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And finally some before and after pictures of an FB that had been beautifully restored.

Done posting pics

Ian.

Some of the other events that were going on around the show - all for the kiddies but they were really going for it!

Around the track - Jim showing how it should be done and the suspension on the NSU doing ...er... interesting things.

Also some of the more unusual vehicles that had rotary engines. Curse that slightly shiny leather.

Cars on display... the 20B was inside the red FD and absolutely immaculate!

Well I did take some pics as well - but its taken me a while to get around to posting them up. Guess the caption for the above would have to be "Would you like to supersize that?"

On the trip out and "cruising" around Amsterdam...

Tell the insurers you\'re driving in France, Belgium and Netherlands (since you will be). Some useful info here on the AA page on driving in Europe:

France: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/driving-abroad-whats-new-2012.html
Belgium: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/belgium.pdf
Netherlands: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/netherlands.pdf

Speed is in km/h (don\'t go thinking you\'ve hit the jackpot )

Reflective jacket (per person)
Warning triangle
Breathalysers legally required but there is no fine for not carrying.
No speed detectors/satnavs with speed cameras listed.

Ian.

Last bump... as only 2 weeks to go.  If you are going to come along for the ride, then please add your names to the final list.

Trip to Holland - attending

Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Tunnel booked for dept 11.20am
tony.c booked
Jim & heidi hotel and tunnel booked
Chris & Tina Hotel and Tunnel booked
Ian - Hotel and tunnel booked

(all a bit last minute but now sorted )

Posting on behalf of Mark (Speedy36) who is a full MRC member but having trouble posting in this section. Please direct queries to him. At this point the advert also appears on the RX8OC only, so looking for a club member purchase to keep the car in the rotary community.

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Ok it is with much regret that I have to put my R3 up for sale.

She is a well looked after car that has had all services and polished performed.
Mot is due in May and tax is due at the end of APril this year,

Over and above standard parts include:-

Front Parking sensors.....linked to a switch
Rear Parking sensors ..... linked directly to reverse gear
DRL\'s currently not working but easily wired up. Just connectors needed
Roof Decal.... Mazda Le Manns winners colours
Bonnet Decal.....There is only two of these in the world!!!! Breakdown of the engine.
Full under seal
Mazda Bonnet Stays
Oil bottle & cover in boot
Various Chrome bits front oil grill splitter anf rear fog lght
Piano Black door handle bezels
Powder coated Front & Rear brake calipers
K&N Panel Filter
Lockwoods oil cooler & lower appeture grills (a must)
Plenty of tread on the tyres
Privacy Glass in rear window and rear passanger.

I do have some of my mods still up for grabs that I have take off as felt the car will sell better as std as not all have my taste :wink:

There are however the usual stonechips ...... Soft jap paint and a few dents in the front nose and rear bumper but these were there when I purchased her. The wheels have a few scuffs to.


Standard RX8 R3 Specification:
19" Titanium finish alloy wheels
Bose audio system + 9 speakers/6 cd changer
Front fog lights
Remote fuel cap release
ABS/EBD
Central locking with remote and illuminated entry
Front side airbags
Centre console with cupholders
Instrument panel light dimmer
Side skirts and rear spoiler
Air conditioning
Silver interior front door handles
Cruise control
Speed sensitive power steering
Sports front bumper
Aluminium inlay on scuff plates
Deadlocking system
Leather steering wheel and gearknob + red stitching
Steering wheel mounted controls
Aluminium pedals
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Leather upholstery
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Automatic front rain sensing wipers
Dual front airbags
Thatcham category 1 alarm+immobiliser
Auxillary socket for external MP3 player
Electric front windows + drivers one touch
Opening rear quarter windows
Trip computer
Blackout dials with white illumination
Electric heated door mirrors
Piano Black trim
Tyre repair kit
Exterior temperature gauge
Pollen filter
Xenon headlamps with auto levelling
Bluetooth phone integration system
Front and rear curtain airbags
Recaro sports front seats
Front centre armrest
Remote boot release

I am looking for around £10,500 but I am open to realistic offers.
I would how ever be willing to do a deal for a club member.

I have tried to be as honest as possible and if anyone needs any pics etc let me know your email address by pm and i will sort what ever you need directly.

I have not advertised anywhere else at the moment will be doing in the next few weeks

An upload onto YouTube will do the job, they take most formats (you\'ll need an account) and the vid can be added to the forum once its on there.

Cheers,
Ian.

Sorry Jim - I would have loved to have some video recorded of that but my batteries had all died by that point, so I\'ve only got morning sessions and the drive down to the petrol station

Still it was fun watching the semi-slicks try and work on more water then they\'re capable of handling. And the driver having fun while doing it :Thumbs-up

A big thank you to everyone who managed to get on to the day - I didn\'t think that Cadwell was going to be popular on a Wednesday and you all proved me wrong! Absolutely brilliant and we\'re going to have to go back again next year...

Ian.


Some highlights from the video:

@4:15 Completely the wrong line and wrong gear through Hall Bends. The RX8 doesn\'t quite have the right gear ratios for Cadwell and there are several places where you\'re holding on the rev limiter rather than change up into the next gear. That may change with semi-slick tyres rather than the road tyres that I\'m using.

@7:15: chasing down an Audio S4 (B5 variant). If you ever want to see the difference between torque and handling in the corners then this is probably it. The Audi has around 260 bhp to the RX8\'s 230bhp and you can see the gap opened up on the straights where the turbo on the Audi kicks in. For 3/4 of a lap I\'m chasing until some heavy braking in Charlies and the advantage is kindly conceded.

@10:45 Forgot to turn in on the corner (oops!) after focusing too much on the gear change down to 3rd.

@14:15 The kit car that overtook in the inside of Mansfield corner was spilling fuel onto its exhaust. While the overtake was technically outside the rules of the day (no overtaking within the corners) this wasn\'t an issue due to the track positioning and the relative capabilities of the two cars.


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An earlier session:
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The price for the event has now gone up to £139 and the discount code has expired.

Well done to all those who have already signed up

Ian.

Updated - 12 cars on a mid-week track. Absolutely amazing! :god

1 Hypothermia - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
2 Steve Garbutt - circuit booked and hotel booked for 11th and 12th
3 Jim (lennycarlof)- circuit booked and hotel booked for 11th and 12th
4 Chris (CRJ) - Circuit and Hotel booked for 11th and 12th
5 Shaunwil - circuit booked and hotel booked for 11th.
6 DreRX8 - circuit booked
7 Casey - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
8 Speedy36 - Circuit and hotel booked (1 night 12th )
9 Warnock360 - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
10 Stoupaduck and Crispy Duck - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights
11 Clive - Hotel booked for the 11th
12 N1xon - Circuit and hotel booked

:Thumbs-up

Good man Chris - knew you were up for it :driving

Bit of a random post from jimmy45 there :2Confused
 
1 Hypothermia - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
2 Steve Garbutt - circuit booked and hotel booked for 11th and 12th
3 Jim (lennycarlof)
4 Chris (CRJ) - Circuit and Hotel booked for 11th and 12th
5 Shaunwil - Interested, will know better next week.
6 DreRX8 - circuit booked
7 Casey - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
8 Speedy36 - Circuit and hotel booked (1 night 12th )
9 Warnock360 - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
10 Stoupaduck and Crispy Duck - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)

Updated from the RX8OC

1 Hypothermia - circuit and hotel booked
2 Steve Garbutt - circuit booked and hotel booked for 11th and 12th
3 Jim (lennycarlof)
4 Chris (CRJ) - Hotel booked for 11th and 12th
5 Shaunwil - Interested, will know better next week.
6 DreRX8 - circuit booked
7 Casey - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)
8 Speedy36 - Circuit and hotel booked (1 night 12th )
9 Warnock360 - circuit and hotel booked (2 nights)