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Old 08-18-2014, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaunMac
alcyon:

30wt oil will be very thin in 38C(100F) air temps. Thin oil makes for an aggressive car that will not be kind to tires.

Thicker oil/softer springs work well in hot conditions to keep from cooking your tires during a run. Running your shocks laid down more helps make the car more progressive and smoother to drive. Which also helps with overheating tires. Overdriving is a common reason why a car goes away during a run. Especially on asphalt in hot conditions.

If Ride 32's are the spec tire you HAVE to run, I understand. But if you can go to a harder tire (36's) it will help.

Best of luck to you.
Thanks man, I will keep all of what you said in mind. I will test this 30wt first since my next run will be a night run. Yes the rides are a spec tyre.
I will try 50wt when I plan to test the car in blazing hot temps.
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