June VIR Grand Course????
06-02-2006, 01:16 PM
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Tomfree- Yep, I'm Howard. Will look for you in the paddock.
Paul- the good thing about Group D is you get to pass a lot!!
If y'all park together in the paddock save me a spot- I'll be driving up Saturday morning from Chapel Hill.
Paul- the good thing about Group D is you get to pass a lot!!
If y'all park together in the paddock save me a spot- I'll be driving up Saturday morning from Chapel Hill.
06-02-2006, 03:52 PM
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I'll be pitted w/ a variety of cars - a white Miata w/ red & blue stripes, a white Cavilier, and a red/silver/blue Porsche 944 race car. If there is a spot(s) open, Howard, Paul, or any of the other RX-8 contingent is more than welcome to pit with us. We will set up pit on Friday evening and head out to the VIR tavern for steak and a cold adult BEvERage.
06-02-2006, 04:12 PM
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You guys know if anyone will bring some OLD school Mazda's. I should dust off my old RX3.
DCNSX, being from The Hill I hope you aren't a Tarheel fan.
GO DUKE!!!!
DCNSX, being from The Hill I hope you aren't a Tarheel fan.
GO DUKE!!!!
06-02-2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tomfree
I'll be pitted w/ a variety of cars - a white Miata w/ red & blue stripes, a white Cavilier, and a red/silver/blue Porsche 944 race car. If there is a spot(s) open, Howard, Paul, or any of the other RX-8 contingent is more than welcome to pit with us. We will set up pit on Friday evening and head out to the VIR tavern for steak and a cold adult BEvERage.
Heck, even if we aren't right next to you, maybe we'll be just a couple doors down. As far as steak and beer -- I'm SO there. 
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06-05-2006, 01:16 PM
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We will be bringing at least one of our Grand-am Cup cars to VIR for testing prior to the Mid-Ohio race which is scheduled for the following weekend. Addtionally we will have two of our street RX-8's there. Should be a great time.
06-05-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RoarRacing
We will be bringing at least one of our Grand-am Cup cars to VIR for testing prior to the Mid-Ohio race which is scheduled for the following weekend. Addtionally we will have two of our street RX-8's there. Should be a great time.
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06-05-2006, 07:36 PM
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It will be great to see a good number of 8's at this event and see a few of them driven by people who know how to drive them -- that isn't me - I just drive with a big grin on my face and as fast as I need to keep it.
I can't wait to ask a few of the questions...
I can't wait to ask a few of the questions...
06-06-2006, 06:40 AM
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^^ Cool. Will you have them on at the MSCW meet? Are the Azenis okay for daily driving, or are they race-only? I'll be interested in what you think about the Axxis Ultimates too. I recently got the Hawk Ceramics and am very pleased with them.
06-06-2006, 08:22 AM
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I don't daily drive my RX-8, but as long as your aware of their relatively short life (15k miles would be a generous estimate), they should be fine to daily drive. They are decent in the rain, not too terribly loud, and they stiffen up the ride a bit because of the sidewalls.
06-06-2006, 09:30 AM
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^^ Cool. Will you have them on at the MSCW meet? Are the Azenis okay for daily driving, or are they race-only? I'll be interested in what you think about the Axxis Ultimates too. I recently got the Hawk Ceramics and am very pleased with them.
but i CAN bring a tire to the meeting just so you can take a whiff at the fresh rubber smell, lol
06-06-2006, 10:44 AM
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Only 15k miles on Azenis ?!?! That'll be GREAT - I've never had more than 10k out of any rear tire on the NSX. 
The car EATS rear tires.
PS- Hogcar- don't let the Chapel Hill address fool ya- I'm a Virginia Tech fan
GO HOKIES !!!
- I've never had more than 10k out of any rear tire on the NSX. The car EATS rear tires.PS- Hogcar- don't let the Chapel Hill address fool ya- I'm a Virginia Tech fan
GO HOKIES !!!
06-06-2006, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
^^ Cool. Will you have them on at the MSCW meet? Are the Azenis okay for daily driving, or are they race-only? I'll be interested in what you think about the Axxis Ultimates too. I recently got the Hawk Ceramics and am very pleased with them.
06-06-2006, 05:20 PM
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I just found a site that compared your new Falken Azenis to my new Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Bottom line - the Azenis have better dry grip (5 vs 4.7) but won't last as long as the Goodyears (UTQG 200 vs 280). Plus the Azenis are a little cheaper. Good choice.
http://www.1010tires.com
http://www.1010tires.com
06-06-2006, 10:22 PM
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I just found a site that compared your new Falken Azenis to my new Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Bottom line - the Azenis have better dry grip (5 vs 4.7) but won't last as long as the Goodyears (UTQG 200 vs 280). Plus the Azenis are a little cheaper. Good choice.
http://www.1010tires.com
http://www.1010tires.com
06-08-2006, 04:14 PM
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FYI- I copied this review of Azenis from 1010 tire site:
"Mazda RX-8 - 235/40-18
- Bought as a track tire to use on the street. Coming from Bridgestone RE040s, these tires are much softer and comfortable riding on the street. On the track the handling is precise and I haven't found the limits of grip yet, but where the old OEMs just howled and scrubbed off speed, the Falkens stick like bubblegum. Very, very good mixed use track tires!"
Dry Wet Snow Handling Comfort Noise Treadwear
5 3 N/A 5 5 3 N/A
"Mazda RX-8 - 235/40-18
- Bought as a track tire to use on the street. Coming from Bridgestone RE040s, these tires are much softer and comfortable riding on the street. On the track the handling is precise and I haven't found the limits of grip yet, but where the old OEMs just howled and scrubbed off speed, the Falkens stick like bubblegum. Very, very good mixed use track tires!"
Dry Wet Snow Handling Comfort Noise Treadwear
5 3 N/A 5 5 3 N/A
06-08-2006, 05:58 PM
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Who's in?
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Paul in DC
TomFree
DCNSX
HogCar
Roar Racing boys
Willhave8 (me)
Very cool so far - Last year there was only one other 8 at this event in June. I am staying at the Comfort Suites - my daughter works for them and got a great rate and I can walk to the Mexican restaurant...
Paul in DC
TomFree
DCNSX
HogCar
Roar Racing boys
Willhave8 (me)
Very cool so far - Last year there was only one other 8 at this event in June. I am staying at the Comfort Suites - my daughter works for them and got a great rate and I can walk to the Mexican restaurant...
06-08-2006, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DCNSX
FYI- I copied this review of Azenis from 1010 tire site:
"Mazda RX-8 - 235/40-18
- Bought as a track tire to use on the street. Coming from Bridgestone RE040s, these tires are much softer and comfortable riding on the street. On the track the handling is precise and I haven't found the limits of grip yet, but where the old OEMs just howled and scrubbed off speed, the Falkens stick like bubblegum. Very, very good mixed use track tires!"
Dry Wet Snow Handling Comfort Noise Treadwear
5 3 N/A 5 5 3 N/A
"Mazda RX-8 - 235/40-18
- Bought as a track tire to use on the street. Coming from Bridgestone RE040s, these tires are much softer and comfortable riding on the street. On the track the handling is precise and I haven't found the limits of grip yet, but where the old OEMs just howled and scrubbed off speed, the Falkens stick like bubblegum. Very, very good mixed use track tires!"
Dry Wet Snow Handling Comfort Noise Treadwear
5 3 N/A 5 5 3 N/A
I didn't write that but could have. Agree with every word. Except I went with the 245s. Someday I would like to try R compounds just to see the diffference. I can only compare the 615s to the OEM Bridgestones but on the track I could brake latter, carry more speed and accelerate out of the corners faster. The cool thing is for me as still a newbie (4 events) I can tell the difference.
06-13-2006, 09:55 AM
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I didn't write that but could have. Agree with every word. Except I went with the 245s. Someday I would like to try R compounds just to see the diffference. I can only compare the 615s to the OEM Bridgestones but on the track I could brake latter, carry more speed and accelerate out of the corners faster. The cool thing is for me as still a newbie (4 events) I can tell the difference.