Bert I don't know if we should officially make a once a month outing for the RRDI, but if we can organize a trip to the drag strip (gotta be 1/4 mile) we can gauge turnout and stuff and proceed from there.

 

Oh and Barry, did you post in classifieds about your engine?

 

I like that idea! We could all go to a baseball game... but we really shouldn't park our Rotaries in downtown durham for the Durham Bulls. Maybe if we park them somewhere like my house, then pile in ppl's SUV's. Just an idea. LOL I just know I'm not leaving my girl by herself in Durham. I used to live there, so I KNOW it's not safe.

Hmmm... Where else...

Josh, what time are you planning to leave Friday? I would like to tag along, but I need to know if it's cool if I ride shotgun with someone?

BTW, isn't it supposed to rain? (Are we still going if it is raining?)

 

Well, I like the idea.... but I'm not quite sure all of us give a **** about drag racing.

 

Everyone needs to come to VIR on the 18th & 19th Its the mazda drivers weekend. It won't cost anything to get in. Just say you're with Mazda Drivers and sign a release. You can also run a few parade laps at lunch. Bert, Lee and I are driving that weekend so you can cheer us on. Plus there are a lot of sweet cars there

Jason: did you see my dyno sheet I put down 278 rwhp and its tuned safe I probably could have made more had it been cooler

Johny

 

That's a good number Johny. Is your's streetported? What turbo/boost?
I may go to a dyno on Saturday, I haven't decided yet. My oil pressure seems to be kind of low, so I'm a little paranoid.

 

no i havent it keeps giving me proxy errors

 

ummmmmmmmmm i dunno Christina. i dont mind an extra passenger. depends on how hard it is raining i suppose. call me sometime tomorrow and let me know what time is good for you, and i will let you know if we are still riding etc etc

also anyone else that wants to go let me know.

 

Hey Johny, I'll be up at VIR that Saturday, I didn't make the cut with the money, besides I really needed to replace my shifter so I won't be taking the class but I plan on being there for the noon laps and to watch the drifting show you'll put on. Besides I want see that HP beast work her magic on the track.

I talked to Leith Dodge in Wake Forest and they can get us 20W30 Royal Purple at a case (12 quarts) for under $70. That splits into two oil changes so two people can go in together and split a case for $35 or less than $6 a quart. That's a good price for RP synthetic. I am trying to get a case for this weekend but they didn't know the delivery time.

Josh said he'd split this case with me but anyone else want to convert to RP engine oil and then go with it for transmission and differential? From my research its the best synthetic oil for rotary engines and their lubricants are also great for the transmission and differential as well.

Let me know if you're interested for your next oil change.

 

Sorry, I can't make it for Freaky Friday in Fayetteville, its been a tough week at work. This old man needs some time to work on the car and rest up.

But I think the idea is good to try an event out to gage the interest. This would be an alternative, a chance to drive somewhere and share a new experience. I/ve never been to drag racing and think it'd be fun. We can also do other stuff as the ideas come in and if there are 4-5 people interested in doing something.

Johny has extended an invitation to join him at VIR on Saturday or Sunday and see their track and layout, you'll also get a little track time during the lunch break. Anyone interested in going up together?

 

i might be down for some for my transmission. how much $ do you think it would be?

 

Hey everyone haven't posted in a while. Car is finally nearing completion if I can finishing hunting down the last couple parts I need. Hopefully I can make it up to one of the meets in July, if not I am moving into a townhouse in Raleigh in the first week of August so I will be attending regularly then. Had a little incident on my motorcycle a couple days ago.
Was coming out of the neighborhood on a day it had been raining but the roads were semi-dry and when I went into a lean I must have hit some oil or antifreeze because the bike just kept on leaning over. So there I go sliding on the asphalt and there goes the bike sliding as well. The frame slider broke off when it hit so the fairing was dragging on the ground, tore off the mirror and turn signal on that side too. Luckily I was wearing all my gear so I just got some lovely road rash were my pants got torn up and my arm kind of half popped out of the socket then popped back in. I must have hit the same slick spot when I hit cause my jacket didn't really have any marks on it.
The bike ended up in the grass on the side of the road so I went over and picked it up, while all of this was happening about 5 cars passed by and no one even slowed down. There was even someone in front of me pulling out of the neighborhood as well, they had to notice but maybe they didn't cause they just kept going. Oh well, hope everyone else is having better luck then me.

-Rob

 

damn rob that bites. thats why i gave up the bike thing a long time ago. most drivers have their heads up their asses. that is bad enough when you are in another car something that they are trained, and i use the term lightly, to look for. nobody looks for bikes. i have actually had girls tell me, "i never see a motorcycle until the very last minute" i'm glad you made it out this time without much harm. tell ashraf to hurry with that car. I mean I didn't even take this damn long, and it was my first time (i know a lot had to do with waiting on parts)

 

Hey Bert, could you find out how much some tranny oil would be? I had to put the cheap stuff in the SE since it was the only thing that I could find that came in 75w90.

 

well i went to freaky friday and i didnt see any rx7 there. it didnt rain much at all it never stoped b.c of rain. someone in a truck took out the tree and there was 2 nos fires nothing big.

 

[QUOTE=GTUser]Hey Johny, I'll be up at VIR that Saturday, I didn't make the cut with the money, besides I really needed to replace my shifter so I won't be taking the class but I plan on being there for the noon laps and to watch the drifting show you'll put on. Besides I want see that HP beast work her magic on the track.

Im disappointed you won't be running. After Holiday laps I wanted a chance to redeem myself. Anyone else interested in comming? I can't wait My car is running strong, second gear at 16psi is scary. My house is open for anyone to spend the night that weekend.

Josh, you haven't been posting much lately, guess you've been busy: Now that schools out all the teen age girls are everywhere ,haha



Jason I have a microtech hand set if you would like to use it one weekend.

Johny

 

I've got a laptop Johny.

 

Sad I missed Freaky Friday. How was it?

 

Just thought Id offer. If you're interested in coming to VIR you can stay at my house if you like. I know its a long drive. Did you get your struts or coilovers yet?

Johny

 

yea, i have been pretty busy with one thing and the other. i havent even driven my 7 since the last meet, it is getting out of hand.

i am still alive and kicking though.

hope all is well. i dont think i will be able to make it out to VIR, though, which bites a big one.

 

https://www.rx7club.com/se-rx-7-forum-35/nopi-%40-rockingham-nc-430979/

Let's go there instead, guys!! Someone already had the idea of relocating our meet that weekend! Wooo!

 

guys I'm looking for a third gen body, no need for a motor or tranny, all I need is the shell. I plan on dropping my FC motor into a third gen body so if anyone knows of one or anybody with one, please tell me.

 

I thought about doing that. When you get the chassis, lemme know how it goes!! That would be great!

 

wait...isnt that like...going backward?

 

Agh, this is not a good week for me and mechanical things. I've killed two lawn mowers and two RX-7's. All minor, but all not working right now.

My FC's voltmeter was reading a bit low, I checked everything out and my alternator belt was a little too loose. I just changed the belt a couple of months ago and tightened it as much as I could, but it was still a bit loose. My dad looked at it, loosened the bolt, and wiggled it a bit, it just seemed the tightening bolt was stuck in one position. Got it loose, tightened belt, everything was cool. Except..he got it TOO tight. Belt snapped. I have more, must replace tomorrow. Heh.

And the FB, I was bored today so I decided to finally put in the thermostat I've been putting off for a week. Took off the radiator hose, started to take the bolts off of the little connecting pipe. The first one came out fine. It was a bit rusted, I needed to run to the parts store to replace it. No biggie. The second one... broke off on me. Crap. Now I need to get my hands on some bolt extraction stuff, and I have none here.

So, I have two 7's, and neither work right now. I guess the moral of the story is if you have one car down, don't tinker with the other.