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Old 05-01-2013, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by midlife2 View Post
Hi Stu, have a oil temp gauge on my spec c and have a oil cooler. Can tell you how long it takes to get to certain temps. Maybe get together with midlife and make a day out of it.
Yes mate sounds good, will speak to him and see if we can get that sorted out

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Originally Posted by BlueBugEye View Post
One thing to consider is even without the oil cooler the water temp is no indication of oil temp as to of the car is up to temp.
Yes mate, i tend to leave it 10-15 mins or so before getting on the turbo. Usually only one quick squirt even then!

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Originally Posted by BIG"E" View Post
I am certainly no expert,

but Id have thought a baffled sump was more important than an oil cooler as a first step ??
Looking like both would be ideal mate......and a set of Defi's lol

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No as even in a straight line at high speeds the oil will get hot, even with a oil cooler after 6 laps of Brands I have to come off as my temps are 110+
Fair to say that's pretty warm mate! Was it close to the red on your gauge, assuming you had one that read like that?
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Last edited by ScoobyStu; 05-01-2013 at 04:04 PM. Reason: missed a bit out
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