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Old 23-09-2006, 09:45 PM
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Just thought id share this pic

Was after playing on part of the track earlier this year at Le Mans.

Old 23-09-2006, 09:47 PM
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Just a bit warm

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is that normal
Old 23-09-2006, 09:55 PM
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And some people still run without heat shields
Old 23-09-2006, 09:57 PM
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Quiet drive was it kelv


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And some people still run without heat shields
Was gonna say
Old 23-09-2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
And some people still run without heat shields
I know thats what makes them ohhh so important, would never run mine hard without one, just a fire waiting to happen.


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Old 23-09-2006, 10:00 PM
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Holf fuck thts hot
Old 23-09-2006, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzie_dave1
is that normal
It is perfectly normal for a turbo car. Mine used to glow even after a small bit of gunning, I never looked after a proper thrashing! Even standard cars do it if you thrash them enough!
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My standard S2 used to do it all the time... M4 + heavy foot
Old 23-09-2006, 10:22 PM
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gave my car a hard run the other week from london to ipswich way and pulled over when we got lost. opened the bonnet and my turbo ws glowing got apic but it didnt save for some reason
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awsome pic
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brilliant picture!
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