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- August 3rd, 2011, 10:50 pm
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: Zero roll spring
- Replies: 29
- Views: 51331
- July 30th, 2011, 8:42 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: You asked for it.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16827
Re: You asked for it.
Great rant! I've told Kevin several times he needs to spend some money. I bought two very good engines in the last 18 monthes for myself and two very good engines for my customers. Hojo bought a decent engine recently. It is a buyer's market out there and deals to be had. When I put one of my engin...
- July 29th, 2011, 8:35 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: You asked for it.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16827
Re: You asked for it.
Sounds good!! I really like this concept. I race FV (F1200 in canada). It is now my second year in this class. I have realized that it's the people who have been doing this for along time that have all the good parts and engines. And since you can't buy new 1200 parts you have what you have. Or you ...
- July 5th, 2011, 7:34 pm
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: weight issue
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29404
Re: weight issue
we will have to see! I know one of the top runners over here weighs in the same as me and he is fast!!! Oh yeah and Andrew if you drive my car and you are faster your damn straight its the weight!!!! Lol 11 days until shannonville... I am pumped and feeling very confident of the upgrades we have mad...
- July 1st, 2011, 2:34 pm
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: Air filter size
- Replies: 18
- Views: 27570
Re: Air filter size
frank why is she with you??????
- June 21st, 2011, 11:21 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16878
Re: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
When you guys are talking about clearancing the carrier what are you doing to it? Are you machining the inner radius of where the spindle goes over the turkey leg? Are you putting an angle on the link pin bushing and where the link pin bushing goes into the carrier? We have radiused the turkey leg t...
- June 20th, 2011, 7:35 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16878
Re: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
Yes link pin bushings!
Does anyone run offset king pin bushings? The rules are vague. I also know there is not much meat to play with on those.
Does anyone run offset king pin bushings? The rules are vague. I also know there is not much meat to play with on those.
- June 20th, 2011, 2:27 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16878
Re: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
We got our german machinist friend to make some for us they are a total of 3.5deg offset. They are probally the nicest bushings i have seen on a vee! If anyone would like a set our friend will make them. You can have whatever offset you want. He wants $100. They are perfect machined and reamed!!! If...
- June 19th, 2011, 5:37 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front Offset Spindle Bushings
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16878
Front Offset Spindle Bushings
Why is the standard FV Spindle bushing offset 1.5 - 2 deg? And than we shim it to get our desired camber.
Why don't we run 3,4 or even 5 deg bushings to get the desired camber and than no special shimming required?
Post your thoughts!
Thanks
Kevin
Why don't we run 3,4 or even 5 deg bushings to get the desired camber and than no special shimming required?
Post your thoughts!
Thanks
Kevin
- June 9th, 2011, 11:43 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
The machine that we were on was a 4 wheel alignment and checks for square.
We started the weekend with 1/16'' toe in total
than we went to 1/8'' to in total in the rear.
This seemed to help with keeping back end in line around the turn.
We started the weekend with 1/16'' toe in total
than we went to 1/8'' to in total in the rear.
This seemed to help with keeping back end in line around the turn.
- June 8th, 2011, 10:58 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
Ed,
Yes it is square we have had it on a compterized laser alignment machine.
What would be the max toe in we should have? We have about 1/8'' in now.
What would a good starting for castor for the front? We have about 7.5 deg neg right now.
Thanks
Yes it is square we have had it on a compterized laser alignment machine.
What would be the max toe in we should have? We have about 1/8'' in now.
What would a good starting for castor for the front? We have about 7.5 deg neg right now.
Thanks
- June 7th, 2011, 11:39 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
Thanks for the info!
- June 6th, 2011, 10:06 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
As some of you may know we have a chassis dyno. Since every dyno is calibrated differently, every dyno shows different horsepower. (mustang dyno vs land & sea have been proven to be 5-10% different). We don't know what a good car is supposed to pump out. And yes Guy you are right it takes foreve...
- June 5th, 2011, 11:52 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
Thanks Guy, I wish SR racing would be closer so that we could use the dyno. Guy when is the next time you are coming to a race? The reason I ask is because my dad and I would like you to take our car out for a practice session.
Thanks DAVE, but we already have a lightweight starter.![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
Thanks DAVE, but we already have a lightweight starter.
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- June 3rd, 2011, 5:38 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
We are working hard as we speak. I appreciate all the input and ideas. We are looking at every angle and using all the advice that has been given.
Thanks we appreciate it!
Kevin & Juergen Kapelke
Thanks we appreciate it!
Kevin & Juergen Kapelke
- June 3rd, 2011, 11:54 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Re: Front suspension
Bill Vallis had loaned us an engine for half of last year it didn't make any difference. I have had 3 different engines in my car so far and all seem to be the same. As far as driving I think I am good in that department, I know everyone says that but I have been in the top 3 and winning championshi...
- June 2nd, 2011, 6:15 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front suspension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21177
Front suspension
Anyways here is my story!! I have been racing karts for 20 years and have had lot's of success Multiple National and Regional championships. In 2010 we bought a Canadian formula first and converted it into a vee(1200) it is a Lynx Blackhole. We had nothing but mechanical issues in 2010 and only fini...
- June 2nd, 2011, 5:22 pm
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: weight issue
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29404
weight issue
As of right now I am 58lbs over the minimum weight. How much do you think that could effect lap times? I know it will effect, but by how much?? By the way I run at Mosport which is typically a 1:45-1:50 lap time! I weigh 193lbs. My car is a tank!! I have a Blackhole which is an evolution of the Lynx...
- June 2nd, 2011, 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: F1200/Vee makes national paper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3809
Re: F1200/Vee makes national paper
Thanks for your honesty! I think you hit the nail right on the head!!!
- June 2nd, 2011, 11:56 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: Mosport F1200 May 7-8
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5994
Re: Mosport F1200 May 7-8
I had both the old falken and the new falkens side by side and they are exactly the same. If you look at the sidewall of both tires they have the same sidewall construction, temperature ratings, and treadware rating. We also did a series a durometer tests hot and cold on both tires, cold anywhere be...
- June 2nd, 2011, 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: F1200/Vee makes national paper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3809
Re: F1200/Vee makes national paper
That's fantastic that we get that kind of publicity!!!!!! Although I am getting a little restless and irritated when a select few always say that all the cars are equal and it is down to the driver!!! This is my second year in Formula 1200, I have been been racing for 19 years total in some form of ...