paimon.soror

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oh sweet. I will keep you posted maybe we can meet up at the next meet.

godesshunter

Yeah definitely hit me up. Last I checked they don't have the 2012 schedule up yet.

paimon.soror

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you think this one is alright? DOT approved but doesn't have SA2010 certs, but i dont think they require that right

paimon.soror

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even better:
matte black

godesshunter

C.A.R.T doesn't require an SA rating. neither does F.C.S.C.C. You may want to spring for one with a SNELL rating though if you plan to get into HPDEs and track days. I plan to once my STX build is done.I'm pretty sure Lime Rock requires it.
The tinted visor might not be ideal either but I doubt it will matter. I did the autox with my visor up.
This is the sticker I show them in my helmet its never been a problem.

sandman0527

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I've also gone to a few of these over the past few years (must have been the other rx8). John Williamson is the helmet guy, usually sells them for $99. CartCt is a pretty good group, very laid back as far as autox cross (less strict than fcscc). Generally there is a good variety of cars, like godesshunter said, miatas, hondas, minis, wrx's, usually a few Z cars, mustangs and corvette's and couple of older cars too. generally fun times.

paimon.soror

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Good deal. One thing that I did notice on their site was that there are no spectators, just curious on how well that is enforced as my significant other was hoping to come to watch me in my first autocross event.

godesshunter

Yeah thats there for insurance hooplah I'm sure. I bring my wife with me and a friend. They make them sign is as "crew" and have to sign the waver at the entrance. I think they have that rule in because they dont want your whole group of friends driving up with you and hanging out.

sandman0527

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Yea my girlfriend and some of my family usually come, like godesshunter said, they make them sign up as crew but they dont have to do anything.

paimon.soror

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awesome, i am pumped, can't wait for the schedule

godesshunter

http://www.cartct.com/auto_schedule.shtml

The 2012 schedule is up

godesshunter

Spotted a black series1 with gold wheels in Madison about to enter the circle on St Patricks day

godesshunter

First open race for CART is April 15 in Hartford. Did you end up getting a helmet? They bought a bunch of loaners for this year if not.

paimon.soror

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Yes i sure did . I will have the RxDuino with me, and I will bring an extra prototype so you get to be the lucky guy who gets to try it out :D. I figure track day would sure as hell kick off the projects usefulness

iemdan

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are loaner helmets free of charge?

paimon.soror

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it costs a few bucks for the head sock, other than that i believe they are free

00RM125

VR 8 here, in north haven. theres also a TI-grey one in my town and another black one(owner of a shoe store next to home depot) but i might need a local RX8 owner to help me with my car. it just started acting up today by stalling. going to get codes so i will keep you's posted

godesshunter

Yeah $2 to buy a head sock in the morning you keep. Then just grab a helmet right befor your run and return it to the table when your run is over.

godesshunter

Awesome. I cant even find the time to look down at my speedo let alone look at the rxduino but it will be fun to mess with it between runs. Rumor has it its gunna be a huge turn out as its the first of the season so we will probably be in for plenty of down time.

I don't know a ton about rotarys, just what I have learned from this site, but I'm pretty close to North Haven. Let me know if you need a hand Id be glad to help

00RM125

I don't know a ton about rotarys, just what I have learned from this site, but I'm pretty close to North Haven. Let me know if you need a hand Id be glad to help[/quote]


im exactly the same as you. only know what i learned from the stealership and on here. lol but i got the codes and its two evap. leaks one small and one very small...and the other one scares the **** outta me...its a cat system bank 1....going to look it up now i hope its small. but nothing with a cat is usually small =\

godesshunter

Sounds like you may be in for a new cat. Chances are a test pipe will be cheaper if it needs to be replaced. Don't ignore it though, you can do more damage than you bargain for.

paimon.soror

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Getting really pumped about this weekend. My first autox so I really hope that I do well. Question about "crew" members. Do they need to pay any fees to be there? I know the drivers have to pay like $35 bucks, but I have my gf and 2 of our friends coming with.

elysium19

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im exactly the same as you. only know what i learned from the stealership and on here. lol but i got the codes and its two evap. leaks one small and one very small...and the other one scares the **** outta me...its a cat system bank 1....going to look it up now i hope its small. but nothing with a cat is usually small =\[/QUOTE]


Hi - I'm in New Haven, and know a lot about this car. Be happy to give advice or possibly lend a hand. Most of my tools are in another state, but I have my basic stuff and my brain, that's all you usually need....

Evap codes, if I'm thinking of the right one, are usually just a leaky gas cap, nothing to do with emissions/exhaust.

Feel free to PM me about whatever... I'm in New Haven, VR car with gold wheels, can't miss it...
-Andrew

godesshunter

Hmm sounds suspiciously exactly how I would describe myself...

KingBonacci

Hi - I'm in New Haven, and know a lot about this car. Be happy to give advice or possibly lend a hand. Most of my tools are in another state, but I have my basic stuff and my brain, that's all you usually need....

Evap codes, if I'm thinking of the right one, are usually just a leaky gas cap, nothing to do with emissions/exhaust.

Feel free to PM me about whatever... I'm in New Haven, VR car with gold wheels, can't miss it...
-Andrew[/quote]

I was getting a check engine code of p0420 throughout the summer, it would come on and go away on it's own within a day or two. No noticable problems with it driving at all, car idled fine. Take it out the first day out of winter storage and it threw a p0139 I think it was. Slow response to bank one or something close to that, checked on here and it could mean several things just like the p0420 could mean several things. I then realized Mazda offers 70k miles or 8 year warranty on the cat system. You bring it in and they check it, if your cat is bad they replace it ay 0 cost to you, If the cat is fine then it's $105 charge. They check your VIN for exaclty when your car was purchased off the lot originally. For me it ended March 31st 2012 which was the 8 year mark and was car was under 70k. So what I'm saying is, if you think your cat is bad and you have a 2004 model now is the time to have it checked at a dealership because 2012 is the last year for the Mazda warranty for the RX8. Good luck!