54 Days until Deals Gap!!

T-shirt PAID List:

1. AbadR1 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
2. GTUser - NC 1 x XXL and 1 x L (RX7 Club)
3. Gimpie7 - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
4. Alucard-7 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
5. Herblenny - AL 1 x S and 1 x M (RX7 Club)
6. Turbo II - NC 1 x XXL (RX7 Club)
7. ViolatedDSM - NC 2 x M (RX7 Club)
8. misterwilson007 - AL 1 x M (RX8 Club)
9. AgentSpeed - TN 1 x L (RX7 Club)
10. Ijneb - FL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
11. White87FC - TN 1 x S (RX7 Club)
12. trhoads - GA 1 x M and 1 x XL (RX8 Club)
13. Zoooom - VA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
14. PureMdMa - GA 1 x L (RX7 Club)
15. blackkiller7 - GA 1 x M (RX7 Club)
16. rx7xj - TN - 1 x XL (Torquecentral)
17. LT1-10AE - FL - 1 x L (Torquecentral)
18. SPOautos - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
19. CHEF_EG_1 - FL 1 x XL (RX7 Club)
20. 20B10AE - SC - 1 x ?? (RX7 Club)
21. SexyRX - PA - 1 x S (RX7 Club)
22. RickLS1RX7 - FL - 2 x L (Torquecentral)
23. HDP - AL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
24. speedracer2235 - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
25. jmunilla94rx7 - NC - 1 x L (RX7 CLUB)
26. ONOFIVEO - AL 2 x XL (RX8 Club)
27. DRIVINGGODSPEED - MS 1 x S (Torque Central)
28. Mark57 - LA 2 x XL (RX7 Club) -- Can wait to see you MARK!!!

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Paypal payment is preferred.

IF you are using Credit Card via Paypal, Send Payment ($10.60 for S-L and $12.65 for XL+) to: philipsohn2004@yahoo.com

IF paying by Bank Transfer via Paypal, Send Payment ($10.00 for S-L and $12.00 for XL+) to: philipsohn2003@yahoo.com

 

52 Days until Deals Gap!!

T-shirt PAID List:

1. AbadR1 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
2. GTUser - NC 1 x XXL and 1 x L (RX7 Club)
3. Gimpie7 - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
4. Alucard-7 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
5. Herblenny - AL 1 x S and 1 x M (RX7 Club)
6. Turbo II - NC 1 x XXL (RX7 Club)
7. ViolatedDSM - NC 2 x M (RX7 Club)
8. misterwilson007 - AL 1 x M (RX8 Club)
9. AgentSpeed - TN 1 x L (RX7 Club)
10. Ijneb - FL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
11. White87FC - TN 1 x S (RX7 Club)
12. trhoads - GA 1 x M and 1 x XL (RX8 Club)
13. Zoooom - VA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
14. PureMdMa - GA 1 x L (RX7 Club)
15. blackkiller7 - GA 1 x M (RX7 Club)
16. rx7xj - TN - 1 x XL (Torquecentral)
17. LT1-10AE - FL - 1 x L (Torquecentral)
18. SPOautos - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
19. CHEF_EG_1 - FL 1 x XL (RX7 Club)
20. 20B10AE - SC - 1 x ?? (RX7 Club)
21. SexyRX - PA - 1 x S (RX7 Club)
22. RickLS1RX7 - FL - 2 x L (Torquecentral)
23. HDP - AL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
24. speedracer2235 - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
25. jmunilla94rx7 - NC - 1 x L (RX7 CLUB)
26. ONOFIVEO - AL 2 x XL (RX8 Club)
27. DRIVINGGODSPEED - MS 1 x S (Torque Central)
28. Mark57 - LA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
29. golferfreddie - TN 1xM, 1xL, 1xXL (RX7 Club)
30. NukeGenius - SC 1xK (RX7 Club)

WE HAVE REACHED 30!!! List is still growing.. please take part in this first annual event!!

 

Just got the word from Jason from RX-7 Store. He will be sponsoring this event!!

Also, he will be donating something for the Car show!

Current List of Sponsors:
1. RX-7 store
2. Rotary Extreme
3. Hinson Super Car

 

4. RX7trix just sponsor this event today.

 

here are the updates to this event..

I now have 4 definite sponsors.

RX7store.net, Rotaryextreme.com, RX7trix.com, and Hinsonsupercars.com (*thank you guys*)


RX7store and Rx7trix (and maybe local Spec Clutch, and trussville mazda) will donate rotary related parts for door prizes and also Car show prizes.

RXtuner magazine (leading rotary magazine in USA) have decided to cover this event.

Also, I've confirmed a local pizza joint (which is 35miles away) to bring us 40 Large pizzas for saturday lunch... Don't worry, they have heated bags to keep them warm.. Pizzas and drinks will be free to those purchase the shirt (thats the way we are advertising this event and vendors are paying for all the food and drinks).

Also, here are couple of videos of the Deals Gap. I've recieved few PMs about people asking what s the big deal with Deals Gap.. Video might answer that question.

Video: LONG video of a bike going down on Deals Gap
http://www.gormanonline.com/videos/street/...ookToXroads.wmv

Video of RX7 (FD3S) on the Gap
http://homepage.mac.com/rotariesatdealsgap...ieTheater1.html

 

New Video from this weekend's trip..

http://homepage.mac.com/dealgapfeb20...eTheater1.html

Hope some of you 8 owners could come out!

 

Awesome vid Phil. Can't wait to get up there. Got new bushings on the rear of my car.

Holly

 

Thats awesome Holly, can't wait to see you up there.. Should be quite fun..

 

Booked and ready to ride! Let's go 8s! Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!

 

Thanks ONOFIVEO

pleave vote for the lunch on saturday.

Now I'm debating between, BBQ, PIZZA, and burgers.

Goto the link below and vote!

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=4067898


Thank you!

 

T-shirt UPDATE!!:

1. AbadR1 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
2. GTUser - NC 1 x XXL and 1 x L (RX7 Club)
3. Gimpie7 - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
4. Alucard-7 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
5. Herblenny - AL 1 x S and 1 x M (RX7 Club)
6. Turbo II - NC 1 x XXL (RX7 Club)
7. ViolatedDSM - NC 2 x M (RX7 Club)
8. misterwilson007 - AL 1 x M (RX8 Club)
9. AgentSpeed - TN 1 x L (RX7 Club)
10. Ijneb - FL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
11. White87FC - TN 1 x S (RX7 Club)
12. trhoads - GA 1 x M and 1 x XL (RX8 Club)
13. Zoooom - VA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
14. PureMdMa - GA 1 x L (RX7 Club)
15. blackkiller7 - GA 1 x M (RX7 Club)
16. rx7xj - TN - 1 x XL (Torquecentral)
17. LT1-10AE - FL - 1 x L (Torquecentral)
18. SPOautos - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
19. CHEF_EG_1 - FL 1 x XL (RX7 Club)
20. 20B10AE - SC - 1 x ?? (RX7 Club)
21. SexyRX - PA - 1 x S (RX7 Club)
22. RickLS1RX7 - FL - 2 x L (Torquecentral)
23. HDP - AL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
24. speedracer2235 - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
25. jmunilla94rx7 - NC - 1 x L (RX7 CLUB)
26. ONOFIVEO - AL 2 x XL (RX8 Club)
27. DRIVINGGODSPEED - MS 1 x S (Torque Central)
28. Mark57 - LA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
29. golferfreddie - TN 1xM, 1xL, 1xXL (RX7 Club)
30. NukeGenius - SC 1xK (RX7 Club)
31. 20B 3rd Gen - AL 2 x XXXL (RX7 Club)
32. Impulsive-RX7 - NC 1 x S, 1xM (RX7 Club)
33. 13b4me - NC 1xM, 1x XL (RX7 Club)
34. Ryan V. - ATL, GA, 1 x L (Nopiston... sorry I had to use your name.)
35. Shai-Hallud87 - SC, 1xS, 1xM (RX7 Club)

Thanks Guys!! List is growing every week! I would love to get 50..

T-shirt sales will end March 11th, 2005 (2 weeks from today!)

Paypal payment is preferred.

IF you are using Credit Card via Paypal, Send Payment ($10.60 for S-L and $12.65 for XL+) to: philipsohn2004@yahoo.com

IF paying by Bank Transfer via Paypal, Send Payment ($10.00 for S-L and $12.00 for XL+) to: philipsohn2003@yahoo.com


ALSO, This event is now sponsored by:
RX7/RX8 store.net
Rotary Extreme.com
Hinson Super Cars.com
RX7trix.com
Gotham Racing.com
BNR supercars

Hope some of you RX8 owners could come out and join us. There will be a Car show and prizes are given away for each class..

 

T-shirt UPDATE!!:

1. AbadR1 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
2. GTUser - NC 1 x XXL and 1 x L (RX7 Club)
3. Gimpie7 - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
4. Alucard-7 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
5. Herblenny - AL 1 x S and 1 x M (RX7 Club)
6. Turbo II - NC 1 x XXL (RX7 Club)
7. ViolatedDSM - NC 2 x M (RX7 Club)
8. misterwilson007 - AL 1 x M (RX8 Club)
9. AgentSpeed - TN 1 x L (RX7 Club)
10. Ijneb - FL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
11. White87FC - TN 1 x S (RX7 Club)
12. trhoads - GA 1 x M and 1 x XL (RX8 Club)
13. Zoooom - VA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
14. PureMdMa - GA 1 x L (RX7 Club)
15. blackkiller7 - GA 1 x M (RX7 Club)
16. rx7xj - TN - 1 x XL (Torquecentral)
17. LT1-10AE - FL - 1 x L (Torquecentral)
18. SPOautos - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
19. CHEF_EG_1 - FL 1 x XL (RX7 Club)
20. 20B10AE - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
21. SexyRX - PA - 1 x S (RX7 Club)
22. RickLS1RX7 - FL - 2 x L (Torquecentral)
23. HDP - AL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
24. speedracer2235 - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
25. jmunilla94rx7 - NC - 1 x L (RX7 CLUB)
26. ONOFIVEO - AL 2 x XL (RX8 Club)
27. DRIVINGGODSPEED - MS 1 x S (Torque Central)
28. Mark57 - LA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
29. golferfreddie - TN 1xM, 1xL, 1xXL (RX7 Club)
30. NukeGenius - SC 1xL (RX7 Club)
31. 20B 3rd Gen - AL 2 x XXXL (RX7 Club)
32. Impulsive-RX7 - NC 1 x S, 1xM (RX7 Club)
33. 13b4me - NC 1xM, 1x XL (RX7 Club)
34. ROTORX7Holly - ATL 1 (RX7 club)
35. Shai-Hallud87 - SC, 1xS, 1xM (RX7 Club)
36. jdtanksley-TN 1 x Large & 1 x XL RX7 Club (I've got his cash for you Phil)
37. Dubulup - GA - 1 x L and 1x S (RX7 club)
38. rotorsownyou7 - VA - 2 x XL and 1 x M (RX7 club)

IF you are using Credit Card via Paypal, Send Payment ($10.60 for S-L and $12.65 for XL+) to: philipsohn2004@yahoo.com

IF paying by Bank Transfer via Paypal, Send Payment ($10.00 for S-L and $12.00 for XL+) to: philipsohn2003@yahoo.com

Since I posted everywhere else, Tshirt deadline is March 11th, 2005.... If you know someone whos interested in coming but they are out of town and what not, please pm me.

Only 31 days until Deals Gap event..

If I left anyone out, please PM me and let me know.

ALSO, Please book your rooms asap..
Call Fontana Village at 800-849-2258.

www.fontanavillage.com

Please mention you are part of, "Mazda Rotaries @ Deals Gap". If they don't give you a discount, please pm me or ask for "JOHN".

More information about the discounts and Deals gap event, please check out:

www.mrccal.com

Goto events.

PHIL

 

I would like to thank following sponsors:

www.rx8store.net and www.rx7store.net
www.rx7trix.com
www.rotaryextreme.com
www.rx7trix.com
www.hinsonsupercars.com
www.bnrsupercars.com
www.gothamracing.com

 

ANOTHER SPONSOR!!!

www.TRUSSVILLEMAZDA.com

Trussville, mazda is one of the larges dealership in the SE. They are my source for oem parts! And don't forget, they sell illuminated RX8 shiftknobs!!

Thanks for sponsoring this event. TRUSSVILLE!

 

This is what Brian Hinson from Hinsonsupercars.com wrote today in Torque central..

I've already seen this Twin Turbo monster and its pretty amazing.. Can't wait to hear this thing run..

 

T-shirt UPDATE!!:

1. AbadR1 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
2. GTUser - NC 1 x XXL and 1 x L (RX7 Club)
3. Gimpie7 - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
4. Alucard-7 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
5. Herblenny - AL 1 x S and 1 x M (RX7 Club)
6. Turbo II - NC 1 x XXL (RX7 Club)
7. ViolatedDSM - NC 2 x M (RX7 Club)
8. misterwilson007 - AL 1 x M (RX8 Club)
9. AgentSpeed - TN 1 x L (RX7 Club)
10. Ijneb - FL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
11. White87FC - TN 1 x S (RX7 Club)
12. trhoads - GA 1 x M and 1 x XL (RX8 Club)
13. Zoooom - VA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
14. PureMdMa - GA 1 x L (RX7 Club)
15. blackkiller7 - GA 1 x M (RX7 Club)
16. rx7xj - TN - 1 x XL (Torquecentral)
17. LT1-10AE - FL - 1 x L (Torquecentral)
18. SPOautos - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
19. CHEF_EG_1 - FL 1 x XL (RX7 Club)
20. 20B10AE - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
21. SexyRX - PA - 1 x S (RX7 Club)
22. RickLS1RX7 - FL - 2 x L (Torquecentral)
23. HDP - AL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
24. speedracer2235 - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
25. jmunilla94rx7 - NC - 1 x L (RX7 CLUB)
26. ONOFIVEO - AL 2 x XL (RX8 Club)
27. DRIVINGGODSPEED - MS 1 x S (Torque Central)
28. Mark57 - LA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
29. golferfreddie - TN 1xM, 1xL, 1xXL (RX7 Club)
30. NukeGenius - SC 1xL (RX7 Club)
31. 20B 3rd Gen - AL 2 x XXXL (RX7 Club)
32. Impulsive-RX7 - NC 1 x S, 1xM (RX7 Club)
33. 13b4me - NC 1xM, 1x XL (RX7 Club)
34. ROTORX7Holly - ATL 1 (RX7 club)
35. Shai-Hallud87 - SC, 1xS, 1xM (RX7 Club)
36. jdtanksley-TN 1 x Large & 1 x XL RX7 Club (I've got his cash for you Phil)
37. Dubulup - GA - 1 x L and 1x S (RX7 club)
38. rotorsownyou7 - VA - 2 x XL and 1 x M (RX7 club)
39. Pianoprodigy - FL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
40. Brad - TN - 1 x XL (streetcarforums)
41. KnoxSe7eN - TN - 1 x L and 1 x M (RX7 club)
42. sacker90 - TN - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
43. mwpayne - TN - 1 L (RX7 Club)

T- shirt sales have ended..

For those of you who missed the T-shirts..

I will have limited number of extra shirts printed.
Cost will be $15 for M and L. Will still provide lunch (but please let me know before March 31st).
No S, XL, XXL, XXXL will be printed.

Also, All the info about this event is posted here..

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=403566

 

By the way.. Looks like there will be at least 100 people will show!!

Hope some of you 8 owners could make it also..

 

Make that some more 8 owners!

 

Thank you for correcting me.. Yes, more 8 owners!

Only 9 days until Deals Gap!!

Come on 8 owners!!

 

Starts Tomorrow!

Weather forcast is showing partly sunny day!!

Come on out!

 

so...how'd it go this weekend?

 

It was awesome in my opinion.. but very few rx8s showed up.. All were from Birmingham alabama area. NO ONE else with RX8 showed.. I guess older RX owners aren't good enough for RX8 owners?? Just kidding. Hope some of you with RX8 will come join us next year.

PICS:

http://www.311unity13b.com/dragonstail2005.htm

http://performanceconceptsonline.com/pics/gap05

http://photos.yahoo.com/jimbmac88


and

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=413605

 

Also, If anyone interested in going to next years Deals Gap info, Please send an email with your name, SN (which forum), year, model, and other info to:

dealsgap@gmail.com

I will add you to our contact info and send you an email with future plans.

 

yeah, i wanted to go, but just couldn't make it this year. hopefully i'll be able to make it next year. i went a few years back with a scoobie club, and had a blast. i'd really like to make it back there again soon.

 

Alright guys, for those of you who haven't taken on the Gap, let me tell you that it is the most awesome public road that I have ever driven. In fact those 11 miles will probably put some private road courses to shame. Those who attended last fall's event know what I mean. (Easy left, hard right, hard left, brake, left again, hard right...)

It was truly a thrill a second. 318 turns in 11 miles will wear you out and make your passengers seasick . I pushed my 8 more than I ever have. It's not just curvy, there are full turns all the way through the dragon. My new Michelins held up to the challenge though. They were snapping on the heels of every RX7 that got in the way. All the hype of the superhandling 7s didn't faze my 8. In fact a couple of runs through had me begging the 7 drivers ahead of me to get off of their brakes and drive.

The Mazda Rotary Car Club of Alabama did a great job of organizing the event, especially given that this was their first time doing this. The accomadations at Fontana Village weren't 1st class, but were pretty good. This is the begining of the season for them, so there were a couple of minor glitches but nothing to run me away. And just so you know, cell phone service is nonexistent and none is to be found for many, many miles. Drinkers, be aware that the area is in a dry county, so plan accordingly.

Herblenny has already posted links to some photos. As you can see there were plenty of RX7s, even three or four V8 powered monsters! It was amazing to see the varied group of 7s. They included about every model and color, but mostly red, black and white and few if any of them stock. The engine bay of every FD was different. There were so many custom mods.

The local sheriff's office and state trooper spoke to the group and basically reminded us that 1) this is a public road and not a track, 2) don't wreck, 3) if you do wreck, help will be a long time coming to you, 4) watchout for the motorcycles, and lastly respect the Dragon. The scenery was spectacular. The area is mountainous and full of greenery. The roads are well kept and clean and the waters are beautiful.

I was a little disappointed to see only two 8s in attendance, but I know many are planning for the fall run. I got a couple of PMs from some of you who had planned to come but life got in the way. I understand. Nevertheless, it was a gr8 trip. I met a lot of great people and I'm looking forward to a return trip. September sounds like a good time what do you guys think?

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! Enjoy the drive....