GMR - April 10, 2011

[Vettezuki]

Go here (http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27027)for pics and vids.


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OP

GMR - April 10, 2011

The meet point will be at a Kohl's in Upland with a very large parking lot. The address for Kohl's is:

1923 N Campus Ave
Upland, CA 91784

This puts us only about 5 miles or so from the beginning of the run. The total distance for the entire cruise is 43.3 miles. It should last about an hour and a half total. Once we finish the run the meeting point will be at La Tolteca.

429 N Azusa Ave
Azusa, CA 91702



Meet time at the Kohl's in Upland at 2:45p.m. We will leave the lot at 3:30p.m. We should arrive for dinner between 5 and 5:30p.m.

Here is the route we are taking. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1923+North+Campus+Avenue,+Upland,+CA%E2%80%8 E&daddr=Glendora+Ridge+Rd+to:E+Fork+Rd+to:CA-39+S%2FSan+Gabriel+Canyon+Rd+to:429+North+Azusa+Av enue,+Azusa,+CA%E2%80%8E&geocode=%3BFbhmCgIdyab8-A%3BFdRKCgIdYvH6-A%3BFX5yCgIdWrv5-A%3BFdLFCAIdMt74-CnVHo6i7CfDgDGK-u_IBJ0heQ&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.132264,-117.642952&sspn=0.002087,0.005284&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=34.183122,-117.774124&spn=0.13235,0.338173&z=12) I will have directions for everyone at the Kohl's and will hand them out before we leave. The drive is a lot of fun and the views are pretty incredible. See you all on the 10th!!!

[Kozak]

first, always wanted to do that

[kdracer73]

In!!

[blackax]

I cant wait on this one :)

[jedhead]

I should be there.

Bob

[SeanPlunk]

Getting tire patched this Saturday. I should be there :)

[xSpeedAddictX]

What exactly is GMR?

[Vettezuki]

What exactly is GMR?

Glendora Mountain Road.

Here's some vid from the last go round.

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[10yearrx7]

What exactly is GMR?

It is basically a road that is so stupid and dangerous that it is a blast. It is about a lane and a half wide and both directions of traffic use the same road with no center divider. Very dangerous but by far the best route imo. Basically you will have a blast on this run as long as you have the balls. I can't say if i'm in for this one or not yet though.

[s2AudiA4]

GMR? ah yes i will deffinatly be there for that one... Count me in! :):bigthumbsup:

[Difm]

You guys know im in for this one! probably with a couple of other cars as well!

[xSpeedAddictX]

It is basically a road that is so stupid and dangerous that it is a blast. It is about a lane and a half wide and both directions of traffic use the same road with no center divider. Very dangerous but by far the best route imo. Basically you will have a blast on this run as long as you have the balls. I can't say if i'm in for this one or not yet though.

Haha what a great description. How often do you actually pass someone going the other direction? The videos make me want to go jump in my car and go down mulholland haha.

[blackax]

Haha what a great description. How often do you actually pass someone going the other direction? The videos make me want to go jump in my car and go down mulholland haha.

You might pass one or two cars on the way up...its kind of rare

[Kozak]

You might pass one or two cars on the way up...its kind of rare

followed this guy goin' like 80 downhill in the dark last time, fun just doesn't describe it.

[xSpeedAddictX]

I'm guessing CHP doesn't have a high level of presence here?

[blackax]

I'm guessing CHP doesn't have a high level of presence here?

They do have some....But it is a very scary road if its your first time. so that is mostly enough to keep most people inline.

[10yearrx7]

Haha what a great description. How often do you actually pass someone going the other direction? The videos make me want to go jump in my car and go down mulholland haha.

I have only been once and only 1 person came the other direction and it was a Harley. So it isn't likely someone will be around that next corner but you just never know, thats what makes it so exciting. :pot_stir:

[Vettezuki]

We've only had one head on collision so far and it wasn't that bad. . . :leaving:

[Vettezuki]

I'm guessing CHP doesn't have a high level of presence here?

They've been pretty cool. See from about 2:25.

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[xSpeedAddictX]

They've been pretty cool. See from about 2:25.

Motorgen - Videos - GMR June 12, 2010 Up Top (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/1201)

Haha if only all CHP were understanding like that guy. Looks like that was a huge turn out! I'm going to try to make it to this meet.

[Jweymar]

I will try to go. Where can I find the directions, route, ect...

[Vettezuki]

I will try to go. Where can I find the directions, route, ect...

Welcome aboard. They'll be in the OP long before the meet.

[Jweymar]

Thanks, sounds fun.

[Leedom]

We've only had one head on collision so far and it wasn't that bad. . . :leaving:

I was that one and the meeting could have been worse... for him. A dumbass on a Harley thought it would be a good idea to ride on our side of the road and met my fender. Thankfully he was ok. Too bad he decided to say it was my fault.

[xSpeedAddictX]

I was that one and the meeting could have been worse... for him. A dumbass on a Harley thought it would be a good idea to ride on our side of the road and met my fender. Thankfully he was ok. Too bad he decided to say it was my fault.

That is too bad. What did the insurance company say?

[2011GT302]

I can't make it. I will be at the Fords Forever Show @ Knotts Berry Farm.

[Vettezuki]

I can't make it. I will be at the Fords Forever Show @ Knotts Berry Farm.

http://cdn.gs.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/vader-nooooo.jpg

We'll be rolling from the afternoon . . just say'n.

[2011GT302]

http://cdn.gs.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/vader-nooooo.jpg

We'll be rolling from the afternoon . . just say'n.

LOL if I get that close to Knotts and don't take my step-son in, he'll never let it go. He's 7. But well see I might not go unless I get a few more things for the car to make it show worthy.

[C5Natie]

Any chance we can move this one to Saturday?

[Vettezuki]

Any chance we can move this one to Saturday?

I'm afraid not. If a bunch of people asked for it, then we'd consider (though I'd be out of town on Saturday). It's mostly an effort to create a real predictable pattern and following a calendar.

[Leedom]

That is too bad. What did the insurance company say?

My insurance sided with me of course. They reported no fault for me to the state so that would not go against my record. They said they would have to take it to arbitration more than likely.

[duhveed]

I should be there

[Krwy]

In!!

A lot of the Ford guys might not show. 4/10 is Knotts Berry Farm Show

[Shaolin Crane]

In!!

A lot of the Ford guys might not show. 4/10 is Knotts Berry Farm Show

Did I see your notch for sale on CL?

[Shaolin Crane]

I can't make it. I will be at the Fords Forever Show @ Knotts Berry Farm.

Ditto

[kdracer73]

In!!

A lot of the Ford guys might not show. 4/10 is Knotts Berry Farm Show

PHHHT ! Who needs em :jester:

[Krwy]

Did I see your notch for sale on CL?

Yeah. I can't drive both the Mach and the Notch at the same time, so one has to go.

[SeanPlunk]

Ditto

We typically don't start GMR cruises until later in the afternoon. It will probably be possible to do both if you feel like punishing yourself :bigthumbsup:

[Shaolin Crane]

Hmmmm F350 CC LB in GMR, no thanks i'll pass

[Chuck]

If you take your truck ill take mine!

[Shaolin Crane]

Thats a canyon that makes me nervous, plus I have friends from Sac coming down so im a no go

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah. I can't drive both the Mach and the Notch at the same time, so one has to go.

I cant drive my truck and my car at the same time. But I still keep them, really im just hoping you'll pull it off the market long enough so i can have the coupe version of my hatch :)

[jedhead]

Wonder if the road will have some snow and ice from the storms? Ice made some corners interesting on the hangover run, but I have a chip in my hood from the gravel.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

Wonder if the road will have some snow and ice from the storms? Ice made some corners interesting on the hangover run, but I have a chip in my hood from the gravel.

Bob

There might be some dirt and whatnot (as there often is anyway), but GMR is not quite at snow level is it? Anyway, that's no excuse for the rally cars at least. :smack:

[89StangGuy]

In!!

A lot of the Ford guys might not show. 4/10 is Knotts Berry Farm Show

I was gonna bring my SVO for this run, but I'm going to Fabulous Fords Forever instead. A guy i know from svo.org is having a meet at his house and a good 20 or so SVO's will be there. I've never seen one on the street besides my own so should be pretty dope. IF anyones going to FFF hit me up!

[Vettezuki]

I was gonna bring my SVO for this run, but I'm going to Fabulous Fords Forever instead. A guy i know from svo.org is having a meet at his house and a good 20 or so SVO's will be there. I've never seen one on the street besides my own so should be pretty dope. IF anyones going to FFF hit me up!

Take pics yo.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah Ben, when the snow level was low the other day there was snow up there, i recall going up there and playing in the snow as a kid

[AARP]

Shit on a shingle, looks like I'm out for this one as I'll be on spring break in Palm Springs (one of the worst spring break destinations for a teenager ever, BTW).

[Vettezuki]

Shit on a shingle, looks like I'm out for this one as I'll be on spring break in Palm Springs (one of the worst spring break destinations for a teenager ever, BTW).

Uh, so why exactly are you doing that instead of potentially sliding off a mountain road?

[AARP]

Uh, so why exactly are you doing that instead of potentially sliding off a mountain road?

One word: Parents.

[89StangGuy]

Take pics yo.

Haha fasho! I'll take pics n post em up when i get back from the event!

[Shaolin Crane]

I loved spring break in palm spring/desert :huh:

[whiteboyjoe2000]

You know im in yo....just make way for the S2000's lol

[kdracer73]

There might be some dirt and whatnot (as there often is anyway), but GMR is not quite at snow level is it? Anyway, that's no excuse for the rally cars at least. :smack:


See 2:22 ..........and beyond !

YouTube - Motorgen GMR Cruise

[AARP]

I loved spring break in palm spring/desert :huh:

Things have changed drastically in the past 20 or so years. Instead of being a party town it is now either an A) Retirement village or B) Gay party town (not that there's anything wrong with that, just not my type of party :jester:)

[kdracer73]

Things have changed drastically in the past 20 or so years. Instead of being a party town it is now either an A) Retirement village or B) Gay party town (not that there's anything wrong with that, just not my type of party :jester:)
I heard that since it is not a good idea to go to Mexico, Palm Springs has been trying to get the college kids (and their money) back.

http://www.youtube.com/visitpalmsprings#p/f

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29961318/

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110302/BUSINESS01/103010338/Palm-Springs-again-courts-spring-breakers

[Shaolin Crane]

Things have changed drastically in the past 20 or so years. Instead of being a party town it is now either an A) Retirement village or B) Gay party town (not that there's anything wrong with that, just not my type of party :jester:)

Haha, how old do you think I am ;)

[Ryanosky]

I was at GMR last time and plan to be there again in the bullitt. Ill try to get my other mustang buddy to come.

[Krwy]

I dunno if I'm in anymore :( wheel & tire.T. New wheels won't be in until 4/12.

Anyone have an event list? I thought I seen one floating on here.

[Vettezuki]

. . . Anyone have an event list? I thought I seen one floating on here.


April 10th - GMR
May 8th - Angeles Crest
June 12th - Palomar Mntn.
July 10th - Rim of the World

[blackax]

Are will still sold on La Toleca? because there is another mexican restaurant about a block up the street that is great.

http://maxsmexicancuisine.com/

The back parking lot can hold aobut 20 - 30 cars (thats about the upper end that come eat with us)


map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=max's&aq=&sll=34.132544,-117.907926&sspn=0.001325,0.002068&ie=UTF8&rq=1&ev=p&split=1&t=h&radius=0.07&hq=max's&hnear=&ll=34.132934,-117.908117&spn=0.001325,0.002068&z=19&iwloc=A&cid=13543573775083513241

[Vettezuki]

Are will still sold on La Toleca? because there is another mexican restaurant about a block up the street that is great.

http://maxsmexicancuisine.com/

The back parking lot can hold aobut 20 - 30 cars (thats about the upper end that come eat with us)


map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=max's&aq=&sll=34.132544,-117.907926&sspn=0.001325,0.002068&ie=UTF8&rq=1&ev=p&split=1&t=h&radius=0.07&hq=max's&hnear=&ll=34.132934,-117.908117&spn=0.001325,0.002068&z=19&iwloc=A&cid=13543573775083513241

Setup a poll.

[SeanPlunk]

Threads are going up tonight. I'm not sure 20-30 spots will be enough...

[Ryanosky]

I just found out that the knotts car show is also on the 10th. GTR usually has a big cruise for this, the mustang crowd might be a bit torn on which to go to, I know I am. maybe we can have this on a Sat?

[Redondo Jon]

Variety is the spice of life so I’m willing to try Max’s. If it turns out to be crummy I just won’t go there again.

[AARP]

maybe we can have this on a Sat?

Please dear god yes. Pretty, Pretty please. :hail:

I was planning on bringing a few roadster buddies (before I found out I couldn't make Sunday) and it turns out most of them are going to Buttonwillow on Sunday aswell as they're having a Streets of Willow event on the 10th.

[blackax]

Threads are going up tonight. I'm not sure 20-30 spots will be enough...

The parking lot looks just as big its just a little more spread out. And there is parking in the front if we fill up the back.

[Vettezuki]

Please dear god yes. Pretty, Pretty please. :hail:

I was planning on bringing a few roadster buddies (before I found out I couldn't make Sunday) and it turns out most of them are going to Buttonwillow on Sunday aswell as they're having a Streets of Willow event on the 10th.

Sorry broheim. We went through a rigmarole to select Sunday as the meeting day most convenient for most people, most of the time. Here in SoCal there is ALWAYS something going on any day we select. Moreover Sean put links to like forty (40) forums and he's generally not a big fan of going back and changing the info in them. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and if it doesn't work out this time around, but we've got to attempt something like a stable predictable pattern.

[AARP]

Sorry broheim. We went through a rigmarole to select Sunday as the meeting day most convenient for most people, most of the time. Here in SoCal there is ALWAYS something going on any day we select. Moreover Sean put links to like forty (40) forums and he's generally not a big fan of going back and changing the info in them. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and if it doesn't work out this time around, but we've got to attempt something like a stable predictable pattern.

Ah no problem man. Plus you used the word rigmarole :theehee:

[Shaolin Crane]

I dunno if I'm in anymore :( wheel & tire.T. New wheels won't be in until 4/12.

Anyone have an event list? I thought I seen one floating on here.

Take de notch....

[Kozak]

Ah no problem man. Plus you used the word rigmarole :theehee:

:smack:

[Vettezuki]

Sometimes the breaks just go out on youngins' cars up on GMR . . .

[AARP]

Sometimes the breaks just go out on youngins' cars up on GMR . . .

That would be bad, I'm sure It'd get tired. At least I won't have to worry about my brakes going out. :sm_laughing:

[Kozak]

When we gonna get a facebook post? These newfangled computers make invites easier that way!

[Vettezuki]

When we gonna get a facebook post? These newfangled computers make invites easier that way!

The old timer got that (http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=136007953136340) up on March 18th. ;)


What, not a fan of Motorgen on FB? For shame.
http://www.facebook.com/Motorgen

[Jweymar]

Sweet I am glad its sunday! Cars and Coffee Saturday, GMR Sunday, I will be there!!

[Kozak]

The old timer got that (http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=136007953136340) up on March 18th. ;)


What, not a fan of Motorgen on FB? For shame.
http://www.facebook.com/Motorgen

What the...I'm a fan, I swear! i dunno how I missed this, thanks buddy, see you there.

[Vettezuki]

What the...I'm a fan, I swear! i dunno how I missed this, thanks buddy, see you there.

I hope so. I'll be getting in late the night before and may not but feeling so swell and/or the boss may have other plans. But fear not! Sean will be there at the very least as far as "staff" representation goes.

[Shaolin Crane]

I vote for Maria's in Glendora just up the road, its on foot hill and grand and bar far the BEST mexican food i've ever had, all family owned and operated and the lady an go sit down for $13 for the both of us.

[Vettezuki]

I vote for Maria's in Glendora just up the road, its on foot hill and grand and bar far the BEST mexican food i've ever had, all family owned and operated and the lady an go sit down for $13 for the both of us.

Not gonna add another restaurant to the mix this time, but will next time.

[blackax]

So do we know what restaurant we are going to go to this time?

(i'm guessing La Tolteca just to make things simple)

[Shaolin Crane]

Not gonna add another restaurant to the mix this time, but will next time.

Boo, cause both those places suck :D

[Vettezuki]

So do we know what restaurant we are going to go to this time?

(i'm guessing La Tolteca just to make things simple)

Probably, but I'll let the poll run a little longer to see if there's a sudden shift the other way.

[94fd3s]

I hope the weather is as nice as the Mulholland Run. That was great turbo weather. BTW is the route for GMR going to be posted in the OP or do we assume it's going to be the same as last time. (which I didn't go on) Just wondering????

[blackax]

It should be the same as our last GMR run. But i'm sure ben will add that info to the OP when he gets a chance.

[Vettezuki]

It'll be the same. I'll update with linked route in the next day or so.

[09sscalicobalt]

hmm should be able to make this since i missed the mulholland one i slept in lol got new tires now and rear sway so should be alot more fun!

[Ryridesmotox]

I will be there also since I didn't get the car ready for Mojave in time.

[sinaSRT-4]

I'll be there, again! Looking forward to the run filled with great cars and great car enthusiasts.

[Vettezuki]

See OP for route. We settle on La Tolteca as it was running well ahead in the poll.

[2011GT302]

Pretty sure I'm going to skip the Knotts show so I'll be there. Dont think I'll make dinner though. :sadbanana: I'm not a big fan of the spot lol.

[dmark101]

out. will be at the FFF show.

[duhveed]

I might go

[Earthen]

I am new to CA, just moved out here less than 2 weeks ago. I love this meet idea and definately plan to be there. Hope to meet some people.

[Vettezuki]

I am new to CA, just moved out here less than 2 weeks ago. I love this meet idea and definately plan to be there. Hope to meet some people.

Welcome aboard. We do this once a month. :thumbs_up:

[Earthen]

Sweet, I have the plans to be there, so if you see a red evo IX MR with a MI plate, that is me.

[blackax]

I am new to CA, just moved out here less than 2 weeks ago. I love this meet idea and definately plan to be there. Hope to meet some people.

Your gonna enjoy it

[kdracer73]

I am new to CA, just moved out here less than 2 weeks ago. I love this meet idea and definately plan to be there. Hope to meet some people.

Welcome ! :bigthumbsup: Great group of car lovers here !

[Jweymar]

How many people are bringing wifes?

[Vettezuki]

How many people are bringing wifes?


A fair number bring their girlfriends. I strongly recommend one or the other, not both.

[10yearrx7]

^:smack:

[Shaolin Crane]

A fair number bring their girlfriends. I strongly recommend one or the other, not both.
I was going to say, I've met your girlfriend but I've yet to meet your wife. :smack:

[94fd3s]

A fair number bring their girlfriends. I strongly recommend one or the other, not both.

Ha, ha.... "Winning!!"

If we make it back from Temecula my wife will tag along. I'm going to have to bring a softer ride though, she won't get in the 7 anymore. Hope she doesn't toss her cookies with all the twisties.

[Vettezuki]

. . .Hope she doesn't toss her cookies with all the twisties.

Meclizine. It's OTC at Walgreens, cheap, and effective anti-motion sickness. Ginger is an effective home remedy. But yeah, passengers have done a little involuntary purging on that route.

[Kozak]

Meclizine. It's OTC at Walgreens, cheap, and effective anti-motion sickness. Ginger is an effective home remedy. But yeah, passengers have done a little involuntary purging on that route.

My girlfriend gets car sick on long car rides, but she loves GMR(our first motorgen run) and she is looking forward to Sunday.

[kdracer73]

Frankie got a little :barf: but held it down, the first time we ran it. She was working the camera
and her phone, not watching the road. Last 2 times we had no problem.

[JMak]

The wife almost :barf: on the last run and everyone rubbed in how scary this this road is so she is sitting this one out. So if anyone got an extra super model girlfriend sitting around she is more than welcome to ride shotgun with me. :bigthumbsup:

[Leedom]

I would love to bring Shannon but I learned very early on in our relationship that I would have no fun with her ridding shotgun. I would rather her not come because 5 MPH under the the speed limit on Ortega has her white knuckled. GMR would have her screaming and blowing out my eardrums.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah but you'd be in the back to keep sean company :)

[JMak]

With the rain we got the other night will there be any snow up on this run?

[kdracer73]

I gotta drive the DD again. My new trans don't feel right:huh::huh:

[10yearrx7]

With the rain we got the other night will there be any snow up on this run?

I was wondering the same thing yesterday.

[Vettezuki]

With the rain we got the other night will there be any snow up on this run?

It just adds to the excitement. I might role with the Jeep this time as my starter as taken on a random approach to starting. :huh:

[sinaSRT-4]

I was wondering the same thing yesterday.

X3

I'll still show, regardless. Running catted exhaust this time around though since I just smogged the car. :surrender:

[VQR37 NISMO]

We'll be there tomorrow.....VQR37 NISMO and 10yearrx7

[Vettezuki]

Pics and vids go in this thread.

http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27027

[Krwy]

The Ridge section was seriously the best I've been on. I'm gonna have to make a few more trips out there in the middle of the week when there is less traffic.

I had a blast, thanks for the open invite for the cruises. My boss also came with his white STi and he also had a good time.

[Vettezuki]

The Ridge section was seriously the best I've been on. I'm gonna have to make a few more trips out there in the middle of the week when there is less traffic.

I had a blast, thanks for the open invite for the cruises. My boss also came with his white STi and he also had a good time.

Word. Be sure to check the pics and vids. Might this (http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1059/11-04-10_GMR_57.jpg) be your boss's ride? It's hi-res. Click on it a second time in your browser for full size.

[Krwy]

Word. Be sure to check the pics and vids. Might this (http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1059/11-04-10_GMR_57.jpg) be your boss's ride? It's hi-res. Click on it a second time in your browser for full size.

Yeah thats him.

Thanks again. All the photos, the group pre-cruise, the food afterwards go above and beyond what I would expect from a canyon run. I can't wait for the next event. Maybe I'll pick up a Go-Pro by then too.

[Dmont0446]

This was my first time going up GMR..... loved the variety of cars that went up.....Thanks for the great event =)

[C5Natie]

Damn, unfortunately this is the current condition of my car. Missed another GMR run. :mad:

512

Cant wait for ACH in May, thats where I got started! Look out.

[SeanPlunk]

What's wrong with your car?

[Kozak]

What's wrong with your car?

Looks to me like it's missing an intake manifold, BA DUM PSH! I'll be here all week folks :leaving:

[Vettezuki]

Looks to me like it's missing an intake manifold, BA DUM PSH! I'll be here all week folks :leaving:

:picard:

But now that I look again what's the foil all about? Baking potatos on the rad?

[C5Natie]

What's wrong with your car?


It's waiting for a FAST 102mm intake. Got the Nick Williams 102 throttle body in today. :pot_stir:

[C5Natie]

:picard:

But now that I look again what's the foil all about? Baking potatos on the rad?


Lol. That's the heat wrap (just a reflective backing) on the cold air intake duct. These vettes get really warm under that hood and at 12:1cr hot air ain't your friend... Plus the potatoes are done in half the time. :nuts:

[10yearrx7]

Have you wrapped your headers? That will keep a lot of heat out of the engine bay but then again it will raise egt's.

[Vettezuki]

Lol. That's the heat wrap (just a reflective backing) on the cold air intake duct. These vettes get really warm under that hood and at 12:1cr hot air ain't your friend... Plus the potatoes are done in half the time. :nuts:

Is it just a thick aluminum foil? What stat are you running? What are your IATs?

[C5Natie]

Have you wrapped your headers? That will keep a lot of heat out of the engine bay but then again it will raise egt's.


They're ceramic coated. They stay reasonably cool and they cool fast.

[C5Natie]

Is it just a thick aluminum foil? What stat are you running? What are your IATs?


It's a thick foam tape with an aluminum backing to reflect heat. My iat are usually 15-20* below outside air temps when the car is moving. The cooler is it outside, the better. When the car is moving then warmest i'll see is the same as the oat. It's when your idle that theyll rise. Before it was absorbing a lot of heat so I added the insulation and removed the weatherstripping by the windshield cowl so air that enters from the air dam can exit.

[C5Natie]

Btw, I use my diablosport predator to monitor iat and knock as I drve.