https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...32#post1574932

couple pics from this weekends autocross.

 

Michael...looking good, you still have the rear portions coming? The portions behind the rear tires. Did you get anything for the front? Wing makes a huge change to the overall lok of the car. Great pics too.

Jessie...sorry to hear of your loss. I would assume that this means no pre-SS9 dynos as you'll probably be babying it down to SS9...if it is even ready by then. I'll cross my fingers. I would hate to see those long Sundays not pay off. We did work hard.

to all those who frequently ask when SS9 is....10/28/06

Casey...thank you for the pics.....yummy red

 

OMG, it's my Evil Blue Twin!!!!
Looking awesome Michael! We need pictures with the doors open for the calendar


Damn work internet filters!! Why oh why did I leave my laptop at home today...

 

doors up....YES

 

well, i just got a post from dave, he said its already re-rebuilt, and back in the car... and should be running again by noon today (actually as i type, she should be brapping once again)

 

got to be kidding, that guy is quick...just hope he is as good as he is quick.

 

oh, he is top notch.... i have no worries about his skills.... yeah, its crazy how fast that guy is! i went there yesterday, and it looked like my engine bay exploded! literally, i had internal and external engine parts spralled out all over the shop floor

 

Fog, rain, spinning out, and losing cars, looks like I'm glad I missed the cruise this month!

But very sad I missed the drifting. Last minute change of plans. Sorry Loren, I didn't even get your message until 11pm and we had just gotten into San Diego. My bad, I should have called someone. It's just been so crazy around here lately. I know I got to start working on the calendar soon. Heading over to that thread now to at least read a bit.

 

hope he is keeping everything nice and clean, and isn't getting greasy finger prints on all the sand blasted parts.

 

Keith: like the new avatar

 

"taking over BSP.....Illegally".

 

I don't get the 'ilegally' part though...

 

oh, I'll wait for the forum hawk to show...if not, I'll fill you in a little later. Came from a question I asked of another member who was competing in B-stock with the MS wing....I got smacked down for my car being in BSP.

 

Sideskirts?!?

 

Quick reference RX-8 classing with allowed mods:

Stock class: BS
Wheels: OE dimensions, within .25" offset
Tires: R-compounds allowed, any size
Suspension: Up to 2-way adjustable shocks in OE dimensions, front sway bar
Engine: Cat-back exhaust, air filter
Body: No body-kits/wings/etc that aren't OE equipment

Street touring: STU
Wheels: Any size that will fit
Tires: Up to 275mm wide, with minimum 140 treadwear rating (no r-compounds)
Suspension: Shocks, springs, both anti-roll bars, bushings
Engine: Intake, full exhaust w/ cat required, pulleys, ECU programming
Body: Body kits, spoilers, etc
Other: Front seats, shifter kits, battery relocation

Street prepared: BSP
Wheels: Any size that will fit
Tires: R-compounds allowed, any size
Suspension: Springs and shocks, sway bars
Engine: Pretty much everything but the engine internals
Body: Spoilers, no wings or side skirts
Other: Front seats, steering wheel, shifter, battery, etc

Street modified: SM <--------I should be here
Everything allowed in Street Prepared and more
For example, any engine from same manufacturer
Body panels can be replaced
Rear seats can be removed

 

ok - Wings and sideskirts.

 

...and front bumper, rear bumper.....

 

another forum member was giving you crap for the ms wing and side skirts?! I could imagine if you had a HUGE wing on there for downforce but I highly doubt the ms wing or SS are weilding any kind of competitive advantage.

 

MP5 was playing around, just giving me some freshman hazing. He wasnot trying to be a jerk, he was just messing around. But it is true...I am not in the right class...and the MS wing does not provide any advantage other than increasing the weight of my vehicle.

 

Oh, okay. I thought some of the guys were SERIOUS about your mods being way illegal. mp5 seems like a good guy so just chalk it up to rookie initiation...haha

 

yup...I'm watching my back for the next ritual....

 

"Forum hawk" here... my bad Keith, just can't miss an opportunity to get a jab in there. I wouldn't worry about the "illegal" business as any sane person would realize those mods are not helping you. It'd be a lot different if it was not purely cosmetic stuff.

Oh, I think I'll start looking for a calendar pic... oh wait, that's off topic, oh wait, there is no topic here.

 

yup, no topic....your more than welcome to start looking at calendar pics...April is still open.

 

te quero mucho el avatar' keith....Great news Jesse, i am anxious to se the car.

 

holy crap, where'd they get the video of me?! NIce find Razz.