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11-10-2008, 08:49 AM
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11-10-2008, 09:59 AM
#2353
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...and I am a huge Mazda fan...had a 99 Miata, 04 Miata, 04 Mazda3 and an 88 Mazda 323 GTX. My RX-8 will be #5. I can't wait. I want someone with a 20B to come...
323GTX! Very nice. Very rare. If you want a 20B there and don't care what it's in, get in touch with George Samuels. He has a wide-body FC convertible with a 20B.
RX7's and RX8's and really, anything with a rotary is welcome. No pistons allowed! ;-)
11-10-2008, 03:52 PM
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I'm actually planning an RX-8 g2g at the Mazda dealer I work for. I am the internet sales manager for Cook Mazda in Aberdeen, MD and we've actually been planning to host a g2g for RX8 people. I am this close [ ] to getting my 09 RX-8, but I am going to have to order mine. I will probably place the order in april 09.
If I plan something for first saturday in december...who would come out? We'd have a cook out, discount on parts and service, of course a car show, etc. should be a good time.
...and I am a huge Mazda fan...had a 99 Miata, 04 Miata, 04 Mazda3 and an 88 Mazda 323 GTX. My RX-8 will be #5. I can't wait. I want someone with a 20B to come...
RX7's and RX8's and really, anything with a rotary is welcome. No pistons allowed! ;-)
Give me an idea, shoot me an email and let me know who'd come. [mail]russ@cookautomotive.com[/mail]
Like I said, 1st saturday in December...
If I plan something for first saturday in december...who would come out? We'd have a cook out, discount on parts and service, of course a car show, etc. should be a good time.
...and I am a huge Mazda fan...had a 99 Miata, 04 Miata, 04 Mazda3 and an 88 Mazda 323 GTX. My RX-8 will be #5. I can't wait. I want someone with a 20B to come...
RX7's and RX8's and really, anything with a rotary is welcome. No pistons allowed! ;-)
Give me an idea, shoot me an email and let me know who'd come. [mail]russ@cookautomotive.com[/mail]
Like I said, 1st saturday in December...
Sounds cool, I might be up for coming out if the other folks in the area want to train up there. It's about an hour from my place, but time flies if you are driving with other 8s.
11-10-2008, 04:34 PM
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Cool, so you guys would be down for it then?
Rotr8, you have an SC in your 8? PLEASE come by so I can see it...
Wankelbolt, I actually just stumbled across the car. It was on craigslist for like $1000. I saw the car, sat for 2 yrs, AWD system was broken, car didnt start, etc. It was on the way to the heap and I saved it. Swapped in a Miata motor, bigger turbo, fixed the AWD, cranked the boost, etc. In fact, some guy in an RX8 said "I want to buy your car" while I was at a red light. Had it for a few months, then turned around and sold it to a guy for $3500. One of the coolest cars I've ever had. My wife just didnt get it. She said it was a pile of crap - a fast pile of crap. I used to chirp 2nd...actually, it would spin 2nd and get sideways in the rain. The turbo was wound up to about 22psi. 0-7psi was laggy, but 8-22 spooled super fast. Man I miss that car.
If you are interested in a meet up here, 1st weekend of december, email me at russ@cookautomotive.com so I can get a head count, and keep you updated. 7's and 8's and anything w/ out pistons are welcome.
Also, if you guys just want a place to hang out and meet ANY time...I'd be fine with that, just give me a heads up so I can be sure to accomodate.
Rotr8, you have an SC in your 8? PLEASE come by so I can see it...
Wankelbolt, I actually just stumbled across the car. It was on craigslist for like $1000. I saw the car, sat for 2 yrs, AWD system was broken, car didnt start, etc. It was on the way to the heap and I saved it. Swapped in a Miata motor, bigger turbo, fixed the AWD, cranked the boost, etc. In fact, some guy in an RX8 said "I want to buy your car" while I was at a red light. Had it for a few months, then turned around and sold it to a guy for $3500. One of the coolest cars I've ever had. My wife just didnt get it. She said it was a pile of crap - a fast pile of crap. I used to chirp 2nd...actually, it would spin 2nd and get sideways in the rain. The turbo was wound up to about 22psi. 0-7psi was laggy, but 8-22 spooled super fast. Man I miss that car.
If you are interested in a meet up here, 1st weekend of december, email me at russ@cookautomotive.com so I can get a head count, and keep you updated. 7's and 8's and anything w/ out pistons are welcome.
Also, if you guys just want a place to hang out and meet ANY time...I'd be fine with that, just give me a heads up so I can be sure to accomodate.
11-11-2008, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by falcons365
Wankelbolt, I actually just stumbled across the car. It was on craigslist for like $1000. I saw the car, sat for 2 yrs, AWD system was broken, car didnt start, etc. It was on the way to the heap and I saved it.
My wife just didnt get it. She said it was a pile of crap - a fast pile of crap.
As for the meet, I probably won't make it.
Even if I just do a half-day at the track, still a two-hour ride (at extra-legal speeds 
) to get to Aberdeen. What would the hours be for the meet?
11-11-2008, 09:32 AM
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Hope to see you in that capacity next year.
The rest of this year will be saving cash for track time, helmet, another set of Kumhos for late summer '09 because I've chunked the current ones
, and PLANNING to take time away from the office for the first time in 35 years. This "losing vacation days 'cause you don't take them" crap is getting old. 
11-11-2008, 01:12 PM
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I'm actually planning an RX-8 g2g at the Mazda dealer I work for. I am the internet sales manager for Cook Mazda in Aberdeen, MD and we've actually been planning to host a g2g for RX8 people. I am this close [ ] to getting my 09 RX-8, but I am going to have to order mine. I will probably place the order in april 09.
If I plan something for first saturday in december...who would come out? We'd have a cook out, discount on parts and service, of course a car show, etc. should be a good time.
...and I am a huge Mazda fan...had a 99 Miata, 04 Miata, 04 Mazda3 and an 88 Mazda 323 GTX. My RX-8 will be #5. I can't wait. I want someone with a 20B to come...
RX7's and RX8's and really, anything with a rotary is welcome. No pistons allowed! ;-)
Give me an idea, shoot me an email and let me know who'd come. [mail]russ@cookautomotive.com[/mail]
Like I said, 1st saturday in December...
If I plan something for first saturday in december...who would come out? We'd have a cook out, discount on parts and service, of course a car show, etc. should be a good time.
...and I am a huge Mazda fan...had a 99 Miata, 04 Miata, 04 Mazda3 and an 88 Mazda 323 GTX. My RX-8 will be #5. I can't wait. I want someone with a 20B to come...
RX7's and RX8's and really, anything with a rotary is welcome. No pistons allowed! ;-)
Give me an idea, shoot me an email and let me know who'd come. [mail]russ@cookautomotive.com[/mail]
Like I said, 1st saturday in December...
Nice so far a SC'd - me
And two TC'd - Im Danomite, and Blackenedwings
11-11-2008, 03:37 PM
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yeah man its up and running but come to find out that Im on a conservative tune because of how many miles I have on the car(WTF?) anyway it good enough for now,,, now I guess the next thing to save up for is a built up motor with all the trimmins from Mazmart...
11-12-2008, 06:41 AM
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Congrats on getting boosted Rotr8, everytime someone posts a boosted thread I turn a brighter shade of green and go downstairs to hug my GT2871R.
11-12-2008, 08:00 AM
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...I have a garage with an Engine hoist, and a good assortment of tools. I did the turbo on my SVT Focus (and yanked the motor after I blew it), did the SC in my Miata...twice...so I kinda have an idea. I also used to work on Ferrari Challenge cars and spent a little time as a mechanic. I'd like to see whats involved with the GReddy turbo as I know my 8 will get one. I kinda need to get my 8 first...I might could do it for you, but I'd like to have a look at it first.
11-12-2008, 09:27 AM
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Hope to see you out there. It's a lot of fun. Watch those videos I posted a page back.
Keep your eye on the FATT schedule and sign up early, as the Novice group sells out months in advance.
No such problems here. Between track days and family, I used every vacation day I get! You won't regret using them to flog your RX-8.
BTW, Summit Point loans out helmets for FATTs, but it is nice to have your own.
Keep your eye on the FATT schedule and sign up early, as the Novice group sells out months in advance.
The rest of this year will be saving cash for track time, helmet, another set of Kumhos for late summer '09 because I've chunked the current ones , and PLANNING to take time away from the office for the first time in 35 years. This "losing vacation days 'cause you don't take them" crap is getting old.
, and PLANNING to take time away from the office for the first time in 35 years. This "losing vacation days 'cause you don't take them" crap is getting old.
BTW, Summit Point loans out helmets for FATTs, but it is nice to have your own.
11-13-2008, 10:04 AM
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...I have a garage with an Engine hoist, and a good assortment of tools. I did the turbo on my SVT Focus (and yanked the motor after I blew it), did the SC in my Miata...twice...so I kinda have an idea. I also used to work on Ferrari Challenge cars and spent a little time as a mechanic. I'd like to see whats involved with the GReddy turbo as I know my 8 will get one. I kinda need to get my 8 first...I might could do it for you, but I'd like to have a look at it first.
11-13-2008, 05:15 PM
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