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#342
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The FRPP filter is the same overall size as the "820" normal filter. I have always run the 820 filter, but had heard that some folks use the 500. I'd never seen a comparison to the 500 filter before, but now that I have seen it, I will continue to run the 820 for sure; or the FRPP better yet.
And yeah they do require a little more oil . . . I guess that explains why my 4.6 always takes a little more then the expected 6 quarts.
And yeah they do require a little more oil . . . I guess that explains why my 4.6 always takes a little more then the expected 6 quarts.
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Red-Line-Oil/816/80204/10002/-1
#344
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Hey SGwick, I came across a product which may help your over temp issues. I am considering using it as well and I thought I'd share. Red Line has a lot f die hard fans, one of my old BMW club driving instructors swore by them. Red Line claims up to 30F cooler engine, which would be huge at the track. http://www.jegs.com/i/Red-Line-Oil/816/80204/10002/-1
#345
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Have you run straight water vs a coolant mix? Water has higher specific heat (it's early, is that right? More heat absorbing capability). Believe some guys up here run just water for hot months for track purposes
#346
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morning dmichaels, I used coolant mix, I didn't know about water specific heat properties
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#348
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Yep, most tracks will want you to run straight water in case something happens and you spill all over the track, it wont cause everyone else to loose control. I think Water Wetter is allowed as well.
#349
What are some suggestions for the best combination street/track tires? I'm contemplating switching away from slicks to a streetable track tire that I can leave on to drive to and from track if I decide not to buy a trailer.
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Also these Kumhos have great reviews so far and are on my short list once the S04 are done
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
And if ultimate street tire grip is what you're after, and can stomach a $300 tire Potenza RE71R is one of the best options out there
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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#351
Since I was originally looking at things on this page
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/....jsp?perf=STRT
$300 wouldn't be an issue since I'm looking for something as close as I can get to slicks without getting too crazy on price. $400 each Pilot Sport Cup 2's??? Might be pushing it a little bit. I also don't know what size I'd get for the factory wheels or if I would have to move on to another wheel. I have SVE Drift 18x10's that I use with the racing slicks now but hard to find the right sizing there as well.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/....jsp?perf=STRT
$300 wouldn't be an issue since I'm looking for something as close as I can get to slicks without getting too crazy on price. $400 each Pilot Sport Cup 2's??? Might be pushing it a little bit. I also don't know what size I'd get for the factory wheels or if I would have to move on to another wheel. I have SVE Drift 18x10's that I use with the racing slicks now but hard to find the right sizing there as well.
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Since I was originally looking at things on this page
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/....jsp?perf=STRT
$300 wouldn't be an issue since I'm looking for something as close as I can get to slicks without getting too crazy on price. $400 each Pilot Sport Cup 2's??? Might be pushing it a little bit. I also don't know what size I'd get for the factory wheels or if I would have to move on to another wheel. I have SVE Drift 18x10's that I use with the racing slicks now but hard to find the right sizing there as well.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/....jsp?perf=STRT
$300 wouldn't be an issue since I'm looking for something as close as I can get to slicks without getting too crazy on price. $400 each Pilot Sport Cup 2's??? Might be pushing it a little bit. I also don't know what size I'd get for the factory wheels or if I would have to move on to another wheel. I have SVE Drift 18x10's that I use with the racing slicks now but hard to find the right sizing there as well.
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#353
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It's time.
#354
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Nice - I don't have any knowledge on that oil, aware of any testing with it? Just swapped mine last night too to some fresh M1 5w50 for Saturday's track day!
#356
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Gonna have to wait till the weekend till I find out. Not sure about test data on the oil (only what I've read from their website)
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#360
Kind of lucky turn of events (minus the recovery time for my back and neck). My 2014 Black GT was rear ended and I was able to work a deal to get this car instead of waiting for mine to be fixed.