Saturdays In Raleigh, Nc
08-24-06, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mattp
Nobody probably cares, but I finally took my FB around town in Burlington the other day after getting it 2.5 years ago. It did alright. I have some minor bugs that I knew existed before and need to work out and some other small things to do, but it's legal and will drive.
I have mine back no the road too, maybe I'll see you around sometime.
08-24-06, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JKM
Be careful, the Burlington PD seems to hate the FB. Or maybe they just hate mine. I get entirely too much attention from them in that car, and I get none in the Miata.
I have mine back no the road too, maybe I'll see you around sometime.
I have mine back no the road too, maybe I'll see you around sometime.
I'll just have to watch myself then. I do a pretty good job anyway. It's a bit loud but sorta blends in because of the color.
I'm up there every other weekend or so to mess with it.
08-25-06, 11:21 AM
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Iron Horse (Little Bar) Directions
For those coming out to the gig after the meet Sat night who needed directions:
Leave from Char-Grill and get to I-440 however you like. Take the I-440 S OUTER BELTLINE toward Crabtree/Cary/Apex/Sanford....
After you pass South Hills Mall (Cary) take the US-64 W via EXIT 98B toward Pittsboro. Will be about 10 miles from when you past Crabtree.
After taking the US-64 W exit about 7 miles later you will pass the Little Bar on your left. Next light make a U-turn and head back, entrance is right after the bar into a dirt parking lot. Don't hit any bikes, we'll be outside in the back playing or inside drinking, can't miss us.
Little Bar - 2901 US Highway 64 W, Apex 27523
Leave from Char-Grill and get to I-440 however you like. Take the I-440 S OUTER BELTLINE toward Crabtree/Cary/Apex/Sanford....
After you pass South Hills Mall (Cary) take the US-64 W via EXIT 98B toward Pittsboro. Will be about 10 miles from when you past Crabtree.
After taking the US-64 W exit about 7 miles later you will pass the Little Bar on your left. Next light make a U-turn and head back, entrance is right after the bar into a dirt parking lot. Don't hit any bikes, we'll be outside in the back playing or inside drinking, can't miss us.
Little Bar - 2901 US Highway 64 W, Apex 27523
08-25-06, 11:40 AM
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I wanna go! I think it would be cool if we could all roll out of the meet together and show up to continue the meeting and watch Greg play. If he can't make it to the meet, maybe we can make part of it out there? 
08-26-06, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo II
After taking the US-64 W exit about 7 miles later you will pass the Little Bar on your left. Next light make a U-turn and head back, entrance is right after the bar into a dirt parking lot. Don't hit any bikes, we'll be outside in the back playing or inside drinking, can't miss us.
08-26-06, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiVenom7
do i have to tell you how much i want to choke the living crap out of hinson. LOL. yea i am still waiting. i got a email about 2-3 weeks ago, saying that it would be about 10business days. that would have been last wednesday. i email him this monday, just to get a heads up. he tells me it MIGHT be ready early next week. that would be about 20-25 business days since i placed the orginal order. i should have stayed rotary LOL.
Ill be out at Chargrill by around 10, you guys will probably all be gone by then but all good
Rob
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08-26-06, 10:58 PM
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Met a couple of you guys tonight. My apologies to the RX8 guy that my buddy was following right up on your ***, i know i hate when people do that so...
Nice 8's to the 2 people that i met
Rob
Nice 8's to the 2 people that i met
Rob
08-27-06, 10:37 AM
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We can officially get our 8s repaired now. Clicky for Recal PDF's.. Looks like we are in line for new spark plugs (right in time for my 35K replacement :-D), free car wash, interior cleanup, fuel top off, PCM recalibration, rental car, engine test, and extended warranty to 5 years, 60K. Looking at the 'how to determine if new engine is needed' diagram, I doubt any of us will even get the test. Don't forget to ask for your rental! I wonder which dealer around here participates in the MCode program where they loan out CX-7s.... hmmmmm.... southern states will probably stick me in another sunfire.... calling capital mazda hahaha.
08-27-06, 11:54 AM
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By the way, Greg's band is pretty good, more of you need to tag along next time he's playing.
On the way home, my exhaust leak came back worse than ever. My guess is one of the nuts that holds the pipe to the manifold vibrated off on the way home. I'm going to locktite that bitch...
On the way home, my exhaust leak came back worse than ever. My guess is one of the nuts that holds the pipe to the manifold vibrated off on the way home. I'm going to locktite that bitch...
08-27-06, 12:09 PM
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Thanks for the info Bobby...I looked though the diagram and I may have a legitimate claim for a new engine. I have previously brought it in twice for low idle and power loss, both problems call for engine replacement...but I guess I'll just have to see what the dealership says.
08-27-06, 12:20 PM
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I didn't know you took it in for engine problems before but now that I think about it I do remember you saing something about power loss before. Sounds like you go directly to new engine.
08-27-06, 12:38 PM
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That's what I noticed, it says if you have noticed power loss or had low idle and the engine has not been replaced, to order a "new" engine. I kinda like my odds but like I said, It all depends on how much the dealership is willing to work with me. I have never had issues with Brown and Wood before so, maybe they will be just as helpful this time.
08-27-06, 12:52 PM
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For those of you that missed the Drive-In last night, you missed out! We had a decent turn out...the FB's were in full force and there were a few FC's running around and of course me and Gary were there with our twin TiGray's. Also later that night we had a special guest come by and visit with us for a bit...the owner of a one off special build Ford GT!!! Eventhough, it's not a rotory...that has got to be the sexist car I've seen first hand. I guess we'll see everyone at the end of Sept...and I'm sure myself and Gary will have a tons video to show off of our trip to the Gap. Everyone be safe and rotor it up!!!
08-27-06, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mrthundercleese
I didn't know you took it in for engine problems before but now that I think about it I do remember you saing something about power loss before. Sounds like you go directly to new engine.
08-27-06, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by capn
Are the RX8s really starting to have engine problems? I was hoping that the engines were going to be a marathon runner of the rotary engines next to the 12A.
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08-27-06, 02:59 PM
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Okay guys, I have a cheap plug here:
As some of you know, my girlfriend is a romance writer, and she has entered a contest. The winner is determined by online voting, so do her a favor and vote! Here is the link:
http://www.contestjunkies.com/artman...rticle_302.php
As some of you know, my girlfriend is a romance writer, and she has entered a contest. The winner is determined by online voting, so do her a favor and vote! Here is the link:
http://www.contestjunkies.com/artman...rticle_302.php
08-27-06, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by I8U
The rims look good Eric...can't wait to see them with some shoes on! I know you said you might not be going to the Gap with us next month and with not being able to make the meet this weekend, I guess me and Keri will see you at the end of the Sept. Let me know if you need any help, I'm sure we could make a trip to Fayett-nam!
08-27-06, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by I8U
For those of you that missed the Drive-In last night, you missed out! We had a decent turn out...the FB's were in full force and there were a few FC's running around and of course me and Gary were there with our twin TiGray's. Also later that night we had a special guest come by and visit with us for a bit...the owner of a one off special build Ford GT!!! Eventhough, it's not a rotory...that has got to be the sexist car I've seen first hand. I guess we'll see everyone at the end of Sept...and I'm sure myself and Gary will have a tons video to show off of our trip to the Gap. Everyone be safe and rotor it up!!!
