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Originally Posted by fooger03
(Post 764581)
It's all about gearing. You can gear anything to produce 100x more torque than it normally does, but gearing will never change the amount of horsepower. I could easily gear the 200ft/lb engine to produce 1000 ft/lb of torque, and it would still be producing 500hp. I could also easily gear the 500ft/lb engine to produce that same 1000ft/lb of torque....and it would still be producing only 200hp.
You now have 2 engines producing 1000 ft/lb of torque. Given flat torque curves, one of them (the 200hp engine) Now spins up to 1050 RPM, while the other engine (the 500hp engine) will spin up to 2625 RPM. So if this engine, with the above mentioned gearing in place was directly turning the wheels without any more additional gearing (a.k.a. transmission), the question is: Do you want a car that will produce 1000ft/lb of torque up to 71.6 MPH (200hp), or do you want the car that will produce that exact same amount of torque up to 178.9 MPH (500hp) How does gearing affect you? A stock 1994 5-speed Miata is geared to put over 1400 FT/LB of torque to the road in first gear....think about that. |
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Sounds like a bag of cats in a blinder
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[QUOTE=jeff_man;764679]Sounds like a bag of cats in a blinder
That really does sound like a cat in a blender |
gonna get a chuper for my vette so it can sound broken
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wtf is a chuper
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chuperchargers
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ahh, a thupertharger, gotcha.
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 764224)
Wow, Really?? Are you that ignorant??
Horsepower means shit. Its nothing more than a mathematical calculation of TORQUE and engine RPM. There mere dictionary definition of the word "horsepower" pretty much speaks it all: horse·pow·er [hawrs-pou-er] noun 1. a foot-pound-second unit of power, equivalent to 550 foot-pounds per second, or 745.7 watts. The formula is something along the lines of 2π(force * radius)(RPM)/33,000 ft-lb/min = HP Without mechanical torque and James Watt your precious horsepower would simply not exist so GTFO with your "Listen to Carol Shelby too much" bullshit. By the way, how many professional race series have you won? How many cars have you designed and built from the ground up? Yeah, none. Yah, Im the ignorant one. Thank you for defining power and torque for me, although youre about 10 years too late. The key word in that statement was the word "peak". Peak torque is meaningless because it is completely without context. In reality it is the volume of the torque curve, within the rpm range used between gears. The issue is further complicated by torque multiplication, by which gearing shorter and building the engine to rev as high as possible, you can make the torque volume even larger. This is why Hondas are fast even though they make relatively low peak torque, this is why F1 cars are fast even though they make relatively low peak torque, and this is why diesels, bicycles, and mountains are so slow. Carroll Shelby was an innovator in the 60's and I'd like to believe that his quote is very misused, but if he truly believes that quote word-for-word, then he has a very poor understanding of physics and mechanics. Just because he made a name for himself and had a successful career in the in infancy of racing does not mean that he knows everything. I dont claim to be an expert but I have built a couple successful race cars and I took some physics in college, so I know enough to know that what Im saying is pretty accurate (although poorly explained). Also, Im not sure if youre having a bad day or what, but you sounds like a total fuckface. |
Originally Posted by fooger03
(Post 764549)
Can't tell if serious.
If serious, *you* are that ignorant. You see, "TORQUE" is completely useless without a little sumpin-sumpin we call "RPM". Horsepower is the actual measure of useable power that we get from our engine. Horsepower does "work", Torque does not. Google it. You'll find a LOT of supporting evidence on my side of the argument. lol.. "Yeah! Fuckin' bitch!" |
Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 764761)
Not only do I disagree with you, so do many people who know a hell of a lot more about physics than I do. Just an FYI- I'm far too intoxicated to even care about debating something with you that I believe to be fact. Furthermore when I'm no longer this intoxicated I still won't care enough to debate this with you.
Google it. You'll find a LOT of supporting evidence on my side of the argument. lol.. "Yeah! Fuckin' bitch!" |
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 764761)
Not only do I disagree with you, so do many people who know a hell of a lot more about physics than I do. Just an FYI- I'm far too intoxicated to even care about debating something with you that I believe to be fact. Furthermore when I'm no longer this intoxicated I still won't care enough to debate this with you.
Google it. You'll find a LOT of supporting evidence on my side of the argument. Have you ever thought about "why"? Have you ever formed your *own* opinion or reasoning about this? I didn't find someone else's argument and say it was my own, instead I stepped back and analyzed the problem myself. I formed my own hypothesis based on mathematical calculations, logic, and simple reasoning. Then I went back and compared it with how other forms of energy do work. After all this, the only answer that even makes the slightest bit of sense is that torque, while admittedly an important factor, is exactly as relevant as the engine's maximum RPM. Why don't people talk about RPM as much as they talk about torque? That sounds silly, doesn't it? My car goes to 7500, bob's car only goes to 5000. That means I can beat Bob in a race. The argument that torque is more important than horsepower is exactly as valid as this example... If I wanted to accept someone else's opinion as fact instead of forming my own argument, I would do exactly what you've done: "Google it. You'll find a LOT of supporting evidence on my side of the argument." There's a reason you still won't care to debate me when you are no longer intoxicated: You have no passion for what you believe. Do you know why you have no passion for what you believe? It's because you didn't come to terms with that belief by yourself. Other people have forced that belief onto you. Do you know what other ideal comes with forming your own hypothesis/opinion on the subject? It is the fact that I know that at any given second, I could be proven wrong with proper evidence, and if such a thing were to occur, I would have no choice but to accept the fact that I was wrong and change my hypothesis based on this new evidence. When your opinion comes from the mouths of others, you will never believe that you are wrong, because other people have said so. It doesn't matter if they're geniouses or complete idiots; the only way to change *your* opinion on the subject is for them to change *their* opinions first. Ever heard of "groupthink"? Give me a rationale that I can chew on; give me a reasoning that makes sense; give me evidence of the contrary, and it's possible that you may force me to change my opinion. Unfortunately, I will never be able to affect your opinion, because your mind is made, you're stuck in your ways, and you form your beliefs on the basis of others. Open your mind and a new world will open for you. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-InR3bZx8KF...600/swords.jpg |
Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 764388)
Take a good look at the background. Video was shot in New Jersey.
What to you see that clues you into NJ? Or do you recognize the mcdonalds? |
I guess this is what it's like to have a large portion of the Pacific Ocean over your head? Balls + skill = this:
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 764920)
easily one of the greatest albums of all time
In 1989, the group released their album, As Nasty As They Wanna Be, which also became the group's most successful album. A large part of its success was due to the single "Me So Horny", which was popular despite little radio rotation. The American Family Association (AFA) did not think the presence of a "Parental Advisory" sticker was enough to adequately warn listeners of what was inside the case. Jack Thompson, a lawyer affiliated with the AFA, met with Florida Governor Bob Martinez and convinced him to look into the album to see if it met the legal classification of obscene. In 1990 action was taken at the local level and Nick Navarro, Broward County sheriff, received a ruling from County Circuit Court judge Mel Grossman that probable cause for obscenity violations existed. In response, Luther Campbell maintained that people should focus on issues relating to hunger and poverty rather than on the lyrical content of their music. Navarro warned record store owners that selling the album may be prosecutable. The 2 Live Crew then filed a suit against Navarro. That June, U.S. district court Judge Jose Gonzalez ruled the album obscene and illegal to sell. Charles Freeman, a local retailer, was arrested two days later, after selling a copy to an undercover police officer. This was followed by the arrest of three members of The 2 Live Crew after they performed some material from the album at a nightclub. They were acquitted soon after, as professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. testified at their trial in defense of their lyrics. Freeman's conviction was overturned on appeal as well. In 1992, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the obscenity ruling from Judge Gonzalez, and the Supreme Court of the United States refused to hear Broward County's appeal. As in the Freeman case, Gates testified on behalf of Navarro, arguing that the material that the county alleged was profane actually had important roots in African-American vernacular, games, and literary traditions and should be protected. As a result of the controversy, As Nasty As They Wanna Be sold over two million copies. It peaked at #29 on The Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. A few other retailers were later arrested for selling it as well, including Canadian Marc Emery who was convicted in Ontario in 1991, and would later gain fame as a marijuana activist. Later hard rock band Van Halen sued over an uncleared sample of their song "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" in The 2 Live Crew Song "The Fuck Shop". The publicity then continued when George Lucas, owner of the Star Wars universe, successfully sued Campbell for appropriating the name "Skywalker" for his record label, Luke Skyywalker Records. Campbell changed his stage name to Luke (and changed the record label's name to Luke Records) and the group released an extremely political follow up album, Banned in the USA after obtaining permission to use an interpolation of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. The 2 Live Crew paraphernalia with the Luke Skyywalker or Skyywalker logos are often sought-after collector's items. NSFW Lyrics: The "Me So Horny" and "Me love you long time" came from two different movies. Which Way Is Up? (1977) and Full Metal Jacket (1987) :rofl: I still remember all the words to that song.. |
I've had sex to that album countless times.
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My brother actually gave me a copy of the cassette tape. You couldn't buy it but he managed to bootleg it somehow. Probably from the same dude that he bought weed from. When my parents heard me listening to it they beat my fucking ass.. :)
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 765001)
My brother actually gave me a copy of the cassette tape. You couldn't buy it but he managed to bootleg it somehow. Probably from the same dude that he bought weed from. When my parents heard me listening to it they beat my fucking ass.. :)
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 764769)
some HIV+ fagggot sent me some bullshit
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...10828-0229.jpg I think I'm going to stick one on my ass enjoy your time off |
Originally Posted by phillyb
(Post 765042)
hahahhahahahhhhahahahhahaa
enjoy your time off |
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phillyb hates me
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Originally Posted by fooger03
(Post 765056)
Originally Posted by FRT_Fun
(Post 765057)
phillyb hates me
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I'm going to put one on my Miata next to my MT sticker
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Great vid, wish they hadn't included 5 or 6 fake things.
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 765001)
My brother actually gave me a copy of the cassette tape. You couldn't buy it but he managed to bootleg it somehow. Probably from the same dude that he bought weed from. When my parents heard me listening to it they beat my fucking ass.. :)
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
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Haha. Wonder what the story with that is..
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Please enter teh picture caption contest at our sister site: http://www.miataforumz.com/showthread.php?p=3592
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
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Please enter teh picture caption contest at our sister site: http://www.miataforumz.com/showthread.php?p=3592
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Originally Posted by mx5autoxer
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
(Post 765535)
Bahahaha!
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Pusha:
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The hotter a bitch look before you find out she smoke, the more hideous she look after. |
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Originally Posted by fooger03
(Post 765929)
What's wrong w/you ppl, that shit was fucking hilarious.
The hotter a bitch look before you find out she smoke, the more hideous she look after.
Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 765945)
my truck spews way more smoke than that without a faggy TC lock or smoke program
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the old kit used to have it push 48 psi
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Got board and searched "faeflora" cuz I wanted to see what a fireflower is supposed to look like. Instead I founds some fagggity PETA shit and this jewel:
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Originally Posted by fooger03
(Post 765929)
The hotter a bitch look before you find out she smoke, the more hideous she look after.
BTW, Why u guys no enter Rick's contest on his other site? At least go look at the pictures and see if you can come up with something funny. http://www.miataforumz.com/showthread.php?t=299 Edit: What do you think about this color on an NA: http://hnn.co.il/pics/gal15170/805927549_919615466.jpg http://hnn.co.il/pics/gal15170/231723775_1100077027.jpg http://hnn.co.il/pics/gal15170/10474...1343527909.jpg |
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
(Post 766042)
Edit: What do you think about this color on an NA:
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