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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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I have a great idea everyone...how about we use our website forum??? I guess everyone has forgotten about that! Hell, I even forgot about it. Here's the link: clicky
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Cool

Originally Posted by impulsive-rx7
Whoa, get your names right before you go spouting off. It's Eric and Josh, they're the trouble makers.


Jason

Jason, I am sorry. It was like 2 in the morning and I was cross eyed. Another reason I signed off, I would have made a big fool of myself telling the wrong guys off and not making any sense whatsoever! LOL!
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by technonovice
"Visual" and safety. Thats already been in effect at least in Wake County. No sniffer tests for pre OBDII or 1995 and older.

He was saying that the visual will be gone soo as well. No emissions check at all, just safety. Not that it really matters. Im going to just put a cat on for inspection then pull it.


Anybody got a loose cat sitting around?


BC
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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Really, what is wrong with this thread? If we start another thread it'll end up just like this one. Let sleeping dogs lie, or something like that.
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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I just wanted to post at 3:15 am we're off to Wal-mat to finish Christmas shopping woo hoo



Merry Christmas Everyone

Johny
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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i think yall mised eric and josh's points completely...

dont let this turn into a flame war that pisses people off though, you dont want to alienate anyone from the group over something silly.
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by anewconvert
He was saying that the visual will be gone soo as well. No emissions check at all, just safety. Not that it really matters. Im going to just put a cat on for inspection then pull it.


Anybody got a loose cat sitting around?


BC
You don't need to put that much work into it. If you don't pass the first day, they'll just send you on your way and you'll have to try again either somewhere else, or the next day. But yeah... most people aren't even going to look. Especially that crappy but popular oil-changing chain.......
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NCShinkaBabe
Stina, you are probably going to have to count Douglas and I out for the party. I am really sorry and was really looking forward to seeing everyone again but Douglas got hit with a really bad case of the flu yesterday. He was fine around 5, just a little achey figured it was the weather and by 8 he was OUT. He has a bad cough, a high fever and hasn't gotten out of bed since about 9 last night. Unless we see a miracle tomorrow he isn't going to be in any shape for a drive.

Not to mention none of you need to get infected!

I posted on our forum but in case nobody sees it,

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!
You guys will be missed. As well as added to the milk carton.

I hope he feels better!!
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Johny zoom
I just wanted to post at 3:15 am we're off to Wal-mat to finish Christmas shopping woo hoo



Merry Christmas Everyone

Johny
Glad to know I'm not the only one still running around like a crazy person!

Originally Posted by darktritium
Really, what is wrong with this thread? If we start another thread it'll end up just like this one. Let sleeping dogs lie, or something like that.
I agree. I think the thread is fine... but if we have and problems with each other, we need to keep it in PM form. Prevents any future embarrassment.

I like puppies!
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NCShinkaBabe
Now who is going to line up the meeting places, the sponsors, the permits, the food, the shirts, tickets and the lower rates for rooms. Also, dealing with local law enforcement and all that. There are groups who come to these meets from all over and now it is ruined for all of them and they can all point their finger back to how Phil was treated here, by people representing RRDI. THAT is the most embarrassing part of this whole mess.

Beth
Jon (20B3rdGen) and I are stepping up to the plate to attempt to fill Phil's shoes, but I don't think it's going to be as easy as it looks. There's ALOT that needs to be done. And yes, lots of schmoozing is needed to get some things together for the event. Phil is still considered "Senior Advisor" for the event, but he has alot on his plate, as well. We definitely need a couple more people who are willing to truly dedicate some personal time towards the event. Please contact one of us to help out.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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RRDI NC Cruise...

Hey all, I just wanted to throw this out there. But is anyone up for a morning drive next Saturday or Sunday? It is supposed to be nice next weekend and it would be good to see everyone after the holidays. Plus, it's New Years! Maybe Bert or Gary have a secret route we haven't been on yet! Anyways, just post up if it sounds cool.
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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I'm game.
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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Mind if I join? Charlotte NC here, 1979 RX
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by I8U
Hey all, I just wanted to throw this out there. But is anyone up for a morning drive next Saturday or Sunday? It is supposed to be nice next weekend and it would be good to see everyone after the holidays. Plus, it's New Years! Maybe Bert or Gary have a secret route we haven't been on yet! Anyways, just post up if it sounds cool.
We have quite a public route now. The signs are actually spray painted on the road. Go Bert!
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
Mind if I join? Charlotte NC here, 1979 RX
Don't mind at all.
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by darktritium
We have quite a public route now. The signs are actually spray painted on the road. Go Bert!
Awesome! I forgot he did that. Then that is the route we shall take.
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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in case you see me driving around here is a pic of my car
let me know what you guys think.

Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sinoeun
in case you see me driving around here is a pic of my car
let me know what you guys think.

Hey man, I live right around the corner from you on Nelson Ct. I have the TiGray 8 w/ gunmetal wheels. I've been meaning to drop by an RRDI card to you for a while now. Stop by some time.
-Nic

By the way, I make sure to drive down your street almost everyday to drool over the TII. Very nice!!!
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Go here and vote for the RX-7:
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/23/poll-rr-of-the-week/
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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A Big Shout Out of Thanks toTurbo II...

I want to give a Big Shout Out of Thanks toTurbo II...

...for transporting my tires to and from the recent Chin Motorsports HPDE at VIR... not to mention all the help with getting the old Kumhos mounted on the car, keeping the car ready... and generally helping keep me straightened out... ;)

It allowed me to find out for sure what I wanted to know about the Kumho MXs I've been testing out... since the amount of track time I'd gotten on them the previous weekend hadn't managed to do it, without having a chance to run them this event, I wouldn't have gotten the final results until next year (if at all), and would've had considerable extra effort and hassle...

As it turned out, the final results became apparent pretty quick and enough track time to ensure there wasn't anything left...

Old MXs never die... they just fade away... and will wear ones **** out while they do... ;)

Thanks Amigo...
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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Glad to do it Steve, and here's something for ya from way back then when!



IMSA BABY GRAND at VIR 1972, the old #69 OPEL Manta
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Speaking of classics pics, a few of us watched Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 Version) and there was a Mazda Dealership scene fly by in it. Here's a few Screen Caps:
Rotar Sales prop:


I beleive an RX-2 on the sales floor (at least Tail lights and body styles match some google images I researched)

I beleive an RX-3s on the sales lot (at least body styles match some google images I researched) They had a closer shot of the RX-3 on the sales floor but too many people standing in front of it to get a goood screen cap.
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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A couple interesting links I found while research images for matching the above models:
Too bad the rest of the site is in german:
RX-4 stats
http://www.norskwankelregister.com/s...sfjonerRX4.htm
RX-3 Stats
http://www.norskwankelregister.com/s...sfjonerRX3.htm
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Look at all of those RX3's and RX3 Wagons!!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Happy Christ Day to all my 7 owners in the Raleigh area!!!!!!



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