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Thanks for the heads-up on the PS2 Cups. Pretty attractive pricing on a very good tire. I don't have an R, but I decided to run these as a square 305 setup for the 2017 season.

One other factor to consider is if you'll be driving your track tires to/from the track. If yes, my comments on the PSS still stand. Yes, they're a compromise tire for tack work, but a reasonable one at this stage for you. If you won't be street driving your track tires, then a more...

I've tracked and raced on many different tires, and I've tracked the GT350 on the PSS on short, tight tracks and more open power tracks. They're solid on track and will be perfectly fine for starting basic track days. They will not limit your learning curve. The PSS--and other high...

I'll agree that all four sensors being out of sync to the same degree concurrently is unlikely. Nor will I doubt your comparative analysis with the two other cars; that would be obnoxious. There's not much I can offer to constructively help you diagnose a malfunction, but I can offer my...

If anyone wants to dig up some video on the GT350 hood flex, see if you can find any in-cabin video from the #15 Multimatic GT350 entry in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series. It was an eye opener. And then I got my GT350 onto a high speed track . . . It will definitely capture...

There is a significant "rawness" vs. "refinement" issue with this particular comparison. Having said that, the GT350 is fairly refined for what it is, and you can dial it up or dial it down depending on your mood at the moment. It handles its weight and size incredibly well and really is a joy...

Which brand / version of wheels did you pick up, if you don't mind my asking? And, yes, taking pics of wrecks is strongly "discouraged."

You may be right, since the cooler is inside the bumper, in front of the driver's side wheel. But, a heads-up to check the oil filter, or spillage from a filter change, or even a leak in the cooler lines back to the oil filter adapter is also not misplaced. If residue its residue from a...

Thanks for the heads-up.

I wrote Nm, and that's what I meant to write. 24.2 Nm is about 18 ft lbs. 24 Nm and 18 ft lbs are listed as the max torque value for the GT350 filter

Are you asking for a brand name, or something else? I've tightened the filter to 24 Nm, and it's come lose.

Unfortunately, I've found that I need to regularly check the torque on my filter as it's come loose several times; that's after torquing it with a torque wrench. I also may have a problem with the oil filter mount sealing surface, but that seems to be a unique issue.

If you can find an example of a standard, general policy within the past 10 years covering an track-related incident--where the owner didn't lie--I'll be pleased to be wrong about this. But, this is one of those aspects people will have to decide for themselves.

For those that have commented that their auto insurance (or insurance in general) will cover HPDE, it will not. You may even have a challenge getting a AAA tow if the car has a mechanical or incident and is stuck at the track. I can add that OE pads will be good for about 3 events for...

Agreed. I appear to be the exception in our small group. I frankly expected many more reports of leaking filters; really glad there aren't. I'll likely be moving with filter relocation setup for several reasons other than my leaky filter, and I'm happy to let this thread fade away . . .

After a lifetime of bolts and crush washers, the plug is a . . . revelation.

I'm strangely happy that my filter issue appears to be a rare issue. Thanks again everyone.

Thanks for all the replies; the good reports are better than I expected. As I described in the OP, I personally TQ'd the filter to spec twice before removing it for the recent oil change. After the first time it came loose, and after torquing it again, it was tight enough that I needed channel...

I checked the lines and fittings and they're dry. The filter itself was covered with oil each time I inspected it, and it looked like there were streaks starting at the seal area. So, I concluded a leaking filter / bad seal.

This is all good news. To the question about whether I put oil on the gasket before installing the filter, yes I did. I don't know whether the dealer did that with the first change. I didn't specifically inspect the housing / seating surface for defects, but I did feel around the lip while...