Track forum general chit chat.

[roastbeef]

Eeh, what is the current condition of red's 3rd undertray? Because the undertray has a lot to do with cooling.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

Interesting, I've heard the opposite on the E46 forums - guys with Ravenol are saying lower oil temps. Possibly car with DCT has higher oil temps compared to 6MT? You guys are using the 10w-60 Race Tech GT1?

Yeah I've heard the same too. When I switched to LM a while back I noticed cooler oil temps and faster warm up (when it starts to take a reading).

This data shows I was running cooler by up to double digits but my car is also 1/3 of his mileage and different transmission.

I'm going to try ravenol next and will compare again to see if it's the car or the oil.

The data analysis is fun though.

[elim11]

I dont think you can conclude anything about the oil temps. Too many variables. Maybe Redpriest can compare against his previous data on the same track since hes used both oils before? apples to apples,

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by elim11

I dont think you can conclude anything about the oil temps. Too many variables. Maybe Redpriest can compare against his previous data on the same track since hes used both oils before? apples to apples,

yeah it's inconclusive. So I'll try it next to see how we still compare. If the gap gets worse then meh. I'm hoping it gets bigger. I think redpriest car runs warmer because he jiggles the wheel too much.

[hayes180]

Ravenol was cooler for me all around (from OEM). I have no hard data except looking at the needle. I can compare it at BW or MRLS next time I'm there.

Also picked up the Dinan Monoball kit today. Much needed.

[redpriest]

My car generally seems to run warmer than M3 Number 86 - but we have a lot of differences;

1) Engine has 3x the miles
2) Intake + Tune + Exhaust vs Exhaust

Ravenol does run better for me vs OEM Castrol, but all I have to empirically prove it are ACS times months apart from each other.

My undertray is in top condition ATM after having dropped another $600 (highway robbery IMO) to replace all three pieces and the wheel well plastic fenders.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by redpriest

My car generally seems to run warmer than M3 Number 86 - but we have a lot of differences;

1) Engine has 3x the miles
2) Intake + Tune + Exhaust vs Exhaust

Ravenol does run better for me vs OEM Castrol, but all I have to empirically prove it are ACS times months apart from each other.

My undertray is in top condition ATM after having dropped another $600 (highway robbery IMO) to replace all three pieces and the wheel well plastic fenders.

Top condition.

#??

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Top condition.

#??

#3.

I christened it officially when I gently went four wheels off at Thunderhill.

No damage!

[chamba002]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Put it on the other way. My logo is upside down

I did and still leaking.... Today applied hondabond sealant around the gasket. I hope that works. Gonna do a test drive tomorrow. But I also bought the updated oil cap from ecs tuning. Last thing I want is oil spewing all over my freshly clean valve cover.

[IMG]Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Kong Sheng Han]

Originally Posted by redpriest

#3.

I christened it officially when I gently went four wheels off at Thunderhill.

No damage!

Dumb request, but would you post a photo of your helmet, please? I'm curious what the Sport looks like with dark shield.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

Dumb request, but would you post a photo of your helmet, please? I'm curious what the Sport looks like with dark shield.

Pic with voodoo blue GT3 RS in background

[admranger]

Milwuakee 1/2 impact wrench sale

Milwaukee 1/2 impact wrench (18v Fuel version) on a one day sale at home depot! $249 which is 34% off!

[Kong Sheng Han]

Originally Posted by redpriest

Pic with voodoo blue GT3 RS in background

Thanks. You don't realize how big the shield is until you remove the white sun visor strip lol.

[hayes180]

Originally Posted by admranger

Milwuakee 1/2 impact wrench sale

Milwaukee 1/2 impact wrench (18v Fuel version) on a one day sale at home depot! $249 which is 34% off!

wow and i Just bought mine 3 days ago around $340..... annoying.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by hayes180

wow and i Just bought mine 3 days ago around $340..... annoying.

Return or price match.

I have been using this one for a while now and I give it 5/5 stars. Works like a charm and reliable.

[hayes180]

Originally Posted by elim11

Return or price match.

I have been using this one for a while now and I give it 5/5 stars. Works like a charm and reliable.

yea i bought the battery/ wrench Separate though.. not sure if they would price match that... i can always ask though.

[hayes180]

Home Depot is going to price match it for me. Yay! Haha

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by chamba002

I did and still leaking.... Today applied hondabond sealant around the gasket. I hope that works. Gonna do a test drive tomorrow. But I also bought the updated oil cap from ecs tuning. Last thing I want is oil spewing all over my freshly clean valve cover.

[IMG]Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr[/IMG]

That looks like the old cap.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by hayes180

Home Depot is going to price match it for me. Yay! Haha

At least super bowl hasn't made them sour LOLOLOL

[roastbeef]

Found a great product that greatly helps with taking rubber off your car. I got it from autogeek.

[beats]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Found a great product that greatly helps with taking rubber off your car. I got it from autogeek.

I've used goo-gone in the past, but this looks even easier!

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by skru_fase

I've used goo-gone in the past, but this looks even easier!

This stuff is easier than anything I have used before. I'm really satisfied with the product. It works even better on the smoother metal body parts.