Now that SS8 is over, What you like to have seen/done to make it better?
10-20-2005, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
The reason most of us from the Cerritos caravan (approx 15 guys) didn't park in the main lot is because we figured there would be more modified RX-8's that wanted to show.
Most of our cars were pretty nice but we just didn't think they were worth showing.
Don't really think the 2 p.m. was the problem.
Most of our cars were pretty nice but we just didn't think they were worth showing.
Don't really think the 2 p.m. was the problem.
-Bern
10-20-2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
same reason why i didn't want to park my ride inside..i don't even have my rims yet! haha nothing to show...gets kinda boring to see the same red rx8 over and over again..but maybe next year when my car is more complete...
So no need to fret about how your 8 is hooked-up next year! It's not about the show, but about the experience!!
-Bern
10-20-2005, 06:42 PM
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Here's an idea!
Have an area set aside with Rx-8 "experts" to help with removing and installing our front noses. Could be sponsored by RB and they would sell a lot of screens and intakes that way. As I looked at the screens, another RX-8 owner looked as well and mentioned to his daughter, "I want these but I don't want to remove the nose".
Yes, I know its not hard. And skill is there - I've done a frame up on my Triumph. But restoring a trashed car is a lot different than dis-assemblying a perfect one.
Mike
Have an area set aside with Rx-8 "experts" to help with removing and installing our front noses. Could be sponsored by RB and they would sell a lot of screens and intakes that way. As I looked at the screens, another RX-8 owner looked as well and mentioned to his daughter, "I want these but I don't want to remove the nose".
Yes, I know its not hard. And skill is there - I've done a frame up on my Triumph. But restoring a trashed car is a lot different than dis-assemblying a perfect one.
Mike
10-20-2005, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bern
As some you guys got the feeling, SevenStock is NOT about show cars, but about Rotary pride and ownership. Please don't let the same feelings make you guys park in the street next year (if there is next year) especially, if you are on time to get into the parking lot and can stay past 2:00pm. It's about ROTARY LOVE, not show cars.... although we like the nice cars and hope they show up early so we can showcase them.
-Bern
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10-20-2005, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bern
.... next thing we'll have 8s with gold-fish in the headlights! 
-Bern
-Bern
A picnic with out a BBQ? How about a couple of 55gallon drums with full size pigs?
Mazda nuts will come around from miles away just to eat the food!
10-21-2005, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Outlaws eXtreme
I was wondering what other owners thought that may make SS9 (if there is one) better if that's possible.
It was good this year, but it did seem less people showed up... wonder why that was. I've been to the last 3 SS.. and this one did seem like less people showed.
It was good this year, but it did seem less people showed up... wonder why that was. I've been to the last 3 SS.. and this one did seem like less people showed.
If there is a new stand alone ECU being showcased at SS9... i will be there in a hearbeat.
Oh, and the Rev it Up/SS sounds like a good idea. Most rotary owners can rev it up on their own at any local autocross but very few do. Mazda Rev It Up comes around, and everyone goes nuts... i dont get it. Anyways, i think it'll be a good way to bring alot more people in.
-HS
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10-21-2005, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by agoodcave
Here's an idea!
Have an area set aside with Rx-8 "experts" to help with removing and installing our front noses. Could be sponsored by RB and they would sell a lot of screens and intakes that way. As I looked at the screens, another RX-8 owner looked as well and mentioned to his daughter, "I want these but I don't want to remove the nose".
Yes, I know its not hard. And skill is there - I've done a frame up on my Triumph. But restoring a trashed car is a lot different than dis-assemblying a perfect one.
Mike
Have an area set aside with Rx-8 "experts" to help with removing and installing our front noses. Could be sponsored by RB and they would sell a lot of screens and intakes that way. As I looked at the screens, another RX-8 owner looked as well and mentioned to his daughter, "I want these but I don't want to remove the nose".
Yes, I know its not hard. And skill is there - I've done a frame up on my Triumph. But restoring a trashed car is a lot different than dis-assemblying a perfect one.
Mike
oh look at all the new smilies.
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10-21-2005, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Moostafa29
Are you talking about the front bumper. IF there is a sevenstock9, I'll teach you to take it off in 10min or less.
Of course, you didn't say how long it would take to put it back on!
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10-21-2005, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BigOLundh
I personally didn't see any new advancements this year worth seeing at SS. I hate to say it, but there was nothing there that motivated me to attend. Last year Racing Beat had a big exhibition... and there were many new great products. Only thing i've seen this year that interested me was a new vented hood, and thats not saying much.
If there is a new stand alone ECU being showcased at SS9... i will be there in a hearbeat.
Oh, and the Rev it Up/SS sounds like a good idea. Most rotary owners can rev it up on their own at any local autocross but very few do. Mazda Rev It Up comes around, and everyone goes nuts... i dont get it. Anyways, i think it'll be a good way to bring alot more people in.
-HS
If there is a new stand alone ECU being showcased at SS9... i will be there in a hearbeat.
Oh, and the Rev it Up/SS sounds like a good idea. Most rotary owners can rev it up on their own at any local autocross but very few do. Mazda Rev It Up comes around, and everyone goes nuts... i dont get it. Anyways, i think it'll be a good way to bring alot more people in.
-HS
I feel the chance to see and speak to Mazda racing history was enough to attend. Never have so many Mazda 4-rotor and Prototype racers been exhibited at one place at the same time. Also, how often does one get to speak to Mazda engineers, management, and famous racers and personalities. Also the freshly restored 792P was a sight to behold in itself.
The trip was more than worth it just to meet Jim Downing and his wife Connie. Two people which have played huge rolls in Rotary racing in North America for 3 decades.
For RX-8 owners, like yourself who auto-x, the chance to check-out in detail the SCCA National B-Stock Championship RX-8, and speak to it's driver, should've been of great attraction.
And last but not least, meeting up with all of your fellow Forum members, almost makes it worth it alone! Not to mention being part of the world's largest rotary gathering!
The funny thing is that Racing Beat had a bigger exhibition/display this year at the show, and even showed their new body kit. Not sure on the new products though. There were several RX-8s that had new mods, and tire/wheel combos, which looked very interesting. A few turbo cars also.....
I'm sorry that there was new RX-8 stand alone ECU being showcased at SS-8... maybe next year, eh? We did have the new WOLF ECU for RX-7s there..
-Bern
10-21-2005, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Loaded8
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LOL... please tell me you haven't really seen that on a car. It's pretty funny though... maybe I can put some goldfish stickers on my headlights for next year.
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LOL... please tell me you haven't really seen that on a car. It's pretty funny though... maybe I can put some goldfish stickers on my headlights for next year.
...-Bern
10-21-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Ja, but I was proud enough to let the other owners who had pride park in the lot, and I was the first RX8 there at 6AM.
This is all per our crack reporter Dan at RN.COM
"Antonio in a very nice VR RX-8 was first to line up on Reynolds, across the street from R&D, arriving at 5:10 in the AM"
http://rotarynews.com/node/view/701
-Bern
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