View Full Version : Cannonball run - rotary style


DMRH
09-07-2007, 07:25 PM
This is serious action. Its also how Sony got their PLAYSTATION idea's.

Notice the standard gearing prevents the RX-7 from making 300 but the guy with the Trust 6-speed has an extra cog to wind out past 300.

Just awesome, those Japs do some pretty serious Cannonballing.

Enjoy............ >>> Youtube video <<< (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD45tktcucE)

REgards

Revolver
09-07-2007, 08:14 PM
Hahaha, can you imagine trying that on a freeway in Australia anywhere besides the NT??? You wouldn't get 2kms before either striking some dope sitting in the fast lane or a copper waiting to pounce.

Things that interested me (besides the point you made about the 6th cog):

The 'free play' in the steering wheel of the Trust equipped car (no doubt from the ride at that speed).

The external camera on the car getting passed - great shot.

The pink convertible, hahaha!!!

I wonder how long the 'course' is?

enforcer
09-07-2007, 09:09 PM
These guys are bloody idiots...

enforcer
09-07-2007, 11:08 PM
...rolling blockades + high speeds = disaster.

Here are my views....

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2044962#post2044962

lordjay
09-07-2007, 11:11 PM
Thats funny as, but very dangerous too! The only thing I hate about my RX is the electronic limiter, I could never get over 190km/h. Mind you thats still mighty fast for a four speed Auto in anyones language, but until I do those Advanced Drivers Courses and CAMS, I wouldn't try what those Japs did over there.

enforcer
09-07-2007, 11:28 PM
Thats funny as, but very dangerous too! The only thing I hate about my RX is the electronic limiter, I could never get over 190km/h.

...I predict you were still in 4th gear.

lordjay
09-07-2007, 11:33 PM
...I predict you were still in 4th gear.

Well I got up to 179km/h in 3rd gear before I hit 4th @ 180km/h.

Revolver
09-08-2007, 12:00 AM
...I predict you were still in 4th gear.

Um, Trev, he's got a 4 speed auto. Bit tough to change up from 4th, lol.

Revolver
09-08-2007, 12:03 AM
These guys are bloody idiots...


Yes, yes, what they're doing is massively dangerous and I don't condone it but these kind of threads can discuss other things besides the obvious finger wagging.

enforcer
09-08-2007, 12:08 AM
Um, Trev, he's got a 4 speed auto. Bit tough to change up from 4th, lol.


I'll wear that....time to down tools and grab a beer. :spank:

Revolver
09-08-2007, 12:32 AM
I'll wear that....time to down tools and grab a beer. :spank:


Hahaha, nothing like a can of fizzy malt tactics, huh?

DMRH
09-08-2007, 05:56 AM
...rolling blockades + high speeds = disaster.

Here are my views....



yes yes yes, we all understand the dangers but lets not get all "high & mighty" then turn the thread into a reason to install revenue cameras along every street.

Chill out & enjoy it for what it is.

Serious rotary action showing just how high the limits of these cars (RX-7) can go.

P.S........... Just love the sound of the engine at 8500rpm in Amemiya San green machine.

REgards

Revolver
09-08-2007, 06:20 AM
Amen DMRH!

enforcer
09-08-2007, 08:16 AM
Chill out & enjoy it for what it is.

REgards

point taken guys....and with Oktoberfest just around the corner I think know that perfect fizzy malt which will help me chill out...!

http://blog.webshots.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/beer.JPG