December 2009 Rotary of The Month

***ZGN*** · 01-06-2010, 11:27 AM

It was a close race Winning by only 4 votes!
Congratulations to Sarah/BMIRacing 4 Rotor RX-8

Thanks to all who participated.

Interveiw questions and answers comming soon!

Q: Tell us about how you acquired this car?
A: We purchased the RX8 at an auction

Q: How did you first become interested in modified cars? Have you had any previously?
A: Adam started modifying cars in 1991, built his first Bridgeport in 1992 in his RX2, long story short we had a performance workshop back in Australia, and between Adam and myself we did fabrication, engine building, engine conversions, Aftermarket ECUs, Dyno Tuning etc. Previous cars include RX2 mods include 12A, 12A Bridgeport, 12A Turbo, 13B Street Port, 13B PP, 13b Turbo, RX4, RX3 Drag Car, 13B turbo Dragster, and Nissan Skyline with FJ20 Turbo

Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify?
A: The rotary engine is unique in its ability to make horsepower, and the 4 rotor is the hole grail of Mazda racing.

Q: Where did you get that 4 rotor motor

?
A:The eccentric shaft was sourced down under, the rest of the components we purchased, and we assembled the engine - we class it as a "Double Double Animal Style from In and Out"

Q: Tell us about the events your participate in and future events you are planning?
A: This year will be an exciting year for us are we will be competing in Formula Drift, and we will also be attending various events around the country - including Seven Stock, and any other rotary events that are on please let me know

Q: What do you enjoy most about your car?
A: The sound

and it is very easy to drive

Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car?
A: To build a second car (and third car)

Q: Any other hobbies besides cars?
A: Going to the park with our daughter

Q: Anyone you'd like to thank?
A:
OUR SPONSORS
NRS Ceramic Seals
Haltech Engine Management
MOMO Italy
Fragola Performance Systems
Pure Power Lubricants
Bosch Motorsports
Davies Craig Electric Water Pumps
APR Performance
Mazdaspeed
Odyssey Batteries
K&N Air Filters
AIT Racing
Griffin Radiators
DBA Brakes
Hose Techniques
Progress Auto
Rotary Power USA
ACPT Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts
Racepak Data Systems
Tomei Engine Specialists
Go Pro Cameras
Mothers Polish
Torrance Electronics
PEOPLE THAT HAVE HELPED US ALONG THE WAY
Bradley and Bridget, and the rest of our family back in Australia
Dean Case
Daryl Drummond
Stephen Mitchell
John Weisberg
David Haskell
Nathan Clark
Steve Rogers
Bucky
Allan Sisson
Pete
Jeff
Kenny
Kenny
David
George and Barbara
Steve and Paul
Hopefully I haven't forgotten anyone!!!

2009 Mazda RX-8 4 Rotor

Engine and Accessories
Naturally Aspirated Peripheral Port 4 Rotor
NRS 2 piece 2mm Ceramic Seals
Mazda Dry Sump Front Cover
4 x 1200cc RC Injectors
Fuel rail supplied by RC Injectors
Slide Throttle
K&N Air Filters
Custom Carbon Fiber Air Box
Haltech Sport 2000
Racepak IQ3 Data Logging Dash
Griffin Radiator with oil heat exchanger
2 x Davies Craig Electric Water Pumps
2 x Davies Craig 16" Electric Fans
2 x Davies Craig 12" Electric Fans
Burns Stainless Headers, 4 into 1 Collector, Transition and boom tube
2 x Bosch Motorsport Fuel Pumps
Fragola Performance Systems - Fittings and hose for the Oiling System and Fuel System
Hose Techniques - Intake System, and cooling system
Pure Power Lubricants and Stainless Steel Filters

Drive Train
Tilton triple plate carbon carbon clutch
Tilton Flywheel
Tilton Bell housing
Tilton Super Starter
4 Speed EMCO Transmission
ACPT Custom Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
1 1/2 way Tomei Limited Slip Differential

Accessories
Progress Auto front and rear sway bars
Fragola Performance System Brake Lines
Disc Brakes Australia brake rotors front and rear
Brembo Brake Calipers
Tilton 600 Series Pedal Assembly
Tilton remote adjustable brake bias
MOMO Steering wheel
MOMO WTCC Quick release hub
MOMO Safari Racing Seat
MOMO 6 point Safety Harness
Lexan Windows
8 Point Roll cage
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Hood
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Doors
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Trunk
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Roof
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber interior panels
APR Performance GTC-500 Adjustable Rear Wing
APR Performance Rear Diffuser
APR Performance Front Splitter
Odyssey Battery - Extreme Racing 30
3 x GoPro Motorsports Hero Wide Angel Camera

fc nut · 01-12-2010, 08:42 PM

all i can say is,it's a work of art.

01-06-2010, 11:27 AM	#1
*ZGN* I fly drones & film crap. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 10	December 2009 Rotary of The Month It was a close race Winning by only 4 votes! Congratulations to Sarah/BMIRacing 4 Rotor RX-8 Thanks to all who participated. Interveiw questions and answers comming soon! Q: Tell us about how you acquired this car? A: We purchased the RX8 at an auction Q: How did you first become interested in modified cars? Have you had any previously? A: Adam started modifying cars in 1991, built his first Bridgeport in 1992 in his RX2, long story short we had a performance workshop back in Australia, and between Adam and myself we did fabrication, engine building, engine conversions, Aftermarket ECUs, Dyno Tuning etc. Previous cars include RX2 mods include 12A, 12A Bridgeport, 12A Turbo, 13B Street Port, 13B PP, 13b Turbo, RX4, RX3 Drag Car, 13B turbo Dragster, and Nissan Skyline with FJ20 Turbo Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify? A: The rotary engine is unique in its ability to make horsepower, and the 4 rotor is the hole grail of Mazda racing. Q: Where did you get that 4 rotor motor ? A:The eccentric shaft was sourced down under, the rest of the components we purchased, and we assembled the engine - we class it as a "Double Double Animal Style from In and Out" Q: Tell us about the events your participate in and future events you are planning? A: This year will be an exciting year for us are we will be competing in Formula Drift, and we will also be attending various events around the country - including Seven Stock, and any other rotary events that are on please let me know Q: What do you enjoy most about your car? A: The sound and it is very easy to drive Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car? A: To build a second car (and third car) Q: Any other hobbies besides cars? A: Going to the park with our daughter Q: Anyone you'd like to thank? A: OUR SPONSORS NRS Ceramic Seals Haltech Engine Management MOMO Italy Fragola Performance Systems Pure Power Lubricants Bosch Motorsports Davies Craig Electric Water Pumps APR Performance Mazdaspeed Odyssey Batteries K&N Air Filters AIT Racing Griffin Radiators DBA Brakes Hose Techniques Progress Auto Rotary Power USA ACPT Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts Racepak Data Systems Tomei Engine Specialists Go Pro Cameras Mothers Polish Torrance Electronics PEOPLE THAT HAVE HELPED US ALONG THE WAY Bradley and Bridget, and the rest of our family back in Australia Dean Case Daryl Drummond Stephen Mitchell John Weisberg David Haskell Nathan Clark Steve Rogers Bucky Allan Sisson Pete Jeff Kenny Kenny David George and Barbara Steve and Paul Hopefully I haven't forgotten anyone!!! 2009 Mazda RX-8 4 Rotor Engine and Accessories Naturally Aspirated Peripheral Port 4 Rotor NRS 2 piece 2mm Ceramic Seals Mazda Dry Sump Front Cover 4 x 1200cc RC Injectors Fuel rail supplied by RC Injectors Slide Throttle K&N Air Filters Custom Carbon Fiber Air Box Haltech Sport 2000 Racepak IQ3 Data Logging Dash Griffin Radiator with oil heat exchanger 2 x Davies Craig Electric Water Pumps 2 x Davies Craig 16" Electric Fans 2 x Davies Craig 12" Electric Fans Burns Stainless Headers, 4 into 1 Collector, Transition and boom tube 2 x Bosch Motorsport Fuel Pumps Fragola Performance Systems - Fittings and hose for the Oiling System and Fuel System Hose Techniques - Intake System, and cooling system Pure Power Lubricants and Stainless Steel Filters Drive Train Tilton triple plate carbon carbon clutch Tilton Flywheel Tilton Bell housing Tilton Super Starter 4 Speed EMCO Transmission ACPT Custom Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft 1 1/2 way Tomei Limited Slip Differential Accessories Progress Auto front and rear sway bars Fragola Performance System Brake Lines Disc Brakes Australia brake rotors front and rear Brembo Brake Calipers Tilton 600 Series Pedal Assembly Tilton remote adjustable brake bias MOMO Steering wheel MOMO WTCC Quick release hub MOMO Safari Racing Seat MOMO 6 point Safety Harness Lexan Windows 8 Point Roll cage AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Hood AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Doors AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Trunk AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Roof AIT Racing Carbon Fiber interior panels APR Performance GTC-500 Adjustable Rear Wing APR Performance Rear Diffuser APR Performance Front Splitter Odyssey Battery - Extreme Racing 30 3 x GoPro Motorsports Hero Wide Angel Camera Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kevin Last edited by ZGN; 01-07-2010 at 09:16 AM..

01-12-2010, 08:42 PM	#2
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	all i can say is,it's a work of art. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time