February 2013 Rotary of the Month!

***ZGN*** · 02-07-2013, 11:13 AM

Congrats FcRx8MEL For being our Rotary of the month!
1979 RX-7 Location: Smyrna,Tn

Q: Congratulations for being our February Rotary of the Month! Tell us about how you acquired this car?
A: My dad found this car on Ebay in New Jersey and was completely torn apart when we got it.

Q: How did you first become interested in rotary cars? Have you had any previously?
A: I grew up around rotaries. My dad has always been rebuilding them for his own cars and for other people. My dad's rx7 was the first car I ever drove, so I knew I'd eventually want one.... or two...

My first rotary was my rx8 (which actually won ROTM in Feb 2011

) I had a FC but had always been more of a fan of 1ts gens so I was happy when I was able to sell it and get this car.

Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify?
A: Since my dad knows them so well he was able to teach me about them. I like having a car I know how to work on and fix. My dad and I built the motor for this car and so I think that makes it more special actually knowing how it works.

Q: Is this car your daily driver? Do you participate in any form of racing? (Drag, Auto-X, etc)
A: No, my 8 is the daily, this one is just for the weekends or nice days. I do auto-cross it, its a pretty fun car on the track.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your car?
A: Turbo of course! And it's always funny to see people reactions... don't think they expect to see a 25 year old chick driving a car like this.

Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car?
A: Not really, might do some small improvements but nothing major for a while. I'll always have big dream plans for future rotaries but nothing in the immediate future.

Q: Any other hobbies besides cars?
A: Photography here and there but nothing serious.

Q: Anyone you'd like to thank?
A: Well, this car has kinda been a group project of the middle Tennessee rotary community. We've got a really good group around here and a lot of the guys have helped out with this car... wiring, tuning, painting, body work, everything... we worked really hard to get it ready for DGRR last year and there's no way it would have been ready without all of those guys. Of course the biggest help has been my dad. He's the best, no way in the world this car would be what it is without his help.

mods include:
1991 TII engine with NA transmission
1991 front craddle including rack and TII brakes
1985 GSL-SE rear end drilled for 5 lug
Vert wheels
Haltech e6k
Bosch 1000 cc injectors
Alum radiator
GM artic white with pearl in clear coat

djmtsu · 02-07-2013, 01:23 PM

Yay! Go Mel GO!!

rx7 vinnie · 02-07-2013, 02:51 PM

Way to go to represent Mid-Tenn!!! Your Pops is my hero.

chibikougan · 02-07-2013, 07:21 PM

I guess double omen congrats. Haha

13x · 02-07-2013, 10:12 PM

congrats

FcRx8MEL · 02-08-2013, 12:07 AM

Thanks guys!

vinnie he is pretty awesome, he's my hero too. Yea for middle TN!! Pretty cool that Zach and I got the first 2 wins of the year!

FC Zach · 02-08-2013, 12:44 AM

Yay! Congrats

willnordacgreen1211 · 02-10-2013, 02:59 AM

awesome! congrats mel!

pizzanos · 02-19-2013, 11:17 PM

just got a first gen nice car

02-07-2013, 11:13 AM	#1
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	February 2013 Rotary of the Month! Congrats FcRx8MEL For being our Rotary of the month! 1979 RX-7 Location: Smyrna,Tn Q: Congratulations for being our February Rotary of the Month! Tell us about how you acquired this car? A: My dad found this car on Ebay in New Jersey and was completely torn apart when we got it. Q: How did you first become interested in rotary cars? Have you had any previously? A: I grew up around rotaries. My dad has always been rebuilding them for his own cars and for other people. My dad's rx7 was the first car I ever drove, so I knew I'd eventually want one.... or two... My first rotary was my rx8 (which actually won ROTM in Feb 2011 ) I had a FC but had always been more of a fan of 1ts gens so I was happy when I was able to sell it and get this car. Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify? A: Since my dad knows them so well he was able to teach me about them. I like having a car I know how to work on and fix. My dad and I built the motor for this car and so I think that makes it more special actually knowing how it works. Q: Is this car your daily driver? Do you participate in any form of racing? (Drag, Auto-X, etc) A: No, my 8 is the daily, this one is just for the weekends or nice days. I do auto-cross it, its a pretty fun car on the track. Q: What do you enjoy most about your car? A: Turbo of course! And it's always funny to see people reactions... don't think they expect to see a 25 year old chick driving a car like this. Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car? A: Not really, might do some small improvements but nothing major for a while. I'll always have big dream plans for future rotaries but nothing in the immediate future. Q: Any other hobbies besides cars? A: Photography here and there but nothing serious. Q: Anyone you'd like to thank? A: Well, this car has kinda been a group project of the middle Tennessee rotary community. We've got a really good group around here and a lot of the guys have helped out with this car... wiring, tuning, painting, body work, everything... we worked really hard to get it ready for DGRR last year and there's no way it would have been ready without all of those guys. Of course the biggest help has been my dad. He's the best, no way in the world this car would be what it is without his help. mods include: 1991 TII engine with NA transmission 1991 front craddle including rack and TII brakes 1985 GSL-SE rear end drilled for 5 lug Vert wheels Haltech e6k Bosch 1000 cc injectors Alum radiator GM artic white with pearl in clear coat __________________ Kevin Last edited by ZGN; 02-07-2013 at 11:31 AM.

02-07-2013, 01:23 PM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Yay! Go Mel GO!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-07-2013, 02:51 PM	#3
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 18	Way to go to represent Mid-Tenn!!! Your Pops is my hero. __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350

02-07-2013, 10:12 PM	#5
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02-08-2013, 12:07 AM	#6
FcRx8MEL Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Smyrna,Tn Posts: 135 Rep Power: 17	Thanks guys! vinnie he is pretty awesome, he's my hero too. Yea for middle TN!! Pretty cool that Zach and I got the first 2 wins of the year! __________________ 04 Winning Blue RX8 79 Artic White RX7 Turbo

02-08-2013, 12:44 AM	#7
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Yay! Congrats __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

02-10-2013, 02:59 AM	#8
willnordacgreen1211 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 207 Rep Power: 16	awesome! congrats mel!

02-19-2013, 11:17 PM	#9
pizzanos the man Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilkesbarre Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	just got a first gen nice car