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haha no she had a good time and so did i. it was nice gettin out there to see you guys and meet some new people, hah and hopefully brian was serious when he said he'd let me ride along in the next autocross event with him
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"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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Yeah... there are worse trucks out there. But its pretty rough in some areas. I didn't close the door properly yesterday and it flew open and I almost fell out. Literally, I almost fell out of the car while making a right turn.
Door pin kit can't get here fast enough.
Good first impression I made on most of the 6 club though... "yeah, I have an 8, but I brought this instead. . ."
Door pin kit can't get here fast enough.
Good first impression I made on most of the 6 club though... "yeah, I have an 8, but I brought this instead. . ."
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"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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TJ: I'm sure Brian will give you a ride. Honestly, I'm only two weeks ahead of you in autocross... I went out to watch one event and ride along before deciding to do it. I would definitely do that. That way you'll know for sure one way or the other. Or ask your dad to go out and watch an event with you so he knows the demands that it puts on the car.
John: the car really does sound good. Like you said, we need to get Jon's, yours, and my car all next to each other and really hash it out. Do you feel the extra 5-10 horses at all?
Brandon: still planning on getting rid of your 8? TJ has a friend who is interested. He may be looking for an '06 or newer, but I'm not sure what year yours is.
John: the car really does sound good. Like you said, we need to get Jon's, yours, and my car all next to each other and really hash it out. Do you feel the extra 5-10 horses at all?
Brandon: still planning on getting rid of your 8? TJ has a friend who is interested. He may be looking for an '06 or newer, but I'm not sure what year yours is.
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Fun time at MidOhio this weekend. Tom drove well on the track.
I'm going down for the Friday in August (13th??), but probably not for the Sat Sun sessions if anyone else is interested in going down.
I'm also running Beaverun on July 31. But I'll be running the afternoon Group 3 sessions.
Anyone heard from Tony??
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I need to pick up a set of racing gloves. My hands were really sweaty and the wheel was getting slippery. Anybody got a line on a reasonably priced set?
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"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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Doc: I was wondering about gloves myself... I got really sweaty just for autocross. I was just thinking about those craftsman mechanic gloves.
Tom, how did you like the track? I haven't mustered up the nerve for that yet.
Lastly, For Brian, per our conversation Saturday:
Tom, how did you like the track? I haven't mustered up the nerve for that yet.
Lastly, For Brian, per our conversation Saturday:
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Doc here is a link to APEX performance
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...sp?category=17
as a NORA member they'll give you a 10% discount as well.
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...sp?category=17
as a NORA member they'll give you a 10% discount as well.
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I really enjoyed it, Steve. It's as tough as everyone says - but not necessarily scary if you drive within your limits. In addition to the sheer number of turns and the fact that they each demand something different of you, the hard parts are convincing yourself to get on/stay on the gas when your instincts are screaming at you to lift or even brake, and figuring out which lines work best for your car. IMHO at BeaverRun you can adopt a generic line that while not ideal will work decently for nearly anything. You can't do that at M-O.
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Doc here is a link to APEX performance
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...sp?category=17
as a NORA member they'll give you a 10% discount as well.
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...sp?category=17
as a NORA member they'll give you a 10% discount as well.
Have any idea how we get the discount online? They have a set for $55.
Steve, I'm not sure I'd use glove for AX. Not racing gloves anyways. You'll lose some tactile feel. Maybe some kind of tight leather would be OK.
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Thanks. Unfortunately those gloves you showed me are on closeout and they only have size XXL.
Have any idea how we get the discount online? They have a set for $55.
Steve, I'm not sure I'd use glove for AX. Not racing gloves anyways. You'll lose some tactile feel. Maybe some kind of tight leather would be OK.
Have any idea how we get the discount online? They have a set for $55.
Steve, I'm not sure I'd use glove for AX. Not racing gloves anyways. You'll lose some tactile feel. Maybe some kind of tight leather would be OK.
Call Linda and see if she has any XL left, she may and use this code
Apex-Wins-10
#6971
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Brian, thought about you when i read this. I am sure most everyone here who has been to a get together, will get a big laugh as well. Enjoy!
Taken from: 10 Reasons not to marry a car chick
I get it every time. “I wish my GF/wife/SO was like you!” No. You don’t. I am a car chick, and you don’t want to be attached to a car chick. You want to run. Far, far away. And I am going to tell you why it sucks to be married to me.
First and foremost, it is because I am a girl and I know about cars. I know about driving, fast AND twisty. And I might know more about cars and driving than you do. You don’t want to live with that, trust me. You have no idea how fast that is going to get old.
Second. Don’t tell me what car to get. I can figure that out for myself, thank you. I’m probably going to tell you what car you should get. I’m going to not only tell you what chassis to buy, but what motor and transmission to put in it. And if you don’t agree with me and decide to buy something else, I’ll give you crap about it until you are ready to get rid of it. I won’t work on it and I won’t wash it. You can pick the colors, though. I’ll live with that. And if you decide that you need to tell me what to buy, go talk to your mom instead. She probably needs your help.
Third. OMG, OMG, OMG, thank you, honey! What an incredible surprise! I knew you loved me! That turbo kit you found on eBay? The one you bought and didn’t tell me about? Well, it fits my car too. And since it arrived while you were away on a business trip and I had no way of knowing whose car it was for, I already have it installed. On my car. I love you!
Fourth. I’m female. Females like to shop. Not all for the same things, though. You’ll be sorry about that when instead of replacing my worn out old clothes, I’m more interested in a new intercooler or exhaust. When everything I own is covered with grease and oil stains and looks like it spent a week in the gearbox (including that cute Puma tee you got me), you are going to hate it that I don’t shop for clothes. You’re going to wish I shopped for clothes. Yeah, I like those MissSixty jeans, but the only fabric I’m interested in spending money on is the Alcantara I’m going to redo my interior with. Costs more, too.
Fifth. I know how to fold a map. You don’t. You are a lesser being.
Sixth. Your friends all want to hang out with me. At first, this is cool for you. You can bring me along to a meet or a garage day and I don’t get all weirded-out. I can even lend a hand where needed. Eventually the guys realize that I know what I am talking about and I become an equal. And then they remember I am a girl. And now I’m cooler than you.
Seven. Speaking of maps, you had better be a good navigator. This is one that you can’t win. If you suck at navigating, I’ll be cranky because I have to navigate and can’t drive. If you’re great at navigating, you won’t get to drive. In fact, I might drive and navigate at the same time if you’re really that bad. Then I will be happy and cranky at the same time and probably ignore you since you’re pretty much superfluous.
Eight. My toolbox is my toolbox. It is a fancy rollaway stacker filled with nice stuff. I do not skimp on tools. I don’t care if you do, but I had better not catch you pilfering my stuff when yours breaks. I not only have nice tools, I know how to use each and every one of them. I will use each and every one of them on my car and any other car I deem worthy. Sometimes I won’t, which will probably be when I am fixing your car. No tool is no excuse for not working/repairing/etc. If I can do it with my bare hands, you had better be able to. Otherwise, you are going to get owned by a girl.
Nine. My car is my car. It’s not your car. Ask first. And put the seat back. And the mirrors… And the radio station... And if there’s a ding on it, be prepared to pay up.
Ten. You love me for being a car chick, and you hate yourself for putting up with it. If you do manage to put up with it (glutton for punishment, you are), you are going to wonder why all your friends don’t find car chicks of their own. Mostly so they will leave me alone. Let’s face it, I get more attention than you or your car does no matter where we go. Even worse, I go away sometimes just to do car things with car guys. I will probably have a guy as a co-driver, too. I behave myself when I’m away, but you have no way of knowing that. You are just going to have to trust me.
If these aren’t enough reasons to run away from a car chick, I can keep going. I have tons more. Of course, if you decide you are man enough to date that car chick or even marry her, I wish you all the luck in the world. You’re going to need it.
First and foremost, it is because I am a girl and I know about cars. I know about driving, fast AND twisty. And I might know more about cars and driving than you do. You don’t want to live with that, trust me. You have no idea how fast that is going to get old.
Second. Don’t tell me what car to get. I can figure that out for myself, thank you. I’m probably going to tell you what car you should get. I’m going to not only tell you what chassis to buy, but what motor and transmission to put in it. And if you don’t agree with me and decide to buy something else, I’ll give you crap about it until you are ready to get rid of it. I won’t work on it and I won’t wash it. You can pick the colors, though. I’ll live with that. And if you decide that you need to tell me what to buy, go talk to your mom instead. She probably needs your help.
Third. OMG, OMG, OMG, thank you, honey! What an incredible surprise! I knew you loved me! That turbo kit you found on eBay? The one you bought and didn’t tell me about? Well, it fits my car too. And since it arrived while you were away on a business trip and I had no way of knowing whose car it was for, I already have it installed. On my car. I love you!
Fourth. I’m female. Females like to shop. Not all for the same things, though. You’ll be sorry about that when instead of replacing my worn out old clothes, I’m more interested in a new intercooler or exhaust. When everything I own is covered with grease and oil stains and looks like it spent a week in the gearbox (including that cute Puma tee you got me), you are going to hate it that I don’t shop for clothes. You’re going to wish I shopped for clothes. Yeah, I like those MissSixty jeans, but the only fabric I’m interested in spending money on is the Alcantara I’m going to redo my interior with. Costs more, too.
Fifth. I know how to fold a map. You don’t. You are a lesser being.
Sixth. Your friends all want to hang out with me. At first, this is cool for you. You can bring me along to a meet or a garage day and I don’t get all weirded-out. I can even lend a hand where needed. Eventually the guys realize that I know what I am talking about and I become an equal. And then they remember I am a girl. And now I’m cooler than you.
Seven. Speaking of maps, you had better be a good navigator. This is one that you can’t win. If you suck at navigating, I’ll be cranky because I have to navigate and can’t drive. If you’re great at navigating, you won’t get to drive. In fact, I might drive and navigate at the same time if you’re really that bad. Then I will be happy and cranky at the same time and probably ignore you since you’re pretty much superfluous.
Eight. My toolbox is my toolbox. It is a fancy rollaway stacker filled with nice stuff. I do not skimp on tools. I don’t care if you do, but I had better not catch you pilfering my stuff when yours breaks. I not only have nice tools, I know how to use each and every one of them. I will use each and every one of them on my car and any other car I deem worthy. Sometimes I won’t, which will probably be when I am fixing your car. No tool is no excuse for not working/repairing/etc. If I can do it with my bare hands, you had better be able to. Otherwise, you are going to get owned by a girl.
Nine. My car is my car. It’s not your car. Ask first. And put the seat back. And the mirrors… And the radio station... And if there’s a ding on it, be prepared to pay up.
Ten. You love me for being a car chick, and you hate yourself for putting up with it. If you do manage to put up with it (glutton for punishment, you are), you are going to wonder why all your friends don’t find car chicks of their own. Mostly so they will leave me alone. Let’s face it, I get more attention than you or your car does no matter where we go. Even worse, I go away sometimes just to do car things with car guys. I will probably have a guy as a co-driver, too. I behave myself when I’m away, but you have no way of knowing that. You are just going to have to trust me.
If these aren’t enough reasons to run away from a car chick, I can keep going. I have tons more. Of course, if you decide you are man enough to date that car chick or even marry her, I wish you all the luck in the world. You’re going to need it.
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Trust me, you're wrong
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TJ, I'll give you a ride or two, I was serious. lol I usually bring along my spare helmet for people that want rides so I'll be sure to toss that in the car for you.
Also, did you still want to do your springs on Saturday, I know you were still kind of up in the air about that?
Let me know
Also, did you still want to do your springs on Saturday, I know you were still kind of up in the air about that?
Let me know
#6973
There is a big group of us leaving from Akron for a huge meet and car show on Saturday in Pittsburgh. The OAC's Mountain Fury II and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Everyone from the forums is welcome to join us!
Check it out:
https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/huge-meet-car-show-pittsburgh-weekend-178319/
For more info visit www.oacmazdaclub.com
Check it out:
https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/huge-meet-car-show-pittsburgh-weekend-178319/
For more info visit www.oacmazdaclub.com
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http://www.amazon.com/OPEN-CUFF-GOAT...587692&sr=8-46
You can try mine see if you like them. Or buy them from me if I don't like them!
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It's Not Easy Being Green
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I just bought a pair of simple leather driving gloves Steve. I want the leather skin tight feel while keeping as much feel as I could. Don't need Nomex.
http://www.amazon.com/OPEN-CUFF-GOAT...587692&sr=8-46
You can try mine see if you like them. Or buy them from me if I don't like them!
http://www.amazon.com/OPEN-CUFF-GOAT...587692&sr=8-46
You can try mine see if you like them. Or buy them from me if I don't like them!
Don't forget to relax your hands (and the rest of you) a bit when you're on straights. It'll help minimize sweating a bit on hot days with a lot of driving time. Being tense for 20 minutes straight isn't really good for you and you'll find yourself less worn out at the end of a day if you force yourself to relax when you're alone on straights.
Glad you two are having a lot of fun with NASA.