PointByPatrol #21985 Build Journal! RIP #9243

[PointByPatrol]

I will have one in red size M if it’s doable. I will also get my friends to buy because it’s been an inside joke at every track day.

And want the middle finger instead, correct?

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[TW00Si]

And want the middle finger instead, correct?

That’s right. Middle finger version.

 

[PointByPatrol]

That’s right. Middle finger version.

Lol. Let me see what I can come up with. Obviously no charge until I have possession of the shirts and they're ready to ship!

 

[PointByPatrol]

Decided to swap the factory wheels out, and put on the CE28N's that I had on my FK8. Looks pretty good! I'll drive down to CMP on these and swap them out for the TE37's that have my track tires mounted on them!

 

[PointByPatrol]

Had a great time at Carolina Motorsports Park. Went into reduced power mode ("overheat") in 75 degrees ambient weather, which was a bit annoying. Spit about a shot glass full of coolant out of the overflow tube. Was really hoping this overheating thing was a thing of the past. When I brought the car back and popped the hood it really didn't present itself as an overheated engine temperature wise, but the coolant out of the puke tube was the evidence. The oil guess-o-meter was still crazy high despite the HEL Oil Cooler, but I'm assuming the computer algorithm that controls that was completely wrong. Oil still appears the be clean. Either way...annoyed that I can't push all the way for a 20 minute session. Here's the video of my personal best!

 

[TW00Si]

I’m disappointed to hear the overheating issue at 75F. That’s now even that hot. WTH. With an oil cooler no less. Will you be changing to a Koyo radiator or something aftermarket?
The Garmin catalyst is such a cool gadget. Is the delta just telling you against the previous lap? Where do you mount it?

 

[Jester04]

Had a great time at Carolina Motorsports Park. Went into reduced power mode ("overheat") in 75 degrees ambient weather, which was a bit annoying. Spit about a shot glass full of coolant out of the overflow tube. Was really hoping this overheating thing was a thing of the past. When I brought the car back and popped the hood it really didn't present itself as an overheated engine temperature wise, but the coolant out of the puke tube was the evidence. The oil guess-o-meter was still crazy high despite the HEL Oil Cooler, but I'm assuming the computer algorithm that controls that was completely wrong. Oil still appears the be clean. Either way...annoyed that I can't push all the way for a 20 minute session. Here's the video of my personal best!

That is very annoying, might be worth to get a dedicated reading of oil temps.

 

[PointByPatrol]

That is very annoying, might be worth to get a dedicated reading of oil temps.

The coolant temp annoyed me too! There is no reason I should be running hotter than a 600hp V8!

 

[Jester04]

The coolant temp annoyed me too! There is no reason I should be running hotter than a 600hp V8!

I think it might be time for a better radiator. Lots of OEM components can’t handle the heat on track. It happens on too many cars lately. Also if you are planning on tuning the car a lower temp thermostat might help with initial heat soak

 

[PointByPatrol]

I think it might be time for a better radiator. Lots of OEM components can’t handle the heat on track. It happens on too many cars lately. Also if you are planning on tuning the car a lower temp thermostat might help with initial heat soak

Looks like I'm going to be forced to....not happy about it!

 

[Jester04]

Looks like I'm going to be forced to....not happy about it!

Yeah its a bummer for sure dude! You are taking the heatshield off the hood vent also right? Its impressive that even with all the improvements over the FK8 it still has issues.

 

[PointByPatrol]

Yeah its a bummer for sure dude! You are taking the heatshield off the hood vent also right? Its impressive that even with all the improvements over the FK8 it still has issues.

When it went into failsafe the heat shield was still installed. When I got back to the pits I removed and, and ran the heater for all of my remaining sessions.

 

[Jester04]

When it went into failsafe the heat shield was still installed. When I got back to the pits I removed and, and ran the heater for all of my remaining sessions.

Yeah I would try it without the heatshield with the A/C off to see if its an improvement. Then run the heater afterwards if you find you still need it.
I removed mine and so far no issues but have not gone over 20 minute sessions and water temps and oil temps climb fairly fast.

 

[PointByPatrol]

The car was silent in comparison to other cars on track in all of my girlfriend's trackside video....lol. I only gave 1 point-by all weekend to a fellow type R owner, but otherwise it was like watching everyone get passed by a sleep number bed....

 

[PointByPatrol]

Yeah I would try it without the heatshield with the A/C off to see if its an improvement. Then run the heater afterwards if you find you still need it.
I removed mine and so far no issues but have not gone over 20 minute sessions and water temps and oil temps climb fairly fast.

Had no a/c the entire time. Turning the heat on helped.

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