Saturdays In Raleigh, Nc
Originally Posted by Turbo II
Carl your not kidding, it really is a small world. Check this out, after my stint there about a year later I ended up dating a girl for a couple of years whose aunt (I think it was) married Amos, her name was Bunny and she had a son named Whit who use to hang out with us. Then a few years after that I married another girl who use to date Shaylor Duncan who worked with them, among numerous other teams around the country. She was living at his old "highrise" in Apex and going to State when I met her. He use to drop in from time to time coming off the road so I got to go back out to the shop a couple of times again. Speaking of Dennis, was it he who had the Easy Wider car? Can't imagine why that car sticks in my head....doh! Anyways, a few years ago I had a small vintage guitar shop downtown and a woman came in with her son. We ended up talking quite a bit since they came in a few times before they bought a guitar and come to find out she was married to one of the guys that had been there. I want to think it was David McNair. Man I would love to see Steve again. My best friend Mike Leonard turned me on to Steve. We use to have such a blast hanging out at the shop or at Steve's little "garage" off Leesville Road. There was also another guy who worked with Steve during that time, I can't think of his name to save my life but I can see his face plain as day... damn getting old sucks. Anyway, it's funny how things come around again sometimes. Now here I am back into cars and people and stuff start popping up! Man I'm looking forward to seeing/meeting you guys and anyone else who shows up from the past this weekend!
I picked up an SA off him a couple of years ago. Now he is building or at least talking about building a SpecMiata. I know Bunny Johnson..she is very nice. I think your talking about Grover McNair, he now has a shop called "McNair Performance" off Glenwood. His ex-wife, Karen has a son named Mason who I think is about 10 or 12 now, I dont really remember. I dont reccomend you getting any work done at McNair Performance. Ill just leave it at that. I know a lot of the team highball history and people who worked there. Dennis Shaw may have had the Easy Wider car.. I havent ever heard that before. Now he is buidling a AMC Spirit for road racing, a copy of one of their old cars. If you want send me a PM and ill shoot some names out for you.. Carl
Originally Posted by rexxxxxxx
Hey guys, I'm new to the rotary world. I never knew there were so many of you around Raleigh! I'm over by the NCSU campus. Picking up my 91 n/a tonight!
Man you'll have to make it out to one of the meets, or....this weekend at VIR if you can.
Originally Posted by arghx
it makes you REALLY hope it doesn't rain that weekend
Jinx
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Originally Posted by Smoken'
Thats like saying take your 7 to the dealership, they know how to work on cars. Its not the machine they use, its persons knowledge running the machine.
We are talking about Bob Lui and he knows what he is doing. However, I agree with you though on this: If someone does not know how to use the equipment and understand the air/fuel dynamics then they cannot tune the car. There are no poorly tuned cars. They are either tuned or not. Tuning is not black magic or an art. It is a methodical process. Street tuning is not the best method. Aside from being dangerous, a huge waste of time and fuel, it is also imprecise. It can be done that way, but the dyno can offer constant loads for real precision work.
I would never insult Bob by comparing him to one of the more incompetant mechanics at a dealership. There are some good ones, but they are difficult to find. Bob is good people and he is local.
Originally Posted by Johny zoom
Steve good to know you're teaching them about rotary engines.
Steve Kan has one of the best rep as a tuner that is why I will be letting him tune my car.
RRDI members be thinking about the Deals gap trip, I / We have booked the MANSION. Looks like it sleeps 18 but the person we made reservations with said 24. I should be getting the package in the mail.
How damn cool is that ? We can bring our significant others. It should be a blast. I will get with Bert and Greg so we can make a list, Im thinking it will be about $100.00 per person + food.
Johny
Steve Kan has one of the best rep as a tuner that is why I will be letting him tune my car.
RRDI members be thinking about the Deals gap trip, I / We have booked the MANSION. Looks like it sleeps 18 but the person we made reservations with said 24. I should be getting the package in the mail.
How damn cool is that ? We can bring our significant others. It should be a blast. I will get with Bert and Greg so we can make a list, Im thinking it will be about $100.00 per person + food.
Johny
Jinx
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by rexxxxxxx
Hey guys, I'm new to the rotary world. I never knew there were so many of you around Raleigh! I'm over by the NCSU campus. Picking up my 91 n/a tonight!
Originally Posted by technonovice
No it really isn't.
We are talking about Bob Lui and he knows what he is doing. However, I agree with you though on this: If someone does not know how to use the equipment and understand the air/fuel dynamics then they cannot tune the car. There are no poorly tuned cars. They are either tuned or not. Tuning is not black magic or an art. It is a methodical process. Street tuning is not the best method. Aside from being dangerous, a huge waste of time and fuel, it is also imprecise. It can be done that way, but the dyno can offer constant loads for real precision work.
I would never insult Bob by comparing him to one of the more incompetant mechanics at a dealership. There are some good ones, but they are difficult to find. Bob is good people and he is local.
We are talking about Bob Lui and he knows what he is doing. However, I agree with you though on this: If someone does not know how to use the equipment and understand the air/fuel dynamics then they cannot tune the car. There are no poorly tuned cars. They are either tuned or not. Tuning is not black magic or an art. It is a methodical process. Street tuning is not the best method. Aside from being dangerous, a huge waste of time and fuel, it is also imprecise. It can be done that way, but the dyno can offer constant loads for real precision work.
I would never insult Bob by comparing him to one of the more incompetant mechanics at a dealership. There are some good ones, but they are difficult to find. Bob is good people and he is local.
Steve
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From: Cary, NC
Originally Posted by technonovice
Is it the black one that the girl (Heather?) over by NCSU was selling?
i saw a black one over by ncsu one night when i was leaveing my girl friends school (meredith) i passed it before we got on the high way and then when i got onto the highway i slowed down to about stopped waiting for it to pass me but it never did so i didnt get a good look at it.
Jinx
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by Smoken'
Matt, I have never heard of Bom Lui so I have no idea of how well he knows his stuff. I wasn't trying to insult him by saying what i did. I was simply trying to say that a lot of these places have no idea how to tune a rotary; they have the tools but not the knowledge. We all know that a good tuner can get a couple of extra HP out of a good tune. Not trying to pick a fight with ya.
Steve
Steve
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325902
Bob's joint:
http://www.p1auto.com/
Originally Posted by Johny zoom
Steve good to know you're teaching them about rotary engines.
Steve Kan has one of the best rep as a tuner that is why I will be letting him tune my car.
RRDI members be thinking about the Deals gap trip, I / We have booked the MANSION. Looks like it sleeps 18 but the person we made reservations with said 24. I should be getting the package in the mail.
How damn cool is that ? We can bring our significant others. It should be a blast. I will get with Bert and Greg so we can make a list, Im thinking it will be about $100.00 per person + food.
Johny
Steve Kan has one of the best rep as a tuner that is why I will be letting him tune my car.
RRDI members be thinking about the Deals gap trip, I / We have booked the MANSION. Looks like it sleeps 18 but the person we made reservations with said 24. I should be getting the package in the mail.
How damn cool is that ? We can bring our significant others. It should be a blast. I will get with Bert and Greg so we can make a list, Im thinking it will be about $100.00 per person + food.
Johny
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Originally Posted by technonovice
THis was one I test drove. It needed a LOT more TLC than I could spare. I hope it has or will find a good owner.
That is the one I'm getting. It is definitely in need of some tender lovin'
What did you think about the car as far as engine health? It sounded pretty healthy to me (besides the face that the exhaust is completely shot), but then again, I don't really know jack about rotaries. I already got a new fender lined up to fix the banged up one, and paint won't be an issue. I figured I would be buying an aftermarket exhaust and suspension anyways, so that isn't too big of a deal.
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From: Burlington, NC
Originally Posted by Johny zoom
Nobody is excited? Its a freaking Mansion...... at the end of the tail of the dragon.... We don't have to pay $12.00 for breakfast..... and I know my biscuits and gravy are better than their's . I guess let me know if you are interested in staying or not. Ill have to fill this place to keep it
Johny
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My clutch is slowly getting here, Paypal is soooo gay. It took it like a week to "verify" my account. So I had to wait for that to go through. Hopefully, it'll get here on schedule and my car will be fixed in the second week of Nov. I just went by to check on it (it's at my dad's), it's so friggin dirty and pooped on. I'm going to go by Wednesday on my day off and pressure wash it and give it the whole shebang on the outside, put some wax on it and what not. Oooh I can't wait. I really want her back.
THE Redhead Rotorhead!
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Alright...this is David on Stina's account...still no update on VIR meeting times? Just got back from racing in Fayetteville and we're pooped, going to bed now. If someone would please call Stina and I to let us know when we're meeting up for breakfast in the am it would be GREATLY appreciated...Bert? Could you call us? This will be my last Rotary event
Help me make sure we get there on time please, lol Thanks
(757)748-9096
Help me make sure we get there on time please, lol Thanks(757)748-9096
We're meeting at the Cracker Barrel at 8:30 and then at I love NY Pizza off HWY 55 at 10:00.
Check the VIR thread for details on the pizza location.
Check the VIR thread for details on the pizza location.
Last edited by Turbo II; Oct 29, 2005 at 06:50 AM.
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i am stoked about the mansion. how much would it break down to per night if we got 20 people?
that p1auto miata is the shizzle! that is the kind of miata i would be proud to own, if i could only fit into it with the top up.
on another note the 7 is running like a beast with all this cold air. a combo of the cold air and cold asphalt, let me spin tires through first,second,and into third if i dont regulate the throttle. i couldnt imagine what she will be like with a tune.
that p1auto miata is the shizzle! that is the kind of miata i would be proud to own, if i could only fit into it with the top up.
on another note the 7 is running like a beast with all this cold air. a combo of the cold air and cold asphalt, let me spin tires through first,second,and into third if i dont regulate the throttle. i couldnt imagine what she will be like with a tune.
Last edited by AntiVenom7; Oct 29, 2005 at 08:23 AM.
Jinx
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From: Raleigh, NC
You get a second chance to check out an HPDE and Time Trials at The Rock put on by THSCC the first wknd in November. Here is a track map. Its run counter clockwise. I'll be there. I think there will be 3-4 others from MSCCNC.
http://theclient.hypermart.net/RockinghamTrackMap.jpg
http://theclient.hypermart.net/RockinghamTrackMap.jpg