Crispeed Powered - 685 RWHP FD!! - Dyno Inside. The return of "V8 Killer"
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From: Lafayette, LA
Originally Posted by dhahlen
how about a video camera mount for some stability
Originally Posted by dubulup
DirectFreak - by far one of the best video's put together about the build of an RX-7 (that I've seen), as well as the ones featuring your FB. dhahlen's suggestion crossed my mind as well...a stable camera shot and smooth zoom/pans would put these video's out of the home video class, and really set them off. You have great idea's and your video's keep getting better...Between you and crispeed, I'll be watching some RX-7 with 750rwhp by next year, and loving it!!
That's one of the reasons that dhahlen's comment annoyed me. Unfortunately, this car doesn't have a roll-bar to mount a camera like mine does.
As for the smooth zoom/pans - it's pretty hard to do when a car zooms by at 175 mph, or when the camera man is on the back of a pickup truck trying to keep from falling out. One of the problems we had also was lack of light, as we kept much of the filming in the middle of nowhere to keep the popo off of us. Excuses maybe - But true.
I have actually ordered a couple of Sticky-Pods and plan to start using some better software than the MMII that I am currently using. Yes, I do plan to improve what I can make, but I am damn pleased with the current outcome.
Especially for a novice like myself. I honestly believe my videos are better than 90% of the car videos on the net. That's another reason that dhahlen's comment annoyed me.
I realize if I try to please everybody, then somebody will always be upset. So if someone didn't like the video, or the music, then eh. Most of the board here saw the positives in the video, and like it. That is what makes me happy.
'Tuna'
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From: Miami,Fl,USA
Originally Posted by dubulup
750rwhp by next year, and loving it!!
'750rwhp' is easier and more reliable on methanol fuel. I'm going to push the limits of C-16 fuel. Also making big #'s on a dyno is much easier than having it live for some time at continous street use. I have a simple method that has work for me since the late 90's when I built or made my first 600 rwhp car and that's to learn from mistakes and improve on the weaklinks. When you can duplicate a combination with the same results over and over again I believe you have acheived your goal.
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From: CO,CA,NV,WA
Originally Posted by crispeed
More like in a couple of months.!
'750rwhp' is easier and more reliable on methanol fuel. I'm going to push the limits of C-16 fuel. Also making big #'s on a dyno is much easier than having it live for some time at continous street use. I have a simple method that has work for me since the late 90's when I built or made my first 600 rwhp car and that's to learn from mistakes and improve on the weaklinks. When you can duplicate a combination with the same results over and over again I believe you have acheived your goal.
'750rwhp' is easier and more reliable on methanol fuel. I'm going to push the limits of C-16 fuel. Also making big #'s on a dyno is much easier than having it live for some time at continous street use. I have a simple method that has work for me since the late 90's when I built or made my first 600 rwhp car and that's to learn from mistakes and improve on the weaklinks. When you can duplicate a combination with the same results over and over again I believe you have acheived your goal.
Originally Posted by Directfreak
Thanks dubulup, I appreciate the comments. The fiming was with two very High-End Sony Cameras, and a Tripod was used whenever possible.
That's one of the reasons that dhahlen's comment annoyed me. Unfortunately, this car doesn't have a roll-bar to mount a camera like mine does.
As for the smooth zoom/pans - it's pretty hard to do when a car zooms by at 175 mph, or when the camera man is on the back of a pickup truck trying to keep from falling out. One of the problems we had also was lack of light, as we kept much of the filming in the middle of nowhere to keep the popo off of us. Excuses maybe - But true.
I have actually ordered a couple of Sticky-Pods and plan to start using some better software than the MMII that I am currently using. Yes, I do plan to improve what I can make, but I am damn pleased with the current outcome.
Especially for a novice like myself. I honestly believe my videos are better than 90% of the car videos on the net. That's another reason that dhahlen's comment annoyed me.
I realize if I try to please everybody, then somebody will always be upset. So if someone didn't like the video, or the music, then eh. Most of the board here saw the positives in the video, and like it. That is what makes me happy.
That's one of the reasons that dhahlen's comment annoyed me. Unfortunately, this car doesn't have a roll-bar to mount a camera like mine does.
As for the smooth zoom/pans - it's pretty hard to do when a car zooms by at 175 mph, or when the camera man is on the back of a pickup truck trying to keep from falling out. One of the problems we had also was lack of light, as we kept much of the filming in the middle of nowhere to keep the popo off of us. Excuses maybe - But true.
I have actually ordered a couple of Sticky-Pods and plan to start using some better software than the MMII that I am currently using. Yes, I do plan to improve what I can make, but I am damn pleased with the current outcome.
Especially for a novice like myself. I honestly believe my videos are better than 90% of the car videos on the net. That's another reason that dhahlen's comment annoyed me.
I realize if I try to please everybody, then somebody will always be upset. So if someone didn't like the video, or the music, then eh. Most of the board here saw the positives in the video, and like it. That is what makes me happy.
YOU get annoyed very easily, it wasn't to annoy you, but I apologize if my comment was written in a derogatory manner - that was not the intention.
You should try out pinnacle, I know you mentioned about the whole 'learning curve' deal - but if you get familar with it you'll be pleased. I've used pinnacle software for lots of video editing and conversions and it is/was by far some of the best software I've used. I'm pleased with the quality of Pinnacles software and products, it usually exceeds the others in the majority of applications.
I wasn't upset, just posting my opinion.
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From: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Originally Posted by Jasil
You are going way back, but IMO street racing is the *** racing and drag racing at the track is real. 20 runs and a pop IMO call me pessimistic in the high HP ability of the 2 rotor.
Originally Posted by '85GSL-SE
Direct Freak I cannot get the Very High Quality Video. When I try to download it the browser just sits there and does nothing. Cna you upload that one to megaupload.... or somewhere else please.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9X3YHNS
Originally Posted by Jasil
You are going way back, but IMO street racing is the *** racing and drag racing at the track is real. 20 runs and a pop IMO call me pessimistic in the high HP ability of the 2 rotor.
Last edited by Mr rx-7 tt; Jun 7, 2006 at 02:25 AM.
Best amateur production Rx7 video I've seen yet. And believe me, I know how difficult it is to get "film worthy" shots. Half of the footage we shoot is worthless. 
BTW, does the owner use these boards?
~Erik
And believe me, I know how difficult it is to get "film worthy" shots. Half of the footage we shoot is worthless. BTW, does the owner use these boards?
~Erik
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From: Abingdon, Md
Originally Posted by crispeed
Have you tested it allready? You should get a couple of test-n-tunes in before a major race that way you can go out and kick butt!
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by Directfreak
I've been working on the video on and off for a few days now. It should be ready this week
as long as I get a little free time every day. I hope its to everyone's liking, although you can never please everyone.
I didn't make the Moroso video back in Feb. It was Roland (Outkast). You can find it HERE.
My videos are in my sig.
as long as I get a little free time every day. I hope its to everyone's liking, although you can never please everyone.
I didn't make the Moroso video back in Feb. It was Roland (Outkast). You can find it HERE.
My videos are in my sig.
now i know why i could not find it. I thought you had made the video and was seaching videos posted by you. thanks for the link.
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From: aloha,OR.Usa
Hey Chrispeed, That car is one of the finest RX7s I have seen and the dyno is awsome.
Good job, it sure pulls good thru 9K, it should be a blast on the street. Ralph
Another full grown shifter cart!!!!
Good job, it sure pulls good thru 9K, it should be a blast on the street. Ralph
Another full grown shifter cart!!!!
Originally Posted by crispeed
A mod list per request.
3mm 1pc NRS Ceramic Apex Seals.
3mm 1pc NRS Ceramic Apex Seals.
Since most fd owners have 2mm rotors, have you used the 2mm 1pc NRS seals, thoughts?
Anthony
'Tuna'
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Miami,Fl,USA
[QUOTE=AnthonyNYC]What do you think about the 3mm 1pc nrs seals?
So far so good. After 5000 miles I'll see what's up.
Since most fd owners have 2mm rotors, have you used the 2mm 1pc NRS seals, thoughts?
Never used the 2mm.
So far so good. After 5000 miles I'll see what's up.
Since most fd owners have 2mm rotors, have you used the 2mm 1pc NRS seals, thoughts?
Never used the 2mm.
I just watched this video again for like the 10th time and when the mods list rolled by I noticed it said "1x Walbro 255 Fuel Pum". Thats a typo right? I though the max that a walbro 255 could support was ~400-450HP. If you accomplished 685HP on one walbro 255lph pump thats one hell of a feat crispeed.