Rodent Racing - A Field of Dreams

This is a sight to behold, two Aston Martin V12 Vantages, prepped for racing in the Aston Martin Asia Cup races.

On my track day to Sepang, I came across these cars being packed up after the Formula 1 weekend. The crew here were kind enough to entertain my questions about where to get a fire extinguisher system. The Vantages use the Lifeline system, but there are no refills available (you have to order them and ship it from UK). They're thinking of changing it out for something a bit more readily available.

I was also looking at the control panels and positioning of the switches. The pro garages are really amazing. Very well laid out and very neat.

Rodent Racing - The Build (Harness and Helmet)

We now have a new air intake and an ECU 4BEAT-SE remap, both from Knight Sports. Knight Sports is a specialised rotary tuner in Japan. www.knightsports.co.jp.

What does the remap do?

1. Water temp is controlled well around 88-94'C (98-106'F) on high rev driving. Oil temp: Low 75 (90) High 110 (128)'C. The first 3000rpm still lacks torque like before, but when you're on the track, you won't be looking at 3000 rpm at all.

2. More power when rev reaching around 3000-3500rpm, quite remarkable and then all the way goes up.

3. Fuel consumption has improved, less waste by sudden rev up to accelerate.

4. Able to go beyond 200km/h. Speed limiter is disabled.















Finally put in my new Schroth 6-point harness. Feels amazingly firm and unyielding. Awesome ride. It sure looks aggressive.