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ncelk

11th November 2010, 08:11

I know its short notice but anyone up for a road trip to VIR this Friday?

From VIR’s web site:
“Don't forget Holiday Laps to benefit the Salvation Army coming up this Friday, November 12th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with last group taking the track at 3:30.

The cost is $25 per session with each session lasting 20-25 minutes. Donations of $25 in cash, unwrapped toys or non-perishable food items will be accepted.”

The normal roll bar rule probably will not apply for this event; another Miata.net-er is trying to get confirmation. It would be very disappointing to make the drive out to VIR and find out they are enforcing the role bar rule, but if it’s confirmed we will be OK, I plan to go. The thread were I first saw it is over here http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=373428&page=9

Who’s interested?

I will be there. I encourage anyone nearby to come. It is a lot of fun AND it benefits the kids!

It would be great if we could group of those that show up with Miatas.

I won't be able to get there until around 1 pm due to work commitments.

weeata

11th November 2010, 11:57

Southwade

12th November 2010, 01:44

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/5168143219_9a8ab8a3e5_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/5168143767_7ce11bc4d2_b.jpg

Southwade

12th November 2010, 03:28

OCD

12th November 2010, 07:42

Nice Pics!

I've got a 1000 mile road trip this weekend, hopefully it will take care of some of the fiberglass in this new muffler!

concealer4O4

12th November 2010, 19:02

NB-fiver

16th November 2010, 01:51

Southwade:

I have seen you running around Va beach a couple of times. If you have seen a lowered green NB, it might of been me. I tried to honk at you once, but of course with the stupid stock horn I am sure you did not hear me.

OCD

16th November 2010, 10:53

Picked up a set of Raceland coilovers last night. For $300 shipped, I had to try them out. Still debating on wheel and tire combinations though.

Obviously I was thinking about the Nickel 6UL in 15x8.
http://949racing.com/ProductImages/6UL36N.jpg

But I was also leaning towards a set of DR20s, mainly because I can use my new tires I just put on the stock rims. With putting 1k over at least one weekend a month, I need to get better life out of the tires. I can always get the 6ULs and swap out before trips. I just can't find any good pictures of some on an NB to see how it looks.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/drad20.gbf.ang.jpg

Anyone know of another tire installer in the Norfolk area, besides Harris Tire, that does the inner weights instead of the rim of the wheel?

OCD

16th November 2010, 11:41

But I was also leaning towards a set of DR20s, mainly because I can use my new tires I just put on the stock rims. With putting 1k over at least one weekend a month, I need to get better life out of the tires. I can always get the 6ULs and swap out before trips. I just can't find any good pictures of some on an NB to see how it looks.

Anyone know of another tire installer in the Norfolk area, besides Harris Tire, that does the inner weights instead of the rim of the wheel?

Impulse ordered the DR20s. :jump:

Actually going to use Rick's Car Care, not sure why I didn't call him first. Damn good guy to deal with if anyone needs work (race or general maintenance) done in the Norfolk area.

757-455-9660
:thumbs:

JohnnyZoomNow

16th November 2010, 12:13

speedymatt

16th November 2010, 14:08

Impulse ordered the DR20s. :jump:

Actually going to use Rick's Car Care, not sure why I didn't call him first. Damn good guy to deal with if anyone needs work (race or general maintenance) done in the Norfolk area.

757-455-9660
:thumbs:

anywhere should be able to do the static balance but if you found a good shop, stick with them. and its to bad you dont have the oem 15"s cause i'd be trying to strike a deal right now.

post pics when you get everything on.

OCD

16th November 2010, 15:34

anywhere should be able to do the static balance but if you found a good shop, stick with them. and its to bad you dont have the oem 15"s cause i'd be trying to strike a deal right now.

post pics when you get everything on.

I have had 2 horrible experiences with Harris Tire off of Military Hwy, basically their technicians are idiots. I could remove and remount them at the hobby shop, but it's something I don't mind paying for the convenience.

They are OEM, but not the 15" flavor. Think I am going to check to see if they will fit in the oven, blast them, and powder coat them. The wife will be upset with 6 (increasing to 7 in the next 5 months) different sets of wheels fitting a 4x100 bolt pattern though! :rolleyes:

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/0825001627.jpg

Southwade

16th November 2010, 19:10

NB on Axis Oldskool wheels

http://www.mazda-speed.com/albums/album127/HPIM0795.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4864532555_98cc694bb5_z.jpg

OCD

16th November 2010, 22:23

I found the oldskool's before, so I know roughly what it will look like. The lip is different, which I dont like, but basically it.

I love how they look, but I ran into one problem when I ordered a set: They are on back order and MAY be in stock within a month. I'm not so set on them that I want to wait.

speedymatt

16th November 2010, 22:53

The wife will be upset with 6 (increasing to 7 in the next 5 months) different sets of wheels fitting a 4x100 bolt pattern though! :rolleyes:

Dude 7 sets. my wife would be piiiiisssssseeeeddd.

OCD

16th November 2010, 23:44

Dude 7 sets. my wife would be piiiiisssssseeeeddd.

Yeah I am going to get rid of some...eventually. :D

I was thinking about getting the privat BBS knock offs, since I'm not about to pay for real RS'. I'm just curious if the mazda badge from the other bbs' will fit.

Looks like a decent copy though...
http://www.carid.com/images/wheels/privat/remember-silver-mach.jpg

Southwade

16th November 2010, 23:55

OCD

17th November 2010, 08:10

I need them to be functional. The stretched/poked look isn't really my cup of tea. As long as you eliminate the wheel gap, I think they look good.

I even liked the BBS' on the 95M though.
http://wizco.net/MX5/Images/Merlot/95m5.JPG

speedymatt

17th November 2010, 09:13

Yeah I am going to get rid of some...eventually. :D

when you decide, let me know. i might be able to afford a set...eventually.:dunno::ohno:

fastredrat

17th November 2010, 13:28

fourwhls

17th November 2010, 14:37

I was thinking about getting the privat BBS knock offs, since I'm not about to pay for real RS'. I'm just curious if the mazda badge from the other bbs' will fit.

I know where a set of these are available locally.

They are 15x7.5 et25. Typically found on a BMW E30, but should fit nicely on a Miata.

My buddy has a set with brand new (sticker) 225/45-15 Hankook RS3s. He totaled his BMW before he even got to run them. Shoot me a PM if interested and I'll give you his contact info.

http://wayneswheels2000.com/Ronal_LS.jpg

OCD

17th November 2010, 16:14

I know where a set of these are available locally.

They are 15x7.5 et25. Typically found on a BMW E30, but should fit nicely on a Miata.

My buddy has a set with brand new (sticker) 225/45-15 Hankook RS3s. He totaled his BMW before he even got to run them. Shoot me a PM if interested and I'll give you his contact info.

http://wayneswheels2000.com/Ronal_LS.jpg
I would, but I have already ordered a set of the privats. I wanted to stay with a 16" wheel, just to fill out the wheel well just a little.

I saw a set on driven for the exact brand (the konig/privat ones), just a different color/condition than I wanted. If they were a multipiece wheel I could take it apart and coat it any color I want...but I'm sure they are a one piece. So I would rather go new and take care of them from the beginning. If I change wheel size, I would need to get new tires. If I go that route right now then I would just buy the 6ULs.

On a side note, I found 60mm decals to replace the privat ones(w/mazda logo). So it might look a little better.

OCD

20th November 2010, 08:26

Anyone going to haygood tonight?

I'm heading up around 4-430, thinking people will be there earlier since it gets dark so quick now.

concealer4O4

22nd November 2010, 13:43

fastredrat

22nd November 2010, 19:56

Anybody in the suffolk area wanna do a thanksgiving weekend drive? Wanna let my girl enjoy the miata on some good roads when she comes down from DC. I'm free any day

I sent PMs to all the Tidewater members on this thread to coordinate a ride.
Please check for PM

NB-fiver

22nd November 2010, 23:45

Southwade

23rd November 2010, 07:13

OCD

23rd November 2010, 08:44

Southwade

23rd November 2010, 11:09

I work on Saturday morning, and coilovers are going on Sunday Morning. :jump:

Ooh, I'm excited for you. Can't wait to see it. :thumbs: When do you get your new wheels?

OCD

23rd November 2010, 12:10

Ooh, I'm excited for you. Can't wait to see it. :thumbs: When do you get your new wheels?

I'm told they should be to me sometime next week, but it's not a rush. I am still waiting on my bolts (today), logo caps, and flat caps. It's not going to be 'hellaflush' or anything with a 35 offset, but they should look pretty good!

The real question is how low I want to go. :D

speedymatt

23rd November 2010, 12:23

I work on Saturday morning, and coilovers are going on Sunday Morning. :jump:

I'm happy for you, but hate you at the same time. is that wrong? oh well. pictures need to be posted by monday!

as for a drive this weekend it doesn't look good for me, too much family in town and all that stuff. of course i might be looking for an escape at that point.:bang::ohno::bang:

OCD

23rd November 2010, 14:10

I'm happy for you, but hate you at the same time. is that wrong? oh well. pictures need to be posted by monday!

I will definitely try. Of course here is a pic of what I got today.
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1123001301.jpg

concealer4O4

23rd November 2010, 20:41

OCD

24th November 2010, 16:42

Looks like I am out for the two runs, I can't get the coilovers on til sunday.

Until then I have to just stare at them...

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1124001520.jpg

But I get the wheels monday...I'm excited. :jump:

Of course I have to stare at the flat caps until then as well...

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1124001457a.jpg

concealer4O4

24th November 2010, 20:11

weeata

26th November 2010, 12:19

OCD

26th November 2010, 15:37

What to do with two broken Miatas? :P

Fix em! Seriously though, what all have you looked into with the bogging issue? Trying to remember who told me about this at cars and coffee...

BlumpkinsGalore: I would volunteer my services if I wasn't booked for the weekend. After the KW install, I'm pretty good at taking the manifold apart! Think I ended up doing it 4-5 times in the small amount of time I did the install. :bang:

Instead of using the shop, I'm going to be doing the RL install in the garage tomorrow night. Might just make the cruise on Sunday! :jump:

fastredrat

26th November 2010, 19:57

I'm hoping to make it tomorrow. Currently sitting at the second Mazda dealer with my '02 yellow car, waiting to see if they can fix my 3000rpm bogging issue. My '03 is with my husband at his shop because my check engine light came on Wednesday. What to do with two broken Miatas? :P

Weeata,
Hope you get one of the 2 fixed so you can make the Saturday drive.

weeata

27th November 2010, 01:09

I spent most of my day at the Mazda dealer today.. but I feel very confident that it is going to get fixed. They found an extremely crappy wiring job that was causing my check engine light, so they fixed that. Said I had the wrong spark plugs for the car, so they replaced those and it stopped bogging.. in a straight line, but it is still bogging when you accelerate in a right turn.. (?) Strange, I know.. def. sounds like a wiring issue. They've got their best man working on it and they're hoping to get it all fixed and ready to go on Monday. I'm quite pleased with that. :D

As far as the '03, we got the same CEL code and an oil change fixed it last time.. I'm not sure what the deal is so we're going to change the oil since it's almost due anyway and hope that fixes is.. I can't remember what my husband thinks is causing it.. I don't fix the cars I just drive them :rolleyes:

I should be out tomorrow morning with the '03. See you all then! :thumbs:

OCD

27th November 2010, 09:08

weeata

27th November 2010, 17:59

Cell phone picture from the ride today. It was a lot of fun!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_v8zegiD7Ncg/TPF_CMfQACI/AAAAAAAABmA/5bTqdX1YDDs/s640/miatas.bmp.jpg

speedymatt

27th November 2010, 19:00

Southwade

28th November 2010, 00:09

concealer4O4

28th November 2010, 00:32

fastredrat

28th November 2010, 08:37

Another great ride in Suffolk on a beautiful fall day.

BlumpkinsGalore left a little of his undercarriage on the road. I think he should change his user name to Sparks.

Southwade

28th November 2010, 09:37

speedymatt

28th November 2010, 17:54

had a awesome time out in pungo. I fear that i slowed todd down a lot. I had to keep the poor NA wound pretty tight just to keep up with his part throttle. i so need suspension work. anyway great roads, good times.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/402/409/38502704030_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/402/409/38502704031_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/402/409/38502704032_large.jpg

Southwade

28th November 2010, 18:07

That second pic is pretty cool.

I want to do another drive again soon... I've been working too much.

BTW, speedymatt... your car... is sooo dirty :D

speedymatt

28th November 2010, 18:44

Southwade

28th November 2010, 19:19

NB-fiver

28th November 2010, 21:31

Hey guys,

We had a lot of fun on the drive Saturday. Wish I could of made it out to the drive this morning. We need to go on another real soon. Especially since I had to dip off the drive early and missed the end and food with everyone.

Blumpkins: You do need to change your name to Sparks. I am glad that my car wasn't thaat low, cause you were scraping like crazy. Also, I forgot to tell you how awesome your license plate was. Huge fan myself. FTW

concealer4O4

28th November 2010, 22:09

I've looked everywhere for a plush toy to match my license plate but no luck. Hung up the Hello Kitty one from the tow hook today and already had 4 fan girls tell me how awful it is to see Hello Kitty get battered on the road.

And yea guys.........i've yet to look under the car to see the damage done. Kinda scurred actually what my cross bars look like now.

Had a blast though and I'm lucky I found the free time to go for a drive. I rarely come across that opportunity anymore with Toys for Tots consuming my weekends.

add on: We should plan something for Xmas weekend to show off our new car toys. Probably the only weekend in December that I'll have free.

fastredrat

28th November 2010, 22:25

I sent everyone an email with the group roster and plans for 4 Dec.

Christmas holiday spounds like a great time. Lets start planning.

SouthWade - Please send me a PM with you Email, Phone #, First name so I can get you added to the roster.

Anyone else in the Tidewater area that has interest in events and group drives please send me a PM with your contact info

Blumpkins: Toys for Tots, are you USMC? I'm retired Navy.

Speedymatt: Nice pics while driving 60 MPH.

Southwade

29th November 2010, 01:24

NB-fiver

29th November 2010, 02:43

Haha yea man goodluck. I have no idea what they might look like, but you were right... you weren't dripping oil so thats good haha.

I have another thread going on this, but my christmas toys for the car is a new head unit for the stereo. I am dying without a an Aux input. lol Plus, I don't know if anyone else with an NB has the problem with the stereo lcd shorting out and only showing some of the numbers and letter, but mine goes out all the time and its super lame.

Also, I told my parents to just get me a gift card to Sears :)

Having a lot of money that I am forced to spend on tools is the best shopping experience ever. lol

speedymatt

29th November 2010, 09:46

southwade: thats my excuse and i'm sticking to it.

fastredrat: those were taken during the only calm time during our run, i'd like to say there was skill involved but it was really push the shutter button and fire off 3-5 shots and hope one turned out. the rest of the time i was sawing at the wheel and hacking at the shifter.... it wasn't pretty.

Southwade

29th November 2010, 09:53

OCD

30th November 2010, 15:45

Wish I was there guys!

On a side note, the wheels are here and on. Now I need to get someone with a nice camera to take some pics!

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1129001958a.jpg

A pic of it on the rack adjusting the ride height...
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1130001313.jpg

The wheels aren't done yet, playing with a custom center cap creator, but I think they look pretty good now.

OCD

30th November 2010, 17:57

Now I need to test out the suspension. :D

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1130001629a.jpg

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/1130001630a.jpg

weeata

30th November 2010, 18:28

NB-fiver

30th November 2010, 18:59

Southwade

30th November 2010, 23:23

speedymatt

1st December 2010, 09:45

sweet man, it came together nicely. whats the final hub to fender measurement?

I don't think i'll be at the cars and coffee this weekend, but i'll volunteer my limited camera skills at some point and get some shots for you. i'll have to put some thought into a location. hhhmmm.

OCD

1st December 2010, 10:21

OCD, the wheels looks great! I hope you like the ride :)
It's actually pretty comfortable. I think my old ones were gone, so it's an upgrade. ;)
Yea man they look awesome. Whens the next time your going up to Haygood? Maybe I can check them out then.
I will be at Haygood on Saturday around 4pm, definitely would like to see more than just my miata there!

Hot..
Thanks!
sweet man, it came together nicely. whats the final hub to fender measurement?

I don't think i'll be at the cars and coffee this weekend, but i'll volunteer my limited camera skills at some point and get some shots for you. i'll have to put some thought into a location. hhhmmm.

I'm sitting around 12" all the way around. I figure I will bring out the MSM next time we do some 'spirited' driving, don't think this low will go over well with the undercarriage but I haven't scraped anything...yet. :thumbs:

I can't make it to Car's and Coffee this time, working every Saturday morning will get in the way. Let me know when you want to set something up though. :jump:

concealer4O4

1st December 2010, 14:49

OCD

1st December 2010, 16:02

lol then I had a lift kit on it before. ;)

So, anyone planning on coming to Haygood? :wave:

JohnnyZoomNow

1st December 2010, 16:30

I’m not going make it to Haygood. I am planning on going to the Cars and Coffee but not the drive after.

Looks good OCD.

Let me know when you plan play with your camera speedymatt, I still don’t have any pics I really like of my car with the black wheels.

OCD

1st December 2010, 17:01

I’m not going make it to Haygood. I am planning on going to the Cars and Coffee but not the drive after.

Looks good OCD.

Let me know when you plan play with your camera speedymatt, I still don’t have any pics I really like of my car with the black wheels.

As for the picture plans, what is everyone doing on Sunday? Maybe we can get a photo meet together!

JohnnyZoomNow

1st December 2010, 18:27

NB-fiver

1st December 2010, 20:23

OCD: I don't know if I am working at 4 oclock or not, but if I am not. I will be there. I keep forgetting that it is at 4 because of how quickly its dark now. Anyways, I will try my best.

Blumpkin (haha, Sorry..."compose yourself John") anyways. Stock ride height, depending on the life of your suspension is around 15- even 16 inches. Mine is set to 12"1/4 all the way around. I wish I could drop it to 12", but then I wouldn't be able to get out of my driveway. lol

What time are you guy thinking about the photo stuff on Sunday? I work but Might be able to attend. Unless you wanted to just come by Macarthur mall and take pics of mine in the Parking garage. I usually park next to a clean 03 just like mine. haha

concealer4O4

1st December 2010, 21:00

I just measured mine for sh*ts in giggles. 10 inch front and 11 inch rear. Once I get the custom flat rear brace made I can drop it to the original 9.5 front and 10 rear.

I'm down for a photoshoot but I'm not sure what time I get off work on sunday so i'll probably miss out.

and yes todd, I'm in the Marines. Probably not much longer though. My EAS is coming up and I don't plan on reinlisting until I finish school so I can go officer

weeata

1st December 2010, 23:03

OCD

2nd December 2010, 09:59

Southwade

2nd December 2010, 11:18

OCD

2nd December 2010, 12:05

Do you have to sign up for Pungo in advance or can you just show up, pay, and run?

I plan on just showing up to watch.

speedymatt

2nd December 2010, 13:28

I'm hopeing to make it out to pugo on sunday, i have to pin it down with the wife to make sure. as for meeting up to drive out to pungo that usually doesn't happen just because regestration and tech is early so it doesn't leave a whole lot of time before that.

you do not have to pre-reg for pungo. if there are spots available then you just pay, tech, and run. there is a spectator area and usually a food vendor on site. for the full info CLICK HERE (http://www.autocross.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=5041).

there are some picture areas close to the the autox but its whatever, where ever. i'll let you guys know soon if i get the green light.

weeata

2nd December 2010, 14:29

OCD

2nd December 2010, 15:42

Good news, got my yellow car back today :) All fixed! So I'll be bringing that out to Pungo if I can make it. I don't plan on running but if I'm in town I'll be there to spectate.

I'll be there with ya watching. What time does this kick off?

weeata

2nd December 2010, 16:21

I'll be there with ya watching. What time does this kick off?

First car off is at 10:30 but gates open at 7. If you show up early you get a chance to check out all the cars before they grid. It's supposed to be pretty cold and windy (like 46 degrees) so be sure to bring a chair and a warm blanket!!

OCD

2nd December 2010, 16:34

weeata

2nd December 2010, 16:58

JohnnyZoomNow

2nd December 2010, 18:37

I’ll be running in the first heat and working the third. That'll leave me with free time during the second to hang out with you guys and get some pics of the car taken if speedymatt or anyone else wants to play photographer.

If you haven’t been to Pungo before it’s easy to drive right past without noticing the entrance. Be sure to check out the map before you come out.

weeata

2nd December 2010, 19:31

speedymatt

3rd December 2010, 10:09

weeata

3rd December 2010, 12:07

well as of now i'll be out there at pungo. I am in the 1st heat with johnny. i was going to work it so that i'd be able to take action shots of johnny's car but a later heat means working later and i really want to avoid that.

I'll certainly try my best to be out there, and early, so I can get some shots of you both. :)

OCD

3rd December 2010, 13:58

I'll certainly try my best to be out there, and early, so I can get some shots of you both. :)

ooh me too! :wave:

JohnnyZoomNow

3rd December 2010, 14:06

speedymatt

3rd December 2010, 15:39

yeah johnny i usually get there about then. 7am is for the setup folks and diehards, 7:45-8 is for the prepared people, and anything after 9:30 you better be really good at setting up/reading the course or your just there to fun run.

8am gives plenty of time to set the car up, register, tech, walk the course half a dozen times, rest/reflect, grid, and get to the drivers meeting.

for the spectators plan to get there about 10am or just after. you still have to sign the insurance waiver and then get to the stands before first car off at 10:30. with all that said we always run late so FCO is more like 10:45.

JohnnyZoomNow

6th December 2010, 09:09

It was a great weekend despite the cold. Had a nice turnout at C&C considering the low temps (Miata turnout was low though). Thanks for the info on the AT fluid FastRed.

Autocross is always fun, the last event for the season at Pungo (dubbed “The Popsicle”) was a blast. The cold didn’t help the guys on R-Comps though. I’ve only had time to glace at the Pics you took weeata but I really liked the one with your car in the foreground and mine in the background; we need to find someone with a yellow NA that wants to come out and play.

I see you scored top of your class again speedymatt, Glad to hear you are thinking about Mod’ing your car into STR next year. I’m looking forward to seeing the pics you took.

OCD, thanks for helping out at the Gilligan’s island worker station. The more I think about it the more I like your Idea about coming up with a logo for our loose nit group. I would hate to see us evolve to the point where we are competing with the existing local Miata club for members; I don’t see that happening though, I think the two groups are different enough that we will not negatively impact them. People may meet us and decide they would rather join the more traditional established club than hang out with our little group, that would be cool too. I do think we should try to avoid planning anything that conflicts with the traditional clubs schedule.

OCD

6th December 2010, 11:59

I had a blast helping out, I just wish it wasn't so darn cold!

I definitely think our little group fills the gap between the established groups. I don't see it as a competing group rather a social group with a less of a structured schedule. Once I get some time I will sketch something out, might have to wait until after the 1st though.

Edit: Created a closed facebook group. let me know if anyone wants a link.

speedymatt

6th December 2010, 13:25

I'm uploading my photos to flickr now but its taking awhile. i think i got some good ones.

i fully agree with the group about not stepping on toes and really don't think at this point it is even an issue. and yes send me the link.

edit: Here Are The Pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mc_photo/sets/72157625417132443/)

OCD

6th December 2010, 13:59

speedymatt

6th December 2010, 14:47

OCD

6th December 2010, 15:02

Search for Tidewater Roadsters on Facebook. I decided to make it so you can just 'Like it', instead of only as a closed group. The closed group is still there, but we all have to be friends on facebook for that to apply. I have someone pretending to be me on facebook, so I'm now a little more reserved when it comes to friend invites.

Everyone here in the Tidewater area is invited to use it, upload pics, organize gatherings...pretty much whatever you like. For spirited driving sessions, I recommend using the group function for privacy purposes. To gain access to the group, send me an invite on FB.

Matt: You definitely have an eye for photography.

weeata

6th December 2010, 15:42

OCD

6th December 2010, 16:19

speedymatt

6th December 2010, 16:29

Thanks guys, i'm glad you like.

Jenny i loved the pics and vids of kahchow i'll be pulling so off tonight at home. In motion is when it looks its best right now we will have to get the group together for a wash, shine, and shoot this spring fo sho!

Southwade

6th December 2010, 16:58

Hey guys, looks like ya'll have been having a lot of fun without me :) catchta next go 'round. :thumbs:

found the Tidewater Roadsters facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tidewater-Roadsters/175378745824018

VAmazda

6th December 2010, 19:37

Southwade

7th December 2010, 06:53

OCD

7th December 2010, 10:24

I drove home after work this morning with the top down just for the hell of it.... 29°F

Yeah its too cold for me...and the car too, it's starting pretty sluggish lately. Time for a new battery I think.

concealer4O4

9th December 2010, 18:47

Just mentioned this to the cr.net locals as a suggestion. After an xmas cruise how bought we do an evening photoshoot on the boardwalk.

A line of miatas under xmas lights with just enough light out for good outcome would make for great holiday pics. What do you think?

OCD

9th December 2010, 21:55

JohnnyZoomNow

10th December 2010, 08:52

Is the Christmas display at the boardwalk set up this year? I’ve seen ads for the one at the botanical gardens but nothing for the boardwalk one.

I like the idea a meet under Christmas lights, especial if some people that are talented with a camera want to take pics. I’m not sure how it would work out though; I’ve driven down the boardwalk and through the botanical gardens before and the line of cars was continuous, stopping for photos wouldn’t have worked.

If you guys want to try it I will do my best to make it out.

concealer4O4

11th December 2010, 09:58

I just typed a long ass reply yesterday on my phone but it looks like it was never submitted. Here we go again........

The xmas light display on the boardwalk goes on every year. I saw them working on it last month before thanksgiving. I would offer my camera equipment, but my camera and lenses were stolen on my last vacation. As far as making pics work with moving traffic:

We could have a guy set up with his tripod on the boardwalk with his camera settings already to go. Shutter speed will definitely be slowed up for night time pictures, unless the guy is using lights also to help illuminate the car a little without so much shadow.

With that being said, the traffic is rolling SUPER slow down the boardwalk. All we would have to do is stop a few seconds for each picture. Not even long enough to let others start honking.

Xmas lights are also not usually busy during weekdays. I'll check out everything in person and drive through the lights next week. Is anyone friends with the cops in va beach?

weeata

17th December 2010, 18:15

Hey everyone.. been super busy lately. Sold my '03 so now I only have the yellow '02.. and of course it's having issues again, go figure :(

Anyway, my thought on the holiday lights situation is that it would probably be pretty impossible to do them at the boardwalk. My idea was instead to do them in Portsmouth at the Renaissance hotel parking lot, which overlooks (I believe) downtown Norfolk's lit-up skyline.. it would be wide enough to fill in the background and fit more than one or two cars at a time into the pictures? Can anyone confirm this for me, do you know if you can see the Norfolk skyline from that parking lot???

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3081432918_748940623a.jpg
Here's a pic taken from a condo in Portsmouth (I think) but it gives you an idea of what the Norfolk skyline looks like from Portsmouth.

What does everyone think?

JohnnyZoomNow

17th December 2010, 19:51

I will try to make it out for the Christmas light photo shoot regardless of where we decide to have it.

The original idea of doing it at the beach boardwalk display would look great and it may not be dead yet, Blumpkins was still looking into it the last I heard. I don’t see how that is going to work though. I like the idea of doing it with the lit up Norfolk skyline as the backdrop if we find a suitable location, the Renaissance or wherever.

Hope the new issues with the ’03 are nothing major, that car looks too good not to be running right.

fastredrat

19th December 2010, 21:34

Finally a chance for some top down driving this weekend. Headed out to Knots Island for a quick run on Sunday.

Not that there were not enough warnings for driving summer EHP tires in winter, but in Thursdays snow I ended up in the shoulder while making a left turn (5 MPH) comming out of gate 3 at the Joint Expeditionary Base ( Little Creek). Wasn't more than a minute and someone stopped to push me out.

concealer4O4

22nd December 2010, 14:27

sorry its been a week or longer with no update guys. I've been running into problem after problem with my car (short circuit in the ignition, super balded tires, stripped lugnut, interior work, one fender needing rolling, and missing inspection sticker). Fixed almost everything, just need to get a new alignment and inspection and I can be back on the road and check out the boardwalk tomorrow. I'll go and walk around for a couple of hours so I can see how the traffic chances as the evening gets later.

I like the idea of the hotel with the norfolk skyline being in the background also. Just anything christmasy to end the year with would be nice.

Southwade

23rd December 2010, 13:24

OCD

23rd December 2010, 13:36

concealer4O4

28th December 2010, 10:29

I've had quite a few people message me about making it for the photoshoot for the holidays. Most people seem to be out of town right now, so lets reschedule something for right after New Years? Most people should be home the day after the ball drops.

Boardwalk is still packed but should come down GREATLY after new years when all the family leaves. The hotel is still up as an option also.

If you guys see a spot that looks good for a photoshoot, feel free to list it.

JohnnyZoomNow

28th December 2010, 11:53

OCD

28th December 2010, 12:03

Sound good, that will also give the roads some time to dry and maybe there will be a little less salt and sand on them by then.

And maybe by then I will be able to dig my driveway out enough to remove the miata from the garage.

JohnnyZoomNow

28th December 2010, 12:05

OCD

28th December 2010, 15:43

NB-fiver

30th December 2010, 19:26

Hey guys,

I have been tied up with stuff all over the place with finishing school and work, so I haven't been on here to keep in touch with everyone. I just wondering how everyone has been doing, and what the news is about a drive coming up?

OCD

31st December 2010, 11:36

I got the MSM back last night from the bodyshop and snapped a quick couple of pictures of it. It looks pretty darn good I think, I just need to find the before shots. Joey at Stock Or Modified in Va, Beach, really did some great work with it. I will have to get it washed and take some close-ups, but I can't tell there was anything ever wrong with it.

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/7bbede8c.jpg

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/4b250e29.jpg

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/73eb5d22.jpg

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/12a9a0cb.jpg

Debating on grabbing the hardtop from the '92, putting it on and have it painted later.

I'm happy to have it back, but am reminded why I didn't drive it much beforehand. It's got a quirky power issue, almost a bogging when it's in boost. It spools up, then flattens out...then presses you in the seat for the last 1500 rpms. I need to do a complete tune-up since I don't think it's ever been done, but I don't think that is the problem. I have read where people disconnect the TPS sensor and it removes the problem.:dunno:

JohnnyZoomNow

31st December 2010, 12:15

NB-fiver – You haven’t missed much, some talk about doing some pics under the holiday lights but no firm plans yet. Next C&C will be Jan 8th , then back to the normal first Sat of every month. Not sure if I will make it out to January’s yet.

OCD – Looks good, can’t wait to see it in person.

OCD

31st December 2010, 13:14

So after a little drive around town the bogging issue got worse. Now it's in complete limp mode, and won't let me go past 60 without being real gentle on the throttle. I think it's a clogged cat and maybe it fouled the o2. the only CEL is a bank 1 sensor.

I'm starting to remember why I bought the silver one and parked this one in the garage. :bang:

NB-fiver

2nd January 2011, 15:29

Johnny:

Sounds good, C&C on the 8th? I'll be there. Will have work after so no drive for me if anyone plans on going afterwards.

Anyone else going to C&C on the 8th?

OCD

2nd January 2011, 17:41

:wave:

As a reminder to anyone that doesn't know where or when:
Cars and Coffee (http://www.carsandcoffeevirginiabeach.com/)

weeata

3rd January 2011, 11:13

I plan to be at C&C this weekend, unfortunately it will more than likely be without my Miata. It currently has a blown head gasket. I swear one day this car is going to run right and actually be reliable. It'll also be nice to cruise around for more than a week at a time without a CEL!!!

OCD -- too bad about the MSM. Hope you get it worked out soon, it's such a nice car it's a shame for it to be garaged :(

weeata

4th January 2011, 11:03

speedymatt

4th January 2011, 12:22

good luck weeata, i have a feeling you'll need it.

i might make it out to C&C but the ten day says "few snow showers" and a high of 35. i'm no OCD but thats cold even for me. maybe i'll bring out the suby, it at least doesn't look stock.

on a side note, the hampton roads dealer assoc. "international" auto show is this weekend at the VB conference center. its inside, warm and if your patient you can climb around in the newest cars from local dealers. it is usually a no sales pressure (unless you ask) event. even when i asked about a new MX-5 last year i was given the dealers card and asked to swing by the dealership. Click here for floor layout and info. (http://www.hrada.com/)

OCD

4th January 2011, 15:36

good luck weeata, i have a feeling you'll need it.

i might make it out to C&C but the ten day says "few snow showers" and a high of 35. i'm no OCD but thats cold even for me. maybe i'll bring out the suby, it at least doesn't look stock.

on a side note, the hampton roads dealer assoc. "international" auto show is this weekend at the VB conference center. its inside, warm and if your patient you can climb around in the newest cars from local dealers. it is usually a no sales pressure (unless you ask) event. even when i asked about a new MX-5 last year i was given the dealers card and asked to swing by the dealership. Click here for floor layout and info. (http://www.hrada.com/)

I wouldn't mind going to that, we could even do this after. I want to go out to play with the camera, so I will brave the cold. Hopefully the 30% chance of snow means none. :rolleyes:

speedymatt

4th January 2011, 16:01

i don't know exactly when i'll be at the show, but i will be there. its kind of a tradition with my friends to go to the show. we started going in college when our wives were our girl friends and we hit ever porsche in the place. then married we would hit every pimped out SUV there. enter the kids and we now hunt down the minivans and pull the the kids from the stages and check to see if strollers will fit behind the third row, all the while looking longingly back at the porsche booth.

this year is no different three families, six kids in all, and throw in some in-laws and thats what i'll be working with.

concealer4O4

4th January 2011, 16:18

Anyone up for a top down drive or meet tomorrow? (wednesday) Supposed to be the only sunny day this week. I'll be washing the car and taking off the hardtop for the first time this winter.

Got two of us already meeting up.

OCD

4th January 2011, 18:33

concealer4O4

4th January 2011, 18:52

Southwade

4th January 2011, 18:55

concealer4O4

4th January 2011, 18:59

Southwade

4th January 2011, 19:06

concealer4O4

4th January 2011, 19:12

Southwade

4th January 2011, 19:20

Be great to have both a MSM and an NC thats scraping. Hope to see you. I'll PM you my number in case you are coming but get stuck in traffic or something and still wanna meet for the drive

Haha... a damn manhole cover almost gave me and my wife a heart attack yesterday... I thought for sure I destroyed my oil pan or something. :eek: Luckily it just bent some sheet metal! :thumbs:

concealer4O4

4th January 2011, 19:30

Southwade

4th January 2011, 19:36

OCD

4th January 2011, 20:21

Be great to have both a MSM and an NC thats scraping. Hope to see you. I'll PM you my number in case you are coming but get stuck in traffic or something and still wanna meet for the drive

The MSM is garaged until I order a new solenoid valve, the CEL is gone but it's still bogging. It would be the '03 coming out...IF I didn't work 9-530pm every day now.

I feel like I need to name the miatas I have to keep them straight.:D

poormxdad

4th January 2011, 20:51

Tomorrow is Wednesday. Don't any of you work???

poormxdad

concealer4O4

4th January 2011, 21:02

poormxdad

4th January 2011, 21:45

Lunch at twelve hundred hours. Roger.

poormxdad

Southwade

4th January 2011, 22:23

Southwade

5th January 2011, 19:13

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3446.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3447.jpg

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http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3454.jpg

JohnnyZoomNow

5th January 2011, 20:44

OCD

5th January 2011, 20:46

Looks like y’all had fun today. Wish I could’ve been there but had to work.

Yeah, I'm jealous too.

weeata

6th January 2011, 08:33

OCD

6th January 2011, 10:11

speedymatt

6th January 2011, 11:43

weeata

6th January 2011, 12:54

Hey I appreciate that. Unfortunately I know 0% about MSM's so I'm no help. I will ask around though, with hubby being a mechanic and having lots of 'car' friends, somebody might know something.

If the MSM was 100% I would let you drive it to cars and coffee. The solenoid isn't the problem, I swapped out the one from the 03 and it didn't change a thing. Driving it now is just depressing, hearing the turbo spool and going nowhere.

OCD

6th January 2011, 15:01

Hey I appreciate that. Unfortunately I know 0% about MSM's so I'm no help. I will ask around though, with hubby being a mechanic and having lots of 'car' friends, somebody might know something.

I'm slowly eliminating some things. I changed the solenoid with the one from the '03, no difference. I wanted to eliminate the 'known' bogging issues even though I should just pull the plugs and check them first.

concealer4O4

6th January 2011, 15:09

Southwade

6th January 2011, 15:15

weeata

6th January 2011, 17:28

I'm slowly eliminating some things. I changed the solenoid with the one from the '03, no difference. I wanted to eliminate the 'known' bogging issues even though I should just pull the plugs and check them first.

Plugs solved part of my bogging issue so that might not be a bad idea... the rest was from the crank position sensor being adjusted.. I guess check plugs and if that doesn't work, let me know exactly what it's doing and at what RPM ranges and I'll spread word around to see if I can get you an answer..

OCD

6th January 2011, 22:44

Plugs solved part of my bogging issue so that might not be a bad idea... the rest was from the crank position sensor being adjusted.. I guess check plugs and if that doesn't work, let me know exactly what it's doing and at what RPM ranges and I'll spread word around to see if I can get you an answer..
The plugs needed changing, but not the issue.

The problem started when I got the car back and had a CEL light. I went to autozone to user their scanner. It came up as a bank 1 O2 sensor. I cleared the code and it started doing this. I don't know if it was just running in limp mode beforehand because I really didn't get on it until I found out what the code was. When I popped the hood to see if anything had came unplugged, I found the IAT sensor was out of the FM intake tube. Other than that, everything appears fine. I replaced that into the intake(I will be swapping it out to check it just in case).

Here's a description on the problem: During the lower rpms it behaves normally. When it gets into boost it basically feels like it wants to start pulling, but starts breaking up. It acts almost as if it's cutting spark at upper rpms, like a bad coil (going to check them and the wires tomorrow). No CELs. No other indicators.

fourwhls

6th January 2011, 22:59

Coil packs are notorious for going bad on the earlier cars, but not so common with the COP configuration, but you never know. Also check the cam angle sensor on the front of the valve cover. I've seen them go bad.

It sounds like you have something that is failing at higher RPM, but not failing at idle. Gotta love electrical gremlins.

Being that you have an '03 and all the parts will swap over, you should be able to figure it out pretty quick.

weeata

7th January 2011, 12:25

Hey Shawn, didn't know you were part of this forum! I'm just a newbie on here myself.. I've heard about but never seen your Miata V8 project. I didn't realize that it was Sunburst Yellow. Johnny and I were discussing finding a Sunburst Yellow NA for a photoshoot with my Yellow NB and his Yellow NC. Once it's all built and running, would you be interested in taking part in that? :)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_v8zegiD7Ncg/TSc-Hij0gYI/AAAAAAAABnI/8Qwv0xL4-y4/s640/014.jpg

fourwhls

7th January 2011, 13:51

concealer4O4

7th January 2011, 15:19

speedymatt

7th January 2011, 16:23

OCD

7th January 2011, 17:21

weeata

7th January 2011, 19:55

Southwade

8th January 2011, 14:00

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I didn't take nearly as many shots as I thought I did, I missed quite a few cool cars... sorry.
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http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3501.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3484.jpg

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http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3480.jpg

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http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3469.jpg

Southwade

8th January 2011, 14:01

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3468.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3491.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3464.jpg

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http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3461.jpg

Southwade

8th January 2011, 14:02

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3495.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3500.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3499.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3494.jpg

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/IMG_3473.jpg

Southwade

8th January 2011, 15:43

OCD

9th January 2011, 01:42

OCD

9th January 2011, 01:48

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/Meets/27f3a0f1.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/Meets/67581f87.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/Meets/f49120ce.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/Meets/101c519b.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/Meets/dd8934b5.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/Meets/d35bfd40.jpg

Wish the weather would have cooperated and we could have got a cruise together...maybe next time!

weeata

9th January 2011, 11:16

VAmazda

9th January 2011, 15:26

OCD

9th January 2011, 17:52

speedymatt

10th January 2011, 09:24

sorry i missed out guys, it looked like you had a pretty good turn out. the kids actually slept in and i was able to do the same. i'm fighting a sinus infection so anything helps.

i did make it to the car show, unfortunately i spent most of my time chasing my son so i only got to see a couple that i really wanted to.

weeata, glad to hear your up and running again.

VAmazda

14th January 2011, 14:30

Anyone doing Cars & Coffee Williamsburg tomorrow? I'll be there.

Meeting in RVA here to drive out, leaving at 7AM: http://goo.gl/maps/xWkv
Destination is JJ Jitterz coffee here: http://goo.gl/maps/IlWM

Southwade

14th January 2011, 15:21

Southwade

18th January 2011, 14:27

If anyone is interested there's a drive being organized for next weekend over at Clubroadster...

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=35392&page=7

Southwade

24th January 2011, 10:39

Me and a few other folks have been fiddling with some ideas for a window sticker for the local driving group...

This is my favorite so far... any opinions?

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/SILO.png

Southwade

27th January 2011, 21:06

fastredrat

28th January 2011, 07:51

Me and a few other folks have been fiddling with some ideas for a window sticker for the local driving group...

This is my favorite so far... any opinions?

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Southwade83/SILO.png

I like this one - it's Classy

weeata

31st January 2011, 12:20

Just a few from our cruise this weekend in Yorktown, VA
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_FUZU7eOoAOU/TUWRTcnmWSI/AAAAAAAABQQ/3C6Y_2YCcHQ/s640/4.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_FUZU7eOoAOU/TUWRUyueAAI/AAAAAAAABQc/0tX7slpw04k/s640/7.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_FUZU7eOoAOU/TUWRVNWpvqI/AAAAAAAABQg/sWxFiFpCb4I/s640/8.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_FUZU7eOoAOU/TUWRWqK3h_I/AAAAAAAABQw/UXarhCNQOd4/s640/11.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_FUZU7eOoAOU/TUWRZZFX_PI/AAAAAAAABRI/Y1-WB64amBo/s640/17.jpg

It was a nice turn out with 13 Miatas!

concealer4O4

31st January 2011, 18:12

Lt. Dan

2nd February 2011, 10:30

neosamurai

4th February 2011, 20:41

JohnnyZoomNow

5th February 2011, 11:49

A few of us will be at Cars & Coffee tomorrow. It’s normally the first Saturday of the Month but pushed to Sunday this month because of the rain this morning.

There is talk of doing the next group drive on Feb 27. Look for an announcement here or on the Tidewater Roadsters facebook page.

NB-fiver

7th February 2011, 00:50

Aww man how did I miss that drive?.......

fail.

fastredrat

7th February 2011, 08:03

A few of us will be at Cars & Coffee tomorrow. It’s normally the first Saturday of the Month but pushed to Sunday this month because of the rain this morning.

There is talk of doing the next group drive on Feb 27. Look for an announcement here or on the Tidewater Roadsters facebook page.

Any discusion of a route?

JohnnyZoomNow

7th February 2011, 13:59

OCD

8th February 2011, 17:41

Any discusion of a route?

Open to suggestions...and to a route leader. :D

fastredrat

15th February 2011, 07:25

27 Feb Cruise

It's been awful quite on this site and I have not seen any details on the Tidewater roadsters site.

Here's a couple of recommendations:

Pungo/Knots Island/southern Chesapeake - 2.5 hours. Depart from Va Bach municipal center

Suffolk and north east to Wakefield on the back roads and return via Hwy 460 – 4 hours. Depart from Indian river road and I 64

North Carolina down to Edenton and return via Hwy 17 – 4 hours. Depart from Va Bach municipal center

speedymatt

15th February 2011, 08:35

OCD

15th February 2011, 08:36

27 Feb Cruise

It's been awful quite on this site and I have not seen any details on the Tidewater roadsters site.

Here's a couple of recommendations:

Pungo/Knots Island/southern Chesapeake - 2.5 hours. Depart from Va Bach municipal center

Suffolk and north east to Wakefield on the back roads and return via Hwy 460 – 4 hours. Depart from Indian river road and I 64

North Carolina down to Edenton and return via Hwy 17 – 4 hours. Depart from Va Bach municipal center
We've just been putting the details on FB, the route is in the private group portion/events.

VAmazda

15th February 2011, 10:33

poormxdad

15th February 2011, 10:53

Are any of the Tidewater Roadsters going to VIR this weekend?

poormxdad

Southwade

15th February 2011, 14:59

Any discusion of a route?

on "Tidewater Roadsters Driving Club", not Tidewater Roadsters"

I'm kinda beginning to think that having two separate Facebook pages isn't working well.

VAmazda

17th February 2011, 09:48

Cars & Coffee Williamsburg Satuday 8a-10a, got a group of cars coming from Richmond.

Meet at the start point (Staples Mill Shell) & we're leaving at 6:30am & taking route 5 down there.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213631830476210889708.00049c7a89462164ec3c1&ll=37.463959,-77.115784&spn=0.709603,1.454315&z=10

Darkpath

19th February 2011, 07:00

Cars & Coffee Williamsburg Satuday 8a-10a, got a group of cars coming from Richmond.

Meet at the start point (Staples Mill Shell) & we're leaving at 6:30am & taking route 5 down there.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213631830476210889708.00049c7a89462164ec3c1&ll=37.463959,-77.115784&spn=0.709603,1.454315&z=10

Hey all,
I am the event Coordinator for Cars & Coffee ~ Williamsburg (Some of you have already heard of us) I wanted to make sure you all knew you were Welcome and warmly invited to Cars & Coffee Williamsburg. I know I am late finding you all this morning - likely some of you will attend today and find this upon your return from the event. If I am too late to have caught your attention in time - please forgive - and we'll hope to see you for the March event. Thought I'd post all the pertinent information in one place at one time. Feel free to repost where fitting as it is our hope to make this the biggest monthly event on the peninsula.

When: 8 - 10 AM 3rd Saturday each month
Where: Premium Outlet Mall - Food Court Williamsburg
Address: 5625 Richmond Road Williamsburg VA 23188
Host: JJ JITTERZZ Koffee Kompany
Next event: February 19th

Web: http://www.wix.com/darkpath/carsandcoffeewilliamsburg

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=154734111207689

For those who've never attended a Cars & Coffee event.. We are very informal... Folks just getting together to talk cars, have a cup of coffee, and make new friends. We're open to the public, all Makes and Models... from sports cars to highly modified / custom sedans and trucks.

Folks are always looking for new friends with the same interests and hobbies.. You'll find all the new friends you can handle at Cars & Coffee Williamsburg. Hope to see you all in Williamsburg real soon.

Please respect the No Revving, No burnouts - Request

JohnnyZoomNow

2nd March 2011, 15:34

Upcoming events:

Jenro’s (Haygood) - Every Saturday Evening, starts at 5 PM
Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach – March 5
Cars & Coffee Williamsburg – March 19
TSCC autocross – March 20
ODR-SCCA autocross – April 03

OCD

2nd March 2011, 17:50

Upcoming events:

Jenro’s (Haygood) - Every Saturday Evening, starts at 5 PM
Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach – March 5
Cars & Coffee Williamsburg – March 19
TSCC autocross – March 20
ODR-SCCA autocross – April 03

Just as a heads up: Jenro's SHOULD be hopping lately, but there has not been anything for weeks. Chances are they are waiting until daylight savings is adjusted. I'll be there every saturday I am not in Pennsylvania. :wave:

Darkpath

15th March 2011, 09:10

Just a reminder that Cars & Coffee ~ Williamsburg meets this coming Saturday March 19th 8-10AM at 5625 Richmond Road in Williamsburg... Looks like we're going to have really nice weather and another very big turnout... Hope to see some of you fellas out this weekend with your hawt auto-crossers!

http://www.wix.com/darkpath/carsandcoffeewilliamsburg

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=154734111207689

See you in Williamsburg!

Sam (event coordinator) C&C ~ Williamsburg (contact me at sstvns7@gmail.com)

NB-fiver

22nd March 2011, 19:37

Hey guys, just trying to see if anyone knows about VIR on Friday April 1st.

They are having a charity event for Ronald Mcdonald and all his awesomeness.

From 9:00-430pm

Free Gokarting
Food tasting and tour of the grounds and tracks

the good parts:

$25 for 20 minutes of track time in your car.
$10 Arial Atom rides.. (no you dont get to drive it, but still worth a "hell yea")

Either way, I will be there with a buddy and my uncle. The ariel atom ride is almost worth it by itself to me. I understand it is a far drive for most of us, but it should be a good time.

*by the way...it does not appear on the VIR website in many places, I had a hard time finding it, but they sent me the email and it is on the "track schedule". Its real lol

JohnnyZoomNow

23rd March 2011, 11:32

$25 for 20 minutes of track time in your car.

That is enough to tempt me.

I think I should stay away from tracks until I can afford to replace the car if I ball it up. I need to install a roll bar too. On the other hand, I don’t have to push it to the edge and this is VIR, one of the nicest tracks anywhere or so I’m told.

It would mean taking a vacation day from work but, VIR….

Very tempted

weeata

23rd March 2011, 16:13

sleshy

23rd March 2011, 20:47

NB-fiver

24th March 2011, 01:11

haha yes. It is very tempting.

Let me know or PM me if any body wants to meet up. I will be there and I would love to shoot you my phone number or something so that we could meet up and maybe run the track at the same time.

To my understanding by paying they will enter you into a time slot, so once you are finished with the time slot, there may be a time slot or two until you could go again, but I figure it will give you enough time to take a ride in that Atom or hit up the free karting they are offering.

Either way its cheap and the money goes to a good cost. PM me.

And yes...VIR is an exceptional track that actually was put on the top 10 tracks in the world by a few columnist for track driving. I can't wait to see what its really like. :jump:

Southwade

10th April 2011, 23:00

took a 2 hour joy ride today... forgot the sunscreen

got a wicked farmers burn :O

JohnnyZoomNow

11th April 2011, 08:25

Southwade

11th April 2011, 12:50

NB-fiver

15th May 2011, 15:21

Southwade

15th May 2011, 17:25

all too quiet....

facebook ruined this thread... it's a ghost town now.

I still check it regularly trhough.

JohnnyZoomNow

15th May 2011, 21:14

Southwade

15th May 2011, 21:35

I had a lot of fun. I like seeing people push the limits on what's "cool"

They had almost everything, from all ends of the spectrum.

Form over Function and Function over Form

Fully track ready to... barely road ready to... "can you actually drive that?" :D

OCD

16th May 2011, 09:03

Southwade

17th May 2011, 14:48

Sumospeed Springfest... I'm the bald one at 02:57

http://vimeo.com/23841489

VAmazda

17th May 2011, 15:02

Southwade

17th May 2011, 15:05

How was the camera mounted and what droid was used?

Haha... he was actually using a DSLR on a tripod with a 3 foot sliding rail.

Some of the shots where taken on a skate board.

VAmazda

17th May 2011, 15:45

Southwade

19th May 2011, 16:10

Sumospeed Springfest... I'm the bald one at 02:57

http://vimeo.com/23841489

another vid

http://vimeo.com/23968067

weeata

17th August 2011, 13:22

weeata

24th August 2011, 08:39