How about a feature in RXTuner? That's what I'm trying to cook up.

 

Yes, but the feature would be the same cars with different suspension setups on the same track. We have stock cars and RB suspension cars, so it would be a great comparison of the suspension mods. If only we had a car with Mazdaspeed suspension... Anybody? Anybody?....

 

Hey we have an excellant crosssection of representation.
me----cz stage 2 map, rb sways, custom intake and rb catback
Pam ---is stock
Nabil--- has full rb suspension and catback
Phlash-- has rb catback and mazdaspeed flywheel
Legokcen--stock plus k/n drop in filter
I think we all have redline in the gears
Charlie-has custom exhaust and he will probaly have his flywheel in by then.does he have the rb suspension?
Matter of fact I don't think we have 2 cars that are exactly alike!
This sounds good. I guess I must have a video camera in my car next!
olddragger

 

What do you all think?

 

Nabil,
I agree. I believe the enthusiasts approach will be the best. Rotory heads are already known for that. I think the interest will be that this is a new car,a new type of car and a reinsertion of the rotory concept. We have to think of what makes us differant from any other car group ie.(the Miata's, the Z's or the Corvette's). It would be cool to see the 8 on the track passing some others etc then a shot of the car leaving the track and going to Home Depo and putting 2x4x8 pieces of lumber through the truck and pass through ,then driving home with all the windows and trunk closed and then when arriving home show 4 people getting out of it and unloading the lumber. I cant think of another car that can do that with the style and performance of the 8.
olddragger

 

I'm thinking the NASA stuff would be a nice change and the same amount of laptime as Panoz. Is the price for just one day or both? Web site kinda sux in clarifying. I would have to join as well.

I think any kind of press about a group of folks that get together when they can to share a common interest is a good thing. I'm open to what ever.....

 

I've talked to them about two avenues of an article.
1: several modded and stock 8's on the same track. Impressions, improvements, etc. A Technical Article.
2: How a car and it's love for it can bring a group of strangers together to become friends and meet for these track days. Also show what is available for other rotorheads to participate in. A Non-technical Atricle.

I think RXTuner would like #1, but hope they would settle for #2 if #1 isn't possible.

The NASA event shows promise. I'd like to do it.

I just washed the 8 today, so I'll take a pic with the new wheels and show you all.

 

BTW, Here's a picture of the wheels I talked about. I know it's in the wrong forum section, but I had talked about them at the Panoz event. A little lighter than the stock rims. 18 x 8.5.

 

Yeah, the 245 40 18 Kumho's are on them. The slicks are on the stock rims and they will be used on the 9th at the next autocross. I'll let you know how they do.

I'll more than likely do the NASA event as well.

 

Lego,

Those are very, very pretty! You got them where?

 

Ebay actually. $499 + shipping. They came in about 2 weeks. They are +45 offset so they are close to the stock +50. 245's wrap around them really nice with no bulge and you get more thread on the ground than the stock 8.0" wheels.

 

Just got the race tires on the car and took them for a little spin. DAMN they are sticky. Its a very soft rubber and they stick like glue. I think I'm seeing the RB Front Sway bar in my future.

I'm going to contact NASA and see if I can take these to that event.

 

Lego....your new wheels look really good!