West RX-7 Forum Serving California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii

Mazda wants to win....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 12:28 PM
  #1  
fc pro am's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,791
Likes: 3
From: Cali Native.
Mazda wants to win....

This is great and further, it's about time. Seems like " Rotary Power" has taken the back burner though in the LMP2 race seasons since 2006.

My frustration is that Mazda seems to not have a strong budget for this particular race program. Damn... I am thirsting to see the Rotary Engine proudly take podium or even collect multiple wins, it would be a definite step forward towards improved performance of their chosen 3 rotor power plant and create a commanding level of respect amongst the competition, Porsche and Acura.

Unfrotunately such is not the case , and this year, Mazda decided to switch power plants to a 2.0L turbo from AER in England, and to quote " ditched the hot and heavy rotary engine". Gotta love the underdog

Here's more on the story:

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...he-future//P1/
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 12:56 PM
  #2  
kungfuroy's Avatar
Chicken Adobo
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,729
Likes: 0
From: City of Angels
piston ftw
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 01:02 PM
  #3  
grimple1's Avatar
Turd Ferguson
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,047
Likes: 2
From: Sherman Oaks, California
pistons > rotary


deal with it
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 01:06 PM
  #4  
DriveFast7's Avatar
Blood, Sweat and Rotors
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,742
Likes: 1
From: California
If you want to see a 3 rotor peripheral port race, set your DVR to record the Grand Am GT race today. The 70 car is 2nd in season points and has a good chance to win the championship.

http://www.speedsourceinc.com/
http://www.grand-am.com/rolex/

AMLS P2 is just too darn expensive. Do you see all the factory backed Porsche and Acuras?
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 01:30 PM
  #5  
fc pro am's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,791
Likes: 3
From: Cali Native.
Originally Posted by DriveFast7
If you want to see a 3 rotor peripheral port race, set your DVR to record the Grand Am GT race today. The 70 car is 2nd in season points and has a good chance to win the championship.

http://www.speedsourceinc.com/
http://www.grand-am.com/rolex/

AMLS P2 is just too darn expensive. Do you see all the factory backed Porsche and Acuras?
I do see the fully funded Acura and Porsche teams and their Uber amounts of money dupmed into their race programs. These guys are very fortunate. Hopefully more sponsors can come aboard and add relief to some of Mazdas out of pocket expenses. Mazda is in need of some strong financial support.

AMLS is expensive..this is the worst part. Mazda and it's race history is well deserving as far as being able to compete...it boggles me to see set backs like this.

Will try and catch the Grand AM race for sure...I think the RX8 design is not that bad...full carbon fiber set-up is awesome.
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 02:35 PM
  #6  
iLikeEatPoo's Avatar
The Great Dick
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,830
Likes: 1
From: America
What?
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 02:39 PM
  #7  
RX7 RAGE's Avatar
Bann3d. I got OWNED!!!
Tenured Member: 25 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 5,015
Likes: 68
From: San Diego, CA
rotary ftl
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:01 PM
  #8  
grimple1's Avatar
Turd Ferguson
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,047
Likes: 2
From: Sherman Oaks, California
http://www.rotaryeng.net/turbo-four-rotor.jpg
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:34 PM
  #9  
Battle Cat's Avatar
Space cadet
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 10,308
Likes: 3
From: LOS ANGELES
whats a rotary?
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:35 PM
  #10  
d0 Luck's Avatar
raysspl.com
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
From: L.A.
rotaries are junk. get over it
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:58 PM
  #11  
Battle Cat's Avatar
Space cadet
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 10,308
Likes: 3
From: LOS ANGELES
Okies thanks for the heads UP!


Reply
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:12 PM
  #12  
white_charisma's Avatar
Jungle Boogie
Tenured Member: 15 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
yeah i hear ya ed, it does suck to see not many factory backed rotary race cars, hopefully something will come up
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:16 PM
  #13  
GOOFYROTOR's Avatar
cams pistons valves
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,004
Likes: 0
From: LA
start praying
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:17 PM
  #14  
white_charisma's Avatar
Jungle Boogie
Tenured Member: 15 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
haha i will, starting tonight
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:24 PM
  #15  
Siraniko's Avatar
RX for fun
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 15,926
Likes: 25
From: Socal
Originally Posted by fc pro am
Gotta love the dog

pinoys love dogs!!! koreans love dogs!!! We are dog lovers.
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:32 PM
  #16  
white_charisma's Avatar
Jungle Boogie
Tenured Member: 15 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted by wackyracer
pinoys love dogs!!! koreans love dogs!!! We are dog lovers.
haha if you go far enough into mexico you'll find they enjoy dogs as well, considering you can get tacos de perro, which pretty means dog tacos,
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 03:07 AM
  #17  
Battle Cat's Avatar
Space cadet
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 10,308
Likes: 3
From: LOS ANGELES
MAZDA WON ON THIS ONE! my 13brew!




Reply
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:31 AM
  #18  
fc pro am's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,791
Likes: 3
From: Cali Native.
^^ You LIE!!!! Is this your's????
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 07:23 PM
  #19  
Battle Cat's Avatar
Space cadet
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 10,308
Likes: 3
From: LOS ANGELES
HAHA COME OVER AND SEE IT!!

im compression test it ina bit..
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:43 AM
  #20  
KeloidJonesJr.'s Avatar
strictly business
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,187
Likes: 0
From: chamber of farts
I am here for the buttsex...where is my buttsex?
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:47 AM
  #21  
Battle Cat's Avatar
Space cadet
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 10,308
Likes: 3
From: LOS ANGELES
Pm FINISHLINE!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:51 AM
  #22  
KeloidJonesJr.'s Avatar
strictly business
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,187
Likes: 0
From: chamber of farts
Originally Posted by zerox7
Pm FINISHLINE'S GIRL!
I dig!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 03:03 AM
  #23  
Battle Cat's Avatar
Space cadet
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 10,308
Likes: 3
From: LOS ANGELES
Sho Meng!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sandro
3rd Gen General Discussion
24
Dec 30, 2017 03:35 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:02 PM.