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    Can you test with the old light?

    Can you test with the old light?
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    Porsche 914

    Porsche 914
  3. A wide open thermostat still restricts flow. ...

    A wide open thermostat still restricts flow. Yeah, in SoCal we always run hot, right? So the thought is to increase flow.

    Part of the reason you want to slow flow is to allow the coolant to...
  4. Just get a big shift light or 2 (left and right...

    Just get a big shift light or 2 (left and right sides of the panel).
    I certainly see the shift light more that a dial or digital readout.
  5. Always. My normal response is "faster than me."

    Always. My normal response is "faster than me."
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    Was B - I used to wear the moisture wicking form...

    Was B - I used to wear the moisture wicking form fitting stuff and a Pyrotect suit that was like a horse blanket.

    Now A - Have CarbonX under and a Sparco Hocotex suit. The combo is much cooler...
  7. I've bought these and adjusted them for ones I...

    I've bought these and adjusted them for ones I couldn't find elsewhere

    "Sleeve washer"

    https://www.mcmaster.com/products/washers/washer-type~sleeve/material~steel-1/
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    Lots of good comments here. I did something...

    Lots of good comments here. I did something similar over my wheel well. Hold 4 of the big parts boxes. Probably over 200lbs of parts, bolts, and fluids. I built the rack so my pit wheels just...
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    The taller the trailer the longer the door ramp,...

    The taller the trailer the longer the door ramp, the less jacking to clear breakover, etc.
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    I would (and did) go 8.5 x 20 Its about the most...

    I would (and did) go 8.5 x 20
    Its about the most common size trailer for many reasons.
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    Make sure you are 'updating' the car rather than...

    Make sure you are 'updating' the car rather than 'upgrading'.

    Remember, unless the rules explicitly allow something, it's not allowed. Especially on a spec car.

    Have fun !
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    I think he was being sarcastic. Postings make...

    I think he was being sarcastic. Postings make everything look so easy and don't show the hours/days/weeks involved.
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    You may consider going as a marketing trip. See...

    You may consider going as a marketing trip. See someone struggling with something and help out to show the value of your services. Just a thought !
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    Is it an aircraft circuit breaker? ...

    Is it an aircraft circuit breaker?

    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/klixon7274_2_3.php

    or like one of these:...
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    Like these?...

    Like these?
    https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/gauge-sending-units/product-line/vdo-pressure-senders

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-360410 (5bar)...
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    That's what I did. I also welded on some captive...

    That's what I did. I also welded on some captive nuts to the upper tabs.

    I did have some extra spacing in the tabs to the car so that the vertical posts would clear the upper cowl generously.
    ...
  17. The musical artist known as Post Malone l stated...

    The musical artist known as Post Malone l stated in a podcast with Joe Rogan that LA life was too crazy for him.
    So he moved to Utah.

    Hmm...

    Glad you are safe! Best of luck.
  18. Have you relocated to Portugal? or just working...

    Have you relocated to Portugal? or just working there for the project?
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    Well, then a sensor is probably the answer. BUT...

    Well, then a sensor is probably the answer. BUT you probably won't find much here since all sensors in the gearbox are not allowed per the GCR. You'd have to do something externally.

    With a...
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    You should be able to compute it based on rpm and...

    You should be able to compute it based on rpm and speed.
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    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-reynard-r90...

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-reynard-r90d-022/

    Didn't sell there....
  22. He purports to be 'winging it'. He's using a...

    He purports to be 'winging it'.

    He's using a lot of Miata parts.

    Can't wait to see the end result. :D

    Formula Miata...
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    Does your car have a trunk? ;) Agree with all...

    Does your car have a trunk? ;)

    Agree with all except I'm just trying to figure out how to get it out on the track when needed :beer:
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    Will there be FE ? or not.... because the...

    Will there be FE ? or not.... because the acronym is already used !
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    Certainly not. But there is honor in following...

    Certainly not. But there is honor in following the competition rules. We trust each other to follow the rules.

    Is there bragging rights in cheating? Or is 'not getting caught' the standard?...
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    There was a suggestion that this was happening in...

    There was a suggestion that this was happening in FC with the Pectel ECU. The solution was they turned off cars on the grid before the race. I'm sure someone that really wanted to cheat could keep...
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    And remember 'Omission is not permission.' ...

    And remember 'Omission is not permission.'

    Basically all 3 things you mentioned are a NOPE....
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    It's getting worse everyday.

    Lots of things you can't buy here - or order from Amazon for delivery here.
    The latest were some 15w incandescent decorative bulbs.

    Some online vendors haven't...
  29. Synthetic Oil Championship: Royal Purple,...

    Synthetic Oil Championship:

    Royal Purple, Castrol, Motul, Liquid Moly, Lucas, Valvoline and Mobil 1 out in the first round.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWuKvnCq1js
  30. Ran Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel in my Pinto. High ZDDP....

    Ran Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel in my Pinto. High ZDDP.
    Cheaper than the motorcycle racing stuff which I think was discontinued.
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    Saw one at a SFR race at Laguna last year.

    Saw one at a SFR race at Laguna last year.
  32. I don't know the best place to mount, but I...

    I don't know the best place to mount, but I highly suggest this mount:
    https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Joint-Buckle-Official-Mount/dp/B0156MFBI2
    It almost eliminates all video problems.

    Also,...
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