Intake temps on activity day

[d6277n]

Had great fun at the activity day but was having real trouble with intake temps (water temp was ok). At the end of even a brief run I was getting into the high 60s or even 70s. I spent a fair bit of time sat around with the bonnet open and engine off with fans on, in which case I was still in the 60s when it was time to go back on track. I took the car out for a cool-down run on the surrounding roads when I could, but even with that I couldn\'t get below mid-50s. By the end of the day it had completely heat soaked and I was having trouble running at all as it was getting too risky.

Car still has stock cooling and has about 300hp from catback exhaust, Apexi and panel filter. I really don\'t want to spend more cash fitting an aftermarket rad and other bits and pieces. Am I just going to have to avoid trackdays in hot weather?

Chris.

[m4drx]

water injection - didnt even run meth.

25-37 on track

25 on the street on boost when it is being used. job done.

did drift a little too wide at one point and disable the wi for a bit but the merc sufficed

[BlitzBoy]

glad WI is working well for you

[m4drx]

glad WI is working well for you

beautiful mate. most bang for the buck and more engineering is in it than i thought. i even bought the DDS3!!

you shall see it weekend after pod when you are working that laptop magic :Thumbsup! cant wait mate although i get nervous thinking about it :o

[BlitzBoy]

ahh the joys of mapping, thats one strong engine you have, dont worry we shall keep it safe

[m4drx]

ahh the joys of mapping, thats one strong engine you have, dont worry we shall keep it safe

i trust you mate and that is saying something! She has treated me well and what can i say i do properly properly look after it in every way but its the best way if you ask me. fingers crossed all shall go well and she\'ll stronger for longer :cheers

anway chris doesnt matter what you do i reccomend wi. simple & effective.

[Andy_k]

I had peak temps in the low 50\'s but that was only after 4 quickly run blasts of the top course and sitting around not turning it off. Most of the time i was in the 40\'s, on the high speed corner i was in the low 30\'s as it was getting some air. Water temps were great at no more than 86-88 on the gas.