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Originally Posted by MikeyB
Considering I get it everytime at the track, then it's something to worry about.
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I agree that for you it is.
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If you are touching the car's potential, expect those lights to come on.
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2:36:11 isn't too bad a time for an essentially stock car at Road America, especially since it's only my 3rd time out on any track, and my light hasn't come on yet.
I imagine driving style dictated by the track layout has something to do with tranny/diff temps. The only time I'm in 2nd gear is coming out of the pits; it's 3rd to 5th the rest of the way until it's time to come in.
Another thing I do is double-clutch ALL downshifts which makes it infinitely easier on the synchros, and less heat is produced.
So, depending upon track and driving style, a tranny/diff cooler may not be immediately necessary (..although it's a great addition), and money can be spent in another area like a new seat and harness bar.
This coming Friday (..8/26) I'll be out there with the Northwoods Shelby Club, and hopefully I can improve on my time. Per event, my best lap was: 2:52:xx, 2:45:8, and 2:36:11; I have lots of room for improvement, so we'll see how it goes. Who knows, maybe my light will finally come on too.
