REDNECK

Naw...the guy said that it was stock, but it rubs on the front of the inner fenderwells on full lock...not when the suspension is cycled (thats when it rubs on the top of the fender- the metal part...) the ride is stiffer than the other FD that I've ridden in and the springs are red...thats what led me to my assumption that it may be lowered. Are red springs stock?

calvin

It is serious fun!!!! No matter how good of a driver you think you are, you will improve dramatically with a year of so worth of autocrossing. If you go on to any other form of racing the experience in autocrossing is going to be invaluable.

It is not as hard to find your way around the course as you might think. There are techniques, and some courses are harder than others, but it is really not that hard. Most people who are serious get there early, and do what they call a "walk through" and learn where the course goes that way.

RedX7

Ma, it sounds like you guys had some serious fun! Wish I could have made it.

REDNECK

Is there one in January (an autocross)? I am going to try to trade my rims for a set that doesn't rub by then. So I ought to be able to actually embarrass myself if there's one in January.
-Ryan

calvin

Tidewater Sports Car Club Autocross schedule for 2004 (so far)
DATE Site Notes

18 JAN 04 FENTRESS NALF Winter Four #3
15 FEB 04 FENTRESS NALF Winter Four #4
21 MAR 04 FENTRESS NALF W4 Snow Date
18 APRIL 04 FENTRESS NALF (Confirmed for Fentress but we will request ACU-4 Little Creek)
16 MAY 04 FENTRESS NALF
20 JUN 04 FENTRESS NALF (Confirmed for Fentress but we will request ACU-4)


ODR-SCCA Autocross Schedule

March 27th Evolution Driving School Pungo Airfield
March 28th Evolution Driving School Pungo Airfield
April 3rd Solo II Novice School Pungo Airfield
April 4th Solo II #1 Pungo Airfield
May 2nd Solo II #2 Pungo Airfield
June 6th Solo II #3 Pungo Airfield
July 4th Solo II #4 Pungo Airfield
August 1 Solo #5 Pungo Airfield
August 21st Evolution Driving School Pungo Airfield
August 22nd Evolution Driving School Pungo Airfield
September 4th SCCA Only Test & Tune Pungo Airfield
September 5th Solo #6 Pungo Airfield
October 2nd Solo II Novice School Pungo Airfield
October 3rd Solo #7 Pungo Airfield
November 7th Solo #8 Pungo Airfield


I will post more as I learn about them.

calvin

I forgot one of the local clubs

Beachcombers Corvette Club

Go to their site for more info or to pre-regiser.

Known 2004 auotcrosses:

January 11th, 2004 Pungo Airfield
February 8th, 2004 Pungo Airfield

This is all I have so far. We will post more as we get the info.

All events are open to all cars.

REDNECK

just wrecked my car...probably won't be at any autocrosses.
-Ryan

EDIT: and I'm 17 and I don't need any "I told you so"...I'm kickin myself hard enough as it is...and the police are gonna kick harder. I don't guess I was ready to drive a powerful car, but thats why I wanted to get into autocross: so I'd be safer at handling my power...

knotsonice

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OUCH What happened?

RedX7

I'm feelin' your pain Redneck. Mine's going to the body shop next Wednesday. Good luck man.

REDNECK

I was going like 65mph, maybe a little less, into a turn on a back road and I had it in 4th gear, hit the gas coming out of the turn, lost the back end, hit a ditch, flipped twice and landed roof up (thankfully) facing the direction I just came from, in a cotton field. Totalled is what I'm thinking. I'm really just kicking myself. HARD.
I'm fine though, I always wear my seatbelt and thats what saved my *** this morning.
Ryan.

REDNECK

But I got "wreckless driving- failure to maintain control of the vehicle" and a stern lecture about almost getting a "failure to report an accident" ticket. I didn't have a cell phone...was I supposed to walk to the police department??? I sure as heck wasn't driving, and as much as my knees were shaking, I doubt I could've walked a block. And the whole time, I'm thinking "this is my fault, I'm an idiot" over and over...

calvin

Ouch, Sorry to hear about it. The car in my avatar is also now basically totaled too. I feel your pain. It will be spring before I have another RX7 to drive, except when my daughter lets me borrow her car.

jimmdog

Hmmm. Engine and trans are probally fine? would be nice in a 1st. Gen. Sorry to hear of your misfortune, at least your'e OK. Chalk it up as a learning experince, buy another, dont wreck it so badly.

REDNECK

yeah, engine was just broken in...it has 2K miles on it. It has a three year warranty that started in Oct...It was definitely a learning experience...I learned not to hit the gas, in boost, on an off camber turn, that abrubtly......I'm an idiot. But yeah everything motor wise is fine...the tranny had fifth gear grind though. If I don't rebuild it then I'll probably part it.
Ryan.

RichRotorhead

Hey Calvin I got what you need... check it out:

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https://www.rx7club.com//attachment....postid=2498281

https://www.rx7club.com//attachment....postid=2498316

It doesn't run, but you shoud still have a good drivetrain for it. Let me know if you're intrested.

-Rich

REDNECK

thats a pretty car.
ryan.

calvin

I have gotten a new roller (car without engine). It is a brown GSL-SE, that has affectionately already been nicknamed Brownie. It is not as complete or as perfect as I would like, but it will make an adequate home for my drivetrain. It is just going to take more work than I had hoped. With winter (I hate cold) and my other projects it will be at least spring before I get that car running. I like the pics of your blue car (I'm not thrilled about the back window, but I could live with it) I am sure you would want more than I can pay right now.

renagade_rotary

anybody in newport news know where port warwick is?
if so i have a offee shop opening tommorow right next to cowboy sids itd be cool if some of us could meet there and chat sumtime.

REDNECK

Anybody want to help me or guide me through removing my drivetrain from my totalled car so I can sell it? I live in Suffolk and have some tools, but probably not all thats necessary...I just don't wanna have to pay for it to be removed when I know I could come close to doing it by myself. Thanks
Ryan.

pnoy1duh

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one blown motor (me) and three totals in this thread alone...oh the horror!!!!!!!

REDNECK

well I calculated my cost per day of driving my car for 2 months and buying that new motor out to be something like 225 a day with gas...I win for worst deal in the club... yaayyy!!!

RichRotorhead

I should of mentioned that the Fiberglass Hatch is no longer on the car.

Who knows?.... I'm hoping to get $1500 for it. Figure the kit alone is $1200 not counting the never seen before Italian wheels that match the kit. Tires alone (225/50/15 front/ 245/50/15 rear) cost $500 two months before the engine died.

It will probably end up on eBay in a week or so anyway...

-Rich

boosted12a

add another engine! i grenaded the one in my se a month ago. will the carnage never stop?

Rotaryhaven

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You know what would happen if I had my way. By the way everyone. I have a 89-91 engine with 0 miles. Brand spanking new for $1000 OBO. It is automatic but I have the manual flywheel and counterweight if needed.

renagade_rotary

pnoy i think ive seen u around the york county area