John Parsons
John Parsons
@parsonsj
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Joined: October 3, 2018 11:53 am
Last seen: June 8, 2025 1:58 pm
Topics: 47 / Replies: 610
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RE: Normal running temperatures

No -- there is no thermostat -- either in the oil or the radiator. Since the oil is cooled via a liquid - liquid heat exchanger with the coolant, it's...

5 years ago
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RE: Motul brake fluid: why 660 over 600

Yes -- I had the same problem with SRF. I had to use Motul 660 for two events last year. I bought a little extra when SRF came available again.

5 years ago
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RE: Motul brake fluid: why 660 over 600

Interesting discussion! The SR8s are a bit heavier, and Radical does have an option for 300mm rotors for SR8s (same basic caliper, just a different mo...

5 years ago
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RE: Motul brake fluid: why 660 over 600

Thanks for the link. After reading it, I don't know why anybody would use anything other than Castrol SRF. It's expensive, I suppose, but its wet boil...

5 years ago
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RE: Spark plug condition

That really has the look of detonation to me. Are you using high-octane gasoline in the car? Edit: never mind. I see that you're using VP HP100 or S...

5 years ago
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RE: Muffler repack

@lwsr3 You're missing the inner core of the muffler. It's a tube that connects the two ends of the muffler and has dozens of perforations. The muffl...

5 years ago
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RE: Exhaust Spring

Do you mean the springs that hold the header collector together?

5 years ago
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RE: Wireless TPMS

Thanks Matt, I try to keep a new set of spare tires on hand at an event in case of flat spots/punctures, etc. Or if I want to blame worn tires for...

5 years ago
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RE: Wireless TPMS

This does look promising! I'd love to hear from Matt about this system. CANbus data is perfect. I'm wondering about PID programming flexibility and ti...

5 years ago
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RE: Wireless TPMS

I'm familiar with Stack's TPMS system. It works well with plenty of tailoring options, but I'm not sure about data logging.

5 years ago
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RE: Track videos

Nice!! Thanks for sharing.

5 years ago
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RE: Looking for seat belts

I'm running a Schroth hybrid belt setup bought directly from HMS Motorsports. I sent my belts to them and they built me a fully rated solution.

5 years ago
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RE: Parting out 2007 SR8

Seems like I've got a deal cooking for the chassis, body panels, hoses, etc. Once the dust settles on this deal, I'll put up a final list of what's le...

5 years ago
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RE: My SR8 at Sebring

@tmpoquette Yes, I surprise a lot of GT cars with that acceleration. I'm running in the video with my RPB engine right now which is the 2.8l with cust...

5 years ago
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RE: Parting out 2007 SR8

@ksgrimsr Knut, I have the bare chassis, all the body panels (and in good condition too), brakes (280 mm floating), high temp cooling kit with the fro...

5 years ago
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