are torque caps worth it?
308552
It's worth it just to make fitting the front wheel easier. You have them, might as well use them. It's worth it just to make fitting the front wheel easier. I added torque cap ends to my DT hub for my Pike and noticed no increase in stiffness.
832753
They're great shafts. If you're on a budget and an extra $100 is a deal-breaker for you, then it really won't make too much of a difference (over a common $200 LD shaft). If money is not issue, that extra $100 for the Z3 will probably be worth it.
589192
If adjusted properly (they won't likely be adjusted right from the factory) they can spin every bit as smooth as the novatecs, possibly smoother. They are a very good quality hub, but they again are very basic looking hubs that emphasize strength and durability over looks and weight.
47578
Ti-N impact driver bits have two main advantages over regular driver bits – a greater torsional strength and a larger breaking angle which gives them greater flexibility and cushioning under impact, increasing their average service life. ... Better for use in high torque applications where standard bits will break.
525711
Yes the Enve wheels will offer a modest performance improvement over "generic" deep carbon wheels, but if we cared about performance as much as we claim to, we'd all be riding recumbents :) ... But for a disc brake wheelset, as long as the hubs are decent, I'm skeptical that it's worth it to get high end brand wheels.
992830
They are really good tuners and are lightweight. Whether they are worth an additional $100 over Gotohs - it's up to you. I would probably spring for them, but that's just me.
805756
Crates are never worth it unless they are given to you for free from events etc. Don't flush your crowns away. Depends if you have the other "essentials", more useful things already.
1417702
Brushless types of drills are worth the extra money because you'll get a better torque value in a smaller design compared to brushed models. ... There's no friction to take away from the motor's torque so the circuitry puts out as much power as possible to the work at hand.
727548
And no, at least in a stock engine, they are not worth 2x the price of oem wires. Ahhhh actually, they will. And worth the effort if your running the box as well. The thicker wire (covering) may help to prevent heat damage, but on a stock engine, you may not see a lot of difference.
976410
I've used TRQ hubs on a town&country a few years back. Everything fit well during the install and I drove 2 years and around 30k miles without any problems. These days honestly it's hit or miss with most parts these days. As most mechanics will tell you, some of these off brands have parts that will last years.
405523
100% worth it. Might not be as much cash/hour as 2 large warehouses back to back, but its much less of a grind. If you fill up the vehicle warehouse with standard and mid tier cars you'll soon only get top tier. When you hit that point you can easily get 240k an hour (minus a few grand in repairs).
579397
Dogdays makes lots of good points. These days the speed pro's are so costly as well as being made overseas so you have to really consider if they're worth it. The TRW's used to be nice forged, inexpensive pistons. They were strong but heavy, same weight as the cast pistons they replaced.
236793
Yes, clip-ons are definitely worth using for aero position and tt's. If they fit and you can ride them then from what I've seen they represent some of the best savings per $ spent. Estimates are around a 2 minute saving for a 40km TT.
471826
There are a number of companies out there selling a leveling kit that consists of new torsion bar adjuster keys, and claim that they will not affect the ride of the vehicle. ... This just is not true, but cranking the torsion bars can affect other areas of the suspension system that will give a harsh ride.
645923
roller rockers are always worth the money and effort imo. you get less friction, and a more consistent rocker arm ratio. and while you most likely will not feel the difference seat of the pants, the engine will like it with about a 5hp gain overall.
1109464
Definitely worth it, however I'd suggest the Pedal Box PLUS which is the unit I have experience with. Totally transforms the car, feels so much quicker even though it hasn't altered power, just throttle mapping. The guys at DTUK are superb and always there to assist. Very friendly bunch.
276720
IMO the TRD pads are the way to go. The increase in price is relatively small, but the difference in stopping power is immense. They may not last any longer then your OE, but they certainly won't wear out faster and they really make a difference stopping.