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Old 02-20-05 | 09:12 AM
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He may have not had a good year but to tell you the truth, I would rather see him out there running not so well but trying than not running at all.

Each time I am at the track I enjoy seeing that car, running good or not.,

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Same here, the only problem is that it has ben over one year; however he is our only hope right now
Old 02-20-05 | 09:33 AM
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Same here, the only problem is that it has ben over one year; however he is our only hope right now
Rafael "Rafelito" Rivera will be faster this year with his RX8 ( he retired the TII)... He's confident on a high 6 w/ 2 rotor... This guy is the master and he did it with know major sponsors and did all the work, etc.... For what Abel has access to I don't think he's that great... Either is Ray Lochead...

BTW, He ran a low 7 with an S4 TII motor that lasted 5-6 years... I have PR connection
Old 02-20-05 | 09:41 AM
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As long as somebody driving a rotory kicks *** I wont care who does it.

S4 7sec car lasting 5 years? I disagree. I think you misinformed.
Old 02-20-05 | 09:56 AM
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As long as somebody driving a rotory kicks *** I wont care who does it.

S4 7sec car lasting 5 years? I disagree. I think you misinformed.
I have friend from PR that knows him... He did make an S4 motor run that fast and last that long....this is why he is the master...
Old 02-20-05 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by raising arizona
Rafael "Rafelito" Rivera will be faster this year with his RX8 ( he retired the TII)... He's confident on a high 6 w/ 2 rotor... This guy is the master and he did it with know major sponsors and did all the work, etc.... For what Abel has access to I don't think he's that great... Either is Ray Lochead...

BTW, He ran a low 7 with an S4 TII motor that lasted 5-6 years... I have PR connection
Falitos's old chassis was old, and from a webber 7.6 record, he went 7.4 with just an ECU upgrade. Falito said a 6.9 on the new chassis, VERY impresive, but that won't be a competive time either, on the the NHRA

Now La atrevida, La Sarita, La Ileana (3/4 chassis cars) those WILL be competive on the outlaw class

BTW - Let's not forget Dee's car
Old 02-20-05 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KNONFS
Falitos's old chassis was old, and from a webber 7.6 record, he went 7.4 with just an ECU upgrade. Falito said a 6.9 on the new chassis, VERY impresive, but that won't be a competive time either, on the the NHRA

Now La atrevida, La Sarita, La Ileana (3/4 chassis cars) those WILL be competive on the outlaw class

BTW - Let's not forget Dee's car
I agree with your thoughts, but lets not forget Rafelito's still running a 2 rotor in the new RX8 chassis car... I guess he thinks there is still potential to be had from that 1.3L.... I guess my point here is he did all this on a very small budget .
Old 02-20-05 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by raising arizona
I agree with your thoughts, but lets not forget Rafelito's still running a 2 rotor in the new RX8 chassis car... I guess he thinks there is still potential to be had from that 1.3L.... I guess my point here is he did all this on a very small budget .
Ohh, indeed, and everybody else in PR; I must admit, I have A LOT of faith on Dee's car
Old 02-20-05 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KNONFS
Ohh, indeed, and everybody else in PR; I must admit, I have A LOT of faith on Dee's car
How is Dee?

Your right! PR guys do it right the first time and on a low budget.... I'm still really impressed with Jesus Padilla.. 9's on an N/A 2 rotor?, most of us will never run that on a turbo'd motor-2 rotor... amazing stuff!!
Old 02-21-05 | 11:18 AM
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**** most of you wont do it on a 3 rotor hehe.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:25 PM
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**** most of you wont do it on a 3 rotor hehe.

Do you?
Old 02-23-05 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KNONFS
Falitos's old chassis was old, and from a webber 7.6 record, he went 7.4 with just an ECU upgrade. Falito said a 6.9 on the new chassis, VERY impresive, but that won't be a competive time either, on the the NHRA

Now La atrevida, La Sarita, La Ileana (3/4 chassis cars) those WILL be competive on the outlaw class

BTW - Let's not forget Dee's car
yup, the only way a rotary has a chance in hell is in modified/outlaw, due to the extreme weight and turbo restrictions on the 6 cylinders. even with all the slack they're given the chances of a rotary being competitive in this class is still slim.
Old 02-23-05 | 09:46 PM
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Lets not give up on rotaries I have followed them for 10 years now and
Abel Ibarra had alot to do with it besides my uncle has had his RX2 for almost as long and I still support rotaries all the way.

NO PISTONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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