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Not the best photo, but you get the idea. http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac336/blubarisax/spark_zps82ded579.jpg

As it turns out, plug 1 must have overheated. The tip of the side electrode was gone. Replaced plugs, checked compression (all very close to 150 PSI) and ran two more sessions. It got hot at the end of the last session and blew out a little more coolant from the coolant cap. Perhaps I have air in the cooling system. The oil in the coolant was more like a few small droplets floating. Not enough oil to make a sheen really. The fan turns on at 80 C as it should. I will test the thermostat once the car is in the shop. Anyway, I made it through the day, had lots of fun with Tom playing cat and mouse.

Noticed a little oil film in the coolant tank. Head gasket? No bubbles in the coolant when starting it up.

Noticed a little oil film in the coolant tank. Head gasket? No bubbles in the coolant when starting it up.

I am running coolant mix, not sure what the shop put in, but it looks like 50-50 coolant water. I overheated 15 min into the session, not on the grid. The odd thing was that temps went up and down fairly quickly while at speed. I was chasing down a GT2, maybe that had something to do with it.

So, my car overheated today at the track. Normally it runs a rock solid 80 deg Celsius. Today it was 95 deg F and very humid. The car was running between 100 and 120 deg C, bounced around a bit. It blew out a bit of coolant at one point and I pulled off the track. Looked like the reservoir was overfilled a little so I took some fluid out to bring it to the max full line. Fan works when car is idling. Could it just be hot? I was driving very hard and it's so hot. I ran two more sessions and while hot at some points, it stayed below 120 deg C. Maybe it's my thermostat, or maybe it's just hot out... Any ideas? Thanks!

He runs a Cosworth 2.3 L motor. Not sure of the HP, but it could be 300 or close to it.

A sequential gearbox would do the trick!

Tom, I'll take any help you can give me!

My line on that lap was not perfect, but it was quick for me...

Fun video, we know the feeling!

And one of what to do...

Got lucky with customs. The new wing and wingstay has arrived. Will have to put it on at the track.

Great link. Perhaps a little supercharger (plus burning alcohol) is just what I need to keep up with Croc.

I have a spare 5" center dash mount if that would be helpful. The Spa center mirrors are nice, but a bit expensive. Pegasus has one in stock and ships fast. I do like the idea of a suction mount in your case though. Pegasus has them too. Good luck! As an aside, my replacement front fender was just released from NYC Customs so I should not have to drive in shame.

Yes, the Sadev has straight cut gears. Not that bad when you are screaming down the straights at 7,500 rpm. It is noisy in neutral and clunks going into first. I'm told it is not as bad as the Quaife gearboxes, but have not heard one to say for sure. If you are going to drive it on the road often, you may want to consider another option. On the track it's killer and who cares about the noise there. You are welcome to listen to mine if you ever get to the NYC area.

Mike(s) you are correct. The Sadev will handle the power easily and it is much more than the T9, more than the Quaife sequential box too.

Your Honor, in Croc's defense it was only 3 times in one session, another time earlier in the day. Good devensive driving saved him twice. The Mazdas were driven by the local police department, wish I could have ticked them. Even I spun in turn 7, it was very slick! New front wing on the way, but I may be running minus one if DHL lets me down. Glad I had a chance to warm up on Ligntning in advance.

I know just the bottle to bring. Good idea!

Baby's got croc shoes!

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac336/blubarisax/image_zps1b8e8cb2.jpg

I've always lusted after a pair of croc loafers!

You are going to love it! Great looking car.

Let's just nickname it Dundee! Just wait till I get the carbon fiber propshaft. I'll be at the track Sunday, the motor is going back in this afternoon.

Don't tell Croc that I've got a new secret weapon! http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac336/blubarisax/clutch_zps355707ff.jpg