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Spec RX-7? I'm expanding my worldview, I met RX8Convert22 at Summit Point with his fairly sharp Spec-7, we ran in the same DE class and tried as much as possible not to die in the heat. 
I find it an odd commentary on our sport that he owns two items valued more than gold to a first-gen -7 owner, and you'll have to ask him what they are.
I find it an odd commentary on our sport that he owns two items valued more than gold to a first-gen -7 owner, and you'll have to ask him what they are.
You get used to the heat. My Spec RX-7 has no insulation so all the engine heat comes right through the floor. "Correct" solution is a cool suit. My solution is a NACA duct in the window, some dryer vent piping, and two bottles of water over my head after suiting up.
BTW, I'm taking your advice and adding a spare set of coils to the RX-8 track kit. Just over two weeks before TrackDaze at the Shen...
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I'm still on for TrackDaze and the Shen, but I'm no longer sure it is a good venue for me at this time. Almost to the man, you ask an instructor at Summit Point if a HPDE-1 student should drive the Shenandoah, the answer was "Nope, not a good idea".
Then again, I built and flew one of these "back in the day":
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Striker and Wankel, I will not be joining you at the Shen this time round, My car isnt track worthy and I decided to cancel and take my time with making sure everything is up to snuff and safe before I go throwing it around full throttle...
Better safe than sorry, but I will definately be ready for NJMP in June....
Better safe than sorry, but I will definately be ready for NJMP in June....
FYI, you might be seeing me around tonight through Tuesday. Down to visit Aaron and check out his wife's new ride, among other things, working down there Monday and Tuesday morning before driving back.
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Good meeting you Striker-7 at the track. Sorry to hear all the pain you went through with the coils. If I start tracking mine I'll have to pack an extra set. I'm used to taking extra parts with me to the track 
If you guys give Trackdaze a good review I'll be going to their Summit main event in July.
Next Saturday I'll be at the Spring event BSR is holding. It is only $95 for track time! I am not sure if they have available spots, but if anyone is looking for cheap track time I highly recommend giving them a call to find out.
If you guys give Trackdaze a good review I'll be going to their Summit main event in July. Next Saturday I'll be at the Spring event BSR is holding. It is only $95 for track time! I am not sure if they have available spots, but if anyone is looking for cheap track time I highly recommend giving them a call to find out.
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Good meeting you Striker-7 at the track. Sorry to hear all the pain you went through with the coils. If I start tracking mine I'll have to pack an extra set. I'm used to taking extra parts with me to the track If you guys give Trackdaze a good review I'll be going to their Summit main event in July.
Next Saturday I'll be at the Spring event BSR is holding. It is only $95 for track time! I am not sure if they have available spots, but if anyone is looking for cheap track time I highly recommend giving them a call to find out.
If you guys give Trackdaze a good review I'll be going to their Summit main event in July. Next Saturday I'll be at the Spring event BSR is holding. It is only $95 for track time! I am not sure if they have available spots, but if anyone is looking for cheap track time I highly recommend giving them a call to find out.
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Well, as it stands the clocks ticking and im comming closer to moving day. Man, I hate moving. I sure could use the help of any locals when I get up there, cant pinpoint an exact date that im going to be there, ill keep Greg notified of the progress. Keep in mind I do work buy the barter system so all help will be paid back in full +1. The plan is to move things into the a storage unit ASAP. Im working out a place to settup shop but things are gona be tight for a little while till I can get on my feet. I really hope that dosnt take long. Ill service, fix and create anything that someone needs done. I do everything buy the job and not the time it took me to get it done. I also work on street bikes, ATVs jetskies and just about anything high performance. It would be nice to have a few jobs lined up, time will tell.
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Nothing is more of a hassle to find there's not enough room in the truck, now you need two trips or a trailer.
I'm a veteran (in more ways than one) of 7 USAF self-moves, and a huge "Hells, Yeah!" for Penske Truck Rental, big-assed trucks for your big-assed moves. 
U-Haul can bite my (censored), those gutless little ***** truck-wannabes.
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For da local peeps.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8s-sale-wanted-43/feeler-drifter_ds-turbo-lightning-yellow-sale-173226/
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https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8s-sale-wanted-43/feeler-drifter_ds-turbo-lightning-yellow-sale-173226/
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well being a profesional truck driver, i do agree that bigger is always better. but for me it just gives me a chance to show off my driving skillz. anyhow moon i know you were looking for some small jobs when you get up here. well i've got a ltz400 that needs some love. and a gsxr600, and maybe even my 8 all are in need of some love..
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From: Ellicott City, MD
Hi all. I bought a black 07' RX-8 last October but have been pretty busy. I live in Ellicott City, and work in Woodlawn. I know I have seen some other owners around and have been beeped at a few times. Just saying hi.
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So I was trying to call around and find a place that could coat my turbo manifold and piping, but the lady at the powdercoating place said I needed ceramic coating because manifolds and piping got too hot to powdercoat. She didn't have any recommendations on a place that could do ceramic coating. Anybody A) know if she is correct B) know if there is a good ceramic coating place I could get my GReddy manifold and piping coated at?
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Can anyone recommend a mechanic/shop for some minor maintenance issues on my RX-8? I've got a 2005 and live in Silver Spring/Burtonsville MD. Though I love to drive, I am not mechanically inclined, so finding out how to replace a pollen filter (quote of $205.31 at the dealer) or cleaning carbon off the throttle body (149.50) is not likely to happen in my carport. I've had ok luck with a different car at Far East Motors, but haven't taken the 8 there yet since it's still under warranty. While I like Rosenthal in Arlington well enough, and Congressional so far has been fine for routine service, I'm trying to get the optional maintenance for a little less than dealer rates. Thanks in advance for any help.
BTW, sorry if this has been covered, but after searching good repair, good shop, and good mechanic, I got limited hits.
BTW, sorry if this has been covered, but after searching good repair, good shop, and good mechanic, I got limited hits.
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Thanks Greg for the write up. Im not gona take the credit for all of what you said but I was deffinatly involved in alot. Ive had a nack for this stuff since I was a kid and I always get it rite the first time. I dont dick people around and I dont beat around the bush and cut corners either when it comes to a vehical that someone puts there trust into when even pushin the limit just a little or a traffic law abiding citizen. I got my start working on crotch rockets and jetskies and I have never had a comeback, period. Likeyou said Ive work at Pettits R&D department for the last 5 years. If I work on your baby I only offer the best or not at all. If you come to me, tell me what you want to do and give me a general direction you want to go and ill point you were your not gona have any problems with what you want. Have fun at the Lakefront, I miss those days.
Can anyone recommend a mechanic/shop for some minor maintenance issues on my RX-8? I've got a 2005 and live in Silver Spring/Burtonsville MD. Though I love to drive, I am not mechanically inclined, so finding out how to replace a pollen filter (quote of $205.31 at the dealer) or cleaning carbon off the throttle body (149.50) is not likely to happen in my carport. I've had ok luck with a different car at Far East Motors, but haven't taken the 8 there yet since it's still under warranty. While I like Rosenthal in Arlington well enough, and Congressional so far has been fine for routine service, I'm trying to get the optional maintenance for a little less than dealer rates. Thanks in advance for any help.
BTW, sorry if this has been covered, but after searching good repair, good shop, and good mechanic, I got limited hits.
BTW, sorry if this has been covered, but after searching good repair, good shop, and good mechanic, I got limited hits.
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Well, kick it back another day till departure. The movers never showed this morning, dammit but made a few hone calls and got my cousin and a bunch of friends to help, all the heavy stuff is done atleast. Ill help you with a tune up when I get up there no problem. Throw those prices out the window, ouch.
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Another Ellicott City owner, awesome.
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