Better Days
04-15-2017, 08:47 PM
Three Wheelin'
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Better Days
One hour into my UCR Introductory driving school. Ran over a cone and produced a large coolant leak. Flatbed home for me. I hope everyone else had a better day than I did.
04-15-2017, 11:03 PM
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You need a car that doesn't require coolant.
04-16-2017, 08:45 AM
Nordschleife Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
AllanH
You need a car that doesn't require coolant.
04-16-2017, 08:58 AM
Burning Brakes
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Crap that sucks! you'll get her fixed up and be back at it don't worry
04-16-2017, 10:09 AM
Race Car
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
AllanH
You need a car that doesn't require coolant.
Damn, beat me to it!
Sorry to hear, but don't let it spoil your track experience. It happens, and at least it's pretty minor.
04-16-2017, 10:10 AM
Three Wheelin'
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Thanks everyone. It is in a good place now, hanging out with this 930 motor.
04-17-2017, 10:55 AM
Drifting
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Read ..."hit by a cone".
They can be mean spirited.
04-17-2017, 01:47 PM
Race Car
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That sucks. Lucky the leak was spotted with all the rain on the ground.
04-17-2017, 03:09 PM
Three Wheelin'
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It was easy to spot. The "coolant low" message came up...
04-17-2017, 09:41 PM
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Just a small blip for a future "best weekend ever" experience. Trust us, we know, and soon you shall too! Welcome!
04-17-2017, 10:05 PM
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only Tesla people can testify to no coolant.
at least your ethyl Glycol is easier to clean up than my coolant which is 12 litres of oil.
Last edited by theiceman; 04-18-2017 at 02:02 PM .
04-18-2017, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
theiceman
only Tesla people can testify to no coolant.
at least your ethyl Glycol is easier to clean up my coolant which is 12 litres of oil.
Tesla batteries are full of coolant, and their coolant also needs to be changed periodically.
04-18-2017, 10:15 AM
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I was wondering why you left early. That sucks!
04-18-2017, 12:47 PM
Three Wheelin'
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Pretty minor as in, "damaged radiator, parts are in stock" minor?
04-18-2017, 02:01 PM
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Oh, bill may not be minor if getting fixed by stealership