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Old 06-26-2013, 01:38 PM
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Default New GT3 owner, getting ready for track questions

Hi All,

Just picked up a new-to-me GT3 and will be leaving for 6 track days probably a week after I get the car :-)

I have been looking for a procedure to flush the coolant and not found one - can someone point one out to me?

I am also looking for the part numbers for the collant hoses that are recommended to be carried as spares.

Is there anythiong elsy that I should spare?

This car has been tracked a lot so a lot has been done - just not sure what is needed since I have yet to see the car.

TIA

Ray
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Default Gave you some answers already on your other thread :)

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Ray,

I'll be carrying some spare hoses as well if you need something.

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You guys going up to Canada with ner?
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Bring an extra shifter shiftlink. If u hamfist 2nd to 3rd upshift under full load u mite strip the plastic threads. Mike
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You guys going up to Canada with ner?
I will be at Tremblant.
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Yep - we will be there and then Calabogie - I will be # 113 in the Red group, going far slower than any GT3 has a right to. My 1st track experience with this car :-)

John will be one of the many completely humbling me...

Previous ride was a Subaru STi - just a little different!

Ray
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Originally Posted by rbahr
Yep - we will be there and then Calabogie - I will be # 113 in the Red group, going far slower than any GT3 has a right to. My 1st track experience with this car :-)

John will be one of the many completely humbling me...

Previous ride was a Subaru STi - just a little different!

Ray
Be sure and remind yourself of what you just said every time just before you get on the track both at Calabogie and Tremblant. I am #13 in the Rennsport Red Run group.

The GT3 you got will be very sensitive to throttle application and there are several spots at Calabogie and some spots at Tremblant where if you are carrying good speed and do not know the characteristics of the GT3 it can really bite you.
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Carm,

If you are there, I am looking for folks to ride along and give me pointers...

Ray
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Carm,

If you are there, I am looking for folks to ride along and give me pointers...

Ray
I know the track like the back of my hand, well maybe better then the back of my hand but anyway... Do you know the Karls? they drive Tikka? They will be there and Kristen usually drives in Black but she is an Instructor so she could ride with you in Red. She is a fantastic driver and instructor and would outshine me big time. I still might pop up there and I am PCA Certified so perhaps they would let me ride with you even if I don't register...
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Ray, I'll be happy to give you a bit of orientation. Just look for the car in the avatar, and introduce yourself.
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Ray, I'll be happy to give you a bit of orientation. Just look for the car in the avatar, and introduce yourself.
Ray, I know Francois he has a very good understanding of the 6GT3 and both tracks you will be at. Take him up on his offer, you will be glad you did
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I am looking for folks to ride along and give me pointers...
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Not a problem, the more the merrier.
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Francois, looking forward to seeing you again, can't wait to get back on Tremblant, it's been two years. Too long.......

Pray for good weather, it's looking a little iffy.


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