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.
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Hi Dietmar,
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Last post by BLS
December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
Cylinder air deflectors
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Dietmar »
July 13th, 2024, 10:47 am
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Reading through my latest Hot VW Magazine the other day I was reminded about air deflectors.
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Good information from Dietmar. Take heed.
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July 15th, 2024, 9:05 pm
Offset bushings
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Dietmar »
June 27th, 2024, 5:41 pm
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I have had two sets of spindles/carriers come through here the last month or so, both had offset bushings with a request to replace the king pins (...
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while enjoying sunny California and 4.70 gas prices
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Last post by BLS
June 27th, 2024, 9:51 pm
Rear Axle Seal kit and leaks.
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Dietmar »
May 22nd, 2024, 2:07 am
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I have been asked by some newbies lately about the rear axle seal kit, the components, and why some leak. So here is my take on the topic.
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Thanks Dietmar, good information!
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Last post by BLS
May 23rd, 2024, 6:37 pm
balancing
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Dietmar »
April 19th, 2024, 2:28 pm
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Topic on Apex about wheel weights so I thought I would throw this in.
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Good info, thanks Dietmar!
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Last post by BLS
April 20th, 2024, 4:41 pm
oil coolers
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Dietmar »
June 15th, 2023, 1:39 pm
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Just thought I would pass on some info - in case some do not know.
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Thanks for the info, Dietmar.
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Last post by BLS
June 18th, 2023, 8:14 pm
Blood on the car...
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BLS »
December 22nd, 2021, 9:54 pm
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I've read in the past that something isn't truly yours until you've bled on it :) It's not the first time my car has drawn blood, but it's the first...
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Sad situation when the most participated class historically and still near the top is shuffled into oblivion. I know there are regional participation...
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Last post by BLS
December 23rd, 2021, 8:32 pm
Steering wheel / front tire angle
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BLS »
December 5th, 2021, 11:13 pm
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I am back to working on my car and hope to get it on the track in 2022. Several of my modifications I have lost some of my notes about. Prior to...
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Heh, no promises but I am going to give it a try. Haven't retired, but finally have the beach house in pretty good shape. That's been a lot of work,...
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December 6th, 2021, 9:30 pm
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Last post by FV80
August 11th, 2021, 3:07 pm
Transmission oil
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Amberpowerpack »
January 16th, 2020, 11:51 pm
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New to this group and years ago I heard some used ATF as trans oil. Any truth and what weight is used?
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Robert,
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Last post by FV80
January 17th, 2020, 12:18 pm
Spark Plug Recommendation
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pickupjoeb »
May 12th, 2019, 1:28 pm
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I'm looking for plug recommendations for a 1964 FV Vintage 1200
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For what it's worth......AND, while this applied a few decades back, I do not know that it is the same situation today:
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Last post by sharplikestump
December 5th, 2019, 12:12 am
FV Spec Tire rules relaxed .. some
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FV80 »
February 22nd, 2019, 10:37 am
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This has just been posted by SCCA in the PRELIMINARY Minutes for March...
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We also have multiple sets of nice slicks including a brand NEW set for sale. I am sure we can make a deal if any regional guys are looking.
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Last post by GrahamLoughead35
February 22nd, 2019, 4:57 pm
Speedsport Disc Brake Installation
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jphoenix »
January 31st, 2019, 9:51 pm
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I received my disc brake kit from Al Varacins lat week and finished installing them over the weekend. I created a page on my website detailing the...
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Thanks for the pics Jim, looks good.
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Last post by BLS
February 2nd, 2019, 11:43 pm
FV Intake Manifold Measurements 2018
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FV80 »
September 9th, 2018, 9:34 am
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Intake manifolds haven't been mentioned here since 2016 I think, so I'm starting a new thread. This is from the Preliminary October Fasttrack Minutes...
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Didn't mean to imply that .. just that manifold DQ can happen and why test it if there's no need?
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Last post by FV80
January 24th, 2019, 7:47 pm
Brake thought for the month.
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brian »
June 18th, 2013, 3:34 pm
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Bleeding brakes is probably the most critical and most misunderstood process in the brake world. Drum brakes are more demanding than discs about...
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...I was using one of those bleeder devices with the check valve....
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Last post by FV80
January 3rd, 2018, 6:50 pm
Cam Wear
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satterley_sr »
May 25th, 2011, 5:09 pm
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Just discoverd the cause of low power ( really low, about 35 hp on the dyno). Turns out the valves are only opening about .150 . haven't cracked it...
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Whole lot of theorizing going on here. Simple fact: It's the oil. I believe it is the EPA that is dictating the new standard because of the supposed...
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Last post by sharplikestump
December 28th, 2017, 5:25 pm
Ackerman
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jphoenix »
December 5th, 2014, 10:12 pm
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This past season I spent most of my time at the track adjusting my suspension. I read all the threads on this forum, the Schings book and other...
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You need to study ackerman first, just search it. Then you will understand the answer to your question better, which is that yes, you must modify...
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Last post by BLS
June 11th, 2017, 4:23 pm
Engine oil Viscosity
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fvracer27 »
June 3rd, 2013, 9:34 pm
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What are most using for our engines?
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[quote= brian We've know each other, what 25 years? I'll compare my results and junk pile to yours anytime, I'm out (mike drop)
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Last post by hardingfv32
August 29th, 2016, 12:22 pm
FV Intake Manifold Rules Clarification July 2016
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Mike Kochanski »
July 27th, 2016, 10:13 pm
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Below is a letter I wrote to the SCCA CRB on February 10, 2016 asking for a rules clarification regarding color on the exterior surface of the...
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Hang on folks the revised AD Hoc committee will have greater authority than ever before and will have access to all the letters. Get your pens out....
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Last post by brian
August 20th, 2016, 2:01 pm
Spindle Checking device
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FV80 »
April 4th, 2016, 9:57 am
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As I was checking one of my spindles yesterday, I thought I should share my 'device' info with the group - then I remembered I already did some time...
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I'll need to see the inside of your toolboxes the next time we cross paths. :)
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Last post by FV80
May 2nd, 2016, 3:03 pm
Transponder location
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Bob Posner »
March 14th, 2016, 7:50 pm
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Any rule as to where the transponder must be located? Will the signal pass through fiberglass ? Thanks
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Mine goes through the fiberglass on the bottom of my nose cone. Never had an issue.
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Last post by smsazzy
March 28th, 2016, 9:52 pm
Attaching speed sensor pickup
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jphoenix »
March 4th, 2016, 6:26 pm
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Where and how is the best method for attaching an AIM speed sensor and magnet. I saw one vee that has the pickup attached to the right front brake...
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Yes, noisy signal, rpm fluctuation due to noise.
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Last post by jphoenix
March 8th, 2016, 4:07 pm
Carbotech brake shoes
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jphoenix »
February 16th, 2016, 10:08 pm
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Are carbotechs currently the preferred brake shoe? I'm running Porterfields now and seem to work fine, but not cheap. Neither are Carbotechs, but...
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I could not find any info on brake shoes. This web site is all disc pads
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Last post by brian
February 18th, 2016, 5:03 pm
P2 leading arm
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jphoenix »
February 9th, 2016, 10:55 pm
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Anyone know if the P3 leading arms are identical to the P2 leading arms? We have a new guy here with a P2 that needs a replacement leading arm, old...
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Try Bob Williams who you met last summer at the ridge he has a p3. I'm gone til Monday if you need contact info
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Last post by Bob Posner
February 11th, 2016, 6:53 pm
Transaxle ratio spreadsheet
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jphoenix »
February 5th, 2016, 6:39 pm
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I found the posts that describe turning the wheel 10 revs and counting the input shaft to determine the gear ratio, but the links to the spreadsheet...
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That's great, thanks Steve.
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Last post by jphoenix
February 6th, 2016, 11:00 pm
Forged Pistons
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FVartist42 »
June 9th, 2015, 4:32 pm
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Since there is a problem acquiring pistons with the proper ring groove width, what is the problem with a forged piston designed to our...
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yea, I'm dyslexic and mess up writing numbers occasionally. Two and a half thousands to four and a half thousands.
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Last post by brian
January 25th, 2016, 5:51 pm
Leading arm attachment
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jphoenix »
October 3rd, 2015, 1:34 pm
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Here's another question for the FV folks who would know: I saw this axle flange arrangement on an FV (Protoform I think) and I was wondering what the...
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I guess I am assuming that some weight is transferred across via the spring. If there is an upward push on the outside tire doesn't that translate to...
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Last post by jpetillo
November 6th, 2015, 9:53 am
Suspension travel
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jphoenix »
October 2nd, 2015, 5:37 pm
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I watched Michael Varacins win the runoffs - what a great race that was!
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Generally you want the car as low as possible... but then there are always some compromises to be made.
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Last post by hardingfv32
October 4th, 2015, 12:50 pm
Polishing transmission gears
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brian »
September 28th, 2015, 2:35 pm
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As always, there were a lot of conversations about rules and cars at the runoffs. One of these conversations concerned polishing or REM treatment of...
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1) I never said the the carb modification was legal before the rule change. What I did say was that a simple radius makes all carb tops equal. That...
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Last post by hardingfv32
October 3rd, 2015, 9:45 pm
Brake drum wheel stud conversion
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FVartist42 »
June 29th, 2015, 4:08 pm
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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...
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Bugformance carries press in studs I use. They require drilling out the drum to fit the studs and the studs have a flange that needs to be cut down a...
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Last post by brian
June 30th, 2015, 1:23 pm
Tranny options for Daytona
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brian »
June 9th, 2015, 5:15 pm
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Congrats and thanks to Stephen for all his hard work on the forum.
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A short box won't work (unless your engine can pull WELL beyond 7 grand with AUTHORITY.... without a tow). Anything else you have should be...
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Last post by FV80
June 9th, 2015, 10:44 pm
Making a New body for my FV
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jphoenix »
March 19th, 2015, 12:32 pm
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I increased the wheelbase of my modified Caracal C (actually a Brian R Mcarthy creation) to provide another inch of legroom. The wheelbase is now...
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Good points Steve, I measured the WB with car up on the stand, front suspension hanging by the limit cables. I think (but not sure, need to get the...
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Last post by jphoenix
March 23rd, 2015, 8:32 pm
Beehive Valve Springs
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satterley_sr »
November 24th, 2014, 9:30 pm
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Anyone running the beehive valve springs and if so where did you get them? Thanks
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Brian
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Last post by satterley_sr
December 10th, 2014, 11:14 pm
Brake shoes
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FVartist42 »
September 23rd, 2014, 3:08 pm
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...
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Last post by FVartist42
September 23rd, 2014, 3:08 pm
carb repair
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zink29 »
June 25th, 2014, 3:13 pm
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I have a carb that leaks gas around the throttle shaft. I am seeking a source to bush the throttle shaft.
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I f interested' give me a call after Sunday-on the road
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Last post by Dietmar
June 27th, 2014, 2:05 am
AV Gas
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bobc »
June 20th, 2014, 3:54 pm
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After my local airport refused to sell me gas citing a FAA ruling I decided to do something. The first step to file a Federal lawsuite is to send a...
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Our local airport said that they cannot knowingly sell fuel for non-aviation purposes, but advised (wink, wink) that the self-service pumps were open...
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Last post by jphoenix
June 21st, 2014, 3:03 pm
Citation Setup recommendations
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BLS »
May 22nd, 2014, 1:26 am
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Checking my alignment and attempting to get a good starting point for the rear zero roll setup.
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Larry, Thank for the information you sent. It will be very helpful.
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Last post by BLS
May 23rd, 2014, 11:13 pm
CRB - Disk Brakes
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hardingfv32-1 »
May 11th, 2014, 12:12 pm
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In the CRB's recommendation to approve disk brakes:
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There seems to be some confusion regarding the status of the disc brake proposal so let me take a couple of lines for explanation.
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Last post by brian
May 20th, 2014, 2:13 pm
disc brake survey
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brian »
March 17th, 2014, 2:43 pm
In this month's Fastrack at SCCA.com asking for a yes or no input on the possibility of adding disc brakes to vees,
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Last post by brian
March 17th, 2014, 2:43 pm
warning. dont do this
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kidkoh »
October 6th, 2009, 5:46 pm
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I got a motor that was in great shape it was never touched inside and it only had about 60,000 miles. I thought is would be a great spare motor but...
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The AS41 VW case. (What most are probably using) is Mag alloy AS41 (4% aluminum and 1% Silicon) thus AS41.
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Last post by sharplikestump
March 8th, 2014, 4:49 am
Temperature Warning Light
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WilkmanRacing »
March 2nd, 2014, 3:29 pm
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Does have any experience hooking up a warning light that can be programmed to come on at a preset temperature?
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You are correct - not adjustable, but a warning light nonetheless... maybe it's already the right temperature :lol:
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Last post by FV80
March 4th, 2014, 4:44 pm
Cleaning engine case
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bobc »
February 13th, 2014, 9:38 am
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What is the best way to get a case really clean. I understand that you can not hot tank them. Is this correct?
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If you want to clean the Mag/Al case back to a almost pure white, mix muriatic acid with about 5 parts water.. Put it in a disposable spray bottle....
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Last post by SR Racing
February 14th, 2014, 4:59 pm
New Head-n-neck system
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Jeremy Soule »
February 13th, 2014, 3:30 pm
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There is a new head and neck system coming out from Zamp Racing, wwww.zamp-racing.com (click auto then the neck tech icon) it looks good in the...
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Looks like another copy of the Hans except for adjustment. I'm going to guess they'll loose in court...
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Last post by BLS
February 13th, 2014, 4:13 pm
Bleedin' clutch slave...
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BLS »
July 14th, 2013, 6:51 pm
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That title can be taken as a derogatory comment or a question. It's both.
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I had forgotten to update this just in case anyone does a search with similar problem.
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Last post by BLS
February 8th, 2014, 1:54 am
FV Side Intrusion Panels
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problemchild »
January 24th, 2014, 9:36 am
There was a thread on Apexspeed about side protection that had a lot of interest from FV drivers.
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Last post by problemchild
January 24th, 2014, 9:36 am
Retro Letter 2004 or Why SCCA System Sucks
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problemchild »
October 10th, 2013, 9:55 am
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I was looking for some bio material and found this correspondance on my PC.
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Interesting that I hear all this talk about part shortages, but nobody buys parts when I list them for sale. After investing and storing for...
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Last post by jhenn4716
December 14th, 2013, 2:02 am
Clutch lever
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jphoenix »
December 7th, 2013, 9:09 pm
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The clutch lever on my transaxle has almost fallen off. From the marks, it appears to have been in this position for some time. I quick tap with a...
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It's a 15 mm circlip, got a pack of 5 from McMaster.
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Last post by jphoenix
December 13th, 2013, 12:11 pm
Broken Fins
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leftwingorange »
November 25th, 2013, 10:44 pm
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I am getting ready to install a recently rebuilt motor and noticed that there are two broken fins on cylinder 3. Each broken piece is about 2 inches...
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Bottom fins should be no issue. The larger the fin, the greater impact it might have. Also depends on how much is broken off. If the missing part is...
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November 25th, 2013, 11:51 pm
77MM Pistons?
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Veefan »
January 25th, 2011, 2:16 pm
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I'm selling some spare parts on e-bay, one item I have listed is a set of 77mm .020 over pistons.
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Flexing? Are we talking about the crank bending or twisting along it's axis? Bending
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Last post by sharplikestump
October 24th, 2013, 7:36 pm
Mounting tires tips
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gdavis »
October 1st, 2013, 8:34 am
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I have one of those manual Chinese tire changers and am going to attempt to flip my tires using it. I know that with our short, stiff sidewalls,...
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I've found a thin coat of white lithium grease on the wheel and the tire bead (then some tire lube) helps greatly in getting the tire on easier and...
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Last post by Hal
October 7th, 2013, 3:11 pm
Av Gas & regular gas mix?
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gdavis »
September 25th, 2013, 10:51 am
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How advisable would it be to run a 50/50 mixture of regular unleaded pump fuel with avgas? I have heard that our engines actually produce a bit more...
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I agree with Greg. The only race gas company that uses it's own refineries is Shell. They say it makes a difference and I'm inclined to agree....
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October 2nd, 2013, 12:44 am
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