Recent content by RPM

The stop screw for the throttle bypass actuator arm must have backed out yeeted itself out of the engine bay. I did not see it, nor did my magnet grab it when I dragged it around the valve cover. Without the stop screw the butterfly valve slammed shut hard enough to jam closed, and stop...

I am in the US so the only direct competitor is the Cayman GTS 4.0 and the pricing is about the same. While the Porsche has a little lower base MSRP, the ridiculous prices for their options ensures the Emira will likely be the same price or cheaper. As for indirect competitors, C8 vette, 400Z...

In any particular 25MPH band, times will vary with hp/tq curves and gearing. All versions of the car are quick. Get what you like. The 400hp DCT will be the fastest in most cases, until something else is announced. I intend to keep my car a long time and like Toyota maintenance and parts bills...

My car is on the list. Been on the waitlist since Nov 2022. Motorcars of Atlanta has confirmed it, just waiting on it to get to the dealer...

The Cup 2's that come on the car. At a 240TW they are higher rated than any track tire I use now, which are either 200TW or slicks. The center grooves does not connect to the shoulder blocks to channel water out so I expect they will be similar to the Falken Azenis RT660. Which are passable for...

Hijacking this a little to talk about rain. My Emira will have the Pilot Sports (just got the email it is at the port), and I have an Elise now. Tires make a HUGE difference in rain driving for the Elise. The factory Yok's and Toyo 888's were straight up hazardous. How bad is hydroplaning with...

Short term it is a niche brand with a limited following and people are afraid to step out of the norm. A Cayman or Vette is a safer bet if you need to sell. I don't think the Emira's value will tank like an Aston Martin or Maserati just because a Camry V6 doesn't have any terrifyingly expensive...

Order placed, waiting...

BMW? Audi?

Tom Long (http://www.tomlongracing.com/) and several other professional race car drivers for team Mazda. So... I'm gonna stick with their advice.

Let's clarify downshifting vs. Engine braking If you are coming to a stop and your car's brakes are powerful enough to lock up the wheels, then engine braking adds nothing. It is useful for heavy or loaded vehicles in the mountains to reduce constant braking and keep brakes cooler. Does engine...

I literally said, "I have no advice for you". so this post is obviously not directed at you, ever.

You are not taxed until you sell, and only on the amount you sell. Interest compounds, tax does not. If I make $5M in the market I am not taxed until I sell. If I only sell $200K at a time as an annual income, then I am only taxed at that income rate. My remaining $4.8M are unaffected and still...

Then you should not be buying an Emira. This thread is about buying an Emira, ergo you have at least $100K US sitting around. If you are financing a $100K toy, I have no financial advice for you.