Rotorsports, but they didn't rebuild her. I bought a reman engine from Mazda. No porting. This 7 is staying stock b/c its more economical for me right now. But one day.... turbo FB maybe?! And I did ride in a 3-rotor on saturday and I've got one word for you all....... Saweeeeet!

--Lauren

 

Ok, thanks Bert. I posted this information to the rx8club as well. Maybe I can muster up some more 8s to make it out. I will also pick up some eating utensils if noone has claimed those yet.

 

the thing that makes me drool most is how low of a boost that thing can run and still put out #s that put even a high boosted 13b to shame.

 

Anyone heard from Johny lately? Since he broke his new motor he's been very quiet. But I loved that AE he drove up at VIR.

If we can get all the different series of RX7s together we'll take a nice photo Saturday at Falls Lake. FBs, NA FCs, Turbo FCs, FDs, RX8S, Verts, 10th AEs, Greg said he'd show up in his speedo if we got all the different versions of rotaries together!

 

Im here Bert:

Ive taking car of my Mom and Dad: He has been in the hospital I hope he comes home sometime this weekend. I also have been with my Daughter trying to get her used to living with me and my rules.

I haven't even touched my car "Tiffany" since I beroke the rear housing. I haven't been on here but a couple of times. Hopefully thing will be back to normal soon.
I hope everyone is ok I miss ya'll

Take Care
Johny

 

I live in raleigh. But I have the problem solved I needed a stand in on my emissions test but I found a solution. Sorry to have confussed any one I just didn't want to up and put a post up asking for someone to do somthing thats against the Law. But I would realy like to know when you guys meet. I have heard rummors from my drifter buddies that alot of rx7 meet at Char-grill off of strickland but they didn't know the time nor the day, so if you guys let me know something I'll probably stop by this week end.

 

Johny, Good to hear from you. Parents and children, I know what you mean. There ARE somethings that are a higher priority than rotaries.

Take it easy and come see us when you need a break. Diane and I raised 3 kids. They are all survived their raisin' and are adults now but our daughter was the biggest challenge, teens definitely need definite boundries, they'll be much happier people when they grow up.

You know the best prescription for stress? Any doctor will tell you to take two rotaries and call them tomorrow if you're still suffering. So far no callbacks!

 

We have the drive-ins every 2nd & 4th Saturday at 6:30 PM at the Strickland Rd Char Grill. This Saturday we'll be having a cookout at Beaverdam Recreation Area on Falls Lake. Come out, we'd like to meet you and see your car.

 

hey guys what time are we gonna start the cookout? i gotta leave at about2:30 on sat to go back to FL so the earlier the better

 

I should be at the picnic... they don't have me on the schedule for this weekend. Yay.

 

Ummm, you sure you want to see me in a speedo? Just the thought might scare some people enuff to keep them from coming.... I can hear it now...eeeeeeeewwww!

 

Some good news, my GSL-SE is now in good enough health to be my official daily driver again. It's odd, the entire time I've had the car the clutch master cylinder has been messed up, and I had no idea at all. Such a quick and easy fix too.

I don't know if I'll make it this weekend though, I'm off but I might be too tired after running all over NC Saturday morning.

 

On another note... probablly B flat... Josh and Perky, was just thinking about GRRNC. Do we have enuff details figured out to start a thread on that yet? Or just start it and let the details fill in as it goes? Reason I ask is I was gonna update the RRDI site tonight (yeah I know I've been slack the last month) and I thought if we had any details yet I would put them on the GRRNC site also.

 

Who are your drifter buddies? You should definately come out to the cookout. What time is it going to be at? Can someone make a thread on the SE forum so that i dont have to search for the page on this thread.

 

A thread for July drive-in's. I posted an updated attendee list there.

edit: HAHA beat you to it bert!

 

Yeah, its called the Raleigh Rotary Drive-Ins in July. Just click on that thread and you'll find info on the cookout.

 

Got all changed out and the strange thing is that the diff oil looked almost new and had a blue color to it. Strange. I know I've never changed it so I drained it and added the Royal Purple anyway. I boiught sever copper washers that fit the drain plug and they worked great.

The tranny oil was nasty stuff and looked like I expected it to look. I got it drained and had trouble feeding the new gear oil by a plastic tube down thru the engine compartment and into the tranny filler/check hole. Once I got the filler plugs out it was a very simple job.

 

do we need anything elts for tomorrow bert?

 

I think we've got it covered, I posted a list of everyone that has committed to be there and what they're bringing on the RRDIs in July thread. If you don't see something listed that you think should be included then bring it with you, if not then a watermelon or cheese for the burgers would be great.

See you tomorrow afternoon!

 

All is set for this afternoon, it looks like we'll have between 20-25 people and there will be food for that many. I haven't heard from Eric and if his car is back on the road but we still plan on welcoming him back to the rotary world. If for some reason he can't make it then we'll give him his maintenace gifts when he does make the drive-in.

Come with your gift and an appetite, there is a nice swimming beach if anyone wants to cool off during the afternoon. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in a State Park Recreation Area so we're limited to soft drinks while there. Should be a great time and I'll be onsite around mid afternoon to insure we can get a shelter.

The area closes at 8:00 or 9:00 PM so we should plan on wrapping this DI up by 8:00. If anyone thinks of anything I've overlooked then bring it along. That includes food, games etc.

 

Damn I'm stuffed. Buurrrrrrrrrrpp! I could eat another dogburger and some watermelon!
Was fun guys, good to see all the old faces and meet the new faces.

 

yea, it was a great time. pretty decent turnout. Eric really appreciated the FD stuff, and was irritated that he wasnt able to make it.

 

I saw a modified black FD heading that direction on my way home. Saw him just on the other side of 540.

Hey Josh, you know i think your car sounds good. I meant to say your car was loud not abnoxious. I definately didnt use the proper word to describe it. Anyhow, i hope i didnt offend you when i said that.

Jesse

 

no worries, i know riding next to me it probably can be. especially, when the wastegate opens up. i have been riding next to a wall and almost deafened myself. there have been plenty of times i have seen girls covering their ears as i past. i think you did use the right word, obnoxious, but thats the way i like it.

 

I had a great time, we had 18 total in attendance. I appreciated seeing everyone, since some went to NOPI for the last RRDI. We had several new people there, Gary brought a very nice Titanium Grey RX8. He just moved to the area from Florida so that he could join the group! We also had a couple come out in a beautiful black 8 that they just bought for their grandkids, now how great is that? Of course the grandkids are still awfully young so they can enjoy riding and won't get to drive it for another 17 or 18 years. By then, if we're still using fossil fuels, it'll be a classic, and as awed and respected as the RX7s are today, :0). I didn't get a chance to see the car up close, and didn't take the time to introduce myself since I was trying to cook and feed a bunch of hungry people, but I will correct that oversite next time.

We had a good showing of all gens of RX7s. Jason drove up from Camp Lejeune in his FB; a beautiful, strong running 20+ year old rotary specimen; Carl brought his racing FB; Jesse said he drove his camo drifter but I never saw it,; Greg brought his vert; and Josh and Andy came in their beautiful black FDs. Of course the FCs were all well represented by Eric, my GTU, Mr. & Mrs Smoken' drove up in the black turbo, yes, Kaylee allowed Steve to drive, she is a brave and thoroughly cool lady. With the cars present we qualified for the Purple Ice door prize and in the drawing of the Driver's Licenses Bobby won the bottle! Congratulations Bobby!

A great time and great fellowship as always. The next Drive-In is July 23.