Hey Rodney,
I was thinking about making a run down to Gilroy on Saturday to check out the open house at Performance Art.
3/14/09 Open House at Performance Art in Gilroy
I might be up for lunch in South Bay after that.
Regarding the 
oil temp.  Guessing that you're running an 
oil cooler? Try cutting out a piece of cardboard and cover the 
oil cooler (you can attach it with a little piece of duck tape).  See if that works.  Mine is currently covered with sheet of rubber that I got at Osh (Steve/Panavia's suggestion).  Some people keep the oil cooler blocked all year round (exception would be if you track the car).