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cfm251 11-24-2009 12:37 AM

awesome video, you scared the stuffing out of that turkey :rofl:

elysium19 11-24-2009 12:45 AM


Originally Posted by PSTNLSS (Post 3327861)
I'm looking at a GTI and medschool..........:dunno:

Look TRUST ME- Just stick with your 8 and enjoy it. I'm in med school right now and trust me
1) the intermittant joy you'll get when going to and from school makes the whole thing worth it. If I've been studying for 10 hours but get to see my car as the only thing left in the parking lot at 2AM, that makes me smile.
2) It's a fine reliable car as a daily driver, you just have to care for it properly.
3) the difference in running costs over 4 years is what, maybe $5K difference, even with insurance and gas? Maybe 10K tops if you count sales proceeds? You'll have huge loans either way and you'll make plenty of money, BUT
4) YOU WILL NEVER GET THOSE GOOD YOUNG YEARS OF YOUR LIFE BACK! So make sure you enjoy them, forget about the money, that'll be a weeks' pay in 10 years and you'll wish you did a whole lot more.

I've managed to squeeze in some track time and plenty of working on my 8 even while doing my M.D. Becoming a doctor has lots of perks but you will have to make a LOT of sacrifices; don't make any more than necessary.

altspace 11-24-2009 08:08 AM

Awesome! I can't wait for another OCC meet and drive this road. I missed it last time. I'll have my in car HD video ready.

JinDesu 11-24-2009 08:37 AM


Originally Posted by TragicallyHip (Post 3328020)
Wow, those RX8's shot around those corners like slot-cars. Pretty nice to see them in their natural habitat :D lol

Crikey! And here we find the RX-8's, in their natural habitats on mountain roads. See their majestic cornering abilities! Hear their quiet rumble as they idle! Watch their cousin species hunt turkeys!

mscamp02 11-24-2009 09:14 AM

not the smartest of videos because of the open roads and two way traffic but still very cool. Cant say I havent driven like that on two ways before

blackenedwings 11-24-2009 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by mac11 (Post 3328017)
So let me get this straight....2 way traffic on a 2 lane road....... bicycles......motorcycles....blind corners. You're lucky you didn't kill someone's little kid. If it were me one one of those motorcycles who's ass you were riding everyone of you would be calling your insurance agents. Bravo guys.

While normally I've the first person to post the "keep it on the track" post, they were going fast but neither of the RX-8s went across the double yellow... the 7 made a few dangerous cuts across the double yellow to keep up with them which wasn't wise at that time of day. Normally if I do a mountain drive I do it A) late at night in an area with no traffic B) I do a scouting drive through the run first to make sure there isn't an event with a bunch of cars C) I keep a close eye out for headlights and leave room on the side of the road for phantom joggers.

I will say also they were polite to other people on the road, they didn't pull past the bikers on the wrong side or tailgate the shit out of them despite your comment... they drove politely behind them until they pulled over. The guy in the RX-7 also had great reaction with the turkey, that could have ended badly, but he didn't overreact.

Obviously they were going too fast for a public road and nobody wants to endorse that, but on the other hand it was an impressive drive.

pdxhak 11-24-2009 09:45 AM

Personally I do not have issues with canyon carving like they were doing. They were not racing or driving out of control. IMO this is why many here would buy a sports car. To let loose on a back country road or mountain road.

I'm very lucky to have quite of few such roads near me and enjoy them frequently :)

It does not surprise me to see the 8s pulling on the higher HP FC on the back roads. IMO the 8 was designed for such an environment. The rev range is perfect. I have kept up with many Evos, STis and such on drives because they can not spool up fast enough between turns to take advantage of their extra HP. Add in some suspension mods and sticky tires and forget about it. But give them a decent straight away or long turn and they will pull on me.

I need to go for a drive now :)

sinned2545 11-24-2009 11:03 AM


Originally Posted by mac11 (Post 3328017)
So let me get this straight....2 way traffic on a 2 lane road....... bicycles......motorcycles....blind corners. You're lucky you didn't kill someone's little kid. If it were me one one of those motorcycles who's ass you were riding everyone of you would be calling your insurance agents.

The bikes actually reved the throathal when they passed us..... and gave head nods... They pulled over cause there's a awesome overlook to take pics at.... Not to mention as i drove by them i heard a guy saying "that shit is fucking sick".... lol.. They were enthusiast just like us... and knew were there for enjoying the road


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
While normally I've the first person to post the "keep it on the track" post, they were going fast but neither of the RX-8s went across the double yellow... the 7 made a few dangerous cuts across the double yellow to keep up with them which wasn't wise at that time of day. Normally if I do a mountain drive I do it A) late at night in an area with no traffic B) I do a scouting drive through the run first to make sure there isn't an event with a bunch of cars C) I keep a close eye out for headlights and leave room on the side of the road for phantom joggers.
.

Yeah crossing the yellow wasnt the smartest thing.... but in the car you can see several turns in front.... so you would know if anyone was coming....
Nite time there is even worst.... lots of animals (Deer, Rabbits....turkeys...lol.) you wont see till its too late. that road is almost like a mini deals gap.

Eveytime we go out for drives like this we make it known that nobody is here to RACE eachother... we just want to enjoy the car's and bring them back in 1 piece. Ive seen alot of people race eachother... and do stupid moves with no respect for the other driver....

Gr8Bullet 11-24-2009 12:00 PM

Nice vid!!! I want to go FI now!! lol

haha Turkey!!!

lepichichi 11-24-2009 12:19 PM

grat vid, but the music gotta go hahaha, nice vid! :)

Gr8Bullet 11-24-2009 12:27 PM

^ lawl theres music! my comp has no speakers here at work.

JinDesu 11-24-2009 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by Gr8Bullet (Post 3328501)
^ lawl theres music! my comp has no speakers here at work.

That's exactly what I thought!

HockeyRX-8 11-24-2009 02:48 PM

OMG the turkey :rofl:

Awsome vid guys!

JinDesu 11-24-2009 02:50 PM

Let's go ray, we gotta top this video.

I'll bring the moped, you bring the cruiser!

HockeyRX-8 11-24-2009 02:52 PM

done...when and where? :lol:

JinDesu 11-24-2009 02:55 PM

We'll go up to bear mountain. There's still no snow yet!

HockeyRX-8 11-24-2009 02:59 PM

we'll do it right now :lol:

halimsteven 11-24-2009 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by mscamp02 (Post 3328240)
not the smartest of videos because of the open roads and two way traffic but still very cool. Cant say I havent driven like that on two ways before

:fingersx: you are right, but we are not that crazy, on teh certain turn, we know when it's dangerous, so we didn't go too crazy in the blind spot.


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
While normally I've the first person to post the "keep it on the track" post, they were going fast but neither of the RX-8s went across the double yellow... the 7 made a few dangerous cuts across the double yellow to keep up with them which wasn't wise at that time of day. Normally if I do a mountain drive I do it A) late at night in an area with no traffic B) I do a scouting drive through the run first to make sure there isn't an event with a bunch of cars C) I keep a close eye out for headlights and leave room on the side of the road for phantom joggers.

I will say also they were polite to other people on the road, they didn't pull past the bikers on the wrong side or tailgate the shit out of them despite your comment... they drove politely behind them until they pulled over. The guy in the RX-7 also had great reaction with the turkey, that could have ended badly, but he didn't overreact.

Obviously they were going too fast for a public road and nobody wants to endorse that, but on the other hand it was an impressive drive.

yeah, that's why when we go, we didn't take tooo many people because it will be crazy because there is going to be a lot of competitions. if you have small amount of poeple who understand about enjoying the road, you will take advantage the road and feel the car instead of being in the front ....:D:

there is another video guys which i am following sinned2545...check by my name
steven

Titaniumtt 11-24-2009 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
While normally I've the first person to post the "keep it on the track" post, they were going fast but neither of the RX-8s went across the double yellow... the 7 made a few dangerous cuts across the double yellow to keep up with them which wasn't wise at that time of day.

I made one cut across the yellow - not counting the turkey - and you could see 2-3 turns ahead. Not only that but having just driving it in the opposite directionnot 10 minutes early, there is a tremendous dip in the road there, noticable on camera as what looks like dark fresh asphalt probably from a sink hole. Whether you want to believe it or not it was actually safer to cut the straiter line rather than stay between the yellow and white. Had I seen another car coming the other way, I would've been HARD on the brakes appraoching it so the sudden compression on the suspension, which causes toe changes in the FC, would have minimal effect.


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
Normally if I do a mountain drive I do it A) late at night in an area with no traffic

I would say early afternoon on a sunday is safer. Little to no traffic and light. Had that turkey scooted in front of me @ night, I would be picking feathers out of the VMIC.


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
B) I do a scouting drive through the run first to make sure there isn't an event with a bunch of cars

As was done


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
C) I keep a close eye out for headlights and leave room on the side of the road for phantom joggers.

As was also done. Don't forget the camera is mounted lower than eyesight in the car and dead center. Proportions are all messed up.


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3328265)
I will say also they were polite to other people on the road, they didn't pull past the bikers on the wrong side or tailgate the shit out of them despite your comment... they drove politely behind them until they pulled over. The guy in the RX-7 also had great reaction with the turkey, that could have ended badly, but he didn't overreact.

Thanks



Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 3328286)
Personally I do not have issues with canyon carving like they were doing. They were not racing or driving out of control. IMO this is why many here would buy a sports car. To let loose on a back country road or mountain road.

I'm very lucky to have quite of few such roads near me and enjoy them frequently :)

It does not surprise me to see the 8s pulling on the higher HP FC on the back roads. IMO the 8 was designed for such an environment. The rev range is perfect. I have kept up with many Evos, STis and such on drives because they can not spool up fast enough between turns to take advantage of their extra HP. Add in some suspension mods and sticky tires and forget about it. But give them a decent straight away or long turn and they will pull on me.

I need to go for a drive now :)

I built the car for track racing more than these types of roads. I'm running stock REW sequential turbo's on the side of a ported 13B-RE. 405 max hp. 232 ft/lbs with 250ft/lbs of torque around 3k rpm:SHOCKED: My problem is getting that power to the pavement. I'm running a little too much neg camber in the rear and some worn RT615's

After saying all that - I was SERIOUSLY impressed with the 8's and their drivers. There's a few at the local auto-x that tear it up on A6 race rubber, I was impressed with them on the NT-01's throught the turns. They were going in hotter and carrying the speed more than I. I may have to buy a fresh set of RA1's or NT-01's and tweak the suspension a wee more. The 8's haul though throught the turns.... just do mess with me on the highway or a long sweeper ;)

Titaniumtt 11-24-2009 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by cfm251 (Post 3328024)
awesome video, you scared the stuffing out of that turkey :rofl:

:rollingla

pup 11-24-2009 09:43 PM

damnit man i just peed a little watching this video......real nice.....great driving guys.....+1

halimsteven 11-24-2009 09:52 PM


Originally Posted by Titaniumtt (Post 3329014)
I made one cut across the yellow - not counting the turkey - and you could see 2-3 turns ahead. Not only that but having just driving it in the opposite directionnot 10 minutes early, there is a tremendous dip in the road there, noticable on camera as what looks like dark fresh asphalt probably from a sink hole. Whether you want to believe it or not it was actually safer to cut the straiter line rather than stay between the yellow and white. Had I seen another car coming the other way, I would've been HARD on the brakes appraoching it so the sudden compression on the suspension, which causes toe changes in the FC, would have minimal effect.



I would say early afternoon on a sunday is safer. Little to no traffic and light. Had that turkey scooted in front of me @ night, I would be picking feathers out of the VMIC.



As was done



As was also done. Don't forget the camera is mounted lower than eyesight in the car and dead center. Proportions are all messed up.



Thanks




I built the car for track racing more than these types of roads. I'm running stock REW sequential turbo's on the side of a ported 13B-RE. 405 max hp. 232 ft/lbs with 250ft/lbs of torque around 3k rpm:SHOCKED: My problem is getting that power to the pavement. I'm running a little too much neg camber in the rear and some worn RT615's

After saying all that - I was SERIOUSLY impressed with the 8's and their drivers. There's a few at the local auto-x that tear it up on A6 race rubber, I was impressed with them on the NT-01's throught the turns. They were going in hotter and carrying the speed more than I. I may have to buy a fresh set of RA1's or NT-01's and tweak the suspension a wee more. The 8's haul though throught the turns.... just do mess with me on the highway or a long sweeper ;)

:worship:
in the straight line, i would not bother to catch up with u..i would just have to wait until the next traffic light coming, so when you stop then i catch up....:cwm27:

dude, it was a good spot for the camera....will do again.....and thank you for filming it.....you should see the pictures when omar took afterwards...it was beautiful

steven


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