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- January 12th, 2016, 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Racer compounds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4897
Re: American Racer compounds
The last time I saw the 131 compound was at Mid Ohio. It was used by a lone competitor named Ian Sweeney, who unfortunately does not drive any longer. The car is still campaigned by his brother on the west coast. If you were member of SCCA in 2003 you can still see him in his car at Mid Ohio. He had...
- November 2nd, 2015, 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bob Cornish?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15424
Re: Bob Cornish?
Steve,
Call Ron Chuck on his cell. He should be on his way to SEMA this morning. Driving there with Don Manthe.
Bruce
Call Ron Chuck on his cell. He should be on his way to SEMA this morning. Driving there with Don Manthe.
Bruce
- October 4th, 2015, 11:31 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Leading arm attachment
- Replies: 60
- Views: 144600
Re: Leading arm attachment
It's a copy of a Ron Chuck design. The design has evolved, you'll have to contact him for more information. The second design is only on one car that I know, but will probably be on another soon.
Bruce
Bruce
- August 12th, 2015, 3:20 pm
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: August Minutes
- Replies: 16
- Views: 27625
Re: August Minutes
You've assume too much, it is not dead, but then you've not competed in the SF region since you were caught ignoring the spec tire rule over 10 years ago.
- June 29th, 2015, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brake drum wheel stud conversion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11917
Brake drum wheel stud conversion
Does anyone know a wheel stud that can be used on our drums for standard and the ones that have been drilled to put in heli-coils? I've heard of a Honda for standard, but nothing for those that were drilled for heli-coils, which is the one I'm really interested in.
- June 9th, 2015, 4:32 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Forged Pistons
- Replies: 23
- Views: 60173
Forged Pistons
Since there is a problem acquiring pistons with the proper ring groove width, what is the problem with a forged piston designed to our specifications? Has anyone looked into the feasibility and cost? Would'nt a forged piston be superior to those we now use, that needs to be cut down? Can anyone tell...
- May 21st, 2015, 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tire wear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3772
Re: Tire wear
You could, but I never did. I just used them down to the cord. They seemed to hold up until then, but as soon as it hit the cord, you'll know. I'll guess at between 15 to 20 heat cycles.
- September 23rd, 2014, 3:08 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brake shoes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11991
Brake shoes
I was notified of a brake shoe, where they were of a reasonable cost. I along with a few others have found them to work reasonably well. We will be using them during the season. We have found them to require a little more pressure to operate, but you can still brake deep without any fear of brake fa...
- February 17th, 2014, 9:08 pm
- Forum: Parts
- Topic: Penske Shock Set
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4320
Re: Penske Shock Set
I'd like to purchase them will send PM.
- September 5th, 2013, 10:31 am
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: August Minutes
- Replies: 60
- Views: 451931
Re: August Minutes
VW disc brakes or for that matter any OEM disc brake system has a built in disadvantage. The pads must be in constant contact with the rotor, that produces a drag, unlike a drum system. That plus the added weight is not an advantage I would consider. You can lessen the drag with a simple modificatio...
- August 13th, 2013, 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "new" carbotech shoes
- Replies: 30
- Views: 50441
Re: "new" carbotech shoes
I've tested the Porterfields too and found the R4 compound to be useless for racing, but the RD4 after being used at Road America and Fontana were good, but when used at Thunderhill, all four corners swelled and locked up. I called Porterfield about this and they had no answer to my inquires and no ...
- August 5th, 2013, 4:43 pm
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: July Minutes
- Replies: 36
- Views: 141626
Re: July Minutes
I've been involved in FV since '83 and have heard of the soon demise of the class every year. The reasons have not changed. This thought of converting to fst was why fst was developed. Why would FV a class that is everywhere in the country want to down size to a class that has limited representation...
- July 16th, 2013, 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just don't get it!
- Replies: 100
- Views: 1889354
Re: Just don't get it!
Scott,
Your suggestion, how does it save the class?
Bruce
Your suggestion, how does it save the class?
Bruce
- July 3rd, 2013, 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just don't get it!
- Replies: 100
- Views: 1889354
Re: Just don't get it!
The title says it all. To think a class that has lasted for 50 years is reliant on a single issue now.
- June 19th, 2013, 1:17 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brake thought for the month.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 50021
Re: Brake thought for the month.
Could you possibly be missing the adjuster tabs?
- June 4th, 2013, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Engine oil Viscosity
- Replies: 37
- Views: 203998
Re: Engine oil Viscosity
Redline racing oil.
- June 4th, 2013, 11:07 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Engine oil Viscosity
- Replies: 37
- Views: 203998
Re: Engine oil Viscosity
We ran 20W Redline at the runoff last year, since it was so cold. Normally we run 30W Redline on the left coast, since the weather is normally above 75.