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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 07:20 PM
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Did any of those go-karts have a Wankel in it?
Nope!! But three of them had LS swaps. Maybe it’s just me but swaps don’t really get me all excited. One of them sporting 525 RWHP. With 225 rear tires? And 2600 lbs? Naw.. (does sound like fun though doesn’t it?) honestly my 12 year old MX-5 is sporting roughly 163 RWHP at 2500 lbs and its a blast to drive. But!! All things wankel my 5letter is running so good.. and
Idles so smooth. I’d take it to them to show off but this group just wasn’t my cup of tea. I talked to a bunch of them.. nice people but installing a new 320 gram shifter **** is considered “wrenching” your own.
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 07:23 AM
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So Miata owners are vaping Wankel-fearing hair dressers who know how to install shift *****?
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 09:08 AM
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Its worse Ray, they are just ***** unless they happen to own a rotary too.
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 12:38 PM
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Its worse Ray, they are just ***** unless they happen to own a rotary too.
Glad you added the last part Tim, "unless they happen to own a rotary too." I was starting to feel a little insecure.
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 12:41 PM
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Tomorrow is OGTA night. Anyone thinking of going, Ray, Ray?
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 06:49 PM
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OGTA? What's OGTA?

Where, when, how?

And is anybody Important gonna be there?

And Tim, you can own both a Wankel and a Miata if you want. It's your choice.

But your if you own a Miata your Wankel will only be worth half as much as a fully erect Wankel.

Like you see when a black SE shows up at a Miata meet.

(That pun was for Donnie, Mr. Wankel himself).
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Its worse Ray, they are just ***** unless they happen to own a rotary too.
can’t make up my mind if I’m knobless or half a ****

At least I know what color I like..
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by msimonov
Tomorrow is OGTA night. Anyone thinking of going, Ray, Ray?
Now I’m looking for work in Atlanta... you guys are making me jealous. There were only 60 or so Miata’s last Saturday.. I’d be happy with 6 12a’s and a 13b.. as along as they’re all FB’s!
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tool and die guy
Now I’m looking for work in Atlanta... you guys are making me jealous. There were only 60 or so Miata’s last Saturday.. I’d be happy with 6 12a’s and a 13b.. as along as they’re all FB’s!
Would you still be happy with a 50% chance of an FB and 4-8 RX-8's?
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 08:16 AM
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Tommy is only 25% Wankel, the Miata and RX-8 erode his brand.

See you guys tonight.
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
Tommy is only 25% Wankel
I'm 37.5% Wankel, thank you very much!
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:39 AM
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Drove the FB today.

Driving the Miata is fun... but driving the RX-7 is a spiritual experience.

See you guys tonight.
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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If anybody is looking for an FB to drive to the OGTA meeting tonight here's a nice one, just a short drive from the Taco Hack:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...067553817.html

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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by msimonov
Drove the FB today.

Driving the Miata is fun... but driving the RX-7 is a spiritual experience.

See you guys tonight.
mike you are dead on right. My NC is head and shoulders more fun, better handling (big time), faster .. you name it.. but is NOT an Rx7..my 7 gets all the attention and comments where ever I go. Best part about the Miata is now I don’t drive the 5letter like I stole it..
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:13 PM
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Feb 4 2020 OGTA Report.

Not a bad turn out for a rainy night in February.

Tommy have you got the Georgia Tech Certified 12A count?

And Holly, could you give us a list of participants?

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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:15 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 07:31 AM
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Qingdao—(Fred is it?) I looked back a ways but didn’t see the final on your Kahrman Ghia. Just saw this one and thought of you..

ever finish it?
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 07:35 AM
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Lovin that white FD!!! Who’s the lucky stiff?! Great turnout. Daaaaang wish I could get there.. you boys and girls have all the fun..
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
tommy have you got the georgia tech certified 12a count?
56.783
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 10:00 AM
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I could not help but notice this SUV in the parking lot of Taco Mac on my way out. Nice repair job with blue painter tape! I'm not sure how the door became detached from the SUV in the first place, but if you see this on the highway give him a wide birth.

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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 10:27 AM
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I do believe that's a standard repair procedure for Ford automobiles Greg, nothing to be alarmed about.

"12A count = 56.783"

Not good enough Tommy, you need to show your work.
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
Not good enough Tommy, you need to show your work.
I used a very advanced Peripherally Integral Optical Oscillation Managing Algorithm to determine the 12A count. I assure you it is accurate for the inputs provided.
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 12:55 PM
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Ahhh.... the old PIOOMA technique. Its been awhile since I've seen that used. Very impressive, Tommy, very impressive!
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 04:31 PM
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PIOOMA was invented by Felix himself, then lost to the dustbins of history.

Nice find Tommy. I'll bet you know about this quadratic method too:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/05/s...s-algebra.html
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