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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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i fixed the link to the Road America track weekend registration. Sorry all!!!

Here is the correct link: roadamerica.fbody.us
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Yes, I am planning on going. But not driving. I'm still unemployed and can't afford it. Also, I got the all-season tires on the car now. The Falkens were worn out.
Wait till next year.
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Hello to all,

I just moved to Madison, WI last month from NYC. I my 8 back in Feb. of 2006. Titanium gray 6 speed. I'm also new to the rx-8 club family. Since I'm close to Chicago I will definitely try to make it to some meets. My car is all stock, I finally convinced my wife to set up separate savings accounts that way she can't B*%$H about me spending money on upgrades. Before my 8 I drove a 1994 Camaro Z28. My Z had more kick but my 8 is much more fun to drive. Got to get back to work.
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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hello and welcome!
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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Welcome Devildog (heehee, another Devil in the Chicago area!)

Sent you a PM to join our group!!
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Welcome to our newest members!!

Welcome the newly signed up members of EVOLV-Chicago:

RX26b and devildog1679

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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Midwest F-Body Club Track Weekend

I've never had my car to a track event before, so a few newbie questions:

What kind of speeds are we talking about at an event like this (in an RX-8, of course)? I seem to remember Al mentioning 120MPH on tracks that he has driven.

How dangerous is that? (for the driver...or the car)

Are special mods really necessary? (like racing brake pads)

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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by saxon987
I've never had my car to a track event before, so a few newbie questions:

What kind of speeds are we talking about at an event like this (in an RX-8, of course)? I seem to remember Al mentioning 120MPH on tracks that he has driven.

How dangerous is that? (for the driver...or the car)

Are special mods really necessary? (like racing brake pads)

Thx,
saxon
120 mph is fine, given that the car is in good mechanical shape and the driver can mentally handle it. Other brake pads arent really necessary, but you will BURN thru the stock pads on a course like Road America. I would really recommend getting some good DOT 4 brake fluid and flushing the stock system before tracking the car. Hitting the brakes and having your foot go the floor is not only scary, but it can be VERY dangerous.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Thanks, BlueRenesis.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by saxon987
Thanks, BlueRenesis.
are you thinking about coming?
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
are you thinking about coming?
I'm tempted. Maybe...

Just once, I'd like to feel my car doing what it was designed to do...without getting a ticket.


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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by saxon987
I'm tempted. Maybe...

Just once, I'd like to feel my car doing what it was designed to do...without getting a ticket.

omg you should come
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Can someone please take over for the zoom zoom event? My dad passed away and I won't be able to attend. Thanks.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Kristen,

I am so sorry. If theres anything you need just hit me up.




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Can someone please take over for the zoom zoom event? My dad passed away and I won't be able to attend. Thanks.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Kristen,

I am so sorry. If theres anything you need just hit me up.
Thanks Mark. So far it's just day by day ...
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Welcome to our newest member!

A warm welcome to lone_wolf025!

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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Chicago Meet...

Alright, it has been too long since we have had a meet (or maybe just that I have been to). So I am going to do it up... Either Saturday Nov. 4th or Sat. Nov. 11th. I will see what the feedback is on the dates and set the date this Wed. night/Thursday. I would like to meet around 5 or 6pm at The Four Corners on Taylor street in Little Italy (parking is actually pretty good around that time). We can have some dinner, then go for a cruise, maybe (route to be determined). Then maybe back for some brews.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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You should post this up on ChicagoRotary.

I know this isn't all about me, but I am tight for money and wouldn't be able to attend anything involving a dinner.
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Meet

I can make it on the forth around 8pm. Let me know.
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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JGTCA meet tonight! 10-28

Tonight there is a JGTCA meet at Streets of Woodfield at 7 close to the Starbucks, be there!
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ElPaco13
Alright, it has been too long since we have had a meet (or maybe just that I have been to). So I am going to do it up... Either Saturday Nov. 4th or Sat. Nov. 11th. I will see what the feedback is on the dates and set the date this Wed. night/Thursday. I would like to meet around 5 or 6pm at The Four Corners on Taylor street in Little Italy (parking is actually pretty good around that time). We can have some dinner, then go for a cruise, maybe (route to be determined). Then maybe back for some brews.
Keep me posted and I'll throw the info up in the first post!
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Alert To All Chicago Members...

IF YOU VALETED YOUR CAR RECENTLY IN CHICAGO,
VIEW THIS THREAD TO SEE IF YOU NEED TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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New Meet Announced!

Chi-Town and Surrounding Area Meet
Friday, November 10th | 5:30pm - whenever

Naperville, IL 60564
Address to be released 11-8-06 on RC3 only

For more info and address link (after Nov. 8th)
If you'd like premier parking status, please go to the above link and confirm your attendance
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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New Meet Announced!!

Rotaries Forever Meet
Saturday, November 18th | Noon

Shop name to come
1334 North Kostner Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651

For more info
Meet set up by Ranchan02
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