New KID on the board, getting serious with my3rdgen |
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New KID on the board, getting serious with my3rdgen |
Feb 16 2004, 07:31 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 16-February 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 213 |
Hey All,just wanted to say hi and thanks for this great site.I have an 85 Z-28 and i've been autoxing it for about a year now and would like to get it set up for Thunder hill and Button Willow.
Before the last race I checked it out and its gonna need a full suspension overhaul. As I stated before im new to the roadrace scene and want to get away from the autoxing...im getting tired of getting blown away by RX-7's. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Thanks Vin |
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Feb 16 2004, 08:20 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Welcome Vin.
There is a lot of great information stored in the heads of the users. Don't be afraid to ask questions or question what is said. |
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Feb 16 2004, 08:26 PM
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Apex? What apex? Group: Advanced Members Posts: 245 Joined: 7-January 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 106 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Feb 16 2004, 02:20 PM) Don't be afraid to ask questions or question what is said. now isn't that a refreshing comment to be seen f-body message board . . . BTW, i never did one of these hi, i'm new posts, but this place is a great resource. |
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Feb 16 2004, 09:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 440 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 41 |
welcome aboard...
c'mon now.. you can't let some junky ol rx-7's scare you away from autocross... just gotta start turning some wrenches and spend some cash on wheels and tires |
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Feb 16 2004, 09:20 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Hey Vin, Welcome! I am up at Thunderhill a lot between racing and instructing. I teach the SCCA High Performance Street School there and also for the NCRC http://ncracing.org/ . Check out my CMC car at http://www.geckoranch.com/cars/gekko_racing.html - that will give you a good idea of a well set-up third gen. I can definitely help you put those RX7s in your rear view mirror! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) C'mon out with your car as it is and you'll have blast!
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Feb 17 2004, 05:52 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 16-February 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 213 |
Hey Guys,thanks for the warm welcome...you know if I could race side by side with them damn room roomers I bet I could beat 'em,Im real good at body work! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) thanks to all and thanks for the links CMC Vin
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Feb 17 2004, 12:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Germantown, MD USA Member No.: 99 |
Welcome to our addiction.
These days I'm running an 87 T/A. It won't take too much to put the 'zoom zoom' in your rear view. |
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Feb 18 2004, 12:56 PM
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Video Clip God Group: Advanced Members Posts: 155 Joined: 7-January 04 From: Ontario Member No.: 105 |
Welcome to the board. Running a '91 camaro here
Justin |
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Feb 19 2004, 04:30 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 16-February 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 213 |
Howdy Justin,hope to swap ideas with you guys...any site with pictures?
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Feb 19 2004, 04:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Germantown, MD USA Member No.: 99 |
you can click on the 87 TA link in the sig to see how mine is put together
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Feb 19 2004, 05:44 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 16-February 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 213 |
Wow thats great Mike,Its where I wanna be but way off.Lotsa great ideas.I can tell this is gonna get out of hand...on your cage is what is the max distance from the main hoop to your helmet?And what is allowed?I was thinking of putting my hoop more into the back seat abit...maybe 3 inches farther back than yours.Just ideas right now.Thanks Vin
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Feb 19 2004, 01:54 PM
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Video Clip God Group: Advanced Members Posts: 155 Joined: 7-January 04 From: Ontario Member No.: 105 |
Hey Vin,
I'm running the same GC kit and spring setup as Mike. I actually talked to him too when making the decision on my springs. I'm also using Koni Sports, poly control arm bushings and endlinks, Spohn Adj. Panhard bar, 32/19 swaybars, Belltech drop spindles and 3" Hooker catback. I'm still quite a way from my goal also (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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