Really bad accident in Santa Clara...
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Originally Posted by Yin
the smaller rear swaybar that soa specs is safer than a larger rear swaybar.
smaller rear sway = less oversteer
larger rear sway = more oversteer
smaller rear sway = less oversteer
larger rear sway = more oversteer
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
RE92s and the swaybar are fine. Part of being a good driver is knowing your limits, and the limits of your equipment.
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Originally Posted by Heavy Dan
I think it's all relative..; and I think relatively... re92s and swaybar are not fine by any means. Granted a good driver should know the limits of his/her equipment... but if you are putting high performance equipment coupled with a few weak parts.... it's certainly a poor design.... especially when it's not an issue of a cost-benefit analysis on the side of subaru.
Last edited by wombatsauce; 05-20-2005 at 12:08 PM. Reason: for the first time ever, I agree with sonicsuby.
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Originally Posted by Heavy Dan
I think it's all relative..; and I think relatively... re92s and swaybar are not fine by any means. Granted a good driver should know the limits of his/her equipment... but if you are putting high performance equipment coupled with a few weak parts.... it's certainly a poor design.... especially when it's not an issue of a cost-benefit analysis on the side of subaru.
And you can argue the tire thing all you want. Truthfully, RE92s are perfectly fine, and are better than most tires out there. They aren't great for the type of driving many of us do, but there is nothing wrong with them. Blaming this kids death, even in PART, on the RE92s or the sway bar is plain foolish.
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Originally Posted by Heavy Dan
I think it's all relative..; and I think relatively... re92s and swaybar are not fine by any means. Granted a good driver should know the limits of his/her equipment... but if you are putting high performance equipment coupled with a few weak parts.... it's certainly a poor design.... especially when it's not an issue of a cost-benefit analysis on the side of subaru.
I pushed my wagon when it was stock very hard.
I push my wagon hard now with it lowered, 20mm RSB, 17" rims & tires, strut tower bar.
The WRX is no sloppy handling vehicle. it may roll more when stock, but can still be pushed very far.
It comes down to driver skills.
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Originally Posted by subiedon
you guys still at it?? debating about parts, and driver, etc.....
the suspension forum sure looks like a good place for your arguments
wow...
the suspension forum sure looks like a good place for your arguments
wow...
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Originally Posted by mcdrama
no body responds in that forum. ;P
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Originally Posted by subiedon
but make another thread instead of posting here about suspension, the title says accident, the content says death, and yet half of the whole thread is about tires, sway bars, and "**** that guy, he deserves to die"
Should we speak of funeral arrangements?
Speeding on public streets?
What? The thread isn't off topic as all of the above posts are related to the thread. One person called in to question the suspension so we were talking about.
But we appreciate you policing the thread, oh great one
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but make another thread instead of posting here about suspension, the title says accident, the content says death, and yet half of the whole thread is about tires, sway bars, and "**** that guy, he deserves to die"
Does anyone know who this guy is? I'm going to say that he deserved to die, but according to the actions he took he was obviously willing to accept the consequences. So, I'm not sad for him - he knew what he was potentially getting himself into. Im just sad for his family.
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
Sorry, sir. Please redirect the topic as to your wishes.
Should we speak of funeral arrangements?
Speeding on public streets?
What? The thread isn't off topic as all of the above posts are related to the thread. One person called in to question the suspension so we were talking about.
But we appreciate you policing the thread, oh great one
Should we speak of funeral arrangements?
Speeding on public streets?
What? The thread isn't off topic as all of the above posts are related to the thread. One person called in to question the suspension so we were talking about.
But we appreciate you policing the thread, oh great one
nah, you can keep it, i don't really want your job
my bad, i did not see your "STAFF MEMBER" status
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Originally Posted by subiedon
nah, you can keep it, i don't really want your job
my bad, i did not see your "STAFF MEMBER" status
my bad, i did not see your "STAFF MEMBER" status
And now by continuing to post, you're the one knocking the thread off topic. Smooth.