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Old 09-22-14 | 10:01 PM
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Encountered a moron today in his FD rx7. I was in the left left turn lane going under an underpass in Herndon. At the next light the rx7 driver pulls up next to me and starts saying how impressed they were with how "I did that back there". I was pretty perplexed and initially had no idea what the **** they were talking about. Then I suddenly realized they were being sarcastic and were trying to make fun of me. Just wanted to let you know that I have straight pipes on my car...literally headers to nothing but a pipe...this + high revving v8 * underpass = very loud noises. I was not showing off, it's just how loud my car is. Anyways, nice wing on your car. Which airport do you primarily fly out of? IAD?
lmao what kinda car do you drive?
Old 09-22-14 | 10:18 PM
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FYI to anyone who's interested, I just got off the phone with Brian and we discussed getting him down here to tune some cars. He said at least 3-4 people would be good, we can pick a shop that has a dynojet and then work out cost.

Are any of you guys interested?
Old 09-23-14 | 12:14 AM
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RX-7s at the most recent WDCR Autocross at FedEx Field:















Old 09-23-14 | 06:46 AM
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Damn that FC has some wide tires.
Old 09-23-14 | 08:29 AM
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Is everyone having kids in this area? I just had my first a couple months ago and now I read these posts. Kids galore.
Had my second kid six months ago, and I am DONE making kids

Originally Posted by eage8
Is the guy with the super clean FD that I autocrossed with at FedEx this weekend on here?
Going to hit you up later on, would like to get one autocross done before the end of the year!

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RX-7s at the most recent WDCR Autocross at FedEx Field:
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Old 09-23-14 | 09:45 AM
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That 1st gen looks good!
Old 09-23-14 | 10:44 AM
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Going to hit you up later on, would like to get one autocross done before the end of the year!
Cool!, there is only 1 left and I won't be there There is a rallycross the same day, and I've already won the SSM championship and I'm currently tied for the rallycross stock AWD championship... so that has priority

you should go anyway though, David Lane (FB driver) is super nice and will show you the ropes

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That 1st gen looks good!
That's David Lane's car. He bought it new, it's really nice. It's a GSL-SE with a cartech turbo kit on it.

He let me co-drive it about a year ago when my car broke on the way to an event, it drives really nice and was surprisingly easy to throw around the course.

ReXtreme 7's
Old 09-23-14 | 11:24 AM
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Damn that FC has some wide tires.
They're 315/30/18s on 18x12s on the front and back
Old 09-23-14 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Molotovman
FYI to anyone who's interested, I just got off the phone with Brian and we discussed getting him down here to tune some cars. He said at least 3-4 people would be good, we can pick a shop that has a dynojet and then work out cost.

Are any of you guys interested?
I want some tuning for the Auto FD. But, I have a lot of goodies that need to go on first and I also need a new fuel system. Not sure that I would have the car done in time unless this is happening in December/January


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Going to hit you up later on, would like to get one autocross done before the end of the year!
Capital Driving Club's next event is at Waldorf on the 27th -> REGISTER
Old 09-23-14 | 12:28 PM
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I want some tuning for the Auto FD. But, I have a lot of goodies that need to go on first and I also need a new fuel system. Not sure that I would have the car done in time unless this is happening in December/January
A manual transmission????
Old 09-23-14 | 02:02 PM
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Cool!, there is only 1 left and I won't be there There is a rallycross the same day, and I've already won the SSM championship and I'm currently tied for the rallycross stock AWD championship... so that has priority
I was looking at CDC ones, since I did a few auto x with them like 10 years ago.

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I want some tuning for the Auto FD. But, I have a lot of goodies that need to go on first and I also need a new fuel system. Not sure that I would have the car done in time unless this is happening in December/January




Capital Driving Club's next event is at Waldorf on the 27th -> REGISTER
Won't be able on the 27th (still working on the FC, trying to tiddy up lots of things), but I am looking at the ones in Oct
Old 09-24-14 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Molotovman
FYI to anyone who's interested, I just got off the phone with Brian and we discussed getting him down here to tune some cars. He said at least 3-4 people would be good, we can pick a shop that has a dynojet and then work out cost.

Are any of you guys interested?
TitaniumTT Brian?
Old 09-24-14 | 02:31 PM
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Uggghhhhh.....the dreaded emissions fail. It use to be fairly easy to pass but now they're getting stricter as we near classic car status. Effing VA. Just got the FD fixed up nicely at PBC Auto too, and looking forward to driving it...but they can't get it to pass.

Matt - I know you had some emissions issues earlier. Did you end up getting it passed?

Does anyone have a working pre-cat I can borrow....or another option would be to register it in WV. Has anyone gone the latter route?

Looking forward to the Fall Drive. Hopefully, I can make it this year!!

-duc
Old 09-24-14 | 03:28 PM
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Didn't realize it doesn't even have to be WV...as only NoVA and its suburbs require emissions. I think I found a fix as I have an address I can use in Spotsylvania County. My troubles could be over.
Old 09-24-14 | 07:57 PM
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TitaniumTT Brian?
Old 09-25-14 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fendamonky
TitaniumTT Brian?
Yes, that Brian!
Did you get your car back together? Interested at all if he comes to the area?
If I can get 2-3 others interested we can probably work out some preliminary pricing after we find a convenient shop for us all in the area that has a Dynojet and won't jam our *** on renting the dyno.
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Mot having to do emissions on my 88 is a dream come true. One of the reasons I bought a FC.
Old 09-25-14 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Molotovman
Yes, that Brian!
Did you get your car back together? Interested at all if he comes to the area?
If I can get 2-3 others interested we can probably work out some preliminary pricing after we find a convenient shop for us all in the area that has a Dynojet and won't jam our *** on renting the dyno.
Badass!!! Yeah, Brian is one of three people I'd trust to tune my car and the primary when it comes to location and knowledge about my current ECU.

I don't have my car back together yet, but I'll be picking up the rest of my engine bits for stacking on the 1st. Then once thats done it'll be going up to Brian for fab and wiring plus some other misc bits

If the timing works right you can def add me to the local tune list, otherwise I'll rendezvous with Brian at Speed1 for a one-off tune session. I'll coordinate directly with Brian regarding if I'll be able to make his session with you
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Old 09-26-14 | 10:08 AM
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A manual transmission????
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LOL, JK
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I think Rocky is continuing the test the limits of the FD's auto trans.
Old 10-01-14 | 06:04 PM
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Hey Duc,

New to the area... would you recommend PBC Auto? Looking to get some work done like a custom air pump design for .... wait for it... NOVA emissions...

Anderson



Originally Posted by Zoolander
Uggghhhhh.....the dreaded emissions fail. It use to be fairly easy to pass but now they're getting stricter as we near classic car status. Effing VA. Just got the FD fixed up nicely at PBC Auto too, and looking forward to driving it...but they can't get it to pass.

Matt - I know you had some emissions issues earlier. Did you end up getting it passed?

Does anyone have a working pre-cat I can borrow....or another option would be to register it in WV. Has anyone gone the latter route?

Looking forward to the Fall Drive. Hopefully, I can make it this year!!

-duc
Old 10-02-14 | 07:22 AM
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Fall Cruise Thread is up :HERE
Old 10-03-14 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Anderson Chen
Hey Duc,

New to the area... would you recommend PBC Auto? Looking to get some work done like a custom air pump design for .... wait for it... NOVA emissions...

Anderson
Sorry to hear about your upcoming emissions testing Anderson. It's almost like studying for final exams or Boards now. Have to prepare hard for it, lots of anxiety and stress, waiting period, results....possibly repeat. Or a big celebration and sigh of relief!

I'll hit you up privately on your inquiry.

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Old 10-13-14 | 10:14 AM
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What are your thoughts on an RX-8?

I am thinking about getting a newer daily driver and was looking at my options. Wanted something fun to drive and prefer backseats (just in case I would need them, no kids...yet). Was thinking about getting a 2010/11 RX-8 GT. At this price point "the boss" will let me keep the FB. But it would be nice if the new car can replace the FB for autox and possibly a track day or two.



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