.

BigV · 08-28-2015, 12:42 PM

I found this video instructive.

I used to own a Mazda RX-4 wagon with a rotormotor. It was deceptively quick. And that motor loved to rev, it was like an electric motor. You could just fling the tachometer needle around the dial.

Anyhow, it's been something of a mental mechanical blindspot for me as to how the force was transmitted from the rotor to the crank. This video helped. Especially the view at 8:40.

Also this video (which is ... it's not as tasty but still instructive) at 2:10.

Watching the position of the offset lobe of the crank "be pushed" by the rotor when the compression chamber was "behind" the lobe. It has been a stumbling block for me to separate the ring gear/crank gear function from where the power was being transmitted.

Anyhow, genius design, a treat to drive. I never owned mine long enough to bemoan the reliability problems. Still... quite an engine.

Gravdigr · 08-28-2015, 12:57 PM

Mazda RX-4 wagon...Those were...uh...They looked...They had character?

BigV · 08-28-2015, 03:28 PM

It occurs to me that this bit of drift properly belongs in the Rims thread.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-28-2015, 03:40 PM

Not drift from the expanded scope, it's car related. My brother races those motors, they are impressive performers. GM paid a ton of money to license them but they couldn't find a way to make them emission compliant... neither could Mazda.

BigV · 08-28-2015, 03:46 PM

I watched several vids on the motor, rebuilding, remaking, porting, hotrodding, etc.

What's your brother's opinion of the spark slit versus spark hole discussion?

xoxoxoBruce · 08-28-2015, 03:58 PM

I haven't asked, we diverge in automotive paths of interest, although they sometimes cross.
He was always into sports cars, is a past president of the SCCA region #2 (northeast), then their rep on the National board.
I was into hot rods, customs, motorcycles, and drag racing... and a curmudgeon.

footfootfoot · 09-17-2015, 10:03 AM

http://lifehacker.com/this-graphic-e...t-y-1730901381

Gravdigr · 09-17-2015, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I was into hot rods, customs, motorcycles, and drag racing... and a curmudgeon.

What was his name, and why were you so into him?

xoxoxoBruce · 09-18-2015, 11:16 AM

Clarified...

08-27-2015, 02:15 AM	#1036
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Here you go, Griff. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-27-2015, 07:05 AM	#1037
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Well that didn't help one bit. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-27-2015, 09:45 PM	#1038
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Despite 11 years of driving past the dealership that proudly displays one, my son saw an SSR for the first time yesterday and I thought his brain was going to explode. This led to a discussion of SSRs in particular and concept cars in general. On the return trip we passed it once more and again he went mental. I think he might become a motor head. We need to visit a good site with photos of customized SSRs. coughBrucecough. Good thing he isn't a dog or we'd forever be pulling quills from his muzzle. This also led into a discussion of misbegotten cars (Pontiac Aztek) I promised to show him probably the ugliest car ever built __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

08-27-2015, 11:17 PM	#1039
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The best bet for maximum return on time invested, is Google SSR and click images. Lots of mild to wild paint jobs. I know who more than half of them belong to. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-28-2015, 10:03 AM	#1041
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	We don't discuss internal personnel matters outside the company, now please leave before I call security. Some people liked it, but most of them lost their drivers license when they were committed to Wolf's care. It was aimed a the young couple starting up the ladder of success, unfortunately it turns out those people had good taste. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-28-2015, 12:42 PM	#1042
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I found this video instructive. I used to own a Mazda RX-4 wagon with a rotormotor. It was deceptively quick. And that motor loved to rev, it was like an electric motor. You could just fling the tachometer needle around the dial. Anyhow, it's been something of a mental mechanical blindspot for me as to how the force was transmitted from the rotor to the crank. This video helped. Especially the view at 8:40. Also this video (which is ... it's not as tasty but still instructive) at 2:10. Watching the position of the offset lobe of the crank "be pushed" by the rotor when the compression chamber was "behind" the lobe. It has been a stumbling block for me to separate the ring gear/crank gear function from where the power was being transmitted. Anyhow, genius design, a treat to drive. I never owned mine long enough to bemoan the reliability problems. Still... quite an engine. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-28-2015, 12:57 PM	#1043
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Mazda RX-4 wagon...Those were...uh...They looked...They had character? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-28-2015, 03:28 PM	#1044
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	It occurs to me that this bit of drift properly belongs in the Rims thread. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-28-2015, 03:40 PM	#1045
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Not drift from the expanded scope, it's car related. My brother races those motors, they are impressive performers. GM paid a ton of money to license them but they couldn't find a way to make them emission compliant... neither could Mazda. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-28-2015, 03:46 PM	#1046
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I watched several vids on the motor, rebuilding, remaking, porting, hotrodding, etc. What's your brother's opinion of the spark slit versus spark hole discussion? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-28-2015, 03:58 PM	#1047
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I haven't asked, we diverge in automotive paths of interest, although they sometimes cross. He was always into sports cars, is a past president of the SCCA region #2 (northeast), then their rep on the National board. I was into hot rods, customs, motorcycles, and drag racing... and a curmudgeon. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-17-2015, 10:03 AM	#1048
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	http://lifehacker.com/this-graphic-e...t-y-1730901381 __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

09-18-2015, 11:16 AM	#1050
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Clarified... Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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