Oh, ok. Thanks. Guess I'll become an assoicated member...

 

Audi club VIR registration for NOV 17th and 18th on the full course is now open. Trackdaze is holding an event on the 19th so lets make it a 3 day event

Damian and Andy what's the word?
Pete you in?
Bill?
Stew?
Patfat (in the FC)?
Hoi?
Mathew?
Matt?

etc....

Calling all track DAWGs lets make this a huge rx7 event

 

Fritz and other track guys:

I was going to start a new thread but problably this is better to find all of you.

I road race a 93 with around 410rwhp with 285 Pzero D5 slicks, Cusco 1.5w lsd, and everything else needed except for the stock transmission.

We have broken 3rd gear about 4 times now. New gears from Mazda Motorsports last about 3 events and new gears with cryo treatment last about 5 events (these are our actual results); so not what we expected from cryo.

We thought about dog gears but PPG Australia no longer manufactures them (as informed directly by them).

So here is the question: What at you guys doing for trannys? Do you know about any other other option to fit the factory case besides the dog gears no longer manufactured due to lack of demand and age of the cars, etc.,...? Are any of you road racing a 20B...? Gforce and modify...?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

GUSTAVO
Puerto Rico
gustavof@coqui.net
787-509-2930

 

Hmm, November at VIR definitely sounds good. I'll have to check with the home office first, but I'd say count me in at this point.

Heck, I think we can get Ashraf there, now that his MCATs are over.

-b

 

Sweet. I'm signing up for all 3 days. Looks like I need to put some brakes on the Bimmer.

Man... I wish I still had my FD...

 

Personally I've only had one trans go bad and it was the 3rd gear but that car saw LOTS and LOTS of track action. There was probably 20k track miles atleast on the trans and when I bought the car the trans was very loud so it was on its way out.

I think shifting at 7500 and heel toeing to match rpms in the 4500 to 6500 rpm range should really help keep the heat down in the trans. If you're actually racing and need to ring it out each time on the track I'd consider a trans cooler. Also like most street cars the FD is not a car you can slam gears or you will catch the syncro of any of the gears so you have to go a beat slow and shift with a gentle hand to keep them happy. AFAIK the drive line in the FD is actually overbuilt so you shouldn't have problems unless there's another contributing factor. I like using NEO gear oil.

I tried some cryo treated rotors (brake rotors) and they made no measurable difference imo.

 

I'll be there in the FC or my new FD

 

I don't see any RX-7's signed up for the TrackDaze Event. All I see are some Vette's, Porsches, and Bimmers. Get in there RX-7's!

http://www.trackdaze.com/events/list...ent=vir_nov_07

^^^I'm Dexter Davis...

I need to build a track car... I'll be going slow because my insurance doesn't cover damage on the track.

 

Ohh snap, let me talk to Andy, if my car is still runnin after the nasa season is over I would like to go, but the 22 hour drive is a beeeeeahhhchhh!!!!

 

You should talk to Pettit Racing: http://www.pettitracing.com/

 

I might be able to commit to this after nationals this week... Or I may commit to not going. We'll see how it goes.

 

All you track guys...

I'm buying a helmet and gloves now... Anything else I need?

 

I undestand completely

If you guys are crazy enough to make the trip dinner is on me

Good luck at Nationals and I'll be raising the roof for both you guys

 

Check the Audi site for some info about what to expect and or bring to the track.

Other clubs like BMW and Porsche will probably also have some good info to read over.

 

Check this thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/race-car-tech-103/track-check-list-so-speak-254212/

 

Thanks guys.

First time at the track... I'm excited! I'm watching every video from your folder Fritz, and even though I won't be going nearly as fast, it looks like a ton of fun.

 

Signed up for both Audi and Track Daze to instruct

I'm going to bite the f'n bullet and get the 993 fixed this month. Going to the body shop next week.

 

Now that's what I call gettin back in the saddle

 

Is anyone planning to attend the Mazdadriver's event at Summit in October?

 

^^^

Nah. Shenandoah. I'm going to try to hit the Oct. 4 Seat Time though.

 

Pete, I'll be on the Shenandoah circuit that weekend w/ Track Daze. Hopefully, we'll be able to catch up

 

I'll try to make this as well

 

^^ Fritz, Deke will be back from Sri Lanka to do this event! I'd better see you there

 

Ok... How in the world do I do this?

All I can find is how to register as a Member. I guess I need to pay the dues and everything or did I miss something? Again...

 

If you're not an instructor then you have to pay for a years membership. It sucks, but is pretty standard for these big clubs.