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If you do all of that you've kept the inside face in the same place, moved the outside face out by 1", and moved the centerline of the tire by 0.5" (or 13mm). If you wanted to add an inch of width and keep the centerline in the same place, you would have to keep the 60mm offset, and then figure...

Respectfully, I don't think this is correct. If you widen the wheel and move its centerline out, you will increase torque steer. Even if the inside face is in the same place as stock (as in your example, adding an inch of width and reducing offset by 13mm), you will have moved the centerline...

I installed the Amazon hood struts that many others have, pretty happy with them. Once you unlatch the hood it'll open fully on its own. The prop rod was a bit of a pain, especially if you're only under there to plug in the trickle charger. Took me about 25 minutes, could do it again in 15...

I think the E46 M3 is overrated, and I've had one. It drives heavy, doesn't sound that great, kinda boring power delivery. I also had do redo all the rubber in the suspension because it's a BMW. I think the E92 M3 (or even the 335i) is better to drive, they feel 300 lbs lighter. (They are...

I agree with this, for this platform. I would say the same about most smaller Audis, most VWs, 3- and 5-series BMWs. If you're not coilover on both ends you'll deal with some version of this problem. For Beemers the workaround is more negative camber in front, but that's only sensible for a...

The rear multi-link has fairly short lateral control arms, and the shock itself does nothing to locate the wheel. So if you shorten the spring you're effectively using some of the suspension travel to bring the wheel closer to the car. With the short control arms, when you do that you change...

A couple suggestions: 1) I would get six-point belts in. Little reason not to, other than $ and having to drill the floor. Aside from the safety benefits, you'll be a lot more secure in the car. 2) Regardless of that, I would run the three-point belt through the seat. It'll be a lot better...

The Acuity piece can either raise the pedal, move it to the left, or both. The B position does both. I have it in that spot, and while I generally think it's better than stock, it does lead to some ankle fatigue on longer drives because of the higher pedal. But it can now be heel-toed on the...

You don't need it, or it won't help. There are only three 2023 Integra models - base, ASpec, ASpec with Technology. If it's an ASpec it will say so on the hatch. If it has Tech the speakers will be labeled ELS, it will have adaptive dampers, and dual-zone climate control. There are no...

Body shops are getting tough. Fifteen years ago I had a handful I could trust in my area, now they're all getting rolled up (by Caliber, Classic, and the like) and turning into more earnings focused outfits (mostly owned by private equity). I still have a place that's great for Porsches...

+1. If you have a multi-vehicle garage, they sell a unit with two lines and another with four lines. Handy if you're planning on a long trip away from home.

That S/C motor isn't bad. My dad had the same in his A6 (probably a different tune). Ours in the Q7 gets the job done, and the power delivery is linear, you can't really tell that it's blown. (It is a little boring.) Works well in the mountains, which is what we use it for. My partner has a...

I assume that's a first gen Q7, given supercharged (not turbo)? We have one (2014), but it's the lower factory tune, ~280hp. Ours has snow tires on it year round, I'm not sure it can handle any more power. Edit: I guess pre-facelift Gen2 Q7s were also supercharged. My bad.

The original NSX is famously very hard on tires, and I think it's the toe out that causes it. Of course they handle beautifully. But they eat tires. I'm not sure you can get 8k miles out of a set. If you're primarily driving on street, and you don't want to spend a lot on tires, I'd use...

That's a camber problem, not a tire problem.

All the duty cycles are different: - For street use, without being driven hard, it mostly comes down to having proper alignment, proper pressure, and (in this case) rotating the tires regularly. (It's easy on these cars, you can lift one side with a floor jack from the front jack point. -...

If the rotors are actually warped at 10k, that could be a warranty claim, so ask the service manager. I doubt they are. Brakes are not normally a warranty item (they are a service item), but they should last longer than that unless you've tracked it a lot. If it's just pads you can do it in...

Look at the pads with your own eyes and assess. If they have less than a quarter inch on them, it's fine to replace. If you don't feel any vibration under braking I'd leave the rotors alone. Also, get a second opinion. This is a common way for dealers to make money. A friend of mine took...

If you push the wheels out (reduce the offset), you will get more torque steer. It's physics, it's unavoidable.

I still haven't had a chance to track the car, but Stingertime gave me a ride in his ITS on Thursday. The car is quick! We were on VIR Grand Course, which is a whole lot, but he handled it well. I appreciated it.