few problems ive encountered whilst im getting to know the car...

first is the common prob of overheating! iv got an airtec intercooler + twin fans on there but they dont turn on untiil the engine is already far too hot, which usualy results in some smoke coming out of the exhaust whilst hot.

secondly is either the starter motor or the battery, as nearly everytime i drive it and stop, the bastard doesnt start again it just makes an effort to and fails. this is so embarrasing at petrol pumps, where i have to take out the jump leads and ask for a hand! after a 2 minute charge it will start fine, which indicated that i have a crap battery..

but the amount of thumbs up and comments i get whilst driving around makes it worthwile

any tips on these problems?

thanks