speedjunkie

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Perky- It's more about not having any power than having an unreliable car, HAHA.

Carl- Talk to Josh, I think he's got a pulsation damper. Good luck with that AND the ATV. It is a good idea to get a fire extinguisher too, although most people don't know they need to be inspected on a regular basis (like monthly) so even though you have one it may not work after a while. At least it's piece of mind I suppose, haha.

I kinda agree with Phil, I don't think "structure" is what we need. It seems that some people get bent out of shape over little things. The club isn't supposed to be like a job, it's supposed to be fun. If we start structuring things, making meets mandatory (especially for people that live further away like myself), charging fees (that would be a HORRIBLE idea since we're all broke anyway haha), etc., THAT'S a little over the top and will push people away, at least myself if no one else. I'm not gonna make the next meet either actually. I'm trying to fix this car ASAP so I can drive it home the end of May for my family "reunion".

camocarl

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Thanks guys yeah I've had a fire extinguisher in my rear bin ever since I got the car. I know how these FD's can be.

anewconvert

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Perky: It was me who was asking about staying in your room. I had planned on camping, but it looks like that isnt going to happen. So if you still have room I would really appreciate the space. i just need enough room for a sleeping bag.

Eric: No worries.

Johnny: Im real sorry to hear about you and the wife. I cant imagine how tough its been for you for the past couple months. I really do appreciate everything you did for us last year. The best day there was the first day when we all drove up and had dinner that night.

finally: I know its just about dead, but I looked over the entire thread and no where did I see anyone talk about drinking AND driving. Just drinking or driving. Drinking at night and driving during the day are two different worlds. I dont think anyone here is dumb enoguh to do that, but if someone tried it I think all hell would come down on his/her head for being so stupid and endangering others. Bert, dont bail. I have only met you a few times and you seem like a stand up individual. Everyone has to understand that this is the internet, and a lot of nuance that is foun din face to face conversation is lost in type. Sometimes what you meant to say doesnt come out the way you wanted it to.


BC

darktritium

That's just been almost everyone's point; drinking AND driving was NEVER mentioned.

I8U

Hey all, some of you know that I entered in a car show held at base this weekend. Well, first of all, it started out bad...a gust of wind caught my hood and it flew back and over extended the hinges and caused some damage to both fenders!!! Yeah, I know, that SUX! And then I got a look at some of the other cars in my class...not good! Since there was really no class for imports and it was mainly a classic car show, I had to enter in the ALL CARS class ('03-'07). Well there were about 6 C6 Vettes and a ZO6, also an Eclipse and an M3. So, I didn't expect to win. I went to lunch with Keri and got back to show when they started announcing the winners and guess what??? I took my class! I thought it was a mistake.

AntiVenom7

Eric, it's the turbos!!!! hahaha. Had fun yesterday. Let me know what the decision is and when we are going to get to work on it.

Johny, thanks for clearing that up. I am sorry that we did not seem appreciative. You did a lot for us. I am sorry to hear about your problems it seems like it has been one of those years for you.

Bert, I am sorry to see you go Bert. *replacing long paragraph with this* As I have ALWAYS said, if the group votes and decides then that's the way it will be. No ONE man's opinion carries more weight than anothers. Any issue being argued, should be brought before the group, whether on the forum, or at the meeting. ALL of us are, and should be, able to voice our opinions. Just because you don't agree with them, does not make them wrong. Thinking that your opinion is the only one that is right; THAT is adolescent.

As far as DGRR, along with the stigma of the event, and the fact that Eric won't be going there lies this; which some have already mentioned. I have realized that I would much rather spend the several hundred dollars that it takes to go to the Dragon, on an HPDE event. 1 or 2 days of unhindered racing, with an instructor, no deer, harleys, cops, tourists, etc. On top of which I get to see the long lost Johny.

JKM

-Stina,

I'd really like to roll down Wednesday, but I'm probably going to have to go down on Friday instead. Grrrr.

anewconvert

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OH, btw. I went to Southern States Mazda today to pick up new pads and rotors for the rx7.... Front and rears mind you.

I was quote $856.17 for 2 front pads, 2 rear pads, 2 front rotors, 2 rear rotors and 2 hubs (IIRC dotn have invoice in front of me) Obviously I am NOT paying nearly $900 for brakes. Seriously, Ill buy a new car before I pay $900 for brakes. Anyone know where I can get rotors and pads in the Raleigh area for a 91 NA with 5 lug wheels... before DGRR???


NC

speedjunkie

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Good to hear buddy.

That...was...AWESOME!!!! Great to hear Nic! I called you today to see how it went ya basta'd! Congrats! It's even better when you don't expect to win, haha. So what are you doing about the fenders? How bad is it?

Hell yeah, I'm hoping that's ALL it is. I saw some online today for anywhere from $50 to $450, obviously not buying the ones for $50 haha. I talked to Rich again tonight and after I described everything to him he thinks it's just the turbos too, although I'm still worried about the seals. After we get the turbos replaced I'm taking it back to Mazda to get another comp check done to get a second opinion before I rebuild it. I'm at least eager to see what's up after we get the turbos in, to see how it drives. T04S prices weren't too bad either, but I don't have the money for the whole kit OR all the supporting mods either, not right now anyway. So I think my path is laid out for me, it's pretty clear which route I'm going right now. I had fun yesterday too, except for the fact that my manhood is still sitting flaccid in my garage, haha. Thanks again for the help brother.

Well I'm not sure what to tell you about this since it's so close to the wire, but if you had more time (or if you can get the parts overnighted or in just a couple days), you can save so much more money getting aftermarket, as weird as that sounds, haha. But I'm sure we all know this by now. Oh, and when did you change your first name? LOL

Johny zoom

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Hey Josh Let me know I have a extra bedroom and the bed dosen't smell like urine. ha

I hope to be inspired soon to install the REW Ive got the engine pulled but am still reeling from the past few days.

Anyone coming to VIR let me know ahead of time if you care to stay. The house is still a mess from playin the Mine & yours game but Ill be up to par in a few weeks.

Unlike driving my story goes well with a few beers.

Thanks for the support I realize it is a car forum but any kind words appreiciated.

Christina: Thanks for the phone call sorry I was in a bad area It stll maybe a few days befor Im willing to discuss it though I appreiciate the gesture

Happy easter everyone.
Johny

Herblenny

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Speedjunkie, I understand where you are coming from.. but I only came on to "your" thread because it was pertaining to my event... and your Raleigh thread is part of SE section.. which is open to all and there is no rule about not making posts by other SE forum members. I don't get on here posting un-related issues... I wanted to clearify this as your example seems bit off. If you came on to any MRCCAL threads and voiced your opinion on unrelated issues which does not pertain to you, then yes, I agree that you have the right to be upset/mad. But when you look at all of my post here, it all pertain to DGRR or Me actually coming to Raleigh (I was in Raleigh and had lunch with Bert last year).

And now, I'm getting on here because you brought my name up in a topic. So, I'm back replying to "your" thread!

I8U

Yeah. man it was cool! The fenders are kinda screwed but not as bad as first thought...I'll need new hood hinges so, looks like I'll be headed to the stealership Mon.




Hey Johny, let us know if you need anything! Keri and I will be up there at the end of the month for the VIR 400...I think a few others are planning on heading up too! I got an invite from the SpeedSource to visit the PIT!!!


***edit*** I think it's time we start a new thread, Id rather not hear the 2 cents of people not in the group...

anewconvert

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N and B are too close on the keyboard


Any thoughts on who to get the rotors and pads through?

speedjunkie

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It's funny, I was apologizing to you and you took it to this. That's awesome. I believe I stated in that post that you HAD posted on related topics. WTF is your problem Phil? Let's see, when you tell me I need to stay at a certain place when I attend "your" event (which I believe I paid for so it's my right to spend time with who I want), I believe that is overstepping your bounds. But since it was about your event, I was apologizing. Looks like I wasted my time. Maybe I will step over to your thread and start posting and acting stupid like you have. Now I'm glad I'm not able to attend DGRR. And good for you, you had lunch with Bert, wow, you're an honorary member of RRDI now since you had lunch with ONE member, who has now stepped out anyway. So what the hell does that have to do with anything? I never said anything about there being rules about not posting in another thread, it's just common courtesy, I would think. I've never posted in any of your group's threads because I don't have anything to do with you guys and I don't stick my nose where it doesn't belong. Didn't you say quite a few months ago that you were leaving this forum anyway? Did Ryan fire the "racist"? Just curious. I was actually trying to patch things up with you but it's a waste of time.

Good to hear Nic. Let me know if you need any help.

Good idea but it won't matter, I'm sure they'll find a reason to post there too.

I got OEM size Brembo rotors through FDNewbie, but it took a while cause they were getting zinc plated. And I got EBC Greenstuff pads through him, they are a great combo, no squeeking and stopping is great too. I got everything for just a few hundred though, very inexpensive. I wonder how long it would take to get some from Tire Rack or somewhere like that. I wish I could point you in the right direction bro.

darktritium

I've got Powerslot OEM replacements (slotted, of course, hence the name). I DID have Hawk HPS pads, but whatever. I replaced my front HPSs with some Bendix pads and I'm pretty happy. The rears are still HPSs, because I don't feel like I need to change those. I got my stuff through buybrakes.com.

Nic, congratulations on your win!

Eric, I don't think I could have said it any better.

Greg, morecatsnowplzkthxbye.

PerkyStina

BC,
You have space reserved. What day do you plan to come down?

You have a spot when you get there Friday.

We will worry with $$ concerns later, guys. I got ya covered since it's on my card already... we'll worry more with your percentage once we figure out who else is coming. Some of our friends from Florida were supposed to be coming, but I don't know if that's still in the plan. Wasn't going to count on them until they actually showed up.

PerkyStina

Advance Auto... or my FC.

Firstly, NEVER go to Southern States Mazda for parts... they are always more expensive than Capital Mazda in Cary. The guy in SS is really nice, but they always charge more than CM.

Secondly, go to Advance Auto for stuff first to see if they have things that the FSM doesn't require to be OEM. I got my rotors and pads from them last year... but I didn't need new hubs... what's wrong with your hubs??

New Rotors and Bendix pads were not very expensive from them, and it is quick shipping for what they don't have in stock already.

Stina

PerkyStina

No worries. Just wanted to let you know that you have a friend down here in Raleigh whenever you need to vent/talk.

Thanks for the offer! We will be getting the FC done over the next couple of months once DGRR is out of the way, and plan to let loose at VIR this summer!!!

PerkyStina

I have a ridiculous sized folder of cat pix at home on the laptop. I will post more soon.

AntiVenom7

hokay so I have been thinking about this for the past couple of days maybe longer. I will be there on the 14th to discuss face to face, but just wanted to throw some things out there. i know we are not officially a club, but i agree with johny about acting more like one. not to say actual elected positions/paying dues (I think if we go this way, we are better off joining the MSCCNC, and pooling resources). i am speaking more towards the things that we do. i like all the members of our group, but it gets old sitting around the old chargrill just talking (like phil rodriguez mentioned). it is time to start planning more events. Bert actually had a pretty good line up for this summer, but I also think we need to start doing more locally. that is all, we can talk about it more at the meet. like somebody mentioned we are at a crossroads. it's time to make RRDI more interesting, and move forward to a better future.

Johny, thanks for the offer. I think I have finally run out of excuses for not going to these things (well, once I actually get the bushings in, haha). so you will see me there this year for sure.

Eric, I think your engine is just gunked up with all that oil. I was thinking about it, and there is no telling how much oil got into the idle air control, etc. Knowing this we need to try and test them, after pulling them for a good cleaning. The idle is off, but the engine runs smoothly above idle, mostly.

PerkyStina

Hey guys, what do you think about having some shop days every once in a while to help each other learn new car info?? Some people (like me) learn better doing stuff hands on, rather than just read about it alone. Last year was awesome when Josh and Doug came over and I got to spend time with them when they helped me with the 5-lug swap and brake work. It was nice to bond with each other, while the two of them worked on things that I wasn't knowledgable or physically capable of doing myself.

I personally don't have much to do on my car that would require a group effort, but I know some of you may be doing turbo swaps in the future, or changing a clutch... things like that.

(Or we could dissect the SRT-4 and figure out what the heck a freakin 2.4L piston engine is... haha, j/k baby...)

What do u think?

PerkyStina

ERIC! clean our your PM box. Work has myspace blocked, so I can't message you until I get home. LOL

PerkyStina

Some things Phil has said on here have been taken way out of context. It's very easy to be offended by what someone says online.

Phil is just trying to do the right thing so people don't get left in the dark... much similar to Bert or Johny needing to clarify their feelings to us. Yes, Phil is not part of the RRDI-- but he is just as much of a Rotorhead as anyone in the RRDI (if not moreso), and deserves the respect that we expect from anyone else. This thread is not limited to only RRDI members! Would you treat my friend Rebecca (who came up with us to DGRR last year) any differently if she started posting in here, even though she moved to SC? Why be so close-minded that we have to negate any other people who may want to be sociable and respectful towards us??

We allowed Chris, who doesn't drive a rotary, be a part of the RRDI. I'm just confused where the standards and line is drawn.

AntiVenom7

that is the type of thing I was thinking. i am sure that some of us wouldn't mind turning a few wrenches for a beer or two. going to frankie's, hell even going to watch a car-related(or whatever) movie together. Maybe one meet a month we chill at the grill, the other we do something. Since our group dynamic is moving towards a younger age, and the young at heart, i think it will be easier to find activities we can do together.

PerkyStina

Sorry... post-whoring again this morning... you might want to edit your post and quote the specific post that relates to this. lol I understand which one you are referring to, but... yeah... lol

Eric, I look forward to getting together with you to help you with any FD stuff you need to work on. I'd like to start doing some group stuff like shop days, etc... so the rest of us can learn things "hands on" rather than just read about it on the forum... or look at pretty pictures. hehe.

...Especially since I will be getting an FD over the next couple of years.