Originally Posted by gomba
Well, I have oil pressure/boost/wideband. So not a full set, but I guess it depends on what you would consider 'full'
Stock temp gauge seems to work OK. I know once it gets directly to the middle the car's getting close to 210-215 because I've watched it w/Consult. Interesting the car gets so hot on the track. Only time I've seen temps over 210 was idling. While moving the car would always cool down no matter what I did to it, but I know the track will be a different game because the car will be running at high engine speeds for prolonged amounts of time.
I also don't have an overly tall intercooler blocking my radiator which I think helps. I'm using all stock DET heat shields and have even (recently) wrapped by downpipe with thermal wrap. I'm also using all the stock undercar wind sheilds. Not sure what else I can do for heat management. I think the water + water wetter combo and thicker oil will make a big difference.
-G
Well, I have oil pressure/boost/wideband. So not a full set, but I guess it depends on what you would consider 'full'
Stock temp gauge seems to work OK. I know once it gets directly to the middle the car's getting close to 210-215 because I've watched it w/Consult. Interesting the car gets so hot on the track. Only time I've seen temps over 210 was idling. While moving the car would always cool down no matter what I did to it, but I know the track will be a different game because the car will be running at high engine speeds for prolonged amounts of time.
I also don't have an overly tall intercooler blocking my radiator which I think helps. I'm using all stock DET heat shields and have even (recently) wrapped by downpipe with thermal wrap. I'm also using all the stock undercar wind sheilds. Not sure what else I can do for heat management. I think the water + water wetter combo and thicker oil will make a big difference.
-G
When I fried my S4 DE on the track last August the one gauge I wish I had more than any other was an analog water temp gauge. Headgasket blew and the the car still ran but the OEM gauge was pegged and the smell of coolant was the only thing that alerted me that something was wrong. The "idiot" stock temp gauge can work for a daily driven setup but when pushing the car at the limit and especially as a turbo you shouldn't rely on the OEM temp gauge. If you begin to smell coolant/water wetter when driving hard on the track you may already be behind the 8 ball. Not good. You may want to get one just for peace of mind, one less thing to think about as the instructor, the flags and other cars nearby will definitely get all of your attention. Call it extra track insurance.