RW-7

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Thread cleaned up.

dwb87

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What you say is all very true.

It would be one race that we'd be preparing for. It's a really cool concept that I don't really want to give up on.

Car: $500
Safety equpiment: ~$1,200 (Roll cage, helmets, suits, tires, etc.)
Gas: ~$700
Other costs: ~$800

These are just estimates. And in 24 Hours of LeMons, it is possible that our car be chosen to be destroyed. We could always get a team together, each save some cash, and compete in 2013 or even in another league if we don't have time or the funds right now. We'd have more time to prepare a car and the team's strategy. We can't just give up. I'd like to hear what others have to say.

(Thank you RW-7 for cleaning up the thread. You read my mind.)

snakebite662000

Again I'm in. but seeing as how im in Vancouver, WA, and everyone else is in Seattle aria, it might be hard for me unless we pick a spot in the middle, i have a buddy in Toledo WA, that might sell a fb/fc for ~500

snakebite662000

http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/2638231017.html

think i found ur car.

snakebite662000

this guy is local to me. parts car, might be able to get car
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2642986168.html

PS i Emailed This one

dwb87

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Updated List:

1) dwb87 - (PD)
2) Noxi - (PD)
3) josh95mx - (PD)
4) Nytrate - (PD)
5) snakebite662000 - (PD)
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hornbm

I think you guys can do better price wise on a FB for this project than the one in the link. These cars tend to fall out of the sky. I bought a GSL-SE for 50 bucks once.

bontis101

im interested, im in silverdale, Wa, new to the hole rotory scene,

josh95mx

Cant wait to do this! the gears in my head are spinning. lots of ideas for this.

dwb87

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Damn. That's pretty cheap... That would leave us quite a bit more money for the rest of the build. Thanks for the info. Are you interested in participating hornbm?


Like I said... It may be late November, maybe December before we actually meet up. For now, keep those ideas on the top of your head, write them down, whatever. Keep them fresh, though!


Updated List:

1) dwb87 - (PD)
2) Noxi - (PD)
3) josh95mx - (PD)
4) Nytrate - (PD)
5) snakebite662000 - (PD)
6) bontis101 - (PD)
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We have two people in Bellevue, WA. Two in the Lacey/Olympia, WA area. One in Vancouver, WA. And one in Silverdale, WA. - We are all somewhat spread out.

We need to find a "mid-point" to meet up. After reviewing a map... I figure somewhere below Olympia, WA may be our best bet. (We won't be meeting up for quite some time. I will give advanced notices.)

This can all be discussed, though. Anymore input?

Red_Rotor

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count me in. gettin OT at work so ill have a couple hundred extra aside every paycheck. iv drivin auto x down in portland a few times when i lived there. also did a bunch of street racing on oregon coast. wrenching is fun too. im quick at tearin **** down and gettin it back together. totally comfortable behind the wheel in a 7 for sure.

RedRevolver

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I'm getting an '84 accord to field in chump car, was previously used in hornet racing. Would have been nice to do a rotary but this came up haha.

dwb87

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Awesome. I advise the most recent members to the list, to read the 24 Hours of LeMons prices and rules.

Updated List:

1) dwb87 - (PD)
2) Noxi - (PD)
3) josh95mx - (PD)
4) Nytrate - (PD)
5) snakebite662000 - (PD)
6) bontis101 - (PD)
7) Red_Rotor - (PD)
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bontis101 - Since you deploy in December, are you going to be able to do this?

RW-7

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Did you guys see this thread?
https://www.rx7club.com/race-car-tech-103/dedicated-lemons-chumpcar-thread-882322/
Thought I would share.
That number 6 car is super COOL!!
-Robert.

hornbm

I'd like to participate, but after reviewing the distance and time its going to take, I don't think now would be a good time. I hope you guys can pull this off.

dwb87

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Haha! That car is AWESOME!

Ah, yeah... That's understandable hornbm.

7dust

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^^^ That number 6 car is ours.

Thread that started it all for us.
https://www.rx7club.com/south-rx-7-forum-34/24-hrs-lemons-808443/

Here is where we won the Lemons top prize in Dallas - Index of Effluency:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...l-winner-is-8/

Here is where we added a garbage disposal based margarita machine / cool suit system and a functional car-powered moonshine still:
http://murileemartin.com/wordpress/?p=1407

Anyhoo - if any of you need ideas / want the lowdown on Lemons, just PM me or give me a call. I'm always up for talking Lemons. In fact, we are currently prepping our car for the season ender in December.

snakebite662000

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2642986168.html

this guy will sell everything to us for 600. yes i know that it 100 over limit, but hey.
we could also keep an eye out longer but this comes with extra parts.

i have a 1985 parts car will also work on 1980s through 1985 rx7s i have no title for it the car. so it that is why I'm parting it out i have a whole car!! the engine runs an the tranny shifts fine. i have many other rx7 parts too almost new R.B headers. and extra tranny 3 sunroofs louvers for the back window 4 Nikki carbs one is brand new an 3 drive shafts i have windows. all the glass is good. and wheels for the rx7 waffle rims they have good tires and have after market fort valance and a alot more please call me or text me an let me know what parts you need! lots of parts in boxes. The whole car is for parts 3609897273 trades?

thats the ad.

bontis101

im not sure when december im getting deployed, but ill be back shortly in no more than 3 months,

dwb87

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That car is awesome! Yeah dude... I may have to contact you once we get the ball rolling. I appreciate it. Congrats on the IOE top prize!


Alright. I'm currently working on my "job situation"... I am excited to meet everyone. (When we actually get to meet.)

bontis101

1.0: WARNING: Racing is Exceedingly Taxing, both Physically and Mentally. When driving a racecar, you'll be exposed to extreme (both high and low) temperatures; to dense smoke and fumes; to intense shocks and vibration; to very loud noises; and to a variety of other unusual, exhausting, confusing, and stressful conditions. EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU'RE IN EXCELLENT HEALTH, TELL YOUR DOCTOR WHAT YOU'RE PLANNING TO DO; GET A FULL PRE-COMPETITION PHYSICAL EXAM BEFORE YOU START RACING; AND ESTABLISH A REGULAR SCHEDULE FOR RE-TESTS!

Hmm im submariner i dont think i qualify for this...........

parid

I run a chumpcar team out of oregon. Feel free to ask any questions. Last weekend was the second 2011 event at Portland. We fielded 83 cars (4-5 rx7s too!) for an awesome weekend. Unfortunately my team didn't finish due to a still unknown issue. It shouldn't be anything too major though. We will be back up and running for our next event at Laguna Seca in December.

You way want to consider running chumpcar as well as lemons. Chumpcar has 4 events in the NW (5 if you count canada) next year. ChumpCar also has a true 24hr race mid summer in Spokane. Last year lemons only ran one race in the NW at ORP. ORP is also hosting their own events call "rat races" that are essentially the same rule sets. The ORP manager was walking the pits last weekend and mentioned they are going to run 4+ events. It should be pretty simple to build one car to meet all the rules. What it comes down to is that we pretty much have more events in 2012 than we would want. Spoiled for choice.

So far no one has braved pacific raceways running a crap-can event. Maybe lemons in 2012? Chumpcar won't.

Chumpcar also doesn't destroy cars (well unless the owners decide to drive them into walls, RIP chumpcar #1 ).

Plan on spending at least 4k preping the team and car. Fueling supplies, spares, parts cars (yes sssss), tires, brakes, spare engines, towing, fuel (LOTS of fuel, we regularly burn 100+gal in a weekend not including towing),something to store all that fuel in, don't forget all the personal safety gear too! Maybe even lights for night racing. On top of the build/team costs you will probably spend 400-500 per driver per race (on fuel, entry fees, tires, brakes, fluids, ect).

It may sound like a lot but its by far the cheapest wheel to wheel racing in North America. You get a ton of wheel time and I haven't found a bigger rush yet. It's amazing fun and you will NOT be disappointed you did it.

If you don't have your car ready in time, you should come down and volunteer for the race or crew with a team during the March PIR race.

dwb87

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Chumpcar seems pretty cool... LeMons kind of scares the **** out of me. Some of the rules seem so random and "off the wall". (I wouldn't want to build a car and then have it destroyed.)

I'm seriously considering coming down in March to volunteer. I appreciate your post.

hornbm

Figured you guys would like to know, they are having a lemons race in shelton, wa next year, just announced!

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/pnw12.aspx

snakebite662000

so where do we stand now?? thread has been froze for a while. lets get the ball rolling huh???