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08-14-2012, 03:57 PM
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It seemed ok as long as you were lucky enough to run before 1ish. After that the weather shifted and it would not have been a fun drive. It sure seemed to be a red flag happy day though. Since the radio coverage sucked so bad I didn't listen much but when I did they were stopped for one reason or another.
08-14-2012, 05:34 PM
#952
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It seemed ok as long as you were lucky enough to run before 1ish. After that the weather shifted and it would not have been a fun drive. It sure seemed to be a red flag happy day though. Since the radio coverage sucked so bad I didn't listen much but when I did they were stopped for one reason or another.
08-15-2012, 11:17 PM
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08-19-2012, 09:34 PM
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Mile High Eight
But next year I am going to look at getting started in the time trials. Much better value as far as seat time/cost, plus it is more along the lines of what I want to do as far as "racing."
I'll have to get the info from Mark to see what I need to do to get started.
08-28-2012, 03:56 PM
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Have any of you guys ever taken your car to Bandimere or any other drag track out there(if another exists)? I was just curious what times you ran since you are in such a high altitude out there.
08-29-2012, 08:11 AM
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xexok - I haven't gone to any of the drag strips here or otherwise with my 8. However, I did move from sea level and haven't noticed any difference in acceleration or power once I reset the fuel trims.
Any locals interested in OEM wheels w/o tires w/ TPMS? I had two sets for a while but now I need the space.
Any locals interested in OEM wheels w/o tires w/ TPMS? I had two sets for a while but now I need the space.
08-29-2012, 11:00 AM
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08-29-2012, 11:07 AM
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I do also have a set of oem wheels off my gf's old Kia Forte w/ Blizzak's on them if anyone is interested and has a compatible car. Wheels are 17" with a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and a +50 offset. Tires should be 215/45R/17 and have seen 2 winters.
08-29-2012, 12:59 PM
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When I was last in Colorado I noticed a loss of power but I also did not reset my fuel trims. I was told they would adjust on their own but I was only out there a week so maybe it was not enough time.
Hopefully someone has taken their 8 to the drag track, I know its a rare thing to do.
Hopefully someone has taken their 8 to the drag track, I know its a rare thing to do.
08-30-2012, 01:01 PM
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08-31-2012, 01:44 PM
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Ya I have last year. I went to Pueblo Motorsports Park since it was the closest one to me. My best time out of about 5 runs was 16 seconds flat. It was also my first time so I could probably get a little faster. I was kinda hoping for more like 15.5 but whatever lol. Car was bone stock at the time with some summer tires on. It is a 2005 with 60,000 miles at the time I dragged. Pueblo is at about 4,900 feet
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09-04-2012, 03:27 PM
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Just to put it out there! Mazda guys meet at the Sonic by chapel hills mall every Friday at 630 then usually cruise down to Sam's club. (colorado springs)
09-05-2012, 08:47 PM
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Mile High Eight
So looks like I will be out of Colorado for the next 6 months. Job is moving me to Topeka temporarily to help get some operations up and running out there.
Pretty sure I am leaving the 8 here, parked for the winter. Sad and happy at the same time; don't have to worry about the 8 in the winter, but don't get to drive it the rest of this fall/early next spring.
Pretty sure I am leaving the 8 here, parked for the winter. Sad and happy at the same time; don't have to worry about the 8 in the winter, but don't get to drive it the rest of this fall/early next spring.