I used to have massive issues with heating on my track 180, I ended up getting a vented bonnet and it made a MASSIVE difference… From 105 Degrees water temp down to 95, but that was with a decent sized turbo…
Unfortunately that’s the only photo I have right now, I’ll dig up some more if you’re keen… Essentially it was two nostril types in the centre at the front, and a small vent on each side towards the top of the bonnet…
Also do you have any videos of your track days? I can’t wait to get my L200 on track…
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Here are some vids on circuit and drag strip.
My first track meet I had a boost leak, so was running on only 10psi
Drag meet last December
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Wow, very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Track looks interesting, and there looks like a big crowd there.
Need to find a way to get you a quicker steering rack. You seem to be working the wheel a lot. What tires are you running? Do you need to be careful with the throttle out of corners to stop wheel spin?
I feel a bit inspired to get back to work on mine. However, today I am just working to clear space so I can work. There’s not a lot of flat area where I live and I’m high up on a small mountain (yes the roads around here are fantastic). So today I’m excavating under my house for more room using my little Bobcat 316 excavator.
Here’s a vid of the second race of the day. The class is turbo and Natural; the natural guys were crying that i was holding them back from competiting with one another 
.,so I decided to let them go first. I did spin out. Not sure why 
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A guy ahead of my said he spilled some coolant and spun in the same area
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Some clutch slip could mean you’ve found more traction, hopefully.
Something you prob know, but anyway, check to make sure the clutch is releasing properly.
Ya,the adjustment feels weird. So I just made an adjustment. Hope that works. 1hr and I’m off from work. I pray it’s the release.
Now that I have this in how am I gonna warm up back to the L700 gearbox …then again lemme not ask, as my input shaft and 3rd gear might answer me 
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REACH HOME!
Adjusted the clutch before I left work. No slipping whew
I have more confidence in driving the car now. I can only imagine what it would be like with LSD 
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Man that track looks awesome… Heaps of elevation changes. Good to see some spirited driving!
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@FortisD pics didn’t work bloke 
Just an FYI @FortisD
With the L2D forum you can simply drag and drop photos (including multiple files) or upload them to your post directly from your phone.
No longer need to use a hosting service
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photobucket no longer allows 3rd party hosting without going on to a paid plan. Why the hell someone would want to pay for the add infested slow photobucket is beyond me. You can still have an 2gb account and put your pics there but cant post them anywhere anymore in forums etc. Here is the plans they have, which i think is pretty stupid. I guess everyone will go to image shack now. lol
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There we go 
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Forgot how awesome and easy this forum is unlike others I used in the past. Always tried to upload pics via the forum itself and it takes a long time.
Thanks @FrAsErTaG
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Decided to change my rear shocks. I was using suzuki samurai rear shocks; they are firmer but didn’t realise they were bout an inch taller when i bought em years ago.
They were working well for me with the lowering springs. Now I’m using the stock springs; so I’ve now installed a pair of KYB shocks i ordered for l500 from Japan a year ago; used but in good condition.
Water/Meth injection kit reconnected. Running water for the moment. Steam cleaning and anti detonation.
Changed fluids. I’ve been using straight tap water, and we know that’s not healthy where corrosion is concerned, but you’re not suppose to use coolant at the track. So I decided to use this amsoil additive.
Switched to Dominator 15-50; let’s see how it holds up to the track
Colour wise your Amsoil looks like the Redline Water Wetter that I use. Has no anti corrsion benefit but does increase the boiling point.
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Some good info. I may just have to switch over.
Just reporting in. Good day at the track, car feels good, I like the operating temps. Traction is my issue
Here’s a lap I did on 20psi
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Had a drag meet Sunday. Fun day
Did one qualification run of 15.06
For this meet I decided to reinstall the taller and firmer samurai shocks at the back; it increases the rear height forcing down the front, increasing traction and better transfer the load when the power comes on. Thanks to my dad and bro for the helping hand
Made it to the second round where I broke out of the class running 14.999 against a Subaru
Qualifying Run
First Round against a BMW, was trying to launch at a lower RPM for less wheelspin, that didn’t work out, had to run him down, a good reaction time and passing the finish first gave me the win.
Second round race
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, like SERIOUSLY, what good timing.
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