Basic timing question...

Same car as the earlier email.  I'm running 8-10 BTDC timing.  

 

I understand that the car will run hotter if it's too advanced, but I'm too
retarded to know which way is advanced.

 

i.e. is 12 BTDC more advanced than 8 BTDC, or more retarded?  Logic says
that it's more "advanced". but..

 

-Mike