You know you're a Rotorhead IF . . .
05-02-05 | 11:33 PM
#76
fart on a friends head!!!
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From: sheppard AFB, TX
if youve ever gotten tired of explaining to a moron co-worker about what a rotary engine is and resorted to just agreeing with their opening statement. . . "aint it got a turbine engine in it?????" - you might be a rotorhead
05-03-05 | 09:49 PM
#78
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL.
you might be a rotorhead if you stopped watching monster garage after what he did to the fc...
not sure who said it but I might be a rotorhead since I got a tatt of a rotor. damm I'm busted
not sure who said it but I might be a rotorhead since I got a tatt of a rotor. damm I'm busted
05-08-05 | 11:30 AM
#80
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Rotary Freak
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From: Wake Forest, NC
You might be a rotorhead if you prefer a certain restaurant in Raleigh because all their plates are rotor shaped! Not kiddin!
or
If you call an auto parts store and you hang up when the "sales person" asks you if your car has 4 or 6 cylinders after you've told them you need parts for an RX7. . . you might be a rotorhead.
or
If you call an auto parts store and you hang up when the "sales person" asks you if your car has 4 or 6 cylinders after you've told them you need parts for an RX7. . . you might be a rotorhead.
05-10-05 | 02:38 AM
#82
323=redheaded step child
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From: Raleigh, NC
**You might be a rotorhead if you risk getting a ticket on I-440 on the way to a class you are ALREADY late to, just to catch up with another RX-7 owner, just to wave at him... hoping he will take the same exit you do, so you can give him a card for your rotary club.** 
Come on now. You might be one if you find yourself sideways everytime you get on the on ramp to 40 West from I 440
Come on now. You might be one if you find yourself sideways everytime you get on the on ramp to 40 West from I 440
05-11-05 | 07:38 AM
#83
Originally Posted by arghx
"You hate when you see another RX-7 while you are in your Daily Driver!"
haha that's me
haha that's me
you know you a rotor head..................
When u havent repainted your car cuse u have more important things I.E. engine mods-- I.E. repairs to do. even if the steel hood has faded from red to almost white.
If you have more engine parts in your room than u have pairs of shoes.
when someone asks if you want to buy a plastic hood form them and you laucgh at the fact it wont last 5mis b4 i melts and they get mad lol
when u acually dreamt u put in a 20b and when u woke were pissed cause it was a dream :[
ill think of more
05-11-05 | 07:47 AM
#84
Respecognize!
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From: Anchor Bay, CA
Originally Posted by LizardFC
Alright...
You might be a rotorhead....
...if you total your 7, and 30 minutes later end up browsing through the RX7Club For Sale board. Yup, that happened
...if your old oil has an octane rating. Never checked....but i should
...if you keep 3 10mm wrenches in your glove box. I kept 2 wrenchs and a 3/8" socket
...if you have the Mazda parts department on speed dial. Them and Napa
...if you've replaced your exhaust system more than 3 times in the last year. 2 twice but the year is young
...if you can pull your motor without a hoist. Dont have a hoist, so what choice did i have
...if you pull your car into auto shops just to freak out the mechanics. Yup
...if you tell the cop that you were only redlining it to prevent carbon buildup. check!
...if you finally get your flooded motor started, and the neighbors call the fire department. no but had a guy come over with a fire extinguisher though
...if you pull an all-nighter prepping for an emissions test. Soon to be true
...if you've ever traded numbers with another 7 owner while in traffic. Ive pulled into peoples driveways and knocked on the door to see if they are home...
okay, all I got right now. Enjoy.
You might be a rotorhead....
...if you total your 7, and 30 minutes later end up browsing through the RX7Club For Sale board. Yup, that happened
...if your old oil has an octane rating. Never checked....but i should
...if you keep 3 10mm wrenches in your glove box. I kept 2 wrenchs and a 3/8" socket
...if you have the Mazda parts department on speed dial. Them and Napa
...if you've replaced your exhaust system more than 3 times in the last year. 2 twice but the year is young
...if you can pull your motor without a hoist. Dont have a hoist, so what choice did i have
...if you pull your car into auto shops just to freak out the mechanics. Yup
...if you tell the cop that you were only redlining it to prevent carbon buildup. check!
...if you finally get your flooded motor started, and the neighbors call the fire department. no but had a guy come over with a fire extinguisher though
...if you pull an all-nighter prepping for an emissions test. Soon to be true
...if you've ever traded numbers with another 7 owner while in traffic. Ive pulled into peoples driveways and knocked on the door to see if they are home...
okay, all I got right now. Enjoy.
05-11-05 | 07:51 AM
#85
Respecognize!
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From: Anchor Bay, CA
and then there is the times when the dealership calls me on my cell (the shear fact they have it on hand astounds me) for know where
1) the EGR was on a FD - never owning one or drove one, but still knew...
2) "Why is the compression so low? is the motor bad?" me--> "was it flooded?" "yeah" me-->" are the numbers even?" "basically yes" "the motor is fine." "oh."
cant remember the other few times. but still. thats kinda wierd.
1) the EGR was on a FD - never owning one or drove one, but still knew...
2) "Why is the compression so low? is the motor bad?" me--> "was it flooded?" "yeah" me-->" are the numbers even?" "basically yes" "the motor is fine." "oh."
cant remember the other few times. but still. thats kinda wierd.
05-11-05 | 08:07 AM
#86
Using no way as way
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by BigIslandSevens
You might be a rotorhead if you name your adopted kitty who was found sleeping in the empty engine bay of your FD-- "Rotor."
brandon
05-11-05 | 11:14 PM
#88
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From: Lake Mary, FLORIDA
has any one realized that .. there are only posts coming from the SE regional forum.. could you imagine is this was one the home page and you had to enter a YMBARH post before you could get to any other forum .. kinda like a forum password or at least a sticky for every one to be entertained.
just my $0.02
but just to get back on track...
YMBARH if you deliberatly drive in the right hand lane in slow traffic so that you can catch a glimspe of your RX7 in the window relfection from a shop on the street...................... a real nice long window..
just my $0.02
but just to get back on track...
YMBARH if you deliberatly drive in the right hand lane in slow traffic so that you can catch a glimspe of your RX7 in the window relfection from a shop on the street...................... a real nice long window..
05-12-05 | 11:25 AM
#91
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From: Jackson, GA
....You don't own a 7 but just got done reading this thread and actually agree with some of the things posted.
....You complain about haveing to go to work in mid afternoon cause the guy at the autozone you pass by on the way drives a 7 and you don't.
....You already know what you are going to mod on a 7 even tho you are still saving for one.
....The only way you can convince you GF to let you get a 7 is if you promise to make sure there is a seat in the back for a carseat.
....If you've ever had to explain to someone why it doesn't matter that a 7 only has a 1.3L engine in it.
....If you look for anything resembling a nice flat straight road so that you know where you can go to test you 7 when you finally get it.
....You complain about haveing to go to work in mid afternoon cause the guy at the autozone you pass by on the way drives a 7 and you don't.
....You already know what you are going to mod on a 7 even tho you are still saving for one.
....The only way you can convince you GF to let you get a 7 is if you promise to make sure there is a seat in the back for a carseat.
....If you've ever had to explain to someone why it doesn't matter that a 7 only has a 1.3L engine in it.
....If you look for anything resembling a nice flat straight road so that you know where you can go to test you 7 when you finally get it.
05-21-05 | 11:58 PM
#92
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Rotary Freak
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From: Wake Forest, NC
Keep'em coming. I can relate to most of the stuff on here. I've been there, been thinking about it, or tried it. You read this stuff and then just casually smile 'cause you're glad to hear someone else has done it or thought about it.
05-25-05 | 08:00 PM
#96
And the Revolution...
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From: NC
You know you're a rotorhead when...
When you drive down the road with the sunroof back and your eyes look like you've been doing cocaine because of the exhaust fumes.
When you have to use wheel cleaner to get that black spot off your bumper, and then after a while it just doesn't work anymore.
When you have guys who drive V8 drag Camaros say, "Man your car is awesome."
When your friend says, "Thats the fastest I've ever taken this mountain and not been on my Yamaha R6."
When you call into work sick because you heard of the Deals Gap Meet and then got there on Sunday after everyone left. But still had a good time.
This is my personal favorite....A statement from the Ex-Love of My Life(besides the car)
"I've never been turned on by a guy talking about a car before. You're just so passionate about it."
When you drive down the highway at night about 125mph with the lights off, and your friend says, "I could only see you when you let off and shot a flame 3 feet long."
You talk to your friend and he says, "I was at my Grandparents house today when I thought I heard your car coming down the road. Then I looked up and it was just a small aircraft..."
More to come
When you drive down the road with the sunroof back and your eyes look like you've been doing cocaine because of the exhaust fumes.
When you have to use wheel cleaner to get that black spot off your bumper, and then after a while it just doesn't work anymore.
When you have guys who drive V8 drag Camaros say, "Man your car is awesome."
When your friend says, "Thats the fastest I've ever taken this mountain and not been on my Yamaha R6."
When you call into work sick because you heard of the Deals Gap Meet and then got there on Sunday after everyone left. But still had a good time.
This is my personal favorite....A statement from the Ex-Love of My Life(besides the car)
"I've never been turned on by a guy talking about a car before. You're just so passionate about it."
When you drive down the highway at night about 125mph with the lights off, and your friend says, "I could only see you when you let off and shot a flame 3 feet long."
You talk to your friend and he says, "I was at my Grandparents house today when I thought I heard your car coming down the road. Then I looked up and it was just a small aircraft..."
More to come
05-27-05 | 04:02 PM
#99
Seduced by the DARK SIDE
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
. . . .
Your car is hard to start, but you consider that a security feature.
You can guess the compression numbers just by listening to the idle.
You always back into parking spots to protect the front air dam.
You go through 2 or 3 sets of rear tires for each set of fronts.
You autocross in BP just for the challange.
You can change spark plugs that others can't even find.
You double pedal down shift all the time, just for the fun of it.
And - yes - I do carry a fire extinguisher, and a tool kit, and a tow rope, and jumper cables, and two flashlights, and a phone.
And - yes - I have a spare engine, ready to go, on a stand in the garage.
Your car is hard to start, but you consider that a security feature.
You can guess the compression numbers just by listening to the idle.
You always back into parking spots to protect the front air dam.
You go through 2 or 3 sets of rear tires for each set of fronts.
You autocross in BP just for the challange.
You can change spark plugs that others can't even find.
You double pedal down shift all the time, just for the fun of it.
And - yes - I do carry a fire extinguisher, and a tool kit, and a tow rope, and jumper cables, and two flashlights, and a phone.
And - yes - I have a spare engine, ready to go, on a stand in the garage.