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Sep 9, 2008 | 02:17 PM

#2101

first-rotary04

wankel? what's that?

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From: San Salvador, El Salvador

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Originally Posted by wankelbolt

Kinda bad timing. I'll be road racing at Summit that day, and there's also an autocross at Fedex on the same day.
Those two events will prevent some folks from going who otherwise would have.

Saves me the trouble of deciding whether to bring a 7 or 8.

autocross?? at fedex field?? how the hell I didn't know about this since I live a block away from it ??

can I get some info on this, please???

Sep 9, 2008 | 05:08 PM

#2102

8newbTy

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From: Baltimore, MD

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Originally Posted by Rotr8

Your in Baltimore huh? what area, Im just north of Northern Parkway on York Rd.

Im over in Catonsville right off rt.40

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:23 PM

#2103

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

^^^ ha cool, your pretty close then...

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:28 PM

#2104

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

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Originally Posted by wankelbolt

Really? Couple of times I've been in there they've treated me like I didn't know what I was doing. Especially concerning the engine mounts, which need replacement again (I bought Mazda mounts, but want good stock mounts I can take out and put on the shelf.) And they broke a tab on the shifter surround when they replaced my defective handbrake handle.

Still, I plan on giving them another chance since they are so close to my house and maybe we just don't know each other well enough yet.

Got to get the driver seat fixed too, it's coming loose! =-o

Wow, I have to say that Im suprised... They treat me like royalty in there. No need for an appointment, great service, constant updates, install of aftermarket parts,,,, I only let Heith work on my car,,, hes there Rotary Specialist Tech...

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:38 PM

#2105

wankelbolt

1% evil, 99% hot gas.

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From: Forest Hill, MD

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Originally Posted by Rotr8

Wow, I have to say that Im suprised... They treat me like royalty in there.

Maybe it's because I didn't buy the car there...

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:46 PM

#2106

Striker-7

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From: DelMarVa by the "Bridge"

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Originally Posted by first-rotary04

autocross?? at fedex field?? how the hell I didn't know about this since I live a block away from it ??

can I get some info on this, please???

http://www.wdcr-scca.org/SoloAutocro...1/Default.aspx

There ya go, and it took a bit of digging. I couldn't remember if it was SCCA or NASA or another club.

I need a helmet, some brake work and a few other bits to fix. I don't regret buying a used -8, just didn't expect all this small stuff to bite me in the wallet so soon.

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:48 PM

#2107

wankelbolt

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From: Forest Hill, MD

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Originally Posted by first-rotary04

autocross?? at fedex field?? how the hell I didn't know about this since I live a block away from it ??
can I get some info on this, please???

http://www.wdcr-scca.org/ Click on the event in the calendar

It's for SCCA members only. If you're not a member there's plenty of time to join and be eligible. They have a discounted membership for young pups too (<25). SCCA events bring out some big guns; national-level talent. Lots of fun to watch and very competitive.

- Bill

Sep 9, 2008 | 08:00 PM

#2108

wankelbolt

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From: Forest Hill, MD

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Originally Posted by Striker-7

I need a helmet, some brake work and a few other bits to fix. I don't regret buying a used -8, just didn't expect all this small stuff to bite me in the wallet so soon.

They have loaner helmets. Brakes are easy (especially on these cars). What do you need? My 8 was three years old when I bought it.

Sep 10, 2008 | 02:55 AM

#2109

8newbie

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From: Westbury

hey, anyone live in or around the Towson area. My gf goes there now so I wanted to kno if u guys do weekend meets and stuff

Sep 10, 2008 | 06:29 AM

#2110

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

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Originally Posted by wankelbolt

Maybe it's because I didn't buy the car there...

I didnt buy my car ther either and there are two stealerships that are closer than Bel air but I refuse to go there since they took one look at my car and pretty much said they wouldnt touch it because it was modded...

I'm gonna look into this SCCA stuff too!!!

Sep 10, 2008 | 07:40 AM

#2111

blackenedwings

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From: Columbia, MD

I'll probably hit up the Fuddruckers meet, thats like a block from my house. The bassist in my band just bought a 2007 Stormy Blue, so I'll drag him out too.

Sep 10, 2008 | 11:26 AM

#2112

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

^^^ cool see ya there.......

Sep 10, 2008 | 06:28 PM

#2113

flipRx8

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hey guys i have a question about turbo xs system..i havent seen anything on it...if there is stuff excuse my noobness...well im soon to purchase the whole system ...with the racepipe... i was just wondering does all cars with the racepipe since theres no filter and its just strait gas fume up inside of the car...my main concern is im having a baby soon and i dont want my girl to be breathing fumes from the fuel and have anything imunnely damaged

Sep 10, 2008 | 06:31 PM

#2114

Im_DANomite

I love GOOOLD

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From: Severn, MD

it's gonna stink pretty bad. keep the windows up when you're at a stop.

Sep 10, 2008 | 07:22 PM

#2115

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

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Originally Posted by blackenedwings

I'll probably hit up the Fuddruckers meet, thats like a block from my house. The bassist in my band just bought a 2007 Stormy Blue, so I'll drag him out too.

make sure to sign up in the FD thread...

Sep 10, 2008 | 10:00 PM

#2116

thebiggdaddy

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From: Columbia, MD

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Originally Posted by flipRx8

To be honest, you will def. smell the fumes. I had a friend with the same set-up. You will be able to smell the fumes with the windows up.

Sep 11, 2008 | 05:35 PM

#2117

zoomzoomnash

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From: Baltimore Maryland

I was at Ourisman Mazda in Laurel the other day and the service rep showed me a picture of a Yellow from VA with the steering wheel removed and a computer in it's place. Pretty wild. The engine bay had more mods than I could count.

Sep 11, 2008 | 06:24 PM

#2118

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

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Originally Posted by 8newbie

hey, anyone live in or around the Towson area. My gf goes there now so I wanted to kno if u guys do weekend meets and stuff

ha, I live in Towson about 2 mins away from Towson U.... Just let me know if you ever wanna meet up....

Sep 12, 2008 | 04:41 PM

#2119

muythaibxr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackenedwings

I'll probably hit up the Fuddruckers meet, thats like a block from my house. The bassist in my band just bought a 2007 Stormy Blue, so I'll drag him out too.

I have a 2007 stormy blue, so there might be 2 of them there if I don't have time to get my rx7's starter ground working again.

Ken

Sep 13, 2008 | 05:17 AM

#2120

8newbie

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From: Westbury

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Originally Posted by Rotr8

ha, I live in Towson about 2 mins away from Towson U.... Just let me know if you ever wanna meet up....

def...I'll be down next Friday-Sunday prollie

Sep 13, 2008 | 09:07 AM

#2121

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

^^^cool if you wanna meet up just PM and let me know....

As for all those planning on going to the FuddRuckers meet sign up in the thread so our 7 friends know how many are going!!!

Sep 13, 2008 | 09:10 AM

#2122

blackenedwings

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From: Columbia, MD

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Originally Posted by Rotr8

make sure to sign up in the FD thread...

I tried, but it wouldn't let me as I didn't have a high enough post count... if you could post that I'll be there + my shiny new wife and my buddy with his 8 that would be cool.

Sep 13, 2008 | 09:12 AM

#2123

Rotr8

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From: Towson/Baltimore, MD

ok Ill do it for ya

Sep 14, 2008 | 08:51 AM

#2124

Lpr0923

pek pek manok

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From: Harford Cownty Maryland

Yesterday evening at 6:30 I passed a grey 8 on Jarrettsville Pike - they flashed at me and waved but I have terrible reflexes and looked like an ***. I drive a white 8... if it was any of you, sorry!