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Jun 21, 2011 | 10:04 AM

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There is truth in the fact that increasing the octane reduces the risk of detonation. As the car gets hot, and I'm sure it'll be hot at T-hill, the risk for detonation increases, and the higher octane (slower burning fuel) help to combat this. It's cheap insurance, and it's available at the track. My car is tuned for 91 as well, and I always run some 100 octane although that lowers the overall power a tad.

Oh ok so you think like 2 gallons should be fine?

I'm gonna try that. I was gonna get a oil cooler for the track day but being in driving school I don't think I'll need one just yet. Probably when I get bumped into solo I will.

Jun 21, 2011 | 10:35 AM

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Oil cooler is inexpensive insurance...

Jun 21, 2011 | 10:48 AM

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Oil cooler is inexpensive insurance...

I know that's why I'm getting one

Jun 21, 2011 | 07:35 PM

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I like to run enough to make a 94 octane mixture. So you need 3 gallons of 100 for every 7 gallons of 91, or on a full tank, that's 6 gallons of 100 for 14 gallons of 91.

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Oil cooler is inexpensive insurance...

Agreed.

Jun 21, 2011 | 09:47 PM

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I like to run enough to make a 94 octane mixture. So you need 3 gallons of 100 for every 7 gallons of 91, or on a full tank, that's 6 gallons of 100 for 14 gallons of 91.

Thanks, I don't think I'll be using a full tank in DS so I'll most likely do 10 gallons (7g 91 3g 100)

Jun 21, 2011 | 09:50 PM

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All this octane talk reminded me of this video from awhile back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2KNb...eature=related

Jun 22, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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All this octane talk reminded me of this video from awhile back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2KNb...eature=related

when I was 16 my friends thought doing that and putting "performance" spark plugs gave them 20hp in there SUV's

Jun 22, 2011 | 03:02 PM

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Driving school is in the yellow, if you're contemplating coming...sign up now!

Jun 25, 2011 | 08:23 PM

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07/09/2011 is right around the corner, everyone ready?

Jun 28, 2011 | 04:22 PM

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had a blast, gotta love ncrc...anyone doing the 29th with team racing?

Jun 28, 2011 | 04:39 PM

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Anybody doing SpeedVentures on Sept 11 at Infineon?

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Jun 28, 2011 | 11:16 PM

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Anybody doing SpeedVentures on Sept 11 at Infineon?

Possibly, how much?

Jun 29, 2011 | 10:12 PM

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Everything is filled up for 7/9 expect for race (which I don't think anyone is in)

See you guys on the 9th!

Jun 30, 2011 | 11:14 AM

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Bodyshop is still not done. Getting nervous about having enough time for the coolers and etc.

Jun 30, 2011 | 03:12 PM

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Bodyshop is still not done. Getting nervous about having enough time for the coolers and etc.

What else do you have to do other then the cooler?

Jun 30, 2011 | 03:18 PM

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Change all fluids, re-torque everything I can get to, maybe some bushings and rear brakes. Rob at Zcar will do a final inspection if I can get it to him in time.

Jun 30, 2011 | 04:55 PM

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Change all fluids, re-torque everything I can get to, maybe some bushings and rear brakes. Rob at Zcar will do a final inspection if I can get it to him in time.

Awesome, reminds me I have to go to ATC and have them re-torque all my wheels.

I'm having rob @ ZCG install a GTM oil cooler on my car shortly after the track day.

Jul 2, 2011 | 05:32 PM

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7 days

Jul 3, 2011 | 05:39 AM

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Anyone get there package yet in the mail?

Jul 4, 2011 | 02:26 PM

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Yup, got mine in the mail.