Hampton Roads (SE Virginia) Rotary Club
10-13-05, 03:02 PM
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Info on our club's meet this Saturday, Oct 15th:
http://rx7.meetup.com/55/events/4767321/
Info for the autocross at Little Creek Amphib Base the next day (Oct 16th_:
http://rx7.meetup.com/55/events/4769574/
Info on an upcomming event put on by that NC Mazda Club we can attend Oct 29th:
http://rx7.meetup.com/55/events/4782014/
It can't be said we don't have enough going on to keep anyone busy. The NC Mazda Club's RBQ events is a new addition. It sounds like a great time. I am going to try to make it out there.
http://rx7.meetup.com/55/events/4767321/
Info for the autocross at Little Creek Amphib Base the next day (Oct 16th_:
http://rx7.meetup.com/55/events/4769574/
Info on an upcomming event put on by that NC Mazda Club we can attend Oct 29th:
http://rx7.meetup.com/55/events/4782014/
It can't be said we don't have enough going on to keep anyone busy. The NC Mazda Club's RBQ events is a new addition. It sounds like a great time. I am going to try to make it out there.
10-13-05, 04:02 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info guys. I'm definitely going to try to make it out to the Saturday get together. yuichiror - I'm located up in the 64/Mercury blvd area. Don't have a boost guage as of yet since I just bought this thing. It is dead stock (which was how I wanted it so that I can make sure the mods are done right) - bought it from the original owner. That is one of the first things on my list to buy, and I'm also planning to go through all the "reliability" mods to start with. I've just got a lot to learn about these cars at this point, having never owned one before.
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10-13-05, 05:02 PM
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Errr, all of Hampton is in the 64/Mercury area, lol. Let me know if you need any help, I did my boost gauge and AST this week, I did some PM work, didn't like it, but I did it.
10-13-05, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FD Dave
Hi all,
I just moved to the Hampton area. I also just bought a 93' FD out here(I've always loved the cars). Not sure if there are still rx7 owner meets in this area, but I'd be interested in attending to meet some of the other rotary guys around. Also, any recommendations for a good mechanic in this area? I believe I have a boost leak somewhere (my car hisses loudly when the secondary turbo comes on) that I'd like to get fixed this weekend. Since this is my first rx-7 I'm not familiar enough with the car yet to track it down myself. Any help would be appreciated
Dave
I just moved to the Hampton area. I also just bought a 93' FD out here(I've always loved the cars). Not sure if there are still rx7 owner meets in this area, but I'd be interested in attending to meet some of the other rotary guys around. Also, any recommendations for a good mechanic in this area? I believe I have a boost leak somewhere (my car hisses loudly when the secondary turbo comes on) that I'd like to get fixed this weekend. Since this is my first rx-7 I'm not familiar enough with the car yet to track it down myself. Any help would be appreciated
Dave
The hissing is probably a torn boot (y-pipe) or a loose coupler clamp. Easy fix. If you have any questions feel free to pop me a pm.
BTW: Nobody knowns more about the FD/RX-7, anywhere. I have well known race shops and tuner shops calling me with questions. I also actually build engines for race shops in California. I have been building/porting and tuning rotaries for over 20 years.
10-13-05, 11:15 PM
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Mr T
I'm sorry we have never met , but you say when and Im sure I can make it happen . Are you local ???? I've got several motors going on now and I sure could use some advise with race motors and how to make them more dependable . I just tore down a FD engine tonight , everything looked great except for the rotors . Some moistier got into a brand new rebuilt motor with 3 mill seals and a pretty good port . From what I can tell everything looks great , i only need to replace the oil and water seals . The motor I got was rebuilt but never ran .
I;ll cut this short , LOVE to meet ya
Va
I;ll cut this short , LOVE to meet ya
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10-14-05, 06:48 AM
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Doh!!!! Sorry I forgot to mention you, Chris. You're not alot on this thread, so sometimes I forget you're around, lol. When are you gonna come to one of the meets??
10-14-05, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr rx-7 tt
Dave,
The hissing is probably a torn boot (y-pipe) or a loose coupler clamp. Easy fix. If you have any questions feel free to pop me a pm.
BTW: Nobody knowns more about the FD/RX-7, anywhere. I have well known race shops and tuner shops calling me with questions. I also actually build engines for race shops in California. I have been building/porting and tuning rotaries for over 20 years.
The hissing is probably a torn boot (y-pipe) or a loose coupler clamp. Easy fix. If you have any questions feel free to pop me a pm.
BTW: Nobody knowns more about the FD/RX-7, anywhere. I have well known race shops and tuner shops calling me with questions. I also actually build engines for race shops in California. I have been building/porting and tuning rotaries for over 20 years.
Dave
10-14-05, 11:03 AM
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Here's the link to the 93 FSM's, that'll help you Dave:
http://www.rx7city.com/93manual.htm
http://www.rx7city.com/93manual.htm
10-14-05, 12:00 PM
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Well, I did my first boost test last night. Well at idle the gauge reads at 20 vaccuum and when I did the boost test, I got 5-3-?. I had to slow down cause they just started some construction project on LaSalle. So far it doesn't look very good. The vaccuum seems kinda high on a streetported engine, and so far the boost readings don't look good..... Anyone got a MityVac I can borrow for a few minutes? There doesn't seem to be any unusual noises under the hood that might indicate a leak. Should I have a look at the actuators??
10-14-05, 03:23 PM
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Im just finishing up my ls1/fd and I need a shop arround virginia beach that can weigh my car to adjust the new coilovers and give it a good alignment. hopefully the shop will also do exhaust work so I dont have to tow it all arround town. Thanks for any suggestions. Mike
10-14-05, 07:04 PM
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Hey guys , Im getting ready to put a FD back together next week and I have been looking for different colors to powdercoat my housings and plates . Does anyone know of a good website that may show a bunch of different motors????
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
10-14-05, 08:18 PM
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You guys are seriously going to make me buy an FD. As it is now, I have the FB torn apart. It seems like I'll be getting an '83 as well. Yoshi or Kenny, trade me the 83 for an FD....
10-14-05, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by VaGambler
Hey guys , Im getting ready to put a FD back together next week and I have been looking for different colors to powdercoat my housings and plates . Does anyone know of a good website that may show a bunch of different motors????
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
10-14-05, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lovintha7
You guys are seriously going to make me buy an FD. As it is now, I have the FB torn apart. It seems like I'll be getting an '83 as well. Yoshi or Kenny, trade me the 83 for an FD....
10-14-05, 10:39 PM
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damn i want some of what he is smoking , hhahaah . If I had a few sitting around , I might take you up on it . The body of mine is red in color , I dont want to change colors since this is a track car . But I have set up a powder coating area in my garage . so colors are no problem . I was hoping that this topic might have come up before . Just pict ure a red turbo , with a red and black motor ???? This is what Im thinking so far . Come on guys some sugg would be great ???
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10-15-05, 10:52 AM
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After cleaning the car this morning it would be a shame not to show it to you guys. Whats a 3 hr ride anyway.
I look forward to meeting you all, If you were debating on weather to come hope this intices you to come
this is what Ill be in
Johny
I look forward to meeting you all, If you were debating on weather to come hope this intices you to come
this is what Ill be in
Johny
10-15-05, 06:40 PM
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BTW: Nobody knowns more about the FD/RX-7, anywhere. I have well known race shops and tuner shops calling me with questions. I also actually build engines for race shops in California. I have been building/porting and tuning rotaries for over 20 years.[/QUOTE]
Hello Chris aka Sensei,
Can you call me one day 757-593-5168 at your convenience. I have some evil thoughts up my sleeve. Just some ideas.....Lost you number like a dumb puppy.
Hello Chris aka Sensei,
Can you call me one day 757-593-5168 at your convenience. I have some evil thoughts up my sleeve. Just some ideas.....Lost you number like a dumb puppy.
10-16-05, 09:26 AM
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It was cool meeting all you guys (and girls). I remember everyones face and car but not there name and username, so if you post to me please tell me what car you had.
Im enclosing a couple of pics and a diagram for turbo2se ( )for vac hose removal and installation.
There is a therad started for Deals Gap check it out we had a blast, It was cool seeing all of the 7s and one 8's Try and come. . The group I usually meet with RRDI (Raliegh) is kinda like you guys We are informal and have a good mix of 7's and 8's.
Sorry I missed:
Calvin, I here his name alot around VIR
Renegade
Va Gambler, I would like to see the racing at Langly
If you guys have a big meet let me know 4hrs in a RX7 fun trip.
Johny
Im enclosing a couple of pics and a diagram for turbo2se ( )for vac hose removal and installation.
There is a therad started for Deals Gap check it out we had a blast, It was cool seeing all of the 7s and one 8's Try and come. . The group I usually meet with RRDI (Raliegh) is kinda like you guys We are informal and have a good mix of 7's and 8's.
Sorry I missed:
Calvin, I here his name alot around VIR
Renegade
Va Gambler, I would like to see the racing at Langly
If you guys have a big meet let me know 4hrs in a RX7 fun trip.
Johny
