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Old 05-24-2004 | 08:22 PM
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Vivid RX8 pics at the track

Here's a few pics from one of our events at one of our local tracks. The photographer's name is William Westfall and he takes some real good shots, a real pro. Check these out. Here's me at the staging grid. Preping for launch.

Old 05-24-2004 | 08:23 PM
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saucy body kit and wheels are they buddy club?
Old 05-24-2004 | 08:24 PM
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Another of me coming in after a run.

Old 05-24-2004 | 08:27 PM
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Originally posted by HiTMaNN
saucy body kit and wheels are they buddy club?
No, those aren't Buddy Club. There Volk Racing LE37T 19s. Here's a couple more.


Old 05-24-2004 | 08:31 PM
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This last one is my favorite. It shows the Vette closing in on me. I could keep him at bay through the turns but in the straights he crushes me. We had about a 3 lap battle before he just put to much distance between me and him in the long straight and I couldn't catch him. Oh well, we'll see what happens when I get the supercharger on there.

Old 05-24-2004 | 08:33 PM
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This pic of the BMW gives you an idea of how much speed is carried through this corner and what a difference the coilovers, sway bars, and strut bars make.

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Many thanks again to William Westfall and his fine photography. You can check out more of his gallaries HERE

He's a few more of some of the other cars that come out for the events here in AZ. Enjoy!




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hhehe did you beat the m3 trailing behind?
Old 05-24-2004 | 09:08 PM
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Excellent. I am really liking how the autoexe kit looks on the car. I also am envious of how much faster you are probably taking the corners over my stock setup right now. That will be addressed before my next day out.

We need to arrange a track day meet for the west coast. If people think they like their RX8 now they would love it a lot more on the track.

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hhehe did you beat the m3 trailing behind?
Belive it or not, yes. He should have had me in the long straights but I don't think the driver was that seasoned. He seemed a little timid in the corners. All in all good fun.
Old 05-24-2004 | 09:15 PM
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I am WAY super impressed Huff. GREAT pics by William I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO jealous; I'd love to have been there as a spectator :D
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I told ya it was fun.

[stepping on soap box]

I believe that all sports car enthusiests should take thier car out to a local track and have some real, safe fun! And by the power invested upon me as the Lord of my own world, I here by declare that it be made marshal law that all RX8 owners take thier car out to a tack and learn its abilities and limits, as well as thier own. So it shall be written, so shall it be done.

[stepping off soap box]

Really this is one of the best ways to enjoy your car's full potential, in a safe, controlled environment. I know I can't enforce this law upon the entire forum but you better believe that for all the locals it's considered manditory or you will have to deal with me.
J/K
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Really. We just need to arrange a RX8 track day on the west coast.
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Originally posted by VividRacing.com
I told ya it was fun.

[stepping on soap box]

I believe that all sports car enthusiests should take thier car out to a local track and have some real, safe fun! And by the power invested upon me as the Lord of my own world, I here by declare that it be made marshal law that all RX8 owners take thier car out to a tack and learn its abilities and limits, as well as thier own. So it shall be written, so shall it be done.

[stepping off soap box]

Really this is one of the best ways to enjoy your car's full potential, in a safe, controlled environment. I know I can't enforce this law upon the entire forum but you better believe that for all the locals it's considered manditory or you will have to deal with me.
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I totally agree with you Huff. I'm counting the days until I can put my car on the track. A West Rx8club track day would be great. Too bad noone wants to organize one.

BTW great pix. I love the AutoEXE kit. Makes the front end look like a Carrera GT


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Old 05-25-2004 | 09:05 AM
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I totally agree with you Huff. I'm counting the days until I can put my car on the track. A West Rx8club track day would be great. Too bad noone wants to organize one.
If you don't want to wait for someone to organize an rx8-only track day in CA, there are always these available:

Buttonwillow and Willow Springs:
http://www.speedtrialusa.com/calendar.html

Solo2:
http://www.solo2.com or http://www.scca.com

May 31:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=29379
http://www.digitalracer.com/trackdays/upcoming.htm


Keep in mind that these are not wheel-to-wheel races, but more like practice sessions that cater to a wide range of abilities, from 1st-timers to seasoned drivers; they even encourage ride-alongs with instructors to help point out your lines, if necessary. Not only will you have fun pushing your car to the limits, but you'll also increase your confidence in your car and your abilities to control the car... I'm sure Huff can contend to that! Coming from an AWD to RWD, I desperately need to go once I get back from overseas!

Great pics and beautiful '8!

Rob

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Old 05-25-2004 | 09:13 AM
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looking great Huff! must have been a blast
Old 05-25-2004 | 12:44 PM
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shawrf1, yep those are great events and on hand instructors are usually worth thier wieght in gold when it comes to offering suggestions and advise. I too went from AWD back to RWD, WRX to RX8. I figure as long as my next car has the letters R and X in it I'll be right on track. I'm thinking RX7 but we'll wait and see.
Old 05-25-2004 | 12:54 PM
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Do it Do it!
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Thanks Shaw!
Old 05-25-2004 | 03:54 PM
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wow

your rx8 looks awesome

I love that front bumper

are you guys gonna put a spoiler on???
Old 05-25-2004 | 04:09 PM
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Yeah, I've been thinking about it but I can't decide which one. I'm kinda picky when it comes to wings.
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i admit at first when i saw the autoexe kit it really didn't' appeal to me but it looks really great on titanium grey
Old 05-26-2004 | 10:02 PM
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mmmm....i love your car vivid. can't wait to see it soon. are you going to the track with us?
Old 05-27-2004 | 01:23 AM
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Well, right now it doesn't look good for me coming out to the Rocky Mountain get together. It looks like I may have to take care of some family bussiness. We'll see but I can't make any promises.
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Looking great! I love those side view mirrors you got on. :-)


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