Beauty and the Beast
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It seemed to be all heat related. With the car doing double duty and rides, It was on the track around 4 ours each day. I usually run the fans on low to keep the engine cool, but because it was cold, did not. The apparent added benefit of the fans on is that it flushes air out over the transmission. Without them, the cat heat soaks the transmission. Running the car for a few minutes before and after each session, when it is cool enough that the fans do not run, only makes it worse.
At least we got Sami out on track. I felt bad. My goal was to get her out in a run group with you so she could watch you fly by. But that did not work. She did have a big smile after the runs though, that has to count for something.
Car made it all the way home all gears are happy. Reverse was the last holdout. Might have a bit of damage there, or just more burned oil. Not sure how hot the synchro would be if they hit reverse at 100 on the straight. They did hit 3rd at the "4". Engine is still in car though.
Fluid was kind of a burned black color for trans, a normal brown for diff. UPS should deliver a gallon of each in the next few hours.
Coming back in May? Tell Sami I expect her in the classroom. That is a great track for the 8. I have no problem with her driving your car....
At least we got Sami out on track. I felt bad. My goal was to get her out in a run group with you so she could watch you fly by. But that did not work. She did have a big smile after the runs though, that has to count for something.
Car made it all the way home all gears are happy. Reverse was the last holdout. Might have a bit of damage there, or just more burned oil. Not sure how hot the synchro would be if they hit reverse at 100 on the straight. They did hit 3rd at the "4". Engine is still in car though.
Fluid was kind of a burned black color for trans, a normal brown for diff. UPS should deliver a gallon of each in the next few hours.
Coming back in May? Tell Sami I expect her in the classroom. That is a great track for the 8. I have no problem with her driving your car....
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I'm just running a Progress Tech front bar and the OEM rear. 560lb front and 400lb rear springs paired with the Moton's is what is really keeping the car from having much roll.
And i'm not sure yet about May, i'd like too, but that is right in the middle of the national autocross tour and i'm usually racing in either Arkansas or Ohio that weekend.
And i'm not sure yet about May, i'd like too, but that is right in the middle of the national autocross tour and i'm usually racing in either Arkansas or Ohio that weekend.
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