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Old 09-12-09, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmenMAxx
So:

Well I def enjoyed the car more and focused more on learing the track and getting the line down versus tripping out over my water temps.

My car at first was steady at 97c in the morning but later on during the hottest part of the day (102f) I did hit 105c but I was really pushing my car. Im still not happy at all! Better tahn before, but I still want to make my car run alittle bit cooler. Maybe oil cooler kit? I already have dual ducted r1 oil coolers but I will research on that.

EBC yellowstuff brakes with motul 600 worked beautifully. NO fade at all.

------For those of you interested: My lap time was ~1:35 which is not too good. I still need to smooth out my braking and follow the line better. Tires became an issue also. (Im running 225/50/16 RE0-1R's) and I need more grip overall but more so in the back.
A big set of dual oil coolers and you will be golden for those 100degF days.
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Old 09-12-09, 09:04 PM
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looks like I will be investing in some oil coolers for next summer. Im pretty sure my stock r1s will hold up this fall/winter/spring sessions
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someone may have covered this (i looked some)........but why would you want 70/30 mix in the cooling? any coolant is a real reduction in heat transfer, just 100% water with some 'wetter' is the way to go

you'll get lower viscosity and better heat transfer, put coolant in for 'off track only' but on track days get coolant outa there......besides, coolant is slicker'n'snot on the track surface........especially when its yours dumping in front of your rear wheels........
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update:

Same exact setup as before, track temps were in the 60's (farenheit) and max water temp was 91celcius and AT was max 35celcius.
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Originally Posted by ArmenMAxx
update:

Same exact setup as before, track temps were in the 60's (farenheit) and max water temp was 91celcius and AT was max 35celcius.
Questions:

-what were your oil temps?
-what boost pressure were you running?
-what track was this on?
-still running stock dual oil coolers?
-any special ducting for your oil coolers/radiator/IC (I know you have a v-mount)?

Glad to hear your setup is working well.
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Originally Posted by mdpalmer
Questions:

-what were your oil temps?
-what boost pressure were you running?
-what track was this on?
-still running stock dual oil coolers?
-any special ducting for your oil coolers/radiator/IC (I know you have a v-mount)?

Glad to hear your setup is working well.
If you read back a page or two, he was running at Willow Springs (in So. Cal), has stock dual oil coolers, and ducted the V-Mount.
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Originally Posted by mdpalmer
Questions:

-what were your oil temps?
-what boost pressure were you running?
-what track was this on?
-still running stock dual oil coolers?
-any special ducting for your oil coolers/radiator/IC (I know you have a v-mount)?

Glad to hear your setup is working well.
Unfortunetly I dont know my oil temps and need to invest in an oil temp gauge. I set my boost to 10psi and usually do so when I am circuit racing (in this case Streets of Willow) I am still running stock oil coolers with the oem ducts, and My vmount is ducted.

- Here is a one session long vid I took right after I had spun 720+degrees going 110mph trough the chicane.
https://www.rx7club.com/rx-7-audio-visual-lounge-143/me-streets-willow-876789/
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