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The Road to Topeka - Chike's official 2008 Autocross Blog Thread (B-stock Mazda RX-8)
Several SVX Network members asked that I start an autocross blog for my 2008 season in my B-stock Mazda RX-8 as it'll help my friends on here stay abreast of my progress. My friend Shawn, will be my season long co-driver. We plan on doing 1-2 National Tours and at least 2 Pro Solos. It is also our intention to attend both the Pro Finale and Solo Nationals in Tokeka, Kansas in Sept, '08.
The Car 2006 Mazda RX-8 purchased from Carmax with 12,600 miles on the clock the weekend after Thanksgiving in '07. The Set-up I'm bascially prepping the car fully to the rules of the SCCA 'stock class.' Current upgrades include:
Pic of the wheels: Mazdaspeed version 2 catback (7lbs lighter than stock): I did a test & tune event with the Mid-Atlantic chapter of NASA on February 10th. Felt comfortable in the car and I didn't feel like they were too many winter cobwebs to brush off. My next event is the 2008 SCCA Dixie National Tour this weekend in Cecil, GA. Shawn and I leave this evening.
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Good luck, Chi ke!
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Thanks a million Tom. I'll definitely update this blog with my results as the season progresses. It's nice to finally be in a well-prepped car. No excuses...just time to shut up & drive!
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I kinda like the RX-8 there is girl who looks like Paris Hilton (yeah but with the stupid also) and she is on her cellphone everytime I see it. I waiting for the day I see it crashed on the side of the road with her on her cellphone. GL on everything
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What did you do with your stock rx8 rims?
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Good luck Chike. I'm no fan of the RX-8, and wished you went another direction, but I wish you well, you know that. You should have gotten a Cayman.
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