I haven't advanced the timing yet. I will try that tomorrow. Seems like most people run around 16-20 for a daily driver. I am not sure how well the car will start with 30 degrees at idle. I just have the stock electronic ignition with no start retard. The blades are already just about closed enough to completely cover the T-slots. I have read the links you posted. Some smell at idle is alright, but when you back up at night and see thick exhaust smoke in the headlights, that doesn't seem normal.