Autox was fun to watch yesterday. Wish I could have raced, but I was at the doctor's during the driver's meeting, and I sprained my ankle. Good news though, I might be getting a Mazdaspeed Protege on tuesday. My dad is checking insurance today, and if it isn't outrageous, then I'll be getting it. Talk about autox machine ;o. They have sweet colors, I'm leaning towards Laser Blue Mica, but the Titanium Grey looks good, too. I'm praying insurance isn't that bad. I heard some companies are just marking it as a normal protege.


Btw, did you win the bet, mike?

 

yall missed an AWESOME autox yesterday. it was the size of the ones at dinwiddie, i had to go into 3rd gear sometimes. you probably would of liked it zach.

brian - you didnt say thast why you test drove one thats awesome.

and yea, i won the bet, i beat my 3 other friends, but joe came REAL close.

 

I've been quiet lately, but I've just been pissed at myself and my car...

I got a reckless ticket a while back and just had court today...driving school!

Note: Cops on their way into work in their own cars will radio you in if your doing something bad...like passing them...near triple digits...

 

2003.5 Laser Blue Mica Mazdaspeed Protege


Can't wait to get 600 miles on it, but I might wait till 1000 to autox it just to be safe. Sucks about your ticket Josepi. I've luckily never had a ticket (or else parents sell the car.) Good job on winning the bet mike ;O


~brian

 

Driving school > fine+points

 

Very true Joe.

I have good news....my brother and I did a compression check on my old car (which now belongs to him) and the compression is fine, right around 100 on all 3 sides for front and rear. I am 99% sure that his aux. ports are sticking and his VDI may not be working. High end power is lacking on that car to say the least. He is ordering new gaskets, new vac. lines in the next week or so. Zach, didn't you do this one time? I am thinking we can do it in a day or so if his A.D.D. can let him focus for a little while to help me out.

Things seem dead around here....we all need to get motivated and go to the next autocross or go to a bar sometime to talk cars. Maybe that will kick us all in the butt and get this thread going like it was back in the day.

 

Yeah, I'll be at the next autox with the msp, but I won't be able to race (not enough miles on it.) I'm trying to get pictures posted in a second. I'm still up for a meet even though I don't drive the rex anymore :o

~brian

 

Pics: http://www.angelfire.com/games3/rufus/msp/

Be wary, they're pretty big, but angelfire normally loads quickly. Lemme know whatcha think.

~brian

 

My car has issues, she doesn't like me changing gears from first to second if the revs are higher than 4500rpm's, the rear right wheel is cambered out, plus i think i may brake rotors are warped. God its great to own a sports car.

 

Anyone going to the Xtreme nationals at V.M.P. this weekend?I have the S.C. back on my car and will be showing,even though it needs a paint job and i havent even put the bumpers and TII side skirts on yet.We will be showing the wifes ranger and my car.Come on out it will be a great show(plenty of tities and beer).

 

I might go, I'm not sure yet. Supercharger on the vert? I didn't know you had that! I need miles on my car, so it would be a nice drive. What're the details? Time/price. Is it a car show or drag racing? I thought it was racing.

~brian

 

Its just my little project car.I blew the motor the first time i hooked the S.C. up,so this time i am being a little more careful.I am going to take it easy until i get a dyno run and tuning.Its not show or drag,just fun.I bought the S.C. kit from a buddy in idaho,about a year ago for $2000.00.So far it has cost me a rebuild,cartech R.R.F.P.R.,walboro fuel pump,550 inj.,and lots of time and patience.Be at the show this weekend,i will be showing it,the body needs some work,im just not satisfied with it.Be at the show this weekend and take a look.Its a 88 vert supercharged,sparco torino seats with 17" konig imagines.

 

Its like mardi gra at this show.You got beads you see ****,you got 4 wheeler?,you see ****,you got a dick and you will see ****.(LOL).Its a really good show,if you are with family, leave before dark if not be prepared for a hella good time.

 

Is it mainly a show this weekend or drag racing event? I'll try to make it.

 

Its both,show and drag racing.The drag racing will be going on all day,with the show.Then you have the bass off,bikini contest,wet T-shirt contest,neon contest,draggin contest,and a wild after party at the campgrounds.Its all in fun, i had a blast last year and got plenty good coverage.

 

good news, we went to tunner tuesdays at mojo's on carry street last night and met up with our friend mike (guy who organizes the US DRIFT events on the east coast. he said they are doing another drift event like last time. all day, as many runs as you want. he said hes trying to work a deal out with some tire place to bring out a mounting/balancing machine and maybe $5 a tire. its goign to be November 15th (its a saturday).

he also said nopi wanted to do drift events, but all the top drift guys laughed and said **** no, well nopi contacted him, and he said they are going to be doing us drift events at dinnwiddie next year. he said there will be 8-10 events next season, with 6 of them definately being within realistic driving time away from richmond.

yall should come out, the events are really cool, and you see some badass driving. you definately get alot of seat time as well. ill definately be there.

 

good news, we went to tunner tuesdays at mojo's on carry street last night and met up with our friend mike (guy who organizes the US DRIFT events on the east coast. he said they are doing another drift event like last time. all day, as many runs as you want. he said hes trying to work a deal out with some tire place to bring out a mounting/balancing machine and maybe $5 a tire. its goign to be November 15th (its a saturday).

he also said nopi wanted to do drift events, but all the top drift guys laughed and said **** no, well nopi contacted him, and he said they are going to be doing us drift events at dinnwiddie next year. he said there will be 8-10 events next season, with 6 of them definately being within realistic driving time away from richmond.

yall should come out, the events are really cool, and you see some badass driving. you definately get alot of seat time as well. ill definately be there.

 

Just some F.Y.I.,my friend has a set of 4 lug 18" enkies hes trying to sell with almost new tires on them.Hes asking $700.00 for all 4,the wheels are 2 months old,and are the enkie RS5.http://www.enkei.com/PerfSpecPAGES/rs5Specs.html

 

I do need tires...

 

as do i!

i wonder if i will ever have the cash for this damn microtech. Joe, I have a question about the LT12. I can hook a wideband directly up to that can't I? Is that essentially the only difference aside from being able to run a 20B?

 

I'll be at the cloverleaf event this weekend. See you there mike!

 

which event? the autox is at vmp, the drift event is on the 15th.

i thought you died zach

 

"October 19th AutoX at Cloverleaf Mall: Not at VMP, as stated previously!
Online Registration is open. You can also view the Entry List."
http://www.vmsc.org/index.shtml
Orange you glad I said something.
Not dead to the world, just the internet. No comp at the apt yet, or time to get on the internet.
BTW, I'm bringing an Abercrombie hottie with me.

 

wheels are sold my brother bought them yesterday,yall missed one hella show!!!I think my bro is thinking of selling his RX and getting a civic.It would be more up his alley as far as affording parts and mods.We got the car almost running,but when it is im sure he wont be to happy with the slug of the auto and the price of upkeep.

 

i wont make the autox this weekend, we are doing the wiring harness on the rx2.3. maybe next time though, and maybe ill have something to show off