Meets near Detroit
03-22-2007, 11:02 AM
#26
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lansing area, MI
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, saw the NOPI thing & really want to go. Same for Put-in-bay. Might take some effort on those ones, but I will try, cause I definitely want to hit those. NOPI is on my girls b-day & she seems to think there are permicsuous females at these events for some reason 
It's crazy!
The rest of the ideas sound pretty good, although not a big Frankenmuth fanatic. You've covered most of the ones I was thinking, except maybe the Cruisin' Downriver. http://www.cruisindownriver.com/Default.asp. It is at the end of June.
Anyone else have any ideas?
It's crazy!The rest of the ideas sound pretty good, although not a big Frankenmuth fanatic. You've covered most of the ones I was thinking, except maybe the Cruisin' Downriver. http://www.cruisindownriver.com/Default.asp. It is at the end of June.
Anyone else have any ideas?
03-24-2007, 05:38 PM
#27
Detroit Muscle
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by PhreakdOut
- Weekend camping on South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay). It would be awesome to get a shot of the ferry loaded with RX8s!!! This is close to Sandusky, Ohio. (Less than 2 hrs from Detroit) The campground is great and we can walk to the bars at Put-in-Bay. Lots of boats dock here and lots of bikinis in the Summer.
03-24-2007, 11:03 PM
#28
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lansing area, MI
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Let me know when, I am up for anything if I don't have plans made already. Haven't met any other 8 owners yet. I am definitely interested in the Put-in-bay thing. If we decide on a weekend for this, I will definitely work on getting out there.
04-07-2007, 01:23 AM
#29
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lansing area, MI
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, DEFINITELY!! I have been into rotary's for a while & know a bit about them, but never taken actually taken one apart & would love to see it. Especially on someone elses 
Seeing as we are back to the snow & freezing temps, I am guessing it will be a week or two before you do it, but let me know. I have been toying with the idea of replacing the rotaries with the lightweight counterparts I see on mazdatrix.com, but a bit scared since i am still pretty new to rotaries. I read a lot, but refuse to say I know a lot about them until I actually take one apart.
Seeing as we are back to the snow & freezing temps, I am guessing it will be a week or two before you do it, but let me know. I have been toying with the idea of replacing the rotaries with the lightweight counterparts I see on mazdatrix.com, but a bit scared since i am still pretty new to rotaries. I read a lot, but refuse to say I know a lot about them until I actually take one apart.
04-07-2007, 12:50 PM
#31
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lansing area, MI
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, just let me know when you plan on doing it. I might eventually swap out for a 13b or 20b, but would feel more confident doing it myself if I knew more about the internals. Sorry for the over-enthusiasm. I was doing a little partying last night & was in a really good mood. 
04-20-2007, 02:50 PM
#35
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hi
Don't mean to thread-jack, but how about a Michigan Mazda Meet? I moderate a forum with roughly 20 members, all drivers of MS6. We have an event coming up in May where we meet at Kensington Park for an all-day BBQ event.
Feel free to join this forum: http://ryobob.proboards53.com/index.cgi?
And keep up to date on what's happening at Michigan Mazdaspeed Community.
Thanks.
Feel free to join this forum: http://ryobob.proboards53.com/index.cgi?
And keep up to date on what's happening at Michigan Mazdaspeed Community.
Thanks.
04-21-2007, 03:32 AM
#36
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dang, I'm going to miss this one. I'm in Dalian China right now and headed to Tokyo tomorrow. (This is why I had to miss the Deal's Gap Rotary Rally this weekend.)
I'll have to catch the next gathering. Take lots of pics!
I'll have to catch the next gathering. Take lots of pics!
04-21-2007, 09:24 AM
#37
Registered
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Milan, Michigan
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
just curious... what happened to your engine? Why are you re-building? Are you doing mods?
It would be nice for me to see the engine tear down... I have to check my schedule and see if I can make it next weekend.... It will be interesting to see...
It would be nice for me to see the engine tear down... I have to check my schedule and see if I can make it next weekend.... It will be interesting to see...
05-13-2007, 08:03 PM
#38
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone staying in town over the Memorial Day Weekend? I'll try and pull together a meet and spirited drive for that Saturday afternoon. (If we can get a few cars.) I went on a drive last year with the Michigan Ferrari Club on a route to Hell Michigan. I can duplicate the same route. It was a good time.
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?
05-14-2007, 08:34 AM
#39
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyway, we'll get something going if there's some interest. The wife and daughter are headed to the in-laws for the weekend and I don't have the time off. So it's a car weekend for me. Yeah!
05-14-2007, 02:39 PM
#41
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If we can setup a drive and meet, perhaps that is a good place to start or finish.
Rootski: As for Sandusky, we'll make it happen this summer! I think that has great potential. It would be nice to find a twisting smooth route there and then just take the turnpike back. Any suggestions for good backroads from SE Michigan / I-75 area to Sandusky?
05-16-2007, 09:28 PM
#44
Let a rabbit thru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: South Lyon, MI (Detroit)
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gearheads Unite!
Let me know when you're working on it and I'm there!
05-17-2007, 05:56 AM
#45
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Z31. There was a rare edition in '88 called the "Shiro". Only 1000 were made and mine is #981. The Shiros had pearl white paint, factory Recaro seats, a special air dam, factory lower springs, wheels, limited slip diff, heavier duty transmission which was the precursor for the Z32 TT transmission, no digital dash, no fancy climate control, no speed limiter, etc..
I thought about keeping it factory to preserve the rarity, but no one cares about the Z31. No value in keeping it stock. I'll keep the color, airdam and seats but the engine is rebuilt, a custom intake manifold is in the works, a larger turbo (T3/T4 hybrid) is ready to go in, 3" exhaust, FMIC, aluminum radiator, aluminum flywheel, ACT clutch. I'll still haven't selected engine management system or fuel injectors yet. It's a very slow build only when I get the time.
It's not the kick butt project Charles has going on his rotary.
I thought about keeping it factory to preserve the rarity, but no one cares about the Z31. No value in keeping it stock. I'll keep the color, airdam and seats but the engine is rebuilt, a custom intake manifold is in the works, a larger turbo (T3/T4 hybrid) is ready to go in, 3" exhaust, FMIC, aluminum radiator, aluminum flywheel, ACT clutch. I'll still haven't selected engine management system or fuel injectors yet. It's a very slow build only when I get the time.
It's not the kick butt project Charles has going on his rotary.
05-17-2007, 01:35 PM
#46
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You would be my hero! LOL. I had someone working on it for me and then they dashed. All I have are parts at this point. I need to have it TIG'd together.
I'll probably get back to that project late summer. (The wife's "honey-do" list has turned into a "get-off-the-damn-couch-and-do-it-now" list.)
How's a guy supposed to have "quality time" with his true love? (I'm referring to the car, not the wife)
I'll probably get back to that project late summer. (The wife's "honey-do" list has turned into a "get-off-the-damn-couch-and-do-it-now" list.)
How's a guy supposed to have "quality time" with his true love? (I'm referring to the car, not the wife)
05-17-2007, 06:02 PM
#47
DGAF
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,953
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Okay, using the power of Google Earth and the hope you guys won't show up and rob me blind, I've put together a little map of the Sandusky/Norwalk Area, including some points of interest. River Road is a deserted and rarely policed country road that includes some good curves and elevation changes. I thrash my 8 on it all the time, it's a blast. You have to be careful though, some sections of it are a bit residential, so take it slow through there. Cedar Point is marked, as well as my house and the drag strip in Norwalk for you quarter-milers like Ray. There's also a high-speed zone (also a deserted back road) on the other side of Milan that I can usually hit about 130 on, but it includes a turnoff that leads to a hilly s-curve that's also lots of fun. The second map shows just some of the extensive network of quiet, unpoliced and mostly uninhabited roads of rural Ohio.
05-20-2007, 11:23 PM
#48
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Okay, using the power of Google Earth and the hope you guys won't show up and rob me blind, I've put together a little map of the Sandusky/Norwalk Area, including some points of interest. River Road is a deserted and rarely policed country road that includes some good curves and elevation changes. I thrash my 8 on it all the time, it's a blast. You have to be careful though, some sections of it are a bit residential, so take it slow through there. Cedar Point is marked, as well as my house and the drag strip in Norwalk for you quarter-milers like Ray. There's also a high-speed zone (also a deserted back road) on the other side of Milan that I can usually hit about 130 on, but it includes a turnoff that leads to a hilly s-curve that's also lots of fun. The second map shows just some of the extensive network of quiet, unpoliced and mostly uninhabited roads of rural Ohio.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...1114&z=15&om=1
This is Ann Arbor, you start at the center of the map linked, then go northwest. There are actually official signs there that read something along the lines of: "Caution: Scenic Drive, Winding Road" =)
05-21-2007, 01:12 AM
#49
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Huron River Dr is good for an line of cars. No inturruptions with lights or stop signs. Nice easy and pretty drive.
I did a run down this with the Mich Ferrari Owner's Club and connected to Hell, Mich. There's a loop around Hell connecting to Territorial Road that has nice tree covered roads with lots of turns. It's easy to make a loop and stay together as a group. You can do a few loops and stop for snacks or cokes at Hell.
I highly recommend this route.
As for next weekend, I'm going to try to install my Espelir spings (finally) this Friday. (So long as I can get a spring compressor.) Hopefully everything will go well.
Would anyone be interested in a run on Saturday? I'll want to try out the springs.
I did a run down this with the Mich Ferrari Owner's Club and connected to Hell, Mich. There's a loop around Hell connecting to Territorial Road that has nice tree covered roads with lots of turns. It's easy to make a loop and stay together as a group. You can do a few loops and stop for snacks or cokes at Hell.
I highly recommend this route.
As for next weekend, I'm going to try to install my Espelir spings (finally) this Friday. (So long as I can get a spring compressor.) Hopefully everything will go well.
Would anyone be interested in a run on Saturday? I'll want to try out the springs.
Last edited by PhreakdOut; 05-21-2007 at 01:14 AM.
05-21-2007, 01:16 AM
#50
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ypsi, Michigan
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Okay, using the power of Google Earth and the hope you guys won't show up and rob me blind, I've put together a little map of the Sandusky/Norwalk Area, including some points of interest. River Road is a deserted and rarely policed country road that includes some good curves and elevation changes. I thrash my 8 on it all the time, it's a blast. You have to be careful though, some sections of it are a bit residential, so take it slow through there. Cedar Point is marked, as well as my house and the drag strip in Norwalk for you quarter-milers like Ray. There's also a high-speed zone (also a deserted back road) on the other side of Milan that I can usually hit about 130 on, but it includes a turnoff that leads to a hilly s-curve that's also lots of fun. The second map shows just some of the extensive network of quiet, unpoliced and mostly uninhabited roads of rural Ohio.