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Old 06-17-2019, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan A
Oil starvation in high g corners is an issue for the LS. Do a google search.
Especially when the motor is mounted backwards.
Old 06-17-2019, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kmagnuss
Especially when the motor is mounted backwards.
LOL, excellent point.
Old 06-17-2019, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
LOL, excellent point.
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Old 06-17-2019, 08:10 PM
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I hadn't considered that; I think the G limit of my 8000lb Suburban is probably quite low...
Old 06-17-2019, 08:19 PM
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...and even lower when driving in reverse.
Old 06-17-2019, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt. Obvious
...and even lower when driving in reverse.
Excellent.
Old 06-17-2019, 11:21 PM
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Interesting, didn't know 996 tt owners are all scrambling to get body kits to update our cars..
Old 06-18-2019, 12:45 AM
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I watched that episode the other night, knew exactly what it was in the first clip. He’s entertaining, better than others. I’ll keep watching especially since he has a 6tt. Besides the more he touts it, the more people want one which ups the prices
Old 06-18-2019, 01:12 AM
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Did he knowingly go on track with coolant in the cooling system, dump coolant over a good portion of the track, ruin at least 1 session for everyone else, put other drivers at risk, and make it look like every 996TT out there will pop a coolant fitting if you push it hard? And all that after showing some footage indicating that he took precautions to make sure the car was ready for the track.

Did anyone catch if he clarified if he was just running water or if there was coolant in the system?

I've been behind a car with a minor coolant leak on track. It took me a little bit to catch on to why I was getting unpredictable handling and for the flaggers to notice the car ahead leaking. I'd hate to be behind this guy spraying down the track like it was a skid pad.

High potential to have hit true asshat level here. I could care less if you wrap your Prius and shoot a rod through the block on a deserted road with your nifty fast and furious button. I care a lot more if you hurt somebody or even waste their time and money because you knowingly let this go or failed to do even rudimentary research and prep before getting out on track.
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There is a very good possibility the entire incident was staged.

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Old 06-19-2019, 12:41 AM
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E-Brake news had a snippet on it.



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