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Last week at autocross, I finished my last run (5 for our group, the run group was small enough to keep the car running through the wait), parked and packed up my stuff. Since this was the final run group of the morning, I got in the car to leave. Started the car up and it blew a cloud of smoke rivaling those of a Grateful Dead concert. I didn't know what it was, or if it was me, or if there was just some dirt blown up by the cooling fans. I hesitated for a moment, put in reverse and got a whiff of what I remember as catalytic converter material. (I've replaced cats before and new ones seem to 'burn' a bit with hot temps)
Needless to say, I have been freaked since. First, the interior heat has lifted the center dash area (look it up) a bit, then I noticed the cam plate is dirty/slightly moist, and then this. All in one week...
Wierd, yes. Perhaps not a mishap, I try waaaaay too hard to baby this car. However, I did finally hit a cone after about 8 autox's and 30 runs or so, right on the front lip!
Eric G
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