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Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Jun 7, 2014, 01:47 PM
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Views: 2,001
Posted By ScrapFC

Pit Rally - Gambler's Edge: Anyone going?

Pit Rally - Gambler's Edge: Colorado Road Race - Central City, CO (http://pitrally.com/)

This looks interesting. Are any Rocky mountain rotorheads planning to attend, and maybe participate?
Forum: 2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
Apr 6, 2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,261
Posted By ScrapFC

Mostly because people who de-power their racks do...

Mostly because people who de-power their racks do it incorrectly. I've seen people simply remove the belt leaving the steering very heavy. I've also seen people "burp" MOST of the fluid out of the...
Forum: Introduce yourself
Apr 6, 2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By ScrapFC

Welcome Jason! Good to see another rotary owner...

Welcome Jason! Good to see another rotary owner in Colorado.
Forum: 2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
Mar 25, 2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,261
Posted By ScrapFC

For a street car, I would mostly leave the...

For a street car, I would mostly leave the interior alone. The increase in noise far overwhelms any modest gains in performance. Ditto any nasty, loud single exhaust. As mentioned previously, it's...
Forum: Race Car Tech
Feb 28, 2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,969
Posted By ScrapFC

According to the reading I've done here and...

According to the reading I've done here and elsewhere, pipe sizing in an NA should be planned as close to 250fps as possible at peak flow, or slightly larger. Anything larger might contribute...
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Feb 28, 2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

I just got a pair of CG Locks in the mail today....

I just got a pair of CG Locks in the mail today. Going back to Pueblo Motorsports tomorrow. Anyone else?
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Feb 17, 2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

I saw those guys at the track. The guy in the...

I saw those guys at the track. The guy in the Miata was fast. I didn't see the Mitsu in action.
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Feb 16, 2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

So the track was snowed under last week, but my...

So the track was snowed under last week, but my wife and I made it down to Pueblo Motorsports Park for Valentine's Day. That's a really fun track! We'll definitely be going back.
Forum: 2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
Feb 13, 2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By ScrapFC

I have a couple sets of FD wheels for my car, and...

I have a couple sets of FD wheels for my car, and I run 245/45-16 on both sets. I originally used 20mm spacers up front and 25mm spacers in the rear. I had to do a bit of a roll in the rear and would...
Forum: 2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
Feb 8, 2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 689
Posted By ScrapFC

I'm using some Powered By Max shortened rear dog...

I'm using some Powered By Max shortened rear dog links in conjunction with an adjustable rear center link. My car is as low as it can be without rubbing the plastic front fender liners too much and...
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Jan 31, 2014, 12:23 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

Good deal. Weather permitting, I plan to be at...

Good deal. Weather permitting, I plan to be at the track in Pueblo Friday 02/07 and/or Saturday 02/08. AS far as good street drives, I'm open to suggestion.
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Jan 31, 2014, 12:18 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 27,548
Posted By ScrapFC

Hey guys. If you're not too proud to hang with a...

Hey guys. If you're not too proud to hang with a Colorado (Ex-Cali) guy, I'm not too proud to come up to Cheyenne for a rotorhead gathering. Active rotary guys seem to be kinda thin in Larimer and...
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Jan 30, 2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

I'm going to be working in Pueblo for a while,...

I'm going to be working in Pueblo for a while, and I'm bringing my FC down from Fort Collins. I plan to get in some track days at Pueblo Motorsports Park, and maybe PPIR. Are any other rotorheads...
Forum: Race Car Tech
Jan 30, 2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,969
Posted By ScrapFC

I still haven't found any system that sounds...

I still haven't found any system that sounds better than RB. I'm running an RB header to a Bonez Superflo cat to a stock Y-pipe (RB's doesn't have larger diameter or cleaner transitions) to a pair of...
Forum: Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Aug 16, 2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 36,261
Posted By ScrapFC

I'm running 255/40-17s on 17X9 +35s and it works...

I'm running 255/40-17s on 17X9 +35s and it works fine, but I'm running a coilover with a long spindle mounting ear. I also clearanced the inside of the fenderwell ~1/4" and performed a light pull on...
Forum: 2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
Aug 16, 2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By ScrapFC

Your suspension bushings are probably pretty...

Your suspension bushings are probably pretty worn. DTSS eliminators will help the rear grip more consistently. Also, like most production cars the FC is factory tuned for oversteer. Adding negative...
Forum: Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Aug 16, 2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,705
Posted By ScrapFC

My FC is a dual-purpose street/autox machine. I'm...

My FC is a dual-purpose street/autox machine. I'm running Fortune coilovers with Swift springs and love the ride. My car is on 255s all around and has loads of grip, but you'll probably want more out...
Forum: Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Aug 15, 2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6,193
Views: 2,223,748
Posted By ScrapFC

So how about some 17X9 +35s with 255/40-17's? ...

So how about some 17X9 +35s with 255/40-17's?

I picked up a set of Fortune Auto 500 coilovers and noticed the front spindle mounting ears were pretty long. I test fitted my old Enkei RPF1s and...
Forum: Introduce yourself
Aug 7, 2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By ScrapFC

Nice car! I've seen plenty of first gen parts...

Nice car! I've seen plenty of first gen parts cars around, but they're usually pretty ratty. If you want new, an upholstery shop can probably make whatever you want.
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Apr 10, 2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

I found a pretty nice 87 base model w/ no sunroof...

I found a pretty nice 87 base model w/ no sunroof and 140K in a Loveland dealership and bought it for $2K. The deals are out there, but FCs are rare here.
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Mar 13, 2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,926
Posted By ScrapFC

I'm in Fort Collins, and always down to meet up...

I'm in Fort Collins, and always down to meet up with other rotorheads individually and in groups as time allows. A bit of a drive is no deterrent at all.
Forum: Vendor Classifieds
Mar 5, 2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,790
Posted By ScrapFC

I love a stimulated economy. PM sent.

I love a stimulated economy. PM sent.
Forum: New Member RX-7 Technical
Mar 2, 2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,655
Posted By ScrapFC

My experience with light flywheels is that they...

My experience with light flywheels is that they only exacerbate existing issues. If something in the car or the driver's technique is jerky, it will come through more with less rotational mass to...
Forum: 2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
Feb 22, 2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2,772
Views: 396,174
Posted By ScrapFC

Nice progress! Now we just need enough NoCo...

Nice progress! Now we just need enough NoCo rotorheads in one place at one time to show those Southern guys that there's something north of the Springs!

If you don't mind the casual insults of...
Forum: Mountain RX-7 Forum
Feb 10, 2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 79,786
Posted By ScrapFC

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome!
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