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We combined our 2023 Sevens Day with a VCMC AutoX event. Event was a success despite the heat. Most cars had left by the time the AutoX course was cleared, so we only managed a smaller scale group shot.
Wind cleared out the forest fire smoke for one afternoon letting Mt. Baker stand proud.
Made it to a local meet and was surprised to see so many cars stick it out in the rain. Drove the FD in its first to me Florida monsoon rain storm and it rained the whole time at the meet. Still around 400 cars showed up.
Sure looks like it with the lighting and water doesnt it? I've always wanted pearl white but would be the very last thing I did to the car if i do paint it. The CW paint is still in very good shape. I plan to paint correct and ceramic coat when I can find some time.
Crossed the border to visit J and pick up the rear bins I bought on here from @books Got a preview of J's nearly completed LTO kit. Fitting end to the last few days watching Akira Nakai do his work at our local tuner shop.
Waiting four years for the day. After being thronged at the local Porsche dealer the day before, a chance for Nakai-san to work in peace. Zen-like concentration ........ Have trim kit, will travel....... Just back from the initial spin around the block.......without a doubt a work of art. The goal, or something completely different.
Last Saturday, got a few of us out for a cruise up to the Mt.Baker Ski Area (and beyond). Off season meant open roads and we got to cruise the best sections without being hung up by local traffic.
Section from Maple Falls to Mt. Baker had the "tail of the dragon" vibe. Undulations in the road gave the suspension a work out but without bottoming out. In summer a road goes beyond the ski lifts to a high mountain viewing area (see dotted line on above map). The road is carved out of steep slopes with no shoulder or guard barriers (gulp!). A "Kyber Pass" feel to it. We left the peak likely 30 minutes before the first blizzard of the year. The legacy of the FD as a Mazda halo car is evident in this Mazda 3
Made it out to another meet tonight, last one for a while because we will be helping with Subiefest Daytona next weekend and are pretty busy the rest of the month. Got the wife to bring out her 240 again. Had a pretty good mix of cars.
A good friend of mine's recent build. Paint on this is amazing in person Wild swapped MR2 2JZ Taco
I wonder what the guy in the white t-shirt was saying?
he was asking who owns the car, came over to talk to us right after this. I was standing right next to the owner. Guy was a bit odd. Claimed to be some big wig in the street racing scene for the past 40 years and wanted to know who he could have rebuild his engine for his FB.
Took a run out the Old Dewdney Trunk HIghway to Ruskin Dam and on to Mission via Keystone Road. 100 year old Ruskin Dam. How long is that earthquake overdue? We traded drivers seats today. First time I have driven LHD. Odd sensation! Not too late to get some colour. Trees gave up early this year due to drought. Good thing we got a dam! Western Red Cedar gets a hug. They don't grow them this big in Texas. Fresh from the dyno, JW has his 1996 Version 4 in fine form ready for first run. 325whp is all you need to break the wheels loose! Big scramble yesterday morning to find a replacement for that alternator. Battle scares already. What's this? Fish tacos right on time and on theme. Makes for a complete cruise (imo).
Last edited by Redbul; Oct 21, 2023 at 10:43 PM.
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You might consider emulating the 2000 (Oct) Type RZ which was/is a very limited edition limited edition, and the direct predecessor of the 2002 Spirit R.
