No, not nervous - excited! The RX8 continues to amaze me with its capabilities and overall driving expereince. I look forward to some quality time on a track. I had an awesome drive last Saturday through Dahlonega in the north GA mountains. Read my review of the drive here: https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/dahlonega-blairsville-42839/

An additional FYI - Charlie at Mazcare has the Racing Beat intake on order. I think he is getting about a half dozen in once they are available out of the very first batch. I was excited to hear that but unfortunatly there is no telling when they will actually ship. If you want to get one out of that first batch too, call him to put your name on one. I hope they are here in time for Christmas, or better yet - Dec 11th!

Nervous?? Nah.....I'm running with my fellow professional drivers...they already know the line, the track, etc.....why worry???....;0)

I got the tape today. Can't wait to see it. I'll get started on getting it converted in the days to come.

Great! Let me know what you think. The wind noise at 100+ mph covers up a lot of the engine sound.
I'm going to try to borrow by buddy's camera again for the 11th.

It's not you guys I'm worried about. It's the guy in the Mustang GT who's got a big "3" sticker on his bumper and thinks the GT can handle. You guys I'm confortable with. The "unbalanced" cars, I'm not.

Hopefully they'll be able to get us all in a group again. That way we'll run together. The guys in Group A are going to have to take lots of pictures and video of us. I'll take the same for them.

Phlash, what do you think of the video?

Guys,
So everyone is braving the B class Huh! Well--- i'm REALLLY excited about that. Lets see B class+idiots (NOT the 8 guys and gals) + turn 12 equals----- cardiac arrythmias, elavated b/p,dialted pupils and profuse diaphoresis. Hmmm kinda sounds like a rave doesn't it? Hell I cant dance anyway.
Nabil, nice description of your mountain drive. I enjoyed reading it. Does Charlie have any turn 12 swaybars/endlinks in stock(racing beat of course)?
Yea it would be VERY cool to have a all 8--- B class run but I don't think we will have that many! But like yall said maybe all of us can be in the same session.
Anyone having any runout on their disc's yet?
olddragger

I think I'll be able to join you this time. As soon as I get the OK from my wife I'll fax the form. How many does that make?

Thanks for coordinating this! :D

I have no idea. I recall him saying he had some RB stuff ordered. It may have been a few exhausts. I don't recall.

Are you in B? All B cars run together regardless of make. THe very first session of the day is lead follow preceded by the infamous van tour of the track. After that, you are on your own but no racing is allowed.

Just remember - it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Come on in! The water's fine :)

I think we have Phlash, Legokcen, olddrifter, Charlie, Scott, me, and a few maybes...

Where's Pam? Haven't seen any posts from her since the right before the 10/9 event. She did great! ohhhh Pam.....you gonna come play again? How bout Splan???

Lego...

I finally got to watch the video...LOL!! a little frustrated at times were we??. Nice quality. I will get started on it tomorrow to convert.

LOL. I must have missed a couple of times then. I edited a few things out. :)

The wind noice is really heavy when we get to the 100+ mark. Mostly with both windows down. I'll also be able to get vibration out next time with a little mounting adjustment.

Anyone get the squeaky brakes fixed? How do the brakes feel afterwards. I'm gonna get mine repaired a little before the event.

Count me in, and how about a run up to the dragon like good ole times?
I can remember going up GA400 to a place near brasstown bald, is this the same locale? I love that area, when we did cruise with serx7 club stayed out way too late running the twisties.

Hi Guys!

I think I may be in, but I don't have either days off. I might have to develop an "I" problem.
Nabil, is there a close out date to join the group?
Been going over our time on the track almost everyday! Can't wait to get back!!!

Pam

Hey Pam - the only close out date is when they fill up. I imagine that B fills up sooner since those who run in C are dying to come back for their 2nd run (like us). Call in sick, do something! I know you are rarin' to put the pedal down and soar down the hill through turn 12.

Tell them you have the Wankel Fever. They won't know what that is. You can tell them that it originated from the Black Forest in Germany. It can give you an elevated heart rate, raised blood pressure, can give you sweats, and it is highly contageous.

The great thing is, you won't be telling them a lie.

Excellent!!! I'm gonna have to remember that one........:D

Video from October? Please????

Our PR dept is working on it as I type.....1.5 hours long...messing with compression and format size.....it's coming, I swear........:)

Are you going to post it or convert to DVD and ship out to the folks who were there?

Probably post and let folks download and do what they please with it.

legokcen,

I PM'd you about a request from the FD that was at the 10/9 event.

How big you think it will be?


It is copywrited. It can be used for education purposes only. It may not be sold for profit or gain! :)

Didn't get it. Can you send it again please?

Hey guys and Pam!
Wankel fever sounds good! I guess we are all sick.
I have a surprise, I have a surprise, I have a surprise! AND you'll just have to wait and see. Man, I'm bad. No it's not an STD. And no I didn't get an aarp discount from panoz. And YES it has to do with my car. And no, it will not help me with turn 12. You'll see on 12/11.
Anyone gotten the new brake pads yet? See tech bullitins (sic). I think my friend with the r32 will not be able to come. Something about needing money for shelter and food. Some people just never get their priorities straight. (JK Mr Tarmak.) Maybe the next time.
Everyone still running stock tires?
olddragger