One is commonly referred as “17S”

I believe there are at least 2 Glock models with “normal” safeties. No one is designated 19 though

Sure, Mercedes M137 is a terrible engine, though it still sounds awesome))

But it’s cheaper than that Honda bike, RCV-something

Sean, are you familiar with KTM 1050? Not sure if you have one in the US, or if it can be called real adventure bike because cast wheels. but the engine output is similar to AT and the price can be even lower (dealers list them thousands eur off msrp) I have to figure out its off-road-worthiness))

If riding for recreational purposes, get a dirtbike before streetbike. Ride places where you can enjoy the absence of cagers, be happy.

I may not completely agree with the idea of not adding miles to the STI, but I have to star your post because towing STI with STI sounds awesome.

Oh man, cranking the engine this long is embarrassing))

How can I say it gently? That’s pretty stupid solution for non-existing problem. Many modern turbocharged cars already suck, because too many efforts were put into making faster boost buildup, neglecting other areas.

Stop panicking, third owners could access that performance levels slightly (umm.. relatively) modifying ls1 equipped f-body cars years ago

Without googling it I’d say it must be Audi C5. Yes, under different names but that same car had 90-hp 1.9TDI as well as 480hp twin-turbo petrol V8.

So they have all the new toys in one place?

I think there must be a serious reason, why no one puts their brake calipers in that position

It’s rather risky idea to build and sell apartments near racetrack

Well, I truly appreciate you take your time and wrote such a long reply, but why? I’m not advocating for use of race gas everywhere, just explained a little how ignition control works, and why there are possible benefits from using higher than pump octane.

For last 5 years manufacturers are putting turbos almost everywhere. And high-compression NA engines can be knock-limited too.

You’re wrong here about the ignition advance. Modern petrol forced induction engines are always knock-limited, and their software is designed to “search” ignition angle on the edge of the knock. So yes, there are some benefits in using higher than pump octane alone. Race gas + tune and we’re talking significant gains

That software neutered versions of same engine that were sold as different models? Ok, my bad, I forgot about them. Maybe Dinan forgot too))

He talks specifically about BMW naturally aspirated engines, though. So yes, starting with the M50 in 1990 there isn’t any quantifiable power to be extracted from the ECU tuning alone. Other manufacturers are different of course

I like this car, I love car projects, but wouldn’t want to restore e10 body. It can be terrible neverending nightmare