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Originally Posted by G-Sting

Hi Craig,

I hope your DeWitts radiator upgrade is progressing. Oh, yes, I've dropped a few tools and parts down into the dark recesses of engines in my day, too. Not the ZR-1, though... yet.

It sounds like the Leguna Seca track was at least good experience... and lessons learned about the Z.

I'm just itching for a break in this hot/humid weather to try taking some Z GoPro videos. Fall is right around the corner here, and some of the most beautiful colors are to be enjoyed. If and when I do, I'll try to post them up.

Took the Z to another Cars & Coffee last weekend. A very nice variety of cars there. The Z got decent attention. I also enjoyed talking with other owners - a 'raised' Miata racer, a guy in his mid-80s with a 2017 Challenger, a VW club, a '58 C-1 owner, '83 911, C-7 GS, '95 Toyota Supra, and more. It was the first time I'd heard of a 'raised' Miata - the young guy was going to race it off-road in September - sounds like a blast. The C-1 gentleman restored his car from the ground up - looked very nice. Those Supras were impressive for their day, and in ways still are. The VW group is definitely more light-hearted and fun-loving than most. Anyway, lots and lots of other cars of all types, including exotics. A great morning.

All the best,
G

Hey G,

Thanks for your thoughts and I actually did wrap up the DeWitts radiator install yesterday. I have not had a chance to test it out yet with rain this weekend and typhoon on the way. The small 10mm ratchet wrench fell down into the shroud and could never be imagined how it bounced into there. I think this is the third time over the past 15 years with Z ownership that I had a hard time finding what dropped. The stainless steel bolt was the worse since I could not use a magnet to find and get it.

Yes, tracking these cars really does allow finding the weaknesses in braking and power. I'm working my way to get on Fuji Speedway with a group of Super Cars, but it ain't cheap here. Over $600 to track your car for a day, but I'm going to fork it out for the experience. Of course I have to get the GoPro set up. The suction mount arrived on Friday, but the lanyards have not yet. I can't wait to see your fall colors videos.


Cars and Coffee are always nice to attend and it sounds like a nice variety of cars there. Like you, I can appreciate all of them. I also never heard of a "raised" Miata. I'll be attending one in the next few weeks if weather holds out since Sep is typhoon season here. I'll post some photos if so. I did not bother posting other photos of the Friendship day related to this post figuring this is a ZR-1 site.

Take care and thanks for the note.