License Plate Location Causing Overheating?
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License Plate Location Causing Overheating?
Thanks to Raceboy's callout I signed up and had a blast racing at Willow Springs two weeks ago (8/2). The day was clear and 95 degrees. Heads up, during the last session of the afternoon my Z started overheating. I lost some coolant and after returning to the pits it cooled down within minutes.
I have my front license plate custom mounted within the grill area. I was running hard and the sessions were 1/2 hour long. I have not heard of problems on the street with license plate mounting locations but next time I will remove mine before having fun on the track.
I have my front license plate custom mounted within the grill area. I was running hard and the sessions were 1/2 hour long. I have not heard of problems on the street with license plate mounting locations but next time I will remove mine before having fun on the track.
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It's possible. At Summit Point they required us to remove our front plates for the tow hook. It was about 95 that day as well. There was one Z that was running with his front plates on, but he didn't report any over heating in his car.
Probably that we're running a lot harder on the track then on the street so any and all air flow is needed for helping the engine stay cool.
Probably that we're running a lot harder on the track then on the street so any and all air flow is needed for helping the engine stay cool.
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I'm impressed with the cooling system on the Z. I ran similar 1/2 hour sessions in 110 heat and was very surprised that the temp needle didn't move at all. I certainly had expected the car to run hotter...I was thinking that the guage might not be working!!
Could be the plate blocking flow through the radiator. It would be interesting to see if your car runs cooler at the next track day (without front plate).
Could be the plate blocking flow through the radiator. It would be interesting to see if your car runs cooler at the next track day (without front plate).
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Re: License Plate Location Causing Overheating?
Originally posted by nokidz
Thanks to Raceboy's callout I signed up and had a blast racing at Willow Springs two weeks ago (8/2). The day was clear and 95 degrees. Heads up, during the last session of the afternoon my Z started overheating. I lost some coolant and after returning to the pits it cooled down within minutes.
I have my front license plate custom mounted within the grill area. I was running hard and the sessions were 1/2 hour long. I have not heard of problems on the street with license plate mounting locations but next time I will remove mine before having fun on the track.
Thanks to Raceboy's callout I signed up and had a blast racing at Willow Springs two weeks ago (8/2). The day was clear and 95 degrees. Heads up, during the last session of the afternoon my Z started overheating. I lost some coolant and after returning to the pits it cooled down within minutes.
I have my front license plate custom mounted within the grill area. I was running hard and the sessions were 1/2 hour long. I have not heard of problems on the street with license plate mounting locations but next time I will remove mine before having fun on the track.
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Actually, the Z has a pathetic little radiator, but if it does get hot, it cools fast also. I was just giving it slow half laps and that brought everything right back in line.
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Originally posted by jackwhale
I'm impressed with the cooling system on the Z. I ran similar 1/2 hour sessions in 110 heat and was very surprised that the temp needle didn't move at all. I certainly had expected the car to run hotter...I was thinking that the guage might not be working!!
Could be the plate blocking flow through the radiator. It would be interesting to see if your car runs cooler at the next track day (without front plate).
I'm impressed with the cooling system on the Z. I ran similar 1/2 hour sessions in 110 heat and was very surprised that the temp needle didn't move at all. I certainly had expected the car to run hotter...I was thinking that the guage might not be working!!
Could be the plate blocking flow through the radiator. It would be interesting to see if your car runs cooler at the next track day (without front plate).
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