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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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I would imagine you wouldn't be all that impressed today at the 34 year ago technology. From all the apparent over and under steer demonstrated I'd say you had to work a lot harder as he is in the vid. Couldn't go to RB back then and buy adjustable coil overs. Had to use old school smarts to keep it sticky.. Tire compounds have come a long way too!!
The British accent makes it even "Betta"!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 02:56 PM
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Ray.!! Now here's one we both would love to have!!
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 06:09 PM
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Sweet. Very Sweet. Do you want to go in halves?

Sept. to March, she's in Savannah. April to August she's in Jefferson.

That would be $4500 each, cheap for a sweety like that. I'll do the oil changes.

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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
Sweet. Very Sweet. Do you want to go in halves?

Sept. to March, she's in Savannah. April to August she's in Jefferson.

That would be $4500 each, cheap for a sweety like that. I'll do the oil changes.

Tempting, very tempting..!! It really does hit both our hearts doesn't it!?!? 12a and Nikki for you..it's BLACK and a solid "find" in stock condition.. 1 owner!!! Damn!!! Let's do it!! Hell you don't need a wife and I don't need my fiancée!!! ..... Ugh.... Yea we do. But seriously? That is a sweet find and actually not terribly over priced. I'd love to have that one 😈
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 07:41 AM
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It's tempting Paul, but I think I'd better save my money, and my marriage, by fixing up the Jeep and the White One first.

Look what Mazda has in store for next spring:



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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 09:42 AM
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A hardtop miata coupe. Nice. I bet a rotary would slot into it really well too.

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It's tempting Paul, but I think I'd better save my money, and my marriage, by fixing up the Jeep and the White One first.

Look what Mazda has in store for next spring:




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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 09:52 AM
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A hardtop miata coupe. Nice. I bet a rotary would slot into it really well too.
Forget the folding hardtop, adds too much weight. I want to see a rotary in the cup car in the background.
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Forget the folding hardtop, adds too much weight. I want to see a rotary in the cup car in the background.
Had a 97 Miata couple years ago. I think they ruined the car myself. Shown w my fiancée behind the wheel. Actually I bought it for her..
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 06:44 AM
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Miata's have been waiting for a true hardtop for a long time, it was needed to shed that Barbie Doll image.

When I get mine, it will have the top and it will be British Racing Green for sure.



Anybody going to the OGTA meeting tonight?
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
Miata's have been waiting for a true hardtop for a long time, it was needed to shed that Barbie Doll image.

When I get mine, it will have the top and it will be British Racing Green for sure.



Anybody going to the OGTA meeting tonight?
I was planning on showing up.
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Met up with Ben this past weekend to purchase a GSL rear end from him for my LE. He has a great set up and seems an even better guy! Im looking forward to eventually meeting the rest of the crew.

I also recently purchased an RB power pulse muffler to calm down the brappage rattling through my head. Hopefully sooner rather than later she will be ready to make a journey towards the OGTA i keep reading so much about

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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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I was planning on showing up.
http://youtu.be/epWTg42jx9Y
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 02:55 PM
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Thanks Ray. Will you be at the meeting tonight?
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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I'll be there, hoping to see that Yellow Wonder with the New Wheels and maybe even get a chance to meet your dad.

I hope John makes it with his RX-3, I think he said that fresh paint job he got is cherry red, which should look nice lined up against your yellow SA.
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 10:33 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 01:37 AM
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oh come on ray, don't u know how to hold a cell phone when taking video?

ok, so who else has got a 3?
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by YELLOWGSLSE
Thanks Ray. Will you be at the meeting tonight?
Hey yellow!!! Thank you a thousand times for that video. To know that I watched that car get purchased from a barn find in my home state of Ohio them end up on this video is precious. I was in your dads head as the wheels were spinning from memories as he sat down inside. A thousand recollections all in a moment as he closed the door and stared at the dash and put his hand on the stick.. Wow..!! Thank you.. And those mags look great!!! Well done !!
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 07:03 AM
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Phil's dad Charles is a very cool guy indeed, he's a fellow that's been there, done that when it comes to RX-7's.

Michael that is actually a very avant-garde way to do a reality video, makes you feel like you're really there. I learned it in Art School.

John has done quite a nice job with that RX-3.

New Zealander's have a special talent when it comes to Old School's, nothing subtle about that unit.

And there were more old schools, another RX-3 (Gene) and new guy Rom's absolutely mint RX-2, which was my favorite.

Plus SA's galore.

Here's the pics, check the photo title for the owner, sorry for the delay, there was a power outage in the darkroom last night:

6-7-16 OGTA Meeting by Ray Green | Photobucket

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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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Nice pics Ray! What was the official count?

I took one group shot that turned out decent.

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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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Nice pic Brett. That is us.

The 12A count was beyond the limits of current calculation, but it was big.

Dudes, check out this link:

Bloviate | Definition of Bloviate by Merriam-Webster
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ray green
Nice pic Brett. That is us.

The 12A count was beyond the limits of current calculation, but it was big.

Dudes, check out this link:

Bloviate | Definition of Bloviate by Merriam-Webster
Just a little sarcasm going on there. Hope you didn't misinterpreted my meaning.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 08:20 AM
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Ray, why don't we leave the politics in the Lounge? That's what it's for.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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Ray, why don't we leave the politics in the Lounge? That's what it's for.
Guess I'll find a new club.."old guys with 13b's"..fuel injected!!!
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