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08-28-2005 | 10:01 AM
#104
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Originally Posted by JB_Rotary
Hello everyone(first post). I just got my Rx-8 and need to learn more rotary stuff. I hope to attend the 9/13 Rock and Roll McDonalds meet. I am out of the Gurnee area.
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08-29-2005 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
So I was at a Euro meet last night and Schaumberg and there was someone with a new black RX-8 hanging with the S2000 crowd.
S2000 crowd was impressive. They have a large following in the area. Probably had over 20 cars at their meet. It would be nice to see the RX-8 crowd get organized and motivated to meet up...
S2000 crowd was impressive. They have a large following in the area. Probably had over 20 cars at their meet. It would be nice to see the RX-8 crowd get organized and motivated to meet up...
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08-29-2005 | 02:54 PM
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From: EVOLV-Chicago
Plainfield Cruise Night Tuesday 8/30 6pm
Hey all!
Racewar and I will be at the Plainfield Cruise Night tomorrow at 6pm. If anyone else is interested, just show up!!
Hope to meet some of you! :D
thatisall
edit: see first post in this thread for details on any scheduled meet ...
Racewar and I will be at the Plainfield Cruise Night tomorrow at 6pm. If anyone else is interested, just show up!!
Hope to meet some of you! :D
thatisall
edit: see first post in this thread for details on any scheduled meet ...
08-30-2005 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
Hey all!
Racewar and I will be at the Plainfield Cruise Night tomorrow at 6pm. If anyone else is interested, just show up!!
Hope to meet some of you! :D
thatisall
edit: see first post in this thread for details on any scheduled meet ...
Racewar and I will be at the Plainfield Cruise Night tomorrow at 6pm. If anyone else is interested, just show up!!
Hope to meet some of you! :D
thatisall
edit: see first post in this thread for details on any scheduled meet ...
08-30-2005 | 11:09 AM
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turn 5 almost killed me
Originally Posted by Machan
pics? details?
what kinds of cars? Shelby Cobras?
what kinds of cars? Shelby Cobras?
But an Elise on Hoosiers felt my wrath, as well as a '67 fastback with a lot of mods. There were a lot of v8 owners that felt burned at the end of the day, thats for sure. Plus Damian was there with the Killer Bee, so it was great to be able to watch him run in race form. Both of us will be at the F-body track weekend in October if you want to come! Also the great Howard Coleman of race fame was there to talk and give tips to us rotards(i.e. me)
08-30-2005 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
Both of us will be at the F-body track weekend in October if you want to come! Also the great Howard Coleman of race fame was there to talk and give tips to us rotards(i.e. me)
08-30-2005 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
roadamerica.fbody.us
$350 for both days up at beautiful scenic Road America!
$350 for both days up at beautiful scenic Road America!
08-30-2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Machan
Would anyone be interested in started our own website for Chicago area RX-8 members?
Someone I know tried to start up a chicago area track forum (chicagosportscar.net) but it basically failed and he has webspace and vbulletin license that we might be able to use for free.
I don't know if there are enough Chicago people to warrant our own space, but it might be fun to give it a shot. Of course, we'd have to get RedSheDevil as a moderator if we create something.
Or perhaps, we should do a few meets and see how dedicated the core group that RedSheDevil has rounded up here is.
Someone I know tried to start up a chicago area track forum (chicagosportscar.net) but it basically failed and he has webspace and vbulletin license that we might be able to use for free.
I don't know if there are enough Chicago people to warrant our own space, but it might be fun to give it a shot. Of course, we'd have to get RedSheDevil as a moderator if we create something.
Or perhaps, we should do a few meets and see how dedicated the core group that RedSheDevil has rounded up here is.
I was waiting for a few peeps to reply about the email group, but it seems they might not be interested. Any suggestions on the best way to get this info out? Excel, Word, pdf??? I can create it in any of them, just want to make it easy for everyone to open.
08-30-2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Machan
This weeks project.
Let's create a special RX-8 Club Chicago logo that we can all photoshop into our signature files to show our unity.
We could also change our user title to RX-8 Club Chicago or change our location to RX-8 Club Chicago.
Thoughts?
What should we call our little group here? Suggestions?
Let's create a special RX-8 Club Chicago logo that we can all photoshop into our signature files to show our unity.
We could also change our user title to RX-8 Club Chicago or change our location to RX-8 Club Chicago.
Thoughts?
What should we call our little group here? Suggestions?
08-30-2005 | 12:34 PM
#118
Racewar
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From: Naperville, IL (West Suburb of Chicago)
Originally Posted by Machan
This weeks project.
Let's create a special RX-8 Club Chicago logo that we can all photoshop into our signature files to show our unity.
We could also change our user title to RX-8 Club Chicago or change our location to RX-8 Club Chicago.
Thoughts?
What should we call our little group here? Suggestions?
1. RX-8 Club Chicago
2. RX-8 Club Chi-town
3. Windy City RX-8 Club
4. Chi-town RX-8 Club
any suggestions?
Let's create a special RX-8 Club Chicago logo that we can all photoshop into our signature files to show our unity.
We could also change our user title to RX-8 Club Chicago or change our location to RX-8 Club Chicago.
Thoughts?
What should we call our little group here? Suggestions?
1. RX-8 Club Chicago
2. RX-8 Club Chi-town
3. Windy City RX-8 Club
4. Chi-town RX-8 Club
any suggestions?
I Like it! I would go with "RX-8 Club Chicago" or "Chicagoland Rotories" something like that. lol. It would be nice to have our own logo though.
08-30-2005 | 12:46 PM
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RCC was the Rotary Club of Chicago, they have a spot in the MW forum over at the 7club. But the club is basically defunct, and they dont really run anything. If we could get something going we might be able to pick up some of their more active members.
BTW the fbody event is the 15th & 16th of October. They have a driving seminar on that Friday IIRC if you havent run the course yet and would like some help. They also have awesome instructors if you want someone to ride with you. Also the help is free, so dont hesitate to ask!
BTW the fbody event is the 15th & 16th of October. They have a driving seminar on that Friday IIRC if you havent run the course yet and would like some help. They also have awesome instructors if you want someone to ride with you. Also the help is free, so dont hesitate to ask!
08-30-2005 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
Hey Blue, Are you joining NASA? They will run RA at least once next year.
I just saw your tire pressure quote in your sig? What tire pressures were you running? Didn't I suggest to you that 40 psi was on the high side?
I just saw your tire pressure quote in your sig? What tire pressures were you running? Didn't I suggest to you that 40 psi was on the high side?
Also you were right about the pressure, it almost bit me too. My rear got loose coming down in 5 at ~115. That was SCARY. I backed off during that session and let out a ton of air on Howard's reccomendation. I dropped down to 33 front and 29 rear and it was like driving a different car. Totally awesome!
08-30-2005 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
You'd look for scuff marks/warn tread on the sidewall of the tire. Autocrosses put white shoepolish on their tires to check for rollovers. You can tell how far the tire is rolling over by seeing how much shoe polish rubbed off.
The tire bits were proabably just clag that you picked up from people's R comps on the track.
The tire bits were proabably just clag that you picked up from people's R comps on the track.
08-30-2005 | 04:14 PM
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It's Back!!!!!!
FINALLY! Got my Shinka back from the dealer after they mucked about with it on "I owes" on the original purchase for 3 weeks. Dang, they had it longer than I did.
So now to scour the forum for tips on cleaning, rotor rust, etc. I'm getting ready to take the Batmobile out for a spin.
Hey Gator, let me know when you want to hook up!
So now to scour the forum for tips on cleaning, rotor rust, etc. I'm getting ready to take the Batmobile out for a spin.
Hey Gator, let me know when you want to hook up!