just became a fan of 3IS's handling
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3IS does have a problem overheating on the track if pushed hard. Not saying it is good or bad, just stating the fact. I am just curious if architecture of transferring torque from engine to driveshafts is the same in 3IS 350 and RCF then why would 3IS overheat (that of course assumes that RCF doesn't overheat on the track)?
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The RCF definitely has more beefy cooling. The fact that it has added coolers for both engine oil and transmission oil is helpful. The 3IS has a mocal sandwhich plate looking adapter on the side of the transmission that supplies coolant, yeah coolant...go figure...to help cool the tranny. I'd get a proper setrab. It would probably take more work than should be necessary though.
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3IS does have a problem overheating on the track if pushed hard. Not saying it is good or bad, just stating the fact. I am just curious if architecture of transferring torque from engine to driveshafts is the same in 3IS 350 and RCF then why would 3IS overheat (that of course assumes that RCF doesn't overheat on the track)?
its design details like this that make me really like the RCF
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3IS does have a problem overheating on the track if pushed hard. Not saying it is good or bad, just stating the fact. I am just curious if architecture of transferring torque from engine to driveshafts is the same in 3IS 350 and RCF then why would 3IS overheat (that of course assumes that RCF doesn't overheat on the track)?
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Yes - I noticed a major difference in handling going from a 2IS 350 (base) to the 3IS 350 FSport. The only drawback of the 3IS is the throttle response...if it was more like that of the 2IS the 3IS would be perfect.
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