Posting pictures
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FV80 »
June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
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It is now possible to post pictures and other attachments on this forum. I would, however, suggest that, if the picture(s) is/are already posted...
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June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...
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FV80 »
April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm
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This board has been moved from its old host and admin to a new location.
I realize that some aspects of this board have been .. not up to par in...
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Hi Dietmar,
I figure that is the case. With ApexSpeed being so big it's where people tend to go for internet info. Nice place, but as far as...
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Last post by BLS
December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
the incredible shrinking megaphone
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jmattox »
September 26th, 2011, 9:45 pm
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110 octane leaded fuel, midrange carb and manifold, autowerks engine, Daytona, EGT reading under 1400@wot @6100 rpm (I think). Exhaust megaphone...
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A medium shade of gray would indicate that your EGT's (and mixtures) are close. I have no idea what would have caused your megaphone loss. Just...
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Last post by SR Racing
September 28th, 2011, 9:50 am
Wobble?
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jmattox »
May 9th, 2011, 6:11 am
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OK, after the trip to tech to have my suspension looked at. I am willing to put up with the suggestions that will be offered here. Daytona, May 7/8...
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The horns only interferred when I have the car jacked up trying to assemble it & set the spring preload (just the turkey legs on the spring, no...
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Last post by Matt Clark
September 21st, 2011, 11:18 am
Rear Roll Resistance Never Needed
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by
hardingfv32-1 »
October 19th, 2010, 2:08 pm
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.... THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED FOR REAR ROLL RESISTANCE .... Everything you might want to accomplish with car balance can be achieved with...
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Brian H. - I'm still unclear what the limiting factor is on your car then. Since you have so much more grip, what is holding back your car at this...
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Last post by smsazzy
September 13th, 2011, 8:56 pm
drum to drum tranny and engine storage rack
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craigs »
August 29th, 2011, 8:01 am
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I have a spare drum to drum set up and a spare engine that I would like to take along with me in the trailer next year. They are separate. I am sure...
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I agree with Steve, wrong idea for transport. You can easily make an engine transport stand out of wood that works real nice. 2x4 square base with a...
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Last post by BLS
September 3rd, 2011, 2:40 pm
Driver Advisor on Call
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John Nesbitt »
August 30th, 2011, 1:34 pm
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Let’s be honest. Most drivers don’t know, or much care about, the finer points of the GCR. Until it matters. And then it’s too late.
Too often, I...
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John,
I'd like to thank you for making this offer. I could have certainly used one at one point in my racing career. Everyone, please pay attention...
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Last post by FV80
August 30th, 2011, 5:39 pm
main bearings
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Don »
January 24th, 2011, 11:24 am
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I recently rebuilt my engine. The new main bearings that I bought do not have a steel backed split bearing. Suppose it is a little late for the...
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Looking for feedback on this issue. Got any?
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Last post by sharplikestump
August 27th, 2011, 9:49 pm
New pressure plate hitting trans case
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hars550 »
March 11th, 2011, 11:07 am
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I am installing my new motor. It has a new heavy duty pressure plate
installed. When turning the motor by hand I noticed there is a raised
boss on...
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Have you figured out what the problem is? Any chance that you have a 200mm pressure plate? This is possible if your flywheel came off of a 6 Volt...
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Last post by sharplikestump
August 27th, 2011, 9:44 pm
vw case
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by
kidkoh »
March 22nd, 2011, 7:32 pm
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ok vw has said that the mag cases are no longer going to be made and have given the bod a part number for the aluminum case, does that mean that we...
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Just curious as to what the latest prices are on any of the cases.
I recently built an engine on one of the AL cases. Thought it was a good way to...
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Last post by sharplikestump
August 27th, 2011, 9:33 pm
SPARK PLUGS
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Rolling Stone »
August 24th, 2011, 6:15 pm
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What other spark plugs are compatible to the 1200 engine besides Bosch W5BC?I looked up an NGK chart and it said for a VW 1200 1958 circa 1200 engine...
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The NGK BP7HS are the equivalent to the WB5C Bosch plugs.. There's also the resistor version which is usually easier to find at the local parts store.
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Last post by tiagosantos
August 24th, 2011, 7:20 pm
Front torsion spring question
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BLS »
August 6th, 2011, 12:09 am
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A new suprise. As I continue tearing down the front end and cleaning everything, I finally got around to removing the roll bar and springs tonight. I...
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Steve, since I have a full set, it could just be faulty memory. Or, maybe I had less than a full set at one time and didn't realize it was illegal....
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Last post by BLS
August 6th, 2011, 7:00 pm
Offset Bushings - Another question
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BLS »
July 31st, 2011, 10:36 pm
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If I decide to use the offset bushings I may just send the parts out to get it installed, but being cheap and since I like do it yourself I've been...
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Thanks Jim. I meant local for pressing the kingpins out and checking for cracks, nothing more. Actually, I probably ought to leave them alone as the...
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Last post by BLS
August 3rd, 2011, 10:43 pm
You asked for it.
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SR Racing »
July 28th, 2011, 11:14 pm
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Maybe start a NEW thread about what the differences are between the two and NOT in the committee news section. :mrgreen:
This is about the...
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Nice job Jim..... :lol:
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Last post by Terry Abbott
August 1st, 2011, 11:32 am
Front anti roll bar
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BLS »
July 30th, 2011, 11:04 pm
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I currently have a roll bar installed in the lower beam tube. I see on some modern cars roll bars that have a threaded extension coming out the end...
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Thanks Jim. I had already figured I could just turn it and start fresh. I just finished tearing it all apart. After sitting for 30 years it looks...
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Last post by BLS
July 31st, 2011, 1:12 pm
Transaxle rebuilds..
Replies: 36
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tiagosantos »
July 23rd, 2011, 4:52 pm
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So I read this a while ago and was always curious to try the test he mentions:
Well, since my engine is out, I finally gave it a spin. In both...
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Tiago,
I can certainly understand. Been there - done that :-). Just offering my experience, but I do remember that it's different when you are just...
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Last post by FV80
July 27th, 2011, 5:35 pm
Valve keepers pictures
Replies: 14
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jstoezel »
July 20th, 2011, 11:11 am
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Hi:
Could somebody post pictures of what healthy valve keepers and valve retainers (installed) should look like? This would be greatly appreciated....
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I was hoping you might have some info on the subject. That is why I questioned your statements. Very little out there on the subject.
Brian
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
July 26th, 2011, 3:01 pm
Starter Length
Replies: 10
by
BLS »
July 17th, 2011, 9:12 pm
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I know the Hi Torque starter weighs less. Does any replacement have a shorter length? My original VW 6 volt is slightly less than 7 inches from the...
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Sorry for the late reply Dave, thanks very much.
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Last post by BLS
July 23rd, 2011, 9:39 am
working with Kevlar
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Don »
July 17th, 2011, 10:19 pm
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Just bought some 5 oz Kevlar. The company I bought it from said it won't cut with scissors or a knife, maybe tin snips. They have special serrated...
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I have Fiskar sisszors that I bought from Sweet Composites that are specially ground and work fine. They are around $15.
Ed
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Last post by Ed Womer
July 20th, 2011, 7:45 am
New steering box may have leaked
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jstoezel »
July 15th, 2011, 10:58 am
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Hi:
I just got a new TRW steering box from CIP. It looks like a bunch of oil leaked out of it, the box and wrapping it came in are just soaked.
I...
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Thank you for the great advice Steve, this is truly a good one. I didn't have the 14mm bolts or the tap, so I just had to deal with the worn drum...
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Last post by jstoezel
July 19th, 2011, 12:30 am
Cooling - Are these scoops any good?
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jstoezel »
February 5th, 2011, 2:36 pm
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Hi,
I thought I had already seen a long thread about cooling in this forum, somehow I can't seem to find it anymore.
Last summer I ran what is...
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Hey thanks Brian!
We'll see how this works for tomorrow and Sunday's races (6 races total 2 practice and 1 qualifying session). Temperature is...
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Last post by jstoezel
July 15th, 2011, 10:52 am
Squaring up a car - Front and rear toe
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jstoezel »
July 10th, 2011, 3:33 pm
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Hi,
Could somebody explain how to square up a car from scratch? Assume all wheels were off, and the trailing arms and tie rods were removed.
I have...
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Ed's correct.
Alignment on a Vee is kinda goofy, and I've seen some Vees driven by knowledgeable racers where the alignment was unbelieveably...
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Last post by billinstuart
July 14th, 2011, 8:12 pm
NACA ducts - Forward facing ducts?
Replies: 3
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jstoezel »
July 13th, 2011, 10:03 am
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Hi:
Do NACA ducts fall into the category of forward facing ducts ? Typically these would be installed parallel to the direction of travel (# air...
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Hum this is where there is a difference with WCMA. WCMA never mentions the silhouette aspect of the rule. It looks like any forward facing duct has...
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Last post by CitationFV21
July 13th, 2011, 8:20 pm
Do you swap your brake shoes?
Replies: 17
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jstoezel »
July 5th, 2011, 9:38 am
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Hi:
A long time ago I read on this forum that some people swap the brake shoes top/bottom (at the front) between race week-ends (can't find the...
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I think Stephen's been smoking something! I've been really straining to understand what everyone's saying here and once again, Bruce has cleaned up...
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Last post by brian
July 12th, 2011, 1:26 pm
Refilling shock
Replies: 46
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Greg Davis »
March 20th, 2010, 2:11 pm
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I had to disassemble one of my Fox nitrogen pressurized shocks because of a bent shaft. I lost a little oil, but saved the majority of the fluid. How...
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Thanks Steve, this is good to know as the user manual from the Penske website specifies 200psi.
I found that the compression knob is not as sticky...
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Last post by jstoezel
July 10th, 2011, 3:58 pm
Bent Wheels
Replies: 22
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Greg Davis »
June 22nd, 2011, 10:08 am
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Is there any way to straighten OEM wheels simply or does this require sending them out to a specialist? If they need to be farmed-out does anyone...
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Starting Fluid and a Match will set the bead....stand back! :mrgreen:
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Last post by Edward Schubert
June 29th, 2011, 1:32 pm
Front Offset Spindle Bushings
Replies: 26
by
kkapelke4 »
June 19th, 2011, 5:37 pm
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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...
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thanks for your comments brian, i've read a lot about droop in some other massive threads on the forum and tried to sort through all the fact and...
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Last post by hojo
June 23rd, 2011, 3:20 pm
Front spindle / carrier setup questions
Replies: 2
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BLS »
June 21st, 2011, 10:12 am
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Since it has been awhile, I'm playing catchup here. I had a spindle with carrier on the workbench last night for study. One of the first things I'll...
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Thanks Greg, that helps quite a bit.
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Last post by BLS
June 21st, 2011, 5:25 pm
Rebound setting on 8100
Replies: 5
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jstoezel »
June 19th, 2011, 9:59 am
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Hi,
I would like to check the terminology used in the Penske manual for the rebound setting.
The manual alternatively uses terms such as soft/hard...
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Hi Brian:
Thank you for the reply. I haven't checked the gas pressure just yet. I will rebuild this shock after the next race, I don't think I have...
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Last post by jstoezel
June 21st, 2011, 3:43 pm
Need more input on the FV manifold rules
Replies: 56
by
cendiv37 »
March 6th, 2009, 11:33 pm
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The FV Committee needs your input to the crb regarding the proposed intake manifold rules. Frankly, the committee believes the rule changes as stated...
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maurus97... why the lecture? This thread has been quite since Mar 17th.
Of 2009 !
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Last post by Matt King
June 20th, 2011, 6:52 pm
110 Leaded Fuel
Replies: 5
by
NotMoss »
June 12th, 2011, 12:33 pm
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A local gas station has just started selling 110 Octane leaded racing gas. They say the Harley folks use it. Other than being overkill for our cars,...
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my local airport loves selling me gas, they put airboat down, guess they sell alot for that. so no worries here. saw a place in Al. selling 110...
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Last post by fv195
June 13th, 2011, 6:38 pm
Oil plug
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jstoezel »
June 8th, 2011, 2:57 pm
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Hi,
I have a spare oil plug that is noticeably longer than the one currently installed on my engine (mainly because the spare plug has a magnet on...
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I prefer one time usage on the copper gasket. Rubber doesn't like being clamped too hard and leaving the drain plug unseated can lead to issues.
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Last post by brian
June 9th, 2011, 1:01 pm
Front suspension
Replies: 28
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kkapelke4 »
June 2nd, 2011, 6:15 pm
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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...
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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...
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Last post by kkapelke4
June 9th, 2011, 11:43 am
Replacement coil
Replies: 16
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jstoezel »
May 29th, 2011, 4:26 pm
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I was at the local Canadian Tire trying to get a replacement coil. They don't have the blue 12V coil from Bosch (that's the one I currently have),...
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No setting of the dwell with a Pertronix. On a Vee the Pertronix I's are fine/ Unless you are going to spin faser than 9000 RPM. Then use the...
16 Replies
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Last post by SR Racing
June 3rd, 2011, 2:15 pm
Wheel and tire weight
Replies: 15
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jstoezel »
April 28th, 2011, 10:26 pm
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Hi:
How much do an SCCA FV slick and a rim weight? I run in the Canadian FV series (WCMA) where we run radials, and I would like to know what the...
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Jean the easy answer you were looking for is here
video by Greg Rice comparing SCCA and F1200 tires - should be same rim tire combo (falken)
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Last post by hojo
June 2nd, 2011, 9:24 am
Sticky gears
Replies: 4
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tiagosantos »
May 31st, 2011, 2:16 pm
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In my ongoing quest for absolute knowledge and world domination, I'm trying to figure out what has the biggest influence on shifting quality in our...
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Smazzy is right most shifting issues can be traced to the linkage. Slowly go from connection to connection and check for free play. A tiny amount of...
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Last post by brian
June 1st, 2011, 1:11 pm
fv wiring
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Don »
May 31st, 2011, 3:31 pm
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I am rebuilding a one off vintage fv, but will post this question here as it applies to any fv. Is it reccomended to put fuses in the wiring circuits...
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I definitely agree with Bruce. I haven't used a fuse before and have been lucky. BUT, one short in the wrong place is going to be a bit pricey and a...
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Last post by sabre1
May 31st, 2011, 11:49 pm
rear end dancing under braking
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tiagosantos »
May 17th, 2011, 4:16 pm
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I think I may already know the answer to this, but here it goes. Now that (with some major help from a few people) I'm starting to get rid of the...
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When you have the brake pedal fully depressed it should not go over center, and the balance bar should be at a 90 degree angle to the pedal. At rest,...
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Last post by Campbell Motorsport
May 19th, 2011, 8:18 am
resistor spark plugs?
Replies: 5
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tiagosantos »
May 9th, 2011, 1:54 pm
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Like most of my posts, this was a coin toss between the tech tips forum and the noob forum.
The local parts store was out of non-resistor spark...
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Yes. I suspect you have a idle mixture problem or maybe valve guide. A race prepped FV carb has been gutted and the idle circuits do not work well at...
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Last post by SR Racing
May 17th, 2011, 5:43 pm
oil
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kidkoh »
May 17th, 2011, 3:14 pm
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dose anyone have any opinion good or bad about royal purple synthetic.
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It's fine. At this stage of the game you would be hard pressed to find much difference if any between any of the high end racing oils. (Purple, Red...
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Last post by SR Racing
May 17th, 2011, 5:37 pm
Radial tires
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bobc »
May 8th, 2011, 9:54 am
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What would the advantige/disadvantige of using radial tires on a vintage formula vee?
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FYI - in case anyone is not aware ...
9.1.1.C.3.D Any tire size may be fitted, except that ungrooved radial race tires (radial slicks) are not...
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Last post by FV80
May 13th, 2011, 11:12 am
Rear axle bearing seals
Replies: 15
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jstoezel »
April 28th, 2011, 11:52 am
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Hi:
Last year I re-shimmed my transmission and replaced all the axle seals. I did it with another racer from the club and he mentioned that I should...
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CB doesn't pay to advetise here and doesn't support FV in any way. We carry new axles and ends that are correct for FV and they are less...
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Last post by SR Racing
May 10th, 2011, 7:55 pm
Header / Advice Needed
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jsteeb »
April 30th, 2011, 2:51 pm
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Hi guys.
I put this in, Tech Tips, rather than classified, because I could use some advice too. I knew one of my header pipes had a crack, but...
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Midasize it!!!!
Your best bet and least expensive solution if you can't weld it up is to take the exhaust off and take it to your local muffler shop...
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Last post by Veefan
April 30th, 2011, 8:10 pm
Front Brake install issue
Replies: 5
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Edward Schubert »
April 26th, 2011, 5:37 pm
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I attempted to install new front brake shoes today and ran into numerous problems. I have 2 different sets of springs and retainers and neither...
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Amazing how when you use the right parts how much easier it is! Thanks Jim and Dietmar, you guys are a wealth of knowledge.
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Last post by Edward Schubert
April 27th, 2011, 4:13 pm
Front axle preparation
Replies: 72
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jstoezel »
January 22nd, 2011, 3:11 pm
First post
Hi,
I am preparing the front axle of my FV and I have a few questions.
I've disassembled the brake plates and noticed the brake shoe adjusting...
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Bruce,
1) I did state that there was about a 1% change in total system spring rate with a 10% tire pressure change. I do not know how sensitive the...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
April 26th, 2011, 2:00 pm
Original 1200 Push Rod Length
Replies: 11
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Mike Kochanski »
April 16th, 2011, 11:05 pm
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Can someone tell me the factory push rod length for an original 1200 push rod in inches. Example 7.580 These are the push rods with the big aluminum...
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Hi Hal,
Thanks for the compliment. I put 1000 miles on it last summer going to cruise nights and shows. I am going to do the Hot Rod Power Tour this...
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Last post by Mike Kochanski
April 21st, 2011, 7:44 am
Front Shock Damping Ratio
Replies: 2
by
csingletary01 »
April 17th, 2011, 9:05 am
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Hi All,
What is the general openion on front shock damping ratio, Compression vs Rebound. I have just started vintage vee racing having come from...
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On Pro Shocks the first number 5 indicates stroke. The 2nd and 3rd numbers indicate bump and rebound. So an SB-51 is a 5 stroke and a 1 (100#) in...
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Last post by SR Racing
April 17th, 2011, 3:54 pm
"skid" plates
Replies: 15
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tiagosantos »
April 4th, 2011, 4:32 pm
First post
Ok, this was a bit of a toss up between the novice and the tech forum. Tech/rules won in the end as it is firstly a question about legality and only...
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Tiago,
Although I RECOMMEND welding any lower frame (sump protection) extensions - you can certainly BOLT some in - at least temporarily. That might...
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Last post by FV80
April 7th, 2011, 6:36 pm
fuel cells
Replies: 2
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Don »
March 31st, 2011, 8:05 pm
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I have a fuel cell question.........(I appreciate that I should be asking the SCCA, however I will ask it here first)
SCCA section 9.3.27 states.......
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I've had such a cell accepted.
As long as the cell is FT3 compliant and contained within a compliant container it is acceptable.
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Last post by G.B.
April 1st, 2011, 5:50 am
Portable Driver's Advisor - 2011
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John Nesbitt »
March 16th, 2011, 7:35 am
The 2011 edition of the Portable Driver's Advisor is posted. It has some new material, changes to reflect the 2011 GCR, and some revisions for...
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Last post by John Nesbitt
March 16th, 2011, 7:35 am
Seat position etc
Replies: 11
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jstoezel »
February 25th, 2011, 6:16 pm
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Hi,
What do you guys use as a seat in your car?
Like most I guess I seat against my fuel cell, which is pretty short and creates a steep angle on...
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The Pennon bead seat kit I got was the small, and I probably have enough materials left over to make another seat, the only think I would need would...
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Last post by Hal
March 1st, 2011, 11:33 am
front supension beam bearings
Replies: 5
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brian »
February 24th, 2011, 3:19 pm
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The off road delron bushings will be really tight and have to be fitted. Once fitted they work quite well but can be a challenge and tighten up under...
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That is a possible way to argue the issue, although this sentence is discussing the use of a sway bar. It could be said that it would not hold true...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
February 27th, 2011, 9:16 pm
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