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Old 05-11-2017, 05:28 AM   #16
steved0x
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Originally Posted by AZ986S View Post
Steve, I'll be curious too. For me, the benefit of the fans was on grid, and cool down. It might help some in low speed corners. I should do a run with then without to see the difference.
For sure on grid and cool down - right now (before installing this) my driver side fan is wired to run on high all the time (I bypassed the failed ballast resistor) and when I turn on the AC on low which kicks the fan on, the temp really comes down fast when I hit a cool down lap. I have a replacement resistor that I will wire in soon because I don't want it running on high every time the AC is on.

On a track like Roebling, where there is a decent amount of WOT, but it is very smooth and flowing, I think it will help some, but I think it will really have a bigger impact on tighter more technical tracks like The FIRM, which is mostly a 3rd gear track with a lot of tight lower speed corners. I think running the fans during the session there should help out. Except for one sweeper, and a hairpin, this track mirrors my ex wife's driving style - floor it until it is time to slam on the brakes. The car heats up pretty quick at this track especially when it is warm or hot outside.
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