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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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there are little nicks in the blocks, but nothing bigger than a very small pebble. about the size of a letter here. A<----like that. No big chunks. In the upper classes I thought there were a decent amount of people running R's.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
Or maybe, perhaps it is possible that we can get the RX8 club admins to create a chicago area subforum just for us. Chicago is the third largest city in the US and the best city in the US so maybe we can get our own subforum :D .
The 7's tried to do that over at RX7Club and was shot down. But hay, go for it!
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Oh yeah, Machan, I need you to show me how to heel-toe. I can't do it. HELP plz!

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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ahhhh, makes sense now. Time to try with my thin soled shoes!
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Munster, IN (near hammond/gary) But I work in Downers Grove. Just picked up my new RX-8 at the dealer in Olympia fields last Wednesday (August 24th) And I love it. I cannot believe how many people come up and talk to you and ask you so many questions and think that I paid over 50 g's for the car. It is great.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Welcome aboard! Pics?
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Welcome aboard! Pics?
Not yet, I do so much travel that I've really only driven it for 3 days. When I get home (either thursday or friday) I'll post some pics. It's a sunlit silver GT. So I like the idea of meeting up but am sorta shy because I'm totally new to this rotary engine concept and have only a stock car (so far) I would like to add a carputer to it ... possibly in the spring. For winter tires what do ya'll recommend? I commute like 50 miles each way to work so snow tires are a definate for me. If there is a meeting and I'm in town (and it's not to late at night cause I leave for work at 5:30am) I'll try and be there (if welcomed).
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Machan how do you know what revs to match at? just practice?
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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First Chicagoland Meet!!!

First official Chicagoland meet took place today in Plainfield. Yeah it was small, but it holds to a promising future. RedSheDevil, Al, and myself Racewar were in attendence and took a few night shots after looking at the classic cars. And were all looking foward to meeting more of you soon! :D
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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Al's Black 8; RedSheDevil's Red 8; and Racewar's Silver 8
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LostSailor
Not yet, I do so much travel that I've really only driven it for 3 days. When I get home (either thursday or friday) I'll post some pics. It's a sunlit silver GT. So I like the idea of meeting up but am sorta shy because I'm totally new to this rotary engine concept and have only a stock car (so far) I would like to add a carputer to it ... possibly in the spring. For winter tires what do ya'll recommend? I commute like 50 miles each way to work so snow tires are a definate for me. If there is a meeting and I'm in town (and it's not to late at night cause I leave for work at 5:30am) I'll try and be there (if welcomed).
EVERYONE is welcome!!! Hell, I bet all of you know waaaaay more than I do about the crap under the hood...it's a great place to learn, share ideas, and just hang out with other car peeps. I'll send you a PM to see if you want to join the email list.

Welcome to the forum .... and the Chicago part of it! Glad you found us!!! :D
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Racewar
First official Chicagoland meet took place today in Plainfield. Yeah it was small, but it holds to a promising future. RedSheDevil, Al, and myself Racewar were in attendence and took a few night shots after looking at the classic cars. And were all looking foward to meeting more of you soon! :D
Sorry I missed it guys, but I didn't get mine back from the dealer soon enough to make it. Let's see, 1 black 1, silver, 1 red. Looks like you still have room for a Shinka!
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Sorry I missed it guys, but I didn't get mine back from the dealer soon enough to make it. Let's see, 1 black 1, silver, 1 red. Looks like you still have room for a Shinka!
But of couse!!! :D
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
wow, check out Al in the background of the picture with RedSheDevil. I think he is shapeshifting
Damn dude, I had no idea you possessed those powers!!! :D
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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RA in the spring Mach? There is still an event left!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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I just tap the brakes to settle the rear for grip, I'm WOT thru the kink in 4th, prob going about ~90. Exiting the carousel aiming for the blacktop I'm at the top of third, just like you.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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Damn dude, I had no idea you possessed those powers!!! :D
I just don't talk about those things. Goverment secrets and all. Dept of Homeland Security.

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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well, this past weekend I was up to 115 or so on the front straight, I was actually faster by a couple mph in the rear straigh going into 5. everyone wants to follow the road rather than just taking a straight line thru. Lap traffic was slowing me up IIRC.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Machan
May I be the first to say that this thread is

The best thread EVAR!

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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w00t! everyone check yer email! the list is out!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Machan
Hi Alan,

I'm going to Grattan in 2 weeks, any more tips???
In the other thread, I gave all I could think of about driving the track. Cann't think of anything else. I will post a picture of me racing the RX7, exiting turn 3, when I get home tonite.

Allen

Edit: First Picture it Gratten (85 GSL-SE w/13B), Second is RA entering Turn 5 (82 GS/w 12A) and Third is Michigan International Raceway (85 GSL-SE w/13B).

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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well, this past weekend I was up to 115 or so on the front straight, I was actually faster by a couple mph in the rear straigh going into 5. everyone wants to follow the road rather than just taking a straight line thru. Lap traffic was slowing me up IIRC.
You should have been able to hit 130 before breaking for turn 12. In the RX7, I used to hit 115-120 at the Kink. It is over a mile between turns 9 and 12 which is the next break point. I would exit the Carousel, holding my shift to 4th( on a 5 speed trans), at about 95.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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well in that case I still have a LOT of work I need to do with my braking points and exit speeds.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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well, gotta get faster! Next year I think I'll get a set of RT-615 Falkens and a track set of wheels, maybe do coilovers. Dammit, I need a bigger track budget!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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I'm an excellent driver. Dad let's me drive slow on the driveway every Saturday.


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