Rotary Extreme RX8 Street Time Attack Project Car.

Brent · 05-02-2009, 03:21 PM

It is really hard to pass on a good discount. Either one will be fine I'm sure. I've used my 615's on Little Talladega which is a smaller course as well as VIR which is a larger course and they did just fine. They get a little greasy once they've been on the track a while, but any street tire will do that. Will you be doing the next Redline TA? Look forward to seeing your progress!!! I'm hoping to make some driving progress this summer... if not, just have alot of fun trying

As far as the sig, I have waaaay too many cars right now. I've come across too many "too good of a deal to pass up" FD's on this deployment. I'll be home finally here in a few weeks and will be selling at least a couple of cars and a ton of parts most likely. Maintenance on one FD is enough upkeep for me, let alone 4

rotaryextreme · 05-03-2009, 12:13 AM

Damn 4 FD's..holy molly. I'm going to have to pass willow springs so that I can make it for Laguna Secca. I can't mix business funds with personal funds. Business class and common sense 101.....hahaha.

But I'm gonna get the 615's. I dont race in the rain or on wet roads anyways. Also the RX8 has more potential then my driving skill anyways.

Im sure going from 912's to 615's will be pretty noticable.

By the way, check out this video I took today while going to visit my mom. Some old lady is trying to hijack a bus....lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUcZn9ijU4U

rotaryextreme · 05-27-2009, 03:44 PM

New video added on me chasing down a 998cc Yamaha R1

rotaryextreme · 05-29-2009, 04:50 PM

2 videos added showing full length of road!!! 5-29-09

rotaryextreme · 08-27-2009, 10:36 PM

Well my transmission gave out with 32k miles. Busted rear main bearing retainer. The cast piece broke in half. I have put an ACT hdss clutch/preasure plate combo with the ACT 9.8lb chromoly flywheel and counter weight. I also have a heavy duty throwout bearing.

It engages very smooth. It is way smoother then the stock set-up. I had 3rd gear grind when I went from 2nd to 3rd at 2nd redline in acceleration, but after the clutch is fully broken in it went away. I do not notice a huge difference in normal driving, but I can tell that it is faster on heel toe downshifts and also in engine response when I step on the gas.

It is an improvement.

***Herblenny*** · 08-28-2009, 07:05 AM

Ben,

I was watching your Youtube video and wondering... what camera are you using? I like!

rotaryextreme · 08-28-2009, 12:21 PM

It's the Hero Go Pro, the only single down fall is wind noise and thats why I usually put music...lol. But its water proof. Its really a kick ass little camera for the price.

Just make sure you get rechargable batteries so it will last more then 3 hours constant filming. With regular batteries it dies in like less then 30 minutes.

Ben

***Herblenny*** · 08-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Thanks for that info Ben.. I guessed it was Hero Cam... but wanted to make sure. I've heard great things about them..

05-02-2009, 03:21 PM	#31
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (4) Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	It is really hard to pass on a good discount. Either one will be fine I'm sure. I've used my 615's on Little Talladega which is a smaller course as well as VIR which is a larger course and they did just fine. They get a little greasy once they've been on the track a while, but any street tire will do that. Will you be doing the next Redline TA? Look forward to seeing your progress!!! I'm hoping to make some driving progress this summer... if not, just have alot of fun trying As far as the sig, I have waaaay too many cars right now. I've come across too many "too good of a deal to pass up" FD's on this deployment. I'll be home finally here in a few weeks and will be selling at least a couple of cars and a ton of parts most likely. Maintenance on one FD is enough upkeep for me, let alone 4 __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM Last edited by Brent; 05-02-2009 at 03:23 PM..

05-03-2009, 12:13 AM	#32
rotaryextreme i like spinners Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Union City iTrader: (1) Posts: 250 Rep Power: 17	Damn 4 FD's..holy molly. I'm going to have to pass willow springs so that I can make it for Laguna Secca. I can't mix business funds with personal funds. Business class and common sense 101.....hahaha. But I'm gonna get the 615's. I dont race in the rain or on wet roads anyways. Also the RX8 has more potential then my driving skill anyways. Im sure going from 912's to 615's will be pretty noticable. By the way, check out this video I took today while going to visit my mom. Some old lady is trying to hijack a bus....lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUcZn9ijU4U __________________ The ingenious and decidedly weird Wankel rotary engine works by using internal combustion to bounce a fat metal triangle around inside a hollow metal kidney bean, which hula-hoops around a central shaft to generate power.--- Jalopnik www.rotaryextreme.com, after more then a 2 year break, Rotary Extreme Re-opens 9/11/08.

05-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#33
rotaryextreme i like spinners Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Union City iTrader: (1) Posts: 250 Rep Power: 17	New video added on me chasing down a 998cc Yamaha R1 __________________ The ingenious and decidedly weird Wankel rotary engine works by using internal combustion to bounce a fat metal triangle around inside a hollow metal kidney bean, which hula-hoops around a central shaft to generate power.--- Jalopnik www.rotaryextreme.com, after more then a 2 year break, Rotary Extreme Re-opens 9/11/08. Last edited by rotaryextreme; 05-29-2009 at 04:50 PM..

05-29-2009, 04:50 PM	#34
rotaryextreme i like spinners Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Union City iTrader: (1) Posts: 250 Rep Power: 17	2 videos added showing full length of road!!! 5-29-09 __________________ The ingenious and decidedly weird Wankel rotary engine works by using internal combustion to bounce a fat metal triangle around inside a hollow metal kidney bean, which hula-hoops around a central shaft to generate power.--- Jalopnik www.rotaryextreme.com, after more then a 2 year break, Rotary Extreme Re-opens 9/11/08.

08-27-2009, 10:36 PM	#35
rotaryextreme i like spinners Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Union City iTrader: (1) Posts: 250 Rep Power: 17	Well my transmission gave out with 32k miles. Busted rear main bearing retainer. The cast piece broke in half. I have put an ACT hdss clutch/preasure plate combo with the ACT 9.8lb chromoly flywheel and counter weight. I also have a heavy duty throwout bearing. It engages very smooth. It is way smoother then the stock set-up. I had 3rd gear grind when I went from 2nd to 3rd at 2nd redline in acceleration, but after the clutch is fully broken in it went away. I do not notice a huge difference in normal driving, but I can tell that it is faster on heel toe downshifts and also in engine response when I step on the gas. It is an improvement. __________________ The ingenious and decidedly weird Wankel rotary engine works by using internal combustion to bounce a fat metal triangle around inside a hollow metal kidney bean, which hula-hoops around a central shaft to generate power.--- Jalopnik www.rotaryextreme.com, after more then a 2 year break, Rotary Extreme Re-opens 9/11/08.

08-28-2009, 07:05 AM	#36
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Ben, I was watching your Youtube video and wondering... what camera are you using? I like! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

08-28-2009, 12:21 PM	#37
rotaryextreme i like spinners Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Union City iTrader: (1) Posts: 250 Rep Power: 17	It's the Hero Go Pro, the only single down fall is wind noise and thats why I usually put music...lol. But its water proof. Its really a kick ass little camera for the price. Just make sure you get rechargable batteries so it will last more then 3 hours constant filming. With regular batteries it dies in like less then 30 minutes. Ben __________________ The ingenious and decidedly weird Wankel rotary engine works by using internal combustion to bounce a fat metal triangle around inside a hollow metal kidney bean, which hula-hoops around a central shaft to generate power.--- Jalopnik www.rotaryextreme.com, after more then a 2 year break, Rotary Extreme Re-opens 9/11/08.

08-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#38
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Thanks for that info Ben.. I guessed it was Hero Cam... but wanted to make sure. I've heard great things about them.. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

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