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Car On Fire During Lapping Session!

VAI

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Montreal, Canada
Corvette
2002 Z06 Torch Red
Ok, it wasn't really on fire(like flames) i mean my Z06 was kickn-ass!! BUT a few things happened under all that stress.
1) oil temp got to 298f degrees
2) i found out that my brake discs are warped
3) 'transmission temp high' warning came on for first time

the 'tranmission temp high' warning comes on after about 15-20 minutes of driving. Do all Z06 brake discs warp after many hard braking?

I just want to know if this is all normal?

:)
 
VAI said:
the 'tranmission temp high' warning comes on after about 15-20 minutes of driving. Do all Z06 brake discs warp after many hard braking?

I just want to know if this is all normal?

:)
Not sure if its normal, but I do believe that rotors can warp from extreme conditions. Rare, but it can happen. I would recommend that you go with another set of rotors and maybe calipers if you want to continue to race. Baer or SSBC. They design stuff for austere conditions.

As for the tranny temp, I have never heard of that. Of course, I have an auto and it gets a little warm from time to time on the Autobahn at 140. Maybe you need a second set of ducts (rear brake cooling ducts) leading to the tranny!!!!
 

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