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Old 08-09-2026, 12:21 PM
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Well that sucks
Yep, big time.

So far I've had a rock chip my windshield, shattered 5 rims, destroyed 8 tires, had a rock punch a hole through the air intake screen, a 3' steel bar punch through the RR fender liner and a 6" x 6" x 1/2" piece of particle board go between the skid plate and front valance nuking a radiator/waterpump and now a kidney....


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50c today

The White Witch ran at 107c then after 30 minutes of 130kph she was back to 102c. I know that BMW says coolant temps are 103c-109c but I hate the high end.

I really need ideas for increased cooling. Fans just aren't cutting it.

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50c today

The White Witch ran at 107c then after 30 minutes of 130kph she was back to 102c. I know that BMW says coolant temps are 103c-109c but I hate the high end.

I really need ideas for increased cooling. Fans just aren't cutting it.

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Have you heard if it's better than Water Wetter?

I can get Water Wetter here $30 USD per half gallon, but the shipping on the other stuff comes out to $100 a gallon.

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Have you heard if it's better than Water Wetter?

I can get Water Wetter here $30 USD per half gallon, but the shipping on the other stuff comes out to $100 a gallon.

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I haven't heard. Was just looking for an option that might be better than coolant. Its maybe the same thing as water wetter?
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I use Water Wetter in my old C10 V8 with dual electrical cooling fans. I like it.

What is your fan configuration?

Can you add a mechanical fan? Does a V8 electric fan fit an I6 3.0 auxiliary fan connection?

I would try the less coolant and more water percentage. Or more air flow. Are all the fan assembly fins in place?

Are the fans brushless?
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