I have the DDM intake with the pleated filter. It sounds amazing at WOT, but at part throttle there is a highly annoying whistle from the intake (in addition to the whoosh, for lack of a better term, that is present through the rev range).
Does anyone have experience with an option that has more supercharger whine than stock, but doesn't whistle at part throttle? Or are those things inevitably linked?
I have the DDM intake with the pleated filter. It sounds amazing at WOT, but at part throttle there is a highly annoying whistle from the intake (in addition to the whoosh, for lack of a better term, that is present through the rev range).
Does anyone have experience with an option that has more supercharger whine than stock, but doesn't whistle at part throttle? Or are those things inevitably linked?
R53 Mini Cooper, FWD with LSD. First pic is the passenger front tire with significant...chunking? The other 3 tires look like the second pic (which is the driver side front tire). These are cheap Kenda 300tw UHP with only 3 track sessions at Ridge MP. Is this a tire pressure issue or something else?
I'm considering buying 2 replacement tires for the front for now. I'll probably upgrade to a better tire down the road.
I plan to do a few track days (HPDE, unlikely to do AuoX) per year with my new-to-me R53 and I'm looking to potentially get an upgraded rear sway bar and front camber plates. Goals: dial out understeer and increase front grip/reduce uneven tire wear.
This is still primarily a street car so I don't want to get extreme. The car has the JCW sport suspension (red springs) with KYB struts and I have no plans for coilovers or any super-adjustable suspension bits. Trying to keep it simple and fun, not looking to be competitive.
RSB: debating between (a) 19mm solid or (b) 22mm solid/25mm hollow. Opinions?
Not planning adjustable endlinks, but is there a heavy duty OEM+ option?
Looking at the IE fixed front camber plates; any other options to consider?
I'm been trying for the last year or so to focus on using my local library to borrow audiobooks and listen with Libby. I listen during my commute and during my nightly walks, probably 4 hours total per week or so.
However, I've encountered a few hurdles.
Sometimes I feel rushed to complete the book within the 3 week loan period. If I don't complete the book within 3 weeks, oftentimes I can't renew (because of demand for the book) and I might have to wait weeks or months to finish.
The waitlists can be long. Sometimes ones I've been waiting for come available and I feel a rush to finish what I'm listening to so I can start that one. I know I can suspend and unsuspend but that leads to this next point - Other times when I am ready for a book there nothing on my lengthy wishlist is available.
I've already given up borrowing e-books because I can never finish in 3 weeks. I'm thinking of just biting the bullet and paying for Audible, but I feel guilty for spending the money and not supporting my library.
Considering an upgrade. All I really care about is the camera. (I can't/won't buy one of the Chinese models which I know have superior camera hardware.) I don't game and I don't care about AI. To me, the S25U has a better UI and better physical design, but the P10P is a better size.
Will either of the S25U or P10P be a noticeable camera upgrade?
Considering an upgrade. All I really care about is the camera. (Located in USA - I can't/won't buy one of the Chinese models which I know have superior camera hardware.) I don't game and I don't care about AI. To me, the S25U has a better UI and better physical design, but the P10P is a better size.
Will either of the S25U or P10P be a noticeable camera upgrade?
I'm looking for a simple plug and play solution for capturing video and basic telematics. I don't want to be syncing components from different brands or transferring data or rendering or any of that. I tried doing this with an app plus GoPro plus whatever last year and the "post-processing" was such a PITA I just gave up. This is just for fun, I'm not looking to create content or eek out every fraction of a second in my laps.
That said, Dragy seems to be the only one with an integrated ecosystem. Are they the best choice in my scenario? I realize it could probably be done for slightly less money by picking individual components/apps, but like I said, I'm looking for simple.
I also refuse to pay subscription fees, and since enshittification seems inevitable, what are the chances that Dragy goes that route in the future?
I am an intermediate level driver, going to The Ridge for the first time with a FWD car (R53 Mini). I have about a half dozen days there with a couple different RWD cars (mostly a 981.2 Cayman, BRZ) and I'm signed off for solo but it's been about 3 years since I've been on track and even in the past I would often grab an instructor for the first session or two just to make sure I didn't develop any bad habits.
I'm raring to go and could do TNIA in a few weeks (no instructors available I think) or wait until June and go with a proper HPDE (and grab an instructor). What would you do?
Edit: appreciate all the feedback. I'm going to do both events.
Recently installed the DDMWorks intake with the pleated filter. Love the supercharger whine but the intake itself is a different story... usually a whooshing sound but I'm getting a distinctive (and annoying) whistle at part throttle. I'm wondering if the foam filter sounds different at all? Input appreciated.
Installed R56S front brakes today and new rear pads and rotors. Bled the system but the drivers rear caliper (2nd corner bled) wasn't really flowing, only got a couple drops. Continued on and the front brakes went fine. Buttoned it all up anyway and of course the brake pedal is soft.
Figured it's most likely related to that one caliper. Could it be a bad bleeder screw?