DGRR 2011-Best and Worst Experiences - Page 5

evot23 · 05-03-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FDDandata

best thing was that i made it, met some cool people, got to ride shotgun in some cool rides including defined's 3rotor fd and a couple from the darkside. Went to my first official race t
rack and got to set foot on it.

worst is that my trani fluid was overheated on the way there and i thought it was gonna die on those mountain roads, i had to go in a mustang since i been being rotorless, and last but not least i didn't get to go anywhere near the dragon

Thanx to those that gave the new guy a ride in some nice rotary and v8 powered machines

Glad your first experience in all those things was a good one.

08cosmic3 · 05-03-2011, 09:19 PM

Hello everyone, this was my first year but won't be the last attending this awesome event. While I don't drive a rotary car I'm still in the Mazda family and have always been a fan of Mazda and their rotary cars.

Best part was how the group welcomed me even though I was not driving a rotary car and entrusted me to lead the Friday morning big loop drive.

Worst part was having to take my car up a "Jeep trail" to get to my cabin.

Sephitrask · 05-03-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 08cosmic3

Hello everyone, this was my first year but won't be the last attending this awesome event. While I don't drive a rotary car I'm still in the Mazda family and have always been a fan of Mazda and their rotary cars.

Best part was how the group welcomed me even though I was not driving a rotary car and entrusted me to lead the Friday morning big loop drive.

Worst part was having to take my car up a "Jeep trail" to get to my cabin.

Sir, I tell you what, rotary or not, you were SERIOUSLY quick in that thing. I was part of the leading group (white rx8, no spoiler, no-pistons stickers in the back window) and you were just simply GONE most of the time. I have said countless bad things about turbo'ed FWD cars in my time, and I take them all back (ok, maybe not ALL of them, lol). It was cool you sharing the story about having a motor blow in a car in front of you then showing me the marks the chunks of motor left on your car.
Look forward to seeing you next year!

Redhawkjrt · 05-03-2011, 10:10 PM

The Good: The event in general, the roads, and the folks.

The Bad: The 12 hour run home Sunday on seriously short sleep after our "neighbors" kept us up til 2 AM yelling like idiots. Thanks to all of those who put a bitter ending on an otherwise sweet weekend.

evot23 · 05-04-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 08cosmic3

Hello everyone, this was my first year but won't be the last attending this awesome event. While I don't drive a rotary car I'm still in the Mazda family and have always been a fan of Mazda and their rotary cars.

Me too despite the V8 swap...I joke that I was driving rotary before some of these "kids" knew what a rotary was. Got to meet some guys that could say the same about me lol.

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Originally Posted by 08cosmic3

Best part was how the group welcomed me even though I was not driving a rotary car and entrusted me to lead the Friday morning big loop drive.

Same, overall a warm reception with the expected ribbing on my swap. Rotary community is still tops in my book for friendliness and openness to other vehicles/engines/etc.

Thanks for leading us on our Friday drive and for taking Gringo (Kevin) and I to Robbinsville for lunch.

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Originally Posted by Redhawkjrt

The Good: The event in general, the roads, and the folks.

The Bad: The 12 hour run home Sunday on seriously short sleep after our "neighbors" kept us up til 2 AM yelling like idiots. Thanks to all of those who put a bitter ending on an otherwise sweet weekend.

You gotta expect people partying on the last night...neighbors are the luck of the draw..hope that doesn't deter you from next year.

djmtsu · 05-04-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Redhawkjrt

The Bad: The 12 hour run home Sunday on seriously short sleep after our "neighbors" kept us up til 2 AM yelling like idiots. Thanks to all of those who put a bitter ending on an otherwise sweet weekend.

My5ABaby · 05-04-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

classicauto · 05-04-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

When I read "neighbours" and yelling, I knew you'd be involved.

I will post nothing else since I missed this year

butterfly21kaye · 05-04-2011, 11:44 AM

Best: No tickets! And we still have both rotors (unlike last year)! A little different being in a RHD. It was awesome when Kevin (ZGN) glanced over and said, "I don't remember the dropoff being that far down!"
Worst: No AC. But then again, in the 10 or so years we've had an RX-7, I think we've only had AC for a total of one month.

87turbo_turtle · 05-04-2011, 12:25 PM

Rotarys have ac?

butterfly21kaye · 05-04-2011, 01:44 PM

I've heard rumors that AC actually exists.

In our case, AC consisted of a batter-powered necklace fan that quickly ran out of battery power.

Supernaut · 05-04-2011, 02:04 PM

Haaa yea. People are always amazed that my AC works.

RX SE7EN · 05-04-2011, 05:10 PM

Best: driving my twincharged setup for the first time

Worst: Oil pan getting a massive leak

87turbo_turtle · 05-04-2011, 05:13 PM

Yeah not even the spare car we brought has ac. The silver 06 xB.

Force13b · 05-04-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cewrx7r1

(2) while refueling in northern Alabama, a drunk lady in a one piece dress, barefoot with orange toenails, tried to solicit Kyle and I.

05-03-2011, 10:10 PM	#4
Redhawkjrt Brake, Turn, Go! Repeat. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, Il. Posts: 114 Rep Power: 17	The Good: The event in general, the roads, and the folks. The Bad: The 12 hour run home Sunday on seriously short sleep after our "neighbors" kept us up til 2 AM yelling like idiots. Thanks to all of those who put a bitter ending on an otherwise sweet weekend. __________________ Redhawk

05-04-2011, 12:25 PM	#10
87turbo_turtle Rotary Chic Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Holland, SC Posts: 232 Rep Power: 18	Rotarys have ac? __________________ Turtle Yes I am a girl and I will kick your butt. Prove yourself.

05-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#12
Supernaut Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgewater NJ Posts: 265 Rep Power: 16	Haaa yea. People are always amazed that my AC works. __________________ -93 Spirit R Replica built @ IRP/S1. S1 tuned

05-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#14
87turbo_turtle Rotary Chic Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Holland, SC Posts: 232 Rep Power: 18	Yeah not even the spare car we brought has ac. The silver 06 xB. __________________ Turtle Yes I am a girl and I will kick your butt. Prove yourself.

05-03-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
08cosmic3 1st timer DGRR. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Hello everyone, this was my first year but won't be the last attending this awesome event. While I don't drive a rotary car I'm still in the Mazda family and have always been a fan of Mazda and their rotary cars. Best part was how the group welcomed me even though I was not driving a rotary car and entrusted me to lead the Friday morning big loop drive. Worst part was having to take my car up a "Jeep trail" to get to my cabin.

05-04-2011, 11:44 AM	#9
butterfly21kaye Grammar Goddess Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Best: No tickets! And we still have both rotors (unlike last year)! A little different being in a RHD. It was awesome when Kevin (ZGN) glanced over and said, "I don't remember the dropoff being that far down!" Worst: No AC. But then again, in the 10 or so years we've had an RX-7, I think we've only had AC for a total of one month.

05-04-2011, 01:44 PM	#11
butterfly21kaye Grammar Goddess Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	I've heard rumors that AC actually exists. In our case, AC consisted of a batter-powered necklace fan that quickly ran out of battery power.

05-04-2011, 05:10 PM	#13
RX SE7EN Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 16	Best: driving my twincharged setup for the first time Worst: Oil pan getting a massive leak