University Car Clubs - Imports@UCI

Tutorial Topics for '10-'11

DC5 Type S — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:21 GMT

If you guys have any topics you were particularly curious about or really wanted to see covered in a tutorial, post them here. I'll update this first post as topics are requested. It can be simple, it can be complicated, whatever you would like (something mechanical/technical would be preferable) Not sure if we'll get to everything though :X

Topics(requested so far)(rough order):
maintenance as we cover each general topic (fluid changes, checking tire wear, etc. probably things with <60k intervals)

Drivetrain
Dynos
Gearing
-Tire sizing

Suspension/Chassis
Tires
-(compounds, force --> traction, slip angle, etc.)
-High performance alignments
Shock dynos
Suspension geometry

Brakes and Misc
Brakes
-(compounds, how they work, fluid and lines, bias, rotor design)
Aero
-(how to make downforce, drag,intro into CFD maybe?)

GReddy Fest

DC5 Type S — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:59:28 GMT

Where do you guys want to meet up before we head over to GReddy for their roll-in?
Jack in the Box at 7?

edit* just meeting there

Help with Car Shopping?

iamjapanman — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:48:06 GMT

Hey all,
I'm gonna go to San Diego to check out an AE86 this Saturday (8/21).
I want someone knowledgeable to come with me to check out this car.
Apparently, it is still in the middle of 20v engine swap and wiring is not done (asking $3000obo).
Anyone want to volunteer?

Club4ag ad: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=77062

Actually, theres two more AE86 that I've been looking at. Can you guys gimme your opinion which one I should go for?

Car #2 (kaaz diff and rod knocking engine for $2000obo): http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=77699&page=1

Car #3 (4ac hatchback for $1000): http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1887180053.html

Thanks for reading.

Looking for Volunteers

Spark — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:16:27 GMT

To help me do a thing or two on my car. Anyone want to help me?

I am planning for Saturday, August 21st, 2010. I don't mind doing it myself, but I want to give you guys some experience working on cars.

And for those who ask what the "thing" is...It's a surprise ;)

Imports@UCI 2010 Rollcall

Spark — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:56:28 GMT

Hey Imports!

I know we still have a little while until school starts, but I want to see who is going to be joining us for an exciting 2010-2011! By the way, we don't discriminate against Domestics :)

If you're in Imports@UCI, please reply with the following:
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Name/Nickname:

Grade Level: (i.e. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

What do you like to do for fun?

What are you future car plans?

Car Specifications!
[Color] [Make (Honduh, Subbie, etc.)] [Model] [Year]

[img] link to ONE picture, please! [/img]

progress cs2 coilovers?

andrewyang — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:39:48 GMT

i was wondering if anyone could give some input on these?