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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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New to Washington, Tacoma area just here to introduce myself to the washington area. Im from tampa, Florida and been drag racing rotary's since I was 12 years old in my dads 1st gen FB. Ive owned over 40 Rx7's 1st, 2nd , and my favorite 3rd gen. I currently have a 93 fd running project and a Racecar 82' Toyota starlet with a turbo 2 s5 swap on e85. The Racecar makes 440 hp on 17lbs and im arranging to ship the car next month. Whats this area all about local tracks, dynos, and etc....? I do know atkins is also here in washington a bonus. The racing in florida is pretty awesome very competive and lots of tuners, builders and events. keep me posted thanks Names Sammy Oh I specialize in (microtech)
Old Jan 1, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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WELCOME..SO ARE YOU READY AS WE SPEAK TO DO WORK ?IM TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE THAT I CAN HAVE DIAGNOSE MY PROBLEM AND GIVE ME A QUOTE..I HAVE a 12A STOCK..TO MAKE THIS SHORT ITS NOT RUNNING TURN BY HAND YOU ONLY GET 2 SWOOSHES.OTHER TEN THAT THE CAR IS SUPER CLEAN..WHAT DO YOU CHARGE IF IT NEEDS A REBULD? thanks..SCOTT MAC
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Welcome!

There are a few tracks around here, and we have a friendly community.

What part of Washington are you in?

There is some monthly meets if your close to Olympia/Lacey.


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Edit: Just saw you said Tacoma!
I'm in Tacoma as well.

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Welcome to the northwest. I am down in Lacey currently working on my turbo, drag FB. Come on down, let's have a beer. Boricua!
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Originally Posted by scott mac
WELCOME..SO ARE YOU READY AS WE SPEAK TO DO WORK ?IM TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE THAT I CAN HAVE DIAGNOSE MY PROBLEM AND GIVE ME A QUOTE..I HAVE a 12A STOCK..TO MAKE THIS SHORT ITS NOT RUNNING TURN BY HAND YOU ONLY GET 2 SWOOSHES.OTHER TEN THAT THE CAR IS SUPER CLEAN..WHAT DO YOU CHARGE IF IT NEEDS A REBULD? thanks..SCOTT MAC
Im going to recieve all my tools and etc ... on Jan 8 so will arrange for me to check it out and see what you got. I have a compression tester but these rotary's usually just needs some tlc..Im pretty sure if it shows signs of life I'll get it running for you.. Last resort if it needs a rebuild will talk in person but ill have see how far we get into it...heres my number 813-270-6477 Sammy
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Originally Posted by MrGoodnight
Welcome!

There are a few tracks around here, and we have a friendly community.

What part of Washington are you in?

There is some monthly meets if your close to Olympia/Lacey.


~Kyle




Edit: Just saw you said Tacoma!
I'm in Tacoma as well.
Im looking to rent in tacoma area need a house with a garage.....keep me posted on the next meet ill drive out their...dont know anyone out here lol
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Originally Posted by ArmyOfOne
Welcome to the northwest. I am down in Lacey currently working on my turbo, drag FB. Come on down, let's have a beer. Boricua!

Here's my number 813-270-6477 send me a text
Drag 1st gen thats what im talking about...I thought they didnt exist here.
Ill come by for the beer sometime this week bro..
Old Jan 1, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Very nice. Welcome to the northwest Sammy!
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Very nice. Welcome to the northwest Sammy!
Thanks!!!
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Welcome to the northwest,i live a little south in Vancouver,i'm almost done with my street/strip RX-3,i race either at Portland International Raceway,or Woodburn dragstrip.you will enjoy the nice summers here when we have them.
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Awesome great to have you up here, but I bet you will find the track racing around here very limited and boring compared to Florida. Lot more talkers, not so many walkers. It sounds like you are a walker, I hope to see you around. Welcome.

There are not many rotary "shops" around here, and it sounds like you would have more experience and skill than most "tuner" shops around here. Plan on doing most/all the work yourself. If you need a hand just put it up here, buy a couple beers, and people will come.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Samito Built
New to Washington, Tacoma area just here to introduce myself to the washington area. Im from tampa, Florida and been drag racing rotary's since I was 12 years old in my dads 1st gen FB. Ive owned over 40 Rx7's 1st, 2nd , and my favorite 3rd gen. I currently have a 93 fd running project and a Racecar 82' Toyota starlet with a turbo 2 s5 swap on e85. The Racecar makes 440 hp on 17lbs and im arranging to ship the car next month. Whats this area all about local tracks, dynos, and etc....? I do know atkins is also here in washington a bonus. The racing in florida is pretty awesome very competive and lots of tuners, builders and events. keep me posted thanks Names Sammy Oh I specialize in (microtech)
Hey Sammy! Welcome to the NW!
I hope to see you at some meet ups in the near future here.
take it easy..

Tim.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Awesome great to have you up here, but I bet you will find the track racing around here very limited and boring compared to Florida. Lot more talkers, not so many walkers. It sounds like you are a walker, I hope to see you around. Welcome.

There are not many rotary "shops" around here, and it sounds like you would have more experience and skill than most "tuner" shops around here. Plan on doing most/all the work yourself. If you need a hand just put it up here, buy a couple beers, and people will come.
Thanks its good to know whats going on around here. Im going to have to post pictures up of some work Ive done in the past. I Havent found a reliable dyno yet, But in florida the going rate by the hour was 50 bucks and hour on a dynojet. I doubt anyone does it that cheap out here. When the racecar gets up here next month im going to retune it, and see if the weather changes anything. Hopefully I can find some E-85 up here...
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Thanks its good to know whats going on around here. Im going to have to post pictures up of some work Ive done in the past. I Havent found a reliable dyno yet, But in florida the going rate by the hour was 50 bucks and hour on a dynojet. I doubt anyone does it that cheap out here. When the racecar gets up here next month im going to retune it, and see if the weather changes anything. Hopefully I can find some E-85 up here...
You are most likely going to need to custom order the barrels. I know a couple shops have been wanting to get a constant supply, but I don't know any that have actually done it. :/

Intec Racing in Kent often has dyno specials for pretty cheap. I would give them a call. They are rotary friendly.
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Welcome!

I was new in 2011. The RX-7 community is absolutely wonderful out here. You'll have to come out to a meet. I am sure there will be plenty going on this coming year.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TweakGames
You are most likely going to need to custom order the barrels. I know a couple shops have been wanting to get a constant supply, but I don't know any that have actually done it. :/

Intec Racing in Kent often has dyno specials for pretty cheap. I would give them a call. They are rotary friendly.

I'll definatelly check it out...
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Welcome Sammy!

Would you be able to tune an S5 TII, BNR stage 5, meth/water injected with a haltech e6k? That's what I have parts to build, but if I find the money, I will get a better stand alone.
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BNR stage 5??
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Whoops. Typo. Stage 4.
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Welcome Sammy!

Would you be able to tune an S5 TII, BNR stage 5, meth/water injected with a haltech e6k? That's what I have parts to build, but if I find the money, I will get a better stand alone.

Pmed !!!
Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Welcome to town Sammy

Glad you are here!
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Welcome to your new home! The NW is awesome.

Do you tune turbos only or would you be knowledgeable in the area of Haltech F9 tuning on an S5 N/A?
Old Jan 25, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Haltech f9 never messed with it, I prefer tuning microtech N/a or turbo. I would like to play with a Haltech one day if you want me to check it out just pm me.
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Sounds like a plan! I'm going to try my hand at it and see how things go I hope to at least get it good enough to drive it to someone who knows whats up.

We'll have to go for a cruise n tune



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