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24 Hour Endurance Race Reliability
I know that the engines and transmissions in the FR-S's and BRZ's have been fairly reliable even under the pressure of forced induction systems, but are they good enough to run a 24 Hour Race without having any major problems?
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09-13-2012, 07:58 PM
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Find out and come back with results!
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I would actually love to see this happen... Terribly, i don't have one of these amazing cars yet, nor am i close to any cuircut track.. Please post results, (video)
 and anything you run into.
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I imagine severe engine failue due to overheating..... this car gets hott only 10 minutes of easy cruising. cant imagine 24 hour hard pushing.
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well, in that case, where is the aftermarket V-mount kits?? lol
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Miata?? lol
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hahaha i was joking lol, im not either, which is why im getting the FR-S! lol But anyway, are there any restrictions as to adding an oil cooler, or aftermarket radiator? JW
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SWEET! So, looks like these few add ons are in order! lol Will you be adding these few small upgrades before the race?
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