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Manitoba Rotary Sports Car Club
8
40.00%
Manitoba Rotorsports
3
15.00%
No Pistons Club
1
5.00%
Manitoba Rotary Powered Machines, AKA Manitoba RPM
3
15.00%
Manitoba Rotary Owners Club
5
25.00%
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Manitoba Rotary Enthusiast Club Announcement!
03-18-05, 03:52 PM
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I think there are 4 or 5 FD's in the peg. not positive though. Glad to hear some good turnout. The more people that come out, the more fun we will have. We are looking at having the event possibly sponsored, so the food cost might be waived, dont quote me on that yet though. still in the works.
03-18-05, 10:56 PM
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My car is a 94 montego blue. The only performance mod is a pettit downpipe that I will be putting on this spring. I have also done some of the reliability mods as well. Do you have any mods black93RX7?
03-23-05, 03:44 PM
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Yeah I have a few....
T78
exhaust
rebuild w/3mm seals, street port
1600cc sec, 850cc pri
Supra fp
to many more to list!
When its nice enough to bring the cars out I would like to see yours, I have not met any other Fd owners besides calvin and another guy w/ a black one, but both are not on the road.
T78
exhaust
rebuild w/3mm seals, street port
1600cc sec, 850cc pri
Supra fp
to many more to list!
When its nice enough to bring the cars out I would like to see yours, I have not met any other Fd owners besides calvin and another guy w/ a black one, but both are not on the road.
03-23-05, 03:54 PM
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I would like to see your car as well; I didn't realize there was anyone in town with a single in an FD. I would also like to see Mike's (the_saint) car, he mentioned that he is going single next summer.
03-23-05, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by black93RX7
Yeah I have a few....
T78
exhaust
rebuild w/3mm seals, street port
1600cc sec, 850cc pri
Supra fp
to many more to list!
When its nice enough to bring the cars out I would like to see yours, I have not met any other Fd owners besides calvin and another guy w/ a black one, but both are not on the road.
T78
exhaust
rebuild w/3mm seals, street port
1600cc sec, 850cc pri
Supra fp
to many more to list!
When its nice enough to bring the cars out I would like to see yours, I have not met any other Fd owners besides calvin and another guy w/ a black one, but both are not on the road.
04-20-05, 09:59 PM
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Well unfortunately im out.... i leave for a fishing lodge on the 1st, and will be gone pretty much the entire summer. If ever i am around, i woudl love to show up to some of these. Will this slide Jim....? or will i have to be a member to show up.
04-22-05, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Brassmonkey
Well unfortunately im out.... i leave for a fishing lodge on the 1st, and will be gone pretty much the entire summer. If ever i am around, i woudl love to show up to some of these. Will this slide Jim....? or will i have to be a member to show up.
04-23-05, 06:59 PM
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Thought you might appreciate some constructive feedback here, especially if you're going to copy and paste this into your new club's charter or something, and since you don't seem to be getting the enthusiasm you were hoping for.
Accountability is synonymous with responsibility, so although it's a nice frequently used buzzword that everyone tries to use nowadays, it's not the word you're looking for... The word you're probably looking for is commitment.
So if I understand correctly, the only piston powered car not allowed is a 7? Is there a particular and good reason for this? When you're starting a club, ideally, you'd want to be as inclusive as possible. If other piston powered cars are allowed, then the club is obviously not all about the rotary engine...
I'm sorry, but rule is kind of 
and taking it too far. You can't tell someone where they can and cannot park, and where they can and cannot drive. When it comes to driving in a pack, the most important thing is safety, not where someone is placed in the convoy. This is a club, not the USSR. 
Very sensible rule to have.
You're trying here to get commitment, but maybe you should use some reverse psychology since people fear commitment. Mentioning that a commitment is expected will make people less willing to truly commit - as soon as something is a requirement, it's less appealing. Maybe rephrase more in the lines of: we hope that members can attend once a month, but understand it is not always possible bla bla bla. Also, if you pay membership dues, you're a client, not an employee, so you can do what you want when it comes to your attendance - bottom line is that you paid. It's up to the club to cater to the members, not vice versa.
Anyway, an outsider's perspective... If I were in Manitoba and were to read my gut instinct would be to dismiss it.
Northern 7's recommendation is great. If you can't get enough people together without a formal structure forcing rules and expecations upon people, then you're not going to have much better luck with such a structure. Look at what happened in Ottawa... Some people tried to start a club with membership fees etc. and it didn't work... Now, with everything unofficial, it's easy to get enthusiasts together, and the Ottawa crew is probably the most tightly knit and visible group on here.
Originally Posted by wpgrexx
1. There will be a membership fee. One of the main reasons is for accountability.
Originally Posted by wpgrexx
2. Non-rotary vehicles: Piston powered 7’s are not allowed. If a person desires to be a member of the club, but does not own a rotary powered vehicle (other than an Rx model), that’s fine.
Originally Posted by wpgrexx
For club events, if members do not have a rotary powered vehicle, they are still encouraged to come out. We will either try and place them into another members car, or they are invited to follow in a non rotary powered car. BUT, if you are in a non-rotary powered vehicle, interference with the rotary "convoy" is strictly prohibited: no attempts at a ricer fly-by in moms caravan. As well, when parking at an event, rotaries parked in one area, non-rotaries separate.
and taking it too far. You can't tell someone where they can and cannot park, and where they can and cannot drive. When it comes to driving in a pack, the most important thing is safety, not where someone is placed in the convoy. This is a club, not the USSR.
Originally Posted by wpgrexx
3. Membership Obligations: First and foremost, members are to give the club a good name. One of the major goals of the club, is to be a respected organization that will have a long, proud tradition in Winnipeg's car community. This means that certain behavior will not be tolerated, and if need be, a membership can be revoked. The club will in no way advocate illegal activities, including street racing, or immature driving practices.
Originally Posted by wpgrexx
It is also preferred that members will attend an event at least once a month. We know that people work, and sometimes it’s impossible to come out every week- but please, at least once a month. We are planning to have loosely organized events each weekend, with more formal events once a month. Obviously there are circumstances that may be an exception to the mandatory once a month attendance, but it is a priority for the club to have regular attendance by its members. Its your money why not put it to use?
Anyway, an outsider's perspective... If I were in Manitoba and were to read my gut instinct would be to dismiss it.
Northern 7's recommendation is great. If you can't get enough people together without a formal structure forcing rules and expecations upon people, then you're not going to have much better luck with such a structure. Look at what happened in Ottawa... Some people tried to start a club with membership fees etc. and it didn't work... Now, with everything unofficial, it's easy to get enthusiasts together, and the Ottawa crew is probably the most tightly knit and visible group on here.
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04-23-05, 09:30 PM
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It was drafted to come across as an official document. It was even written by a lwayer. I understand your recomendations though, and about the commitment factor. The dues are to cover memebrship to the Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs, as well as to cover some food costs at events and most likely a sticker and or T shirt, so its not like they dont get something for their money. We will see what turnout is like at the kickoff event. From what people have told me in person they are very enthused. We shall see......
04-28-05, 11:13 PM
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Well I finally got my account setup....
I'm new to the RX-7 ownership rules...
I've got an 88 convertible, with a clutch that doesn't like me much...but this club idea sounds like fun....
I'm new to the RX-7 ownership rules...
I've got an 88 convertible, with a clutch that doesn't like me much...but this club idea sounds like fun....
04-30-05, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SophiaCDN
Anyway, an outsider's perspective... If I were in Manitoba and were to read my gut instinct would be to dismiss it.
... Now, with everything unofficial, it's easy to get enthusiasts together, and the Ottawa crew is probably the most tightly knit and visible group on here.
Most of the people we've been speaking to think it's a great idea, and this forum is only a *minor* representation of any enthusiasm there is.
05-02-05, 02:45 PM
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there will be defenitely atleast one maor club organized even per month of the summer. We would defenitely love to see you out there!!!
05-11-05, 12:34 PM
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Are things still in the works for this club? Hey Jim, hows it going? Its Bill, you installed a RB header for me on my 1st get awhile back, hows the rotary business treating you?
05-31-05, 09:05 AM
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Meet is still on for this weekend. We will be letting everyone know where we are meeting up first and than heading out to Brids Hill for BBQ
06-03-05, 11:15 AM
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Okay, if the rain is gone on saturday, we wil be meeting up at Sport Check on Regent between 3 and 4 pm. From there we will head out as a group to Birds Hill. The fee has been waived for the BBQ, as it is now sponsored.
If the rain is still coming down, we will postpone till next weekend
If the rain is still coming down, we will postpone till next weekend