2005 Oklahoma Rotary BBQ
05-12-05 | 12:46 PM
#151
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Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
While the Best Western by the Aquarium (Jenks, Ok) is across town from the BBQ location, it is very close to the Creek Turnpike. This highway will get you very close to the BBQ, for less than $1 (coin operated toll boothes, so have change). Plenty of shopping close at hand, along with other stuff to do during the "down time". Heck, there is even a Starbucks close by. Plenty of eateries near, as well.
I live about 5 miles from this hotel, and it is a very nice area, with far less traffic to contend with, than most other areas with a decent hotel.
I live about 5 miles from this hotel, and it is a very nice area, with far less traffic to contend with, than most other areas with a decent hotel.
05-13-05 | 11:40 AM
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From: Tulsa, Ok.
I forgot to mention another nice thing about staying at that hotel. When going to the BBQ location, you can make a pass in front of the brand new Mazda dealer, since it is only about 2 blocks south of the creek turnpike, and on the way to the BBQ location.
I bet that would stir a little excitement on their lot, LOL.
I plan to go that way myself, just to make a little noise passing the dealership.
I bet that would stir a little excitement on their lot, LOL.
I plan to go that way myself, just to make a little noise passing the dealership.
05-13-05 | 12:50 PM
#156
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From: Tulsa, Ok.
Originally Posted by Mason Rx7
Hot damn I can't wait...
I'm gettin my car back today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YES!!!!!!!!!
It's been too damn long since I've driven her... Almost a month...
I'm gettin my car back today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YES!!!!!!!!!
It's been too damn long since I've driven her... Almost a month...
That is cruel and unusual punishment
05-14-05 | 12:41 PM
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So yeah... I got my car yesterday... Damn thing now has a check engine light, a broken interior piece, I don't think he put any oil in the rear-end, the clutch pedal needs adjusted, I think they broke my transmission mounts, it makes all kinds of new ******* noises, smells like burning clutch a lot , my idle is much much worse, and it is SLOW.
I knew the TII drivetrain would weigh me down a bit but HOLY ****. I don't think it is reving any faster either. After putting in a 12.5lb flywheel you would think it would at least rev better dammit.
Anyone have any ideas?
I knew the TII drivetrain would weigh me down a bit but HOLY ****. I don't think it is reving any faster either. After putting in a 12.5lb flywheel you would think it would at least rev better dammit.
Anyone have any ideas?
05-14-05 | 03:12 PM
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Wow, Sounds like you own an RX-7 
Sorry you aren't as happy as you should be...Something I noticed about my lightened flywheel is that I didn't notice a big difference down in the low RPM...actually I think it hurt me if anything...You will notice it more when you are higher in the RPM range...Personally if I knew it would have done for me as much as it did...I would have spent my money on something else.
Sorry you aren't as happy as you should be...Something I noticed about my lightened flywheel is that I didn't notice a big difference down in the low RPM...actually I think it hurt me if anything...You will notice it more when you are higher in the RPM range...Personally if I knew it would have done for me as much as it did...I would have spent my money on something else.
05-16-05 | 12:54 AM
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From: Tulsa, Ok.
I took my '83 out for a road trip this weekend. Texas Motor Speedway held a laps for charity event saturday night, and I couldn't resist taking the 7 out "in the groove".
80 MPH seems rather slow around the track, but it was still fun.
Looking forward to this BBQ.
80 MPH seems rather slow around the track, but it was still fun.
Looking forward to this BBQ.
05-16-05 | 05:00 PM
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Hotel Info: For the folks needing a hotel, we recommend the Best Western located in Jenks. You have the option of a twin bed, single, queens, and king beds for $69. Mention "Rotary BBQ" to recieve this discount.
Address: (MAP)
Best Western Aquarium Inn and Suites
150 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK, 74037
918.296.7300
Address: (MAP)
Best Western Aquarium Inn and Suites
150 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK, 74037
918.296.7300
05-16-05 | 05:03 PM
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How many of you are planning to be here the night before (Friday 28th)to go to Tulsa Raceway Park (Drag Strip)?
It will go from 6pm - 10pm and we need to have an idea of how many will be going.
If you run anything faster than 13.99 seconds you will need to have a Snell 90 or better helmet.
Please email me at David@ApneaBlue.com if you wish to caravan down there with us.
It will go from 6pm - 10pm and we need to have an idea of how many will be going.
If you run anything faster than 13.99 seconds you will need to have a Snell 90 or better helmet.
Please email me at David@ApneaBlue.com if you wish to caravan down there with us.
05-16-05 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by apneablue
How many of you are planning to be here the night before (Friday 28th)to go to Tulsa Raceway Park (Drag Strip)?
It will go from 6pm - 10pm and we need to have an idea of how many will be going.
If you run anything faster than 13.99 seconds you will need to have a Snell 90 or better helmet.
Please email me at David@ApneaBlue.com if you wish to caravan down there with us.
It will go from 6pm - 10pm and we need to have an idea of how many will be going.
If you run anything faster than 13.99 seconds you will need to have a Snell 90 or better helmet.
Please email me at David@ApneaBlue.com if you wish to caravan down there with us.
05-16-05 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mason Rx7
Damn I wish I could go to the track the night before but I'm graduating that night.
Just kidding, Congrats!
05-16-05 | 09:35 PM
#173
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well, i am going to try to go that night.....but i wont be racing 
my car wont be ready in time for me to get it broken in and tuned.
hopefully Gotham will finish it in time for me to be able to drive it up there at all
man this really makes me depressed
my car wont be ready in time for me to get it broken in and tuned.
hopefully Gotham will finish it in time for me to be able to drive it up there at all
man this really makes me depressed
05-17-05 | 10:27 AM
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Here are the Award Torphies. They are small but nice.
1. Best Of Show
2. Most Distant Traveler
3. Most Streetable HP
4. Vintage Rotary
5. Sexy New Rotary (for the RX8 People)
You will choose who gets what based on applause!
1. Best Of Show
2. Most Distant Traveler
3. Most Streetable HP
4. Vintage Rotary
5. Sexy New Rotary (for the RX8 People)
You will choose who gets what based on applause!
Last edited by apneablue; 05-17-05 at 10:35 AM.