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I've got a BS in Physics from the University of Rochester, and I'm over half-way through my masters in optical engineering. I work at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, where I develop and maintain technology for the Omega EP laser.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_for_Laser_Energetics
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Dec 24 |
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Wet battery durability based on how we start a motorbike engine References should be unnecessary, and likely won't exist, when you're talking about something so elementary. It's like asking for a reference to show that 2+2=4. Taken with the important caveat about load shedding relays, this simply is the way things are. If you want to know more, get a chemistry textbook and learn enough electrochemistry so that you can see how elementary this is. |
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Jul 30 |
accepted | In what order does it make sense to upgrade suspension components? |
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Jul 16 |
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Clanging in back of Mazda 3 This isn't an answer, because I'm not at all sure of it; but I believe that the rear sway bar links might need to be mounted differently. I think I've heard that the passenger side one goes to the inboard side of the sway bar, not the outboard side as you've got it. This is odd because you'd expect the mounting to be symmetrical left to right, and the drivers side link goes on the outboard side. When my repair manual comes in the mail I'll take a look for you. |
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Jul 11 |
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Automatic transmission: Is shifting to neutral while approaching stops bad? Unless automatic transmissions have changed recently, and being in D definitely changes the amount of motion when you take your foot off the brake while the car is at rest. I'm a little interested to know how you've experienced anything else! |
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May 31 |
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Is engine braking harmful? Also, if your speed is the same in either case, pumping the brakes doesn't keep them cooler. In fact, it will raise them to a higher peak temp, while the average temp will be the same in both cases. Pumping also forces repeated thermal cycling, which is much worse than heat alone. In short: cut it out. :) |
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Apr 24 |
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In what order does it make sense to upgrade suspension components? Also, I don't really have any desire to get back in to the stock class. Regardless of autocross, I prefer to have summer tires on my car, and if I spend ~$150 on tires, I'm not going to put them on the stock wheels which are only 6.5" wide. I put my winter tires on the stock wheels. I do autocross for fun, so I don't care if I'm not wining my class. As it is, right now I only compete against other novices, where I do very well. |
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Apr 24 |
awarded | Critic |
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Apr 24 |
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In what order does it make sense to upgrade suspension components? This is all good advice, in general. However, as I tried to make clear in my question, it's nothing I didn't already know. Yes, tires are the first thing to upgrade. I said that myself. Yes, it's too soon for me to make a lot of changes, and I need more practice. I know that, but it wasn't what I asked. |
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Apr 23 |
asked | In what order does it make sense to upgrade suspension components? |
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Apr 23 |
awarded | Supporter |
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Apr 23 |
awarded | Student |
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Apr 23 |
awarded | Scholar |
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Apr 23 |
accepted | Do I need to lift my car up before adjusting lug nut torque? |
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Apr 23 |
asked | Do I need to lift my car up before adjusting lug nut torque? |
