JEC_31

I'm glad to answer your question.

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My noob question:

What does "Enzo" mean?

JPTL

Erkka, I've taken a look at the "Diaphragm Diagram" that you posted, and although my question may not have been that stupid, based on what I can glean from the cutaway, I'm no rocket scientist.
I can see that there's a diaphragm in play there, and I'm assuming that the presence of the words words 'diaphragm' & 'pressure switch' - and the lack of the words 'rolling' & 'radius' answer my question. Also, if number of wheel revolutions was the method of measurement vs. internal pressure, I guess the sensors wouldn't need to protrude inside the wheel.
Stupid question #1 answered.
JPTL wrong. I owe John C. a beer.
Hmmmm. I wonder what RDK stands for

marton

Which oil should I use
Marton

FlyingDog

RDK
Reifen Druck Kontrolle (tire pressure monitoring system)
http://www.lufteknic.com/info/dictionary.html

AO

Where is the brake propotioning/bias valve?

aggravation

OK, Here's one:
Which way is "clockwise" ...as in... "never turn the engine counter clockwise".

So I'm standing in front of the car with my 27mm wrench in hand about to manually rotate the engine and I'm thinking, since most instructions regarding the car call the "left side" the left from the drivers perspective as he is sitting in the drivers seat in a U.S. version car, is "clockwise" determined while facing the engine or clockwise from the drivers perspective?!?

killav

Clockwise when facing the engine in this case.

killav

If I install a kick-down bypass on my 87 S4 Auto and leave it on all the time will it:

1. Harm the transmission
2. Allow 1st gear starts from a stop with the trans in "D"

sfierle

I am always good for a stupid question every now and then. Here's mine: I have a '83 with a cat bypass, but otherwise stock exhaust. Will it be any performance advantage to have a local exhaust shop make a custom exhaust with just a single Borla (or similar) muffler, or will it just be louder? I know the cat was restictive, but I am not sure about the rest.

FlyingDog

I don't know how much it will help on a US car, but it should help. That change would give a huge increase in throttle response on a Euro.

FlyingDog

What is the best thread/site for info on slushbox to 5-speed upgrades?

AO

Your 1st best bet is to pick up some manifolds from a 85/86. THey will bolt right up and are far less restrictive that the ones you have now.

FlyingDog

I have seen some posts recently indicating little to no benefit to the 85-86 manifolds. I didn't read too much detail because I have headers, but it might be worth searching for somebody interested in the upgrade.

Gretch

What is better, turbo charging or super charging?

sfierle

I have considered doing the manifold swap or headers before, but wanted to start with the exhaust past the bypass to see the effects (due to labor, and the ease of changing back to stock if desired).