As a matter of curiosty, if you could only have one trans (or more honestly were too lazy or scared to swap back and forth) which would you choose -...
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Brian makes some very good points. The first time I ran RA it was with a short box and I did fine. I backed off when I was in a draft and let the...
I own a 1970 Lynx formula vee. The last owner swapped it over to disc brakes and a 1776 engine. I also have a 1957 Beetle that has been sitting since...
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It would seem to me the best bet, would be to keep the vee as an autocross car to sell. In looking at pictures, I believe the frame is more likely a...
I trying to get my charging system to work. I have had two conflicting bits of advice from two people who I trust.
a: get a 6V generator, 12V solid...
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Hey all, I just wanted to thank you all for your responses. I thought I'd post a follow-up for others with the same problem. I ended up keeping the 6...
I just spent 2 days at the Daytona SCCA/SARRC races. This was my first time at the track and I had BLAST. Being a NEWBEE, I had no idea what went on...
I am looking at what I need to do to run my 1969 Zeitler in one or more of the Vintage Groups. Florida has a large Vintage Group in the SCCA and they...
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I just wanted to thank everyone for their input and advice. I called the person in charge of new members in the Central Florida Region SCCA (a very...
I removed the spring from my Lynx B. Although I can't determine the strength of the spring, it is 10 long. I have two other springs that I purchased...
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Hey Dave,
Gaining compliance and improving ride over bumps is best delt with by dampers (shocks). Nelson is a track where the well-tuned big-dollar...
My new aquired Predatory has a battery box fabricated for a motorcycle battery(battery included). Since I have to move the box is this type of...
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in my vista (modified Predator) I have my gel cel-motorcycle size batter mounted on the other side of the cross brace on my floor. Sitting in the car...
Could someone who knows the history about the things that have/are being done to the intakes give the rest of us a brief, even generic outline about...
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From what I understand, the problem with the new manifolds was the rules specifically say that it's a spec class, if the rules don't say you can, you...
I have a VW wrecking yard in my area and I' looking for spare parts for my Formula Vee. Can anyone give me the part #'s I should be looking for.
I...
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Watch for front ends and trannies. It's well worth taking a core home just to raid parts off. Things like backing plates, axles and spindles are just...
I purchased the new Predator last winter off the forum. What happens if they can't find the papers. Will SCCA isuue new ones before I can get a...
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Thanks guys for all the info. The former owner passed away before ever being able to drive the car so I'm trying to find out if his widow knows where...
Laying out the wires for my AIM XG-log and have a few questions.
To calculate gear you need speed - does it get speed from the accelerometers or...
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I think you probably have the PT-100 sender. (1/8 NPT Thermoresistor) So set it up for that one on the menu. When you have it set up right it should...
I recently ordered Carbotech brakes and haven’t had a chance to install until today—I’ve got a race this weekend and I’m wondering if since I won’t...
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160MPH? We better check the measurement of the bends in your manifold. That sounds a bit high.
Do you have a practice session or a test session? You...
Is there a way to determine what 3rd gear a transmission has without turning the wheels (tranny is not in car) or tearing the trans apart?
Thanks...
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The 'Short box' has a 4.375 ratio ring & pinion (8 teeth on pinion, 35 teeth on ring gear). Short box has a higher numerical ratio (slower speed for...
I have been trying to tune my vee and am having some major issues. It has a really bad hesitation at the low end of RPM's, but when it starts to rev...
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Jim from SR Racing can help with the numbers. He tuned my solo motor, and it runs great.
Okay here's one to get some discussion going.. :lol:
Once again, I am confused about the zero-roll dynamics. In SOLO and with a conventionally...
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Brian,
My car has had many changes incorporated into the front end since I last drove it so I really don't know what it is doing at this point. With...
I bought the Predator kit just listed on Jim's for sale list and wonder who would be a good source(S) for a front beam. I see beams advertised in the...
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I bought the Predator kit just listed on Jim's for sale list and wonder who would be a good source(S) for a front beam. I see beams advertised in the...
Hi, I am building a 92 Predator/Vista built by Steve Cole. I am wandering how the Zero Roll and Exhaust should look like. Does anybody have pictures...
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I looked at the pics of the car, It is beautiful, and in great shape 5500 was a great deal, good luck! The chassis is based on that car, but Steve...
Any help with the above would be great! Looks like Brad Penn racing oil would be good for Vee engines since it's loaded with ZDDP. Also,since we rum...
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Is Amsoil for real? I always thought of it as a Ponzi sales scheme.
Brian
If you have any specific questions regarding the marketing of Amsoil,...
I have a 1967 Autodynamics mk.IV Vintage VeeI am redoing. It came with a stock vw oil cooler mounted to the roll
bar which will be directly behind my...
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I do not think that the cooler mounted on the roll bar is STOCK- I believe it is aftermarket as the stock cooler mounts to the top of the engine....
I found a few engine cases is someones barn but I am not sure what case is the best or what cases are used in fv my engine is at autowerks so I cant...
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Another consideration regarding used cases. If the case is going to require reconditioning, professional cleaning, line bore or stud inserts, it will...
Hi everyone, I recently picked up the bodywork for my Vista from Paul C's house, who runs Ski-Motorsports. I am trying to take the transmission, and...
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Steve,
I think your question has been answered in the post below yours entitled Transmissions one more time .
Hi everyone, I recently picked up the bodywork for my Vista from Paul C's house, who runs Ski-Motorsports. I am trying to take the transmission, and...
Is there any difference between the casting on a long and short box? My race preped long box is cracked up literally. I'm wondering if I can get any...
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Steve..busses used the 0.82 4th gear, but they were already set up with the ring and pinion flipped. Busses were the only trannys with the 1.22 third...
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