Changes for Next Year...

Kentetsu · 06-22-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kentetsu

I had a great time harassing the RX8s that were out there. "Its just an fb, he can't possibly keep up with me".

I can confirm that. In fact, I think he's quoting me.

That was a heck of a lot of fun chasing you down the mountain. You should have been there for the midnight run on Saturday (no traffic). Can't wait until next year...

orion84gsl · 07-12-2009, 07:08 PM

Setup for the last two years has been RB springs/sway bars, tokico blue dampers, Sterling 465CFM carb, RB dual exhaust, and Sumitomo HTR 200 Tires. Poly bushings were put in everywhere before this years event and really made the car tighter and more direct. I had a staggered tire setup on the car which made it very twitchy on turn in, which made me very nervous. Next year I plan to have some Hankook ventus R-S2 tires on for some more stick, along with the new 14X6.5" wheels. Maybe get the ambition to have them painted before I leave so they look good. Will be saving for the RE-Speed rack and pinion kit. I've been trying to but every time I have the money something comes up and takes it. When I get my tax return next April/May I will either A: Have the car painted B: Rebuild and BP the engine or C: Overhaul the suspension with RE-Speed bits. Which one depends on how much I get back and where I feel the priority is.

morondongon · 07-30-2009, 06:49 AM

Last year was my first year, and i loved it... it almost felt as being in Rotary wonderland... For next year i expect to have installed a bigger turbo (to put me at least close to the big guys), new bushings, new endlinks. As for tires i don't know yet... I liked how the Good Years Eagle GT's handled, so i might stick with them with the stock rims... I'm hoping to have 17's or 18's in before then...

darthrotary · 08-05-2009, 08:35 AM

I hear ya on the Re-Speed rack kit! Really been looking into it for awhile. But I dont know if I would know how to drive my car without the wonder steer! LMAO!

darthrotary · 09-28-2009, 01:39 PM

OK, last time I took the Ol' FB out, the steering is seriously getting loose and shaking now. So Look out Billy, Gonna have an order coming your way real soon! I guess 4 years of tearing up the Dragon has finally taken its toll!

Turbo II · 09-28-2009, 07:53 PM

2005 was the Vert, lots of fun with a completely stock worn out suspension.
2006 was the Turbo with news tires, shocks, springs, bushings after 5 years...
2007 was the Turbo with front strut bar added,
2008 was the Turbo with rear strut bar added.
2009 was... opps, I was at VIR.
2010 changes will be making the event!

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88turboii · 09-28-2009, 08:43 PM

2007: Turbo II BNR stage 3, fmic, stock suspension, crap tires
2008: Turbo II BNR stage 3, fmic, Tein flex coilovers, crap tires
2009: 10AE BNR stage 3, Haltech (ran much better!), Tein flex coilovers, crap tires
2010: 10AE same setup, finally got smart and got decent tires, BFG Gforce Sports!

***TitaniumTT*** · 09-28-2009, 09:02 PM

2007 - was 2 months into the project
2008 - sitting at home touching myself wishing I was @ DGRR
2009 - homebrew alignment, no cornerweighting, rear sway, 313 rwhp, new Azenis RT615
2010 - better alignment, cornerweighted, remove rear sway, 6-spd, 15lbs boost hopeful for 400rwhp, and plan on running on toyo RA1's

I think I already resonded, but I don't think it was with any humor. Very excited for 2010

ROTORX7Holly · 10-05-2009, 09:30 PM

2005: 93base - stock all but downpipe and catback - most fun I ever had in 12 years of ownership driving my car.
2006: repeat - addicted to the dragon
2007: repeat - last fun drive

- sold it before the next weekend
2008: Mazda3 - fun socializing - not driving

2009: Borrowed the 1986 PreProduction RX-7
2010: Anyone have a 3rd gen that needs exercise on the dragon?

Holly

BigIslandSevens · 10-06-2009, 08:16 AM

If I have the FD finished by then and the FB finished I would be willing to let you drive my FD. But that is a long shot having everything done by then.

ROTORX7Holly · 10-08-2009, 11:12 PM

That would be soooooo much fun Dave. Elizabeth and I could take over the FD

djmtsu · 10-09-2009, 07:35 AM

2005: couldn't go because of work
2006: fresh TII swap, Mustang wheels with staggered tires, several mods
2007: same set up
2008: BBS vert wheels, Apexi N1 EVO catback, wow what a difference
2009: epic fail outside Chattanooga, continued on in the Miata
2010: FC will return!*

* as long as the wife lets me go. At that point I will have a 3-4 month old baby!

***Herblenny*** · 10-09-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

* as long as the wife lets me go. At that point I will have a 3-4 month old baby!

Congrats!!!

I've started making calls and such and meeting with someone today for lunch to discuss about DGRR 2010! I'll have a date set in next couple of weeks.

PHIL

djmtsu · 10-09-2009, 10:43 AM

Thanks Phil!

Great to hear there is progress on DGRRX (as I am calling it

)

Waiting to hear the location as well.

***Herblenny*** · 10-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Hmm... Not a bad name..

DGRRX

regarding location... I'm waiting for response from both places..

Pending how things go, next year's DGRR might be more like 1st 2 DGRR.. Ill let you guys know when I confirm things.

07-12-2009, 07:08 PM	#17
orion84gsl Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 167 Rep Power: 17	Setup for the last two years has been RB springs/sway bars, tokico blue dampers, Sterling 465CFM carb, RB dual exhaust, and Sumitomo HTR 200 Tires. Poly bushings were put in everywhere before this years event and really made the car tighter and more direct. I had a staggered tire setup on the car which made it very twitchy on turn in, which made me very nervous. Next year I plan to have some Hankook ventus R-S2 tires on for some more stick, along with the new 14X6.5" wheels. Maybe get the ambition to have them painted before I leave so they look good. Will be saving for the RE-Speed rack and pinion kit. I've been trying to but every time I have the money something comes up and takes it. When I get my tax return next April/May I will either A: Have the car painted B: Rebuild and BP the engine or C: Overhaul the suspension with RE-Speed bits. Which one depends on how much I get back and where I feel the priority is. Last edited by orion84gsl; 07-12-2009 at 07:13 PM..

07-30-2009, 06:49 AM	#18
morondongon The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Last year was my first year, and i loved it... it almost felt as being in Rotary wonderland... For next year i expect to have installed a bigger turbo (to put me at least close to the big guys), new bushings, new endlinks. As for tires i don't know yet... I liked how the Good Years Eagle GT's handled, so i might stick with them with the stock rims... I'm hoping to have 17's or 18's in before then... __________________ Love driving my 7

09-28-2009, 07:53 PM	#21
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 324 Rep Power: 17	2005 was the Vert, lots of fun with a completely stock worn out suspension. 2006 was the Turbo with news tires, shocks, springs, bushings after 5 years... 2007 was the Turbo with front strut bar added, 2008 was the Turbo with rear strut bar added. 2009 was... opps, I was at VIR. 2010 changes will be making the event! . __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold Last edited by Turbo II; 09-29-2009 at 08:33 AM..

09-28-2009, 08:43 PM	#22
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	2007: Turbo II BNR stage 3, fmic, stock suspension, crap tires 2008: Turbo II BNR stage 3, fmic, Tein flex coilovers, crap tires 2009: 10AE BNR stage 3, Haltech (ran much better!), Tein flex coilovers, crap tires 2010: 10AE same setup, finally got smart and got decent tires, BFG Gforce Sports! __________________ 1993 RX-7 Touring MB, stockport 13B-REW, 9.4CR rotors, T04S 60-1/p-trim single turbo 1986 RX-7 Base project track beast

09-28-2009, 09:02 PM	#23
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	2007 - was 2 months into the project 2008 - sitting at home touching myself wishing I was @ DGRR 2009 - homebrew alignment, no cornerweighting, rear sway, 313 rwhp, new Azenis RT615 2010 - better alignment, cornerweighted, remove rear sway, 6-spd, 15lbs boost hopeful for 400rwhp, and plan on running on toyo RA1's I think I already resonded, but I don't think it was with any humor. Very excited for 2010 __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

08-05-2009, 08:35 AM	#19
darthrotary Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 125 Rep Power: 17	I hear ya on the Re-Speed rack kit! Really been looking into it for awhile. But I dont know if I would know how to drive my car without the wonder steer! LMAO!

09-28-2009, 01:39 PM	#20
darthrotary Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 125 Rep Power: 17	OK, last time I took the Ol' FB out, the steering is seriously getting loose and shaking now. So Look out Billy, Gonna have an order coming your way real soon! I guess 4 years of tearing up the Dragon has finally taken its toll!

10-05-2009, 09:30 PM	#24
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	2005: 93base - stock all but downpipe and catback - most fun I ever had in 12 years of ownership driving my car. 2006: repeat - addicted to the dragon 2007: repeat - last fun drive - sold it before the next weekend 2008: Mazda3 - fun socializing - not driving 2009: Borrowed the 1986 PreProduction RX-7 2010: Anyone have a 3rd gen that needs exercise on the dragon? Holly __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

10-06-2009, 08:16 AM	#25
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 201 Rep Power: 17	If I have the FD finished by then and the FB finished I would be willing to let you drive my FD. But that is a long shot having everything done by then.

10-08-2009, 11:12 PM	#26
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	That would be soooooo much fun Dave. Elizabeth and I could take over the FD __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

10-09-2009, 07:35 AM	#27
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	2005: couldn't go because of work 2006: fresh TII swap, Mustang wheels with staggered tires, several mods 2007: same set up 2008: BBS vert wheels, Apexi N1 EVO catback, wow what a difference 2009: epic fail outside Chattanooga, continued on in the Miata 2010: FC will return!* * as long as the wife lets me go. At that point I will have a 3-4 month old baby! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

10-09-2009, 10:43 AM	#29
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Thanks Phil! Great to hear there is progress on DGRRX (as I am calling it ) Waiting to hear the location as well. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

10-09-2009, 11:12 AM	#30
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Hmm... Not a bad name.. DGRRX regarding location... I'm waiting for response from both places.. Pending how things go, next year's DGRR might be more like 1st 2 DGRR.. Ill let you guys know when I confirm things. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny