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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
Front Suspension Setups
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bug1960 »
June 8th, 2009, 10:05 pm
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Just wondering what suspension setups people are running on their Vee. I am having a bit of trouble this year with the front end droop and dragging...
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Before changing your front suspension, you might try putting a hard rubber stopper inside your front shocks. I had some Koni inserts that I placed...
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Last post by MBillings
June 10th, 2009, 1:39 pm
Blytheville National Tour
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FM4SOLO »
June 2nd, 2009, 12:51 pm
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My son and I ran the Eastern States Championships last weekend. The car ran well (72 Lynx, no updates), and we had a great time.
Day 2 roll bar cam....
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Helmet cam run 1
Run 2
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June 8th, 2009, 11:27 pm
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Last post by snookwheel
June 8th, 2009, 9:38 am
starter - what's everyone use
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turbospl311 »
June 5th, 2009, 8:34 pm
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Hi, I seem to kill starters. They seem to get weak after a year of so. Any recommendations? What's everyone use?
Thanks, Don Miller
1966 Austro Vau...
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Yes, we did. The problem is not just the header, but also a removable bar which supports the zero roll tower. If either were a little different, the...
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Last post by Lynn
June 7th, 2009, 12:29 am
Sardini Solo Vee
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HVR67 »
June 3rd, 2009, 3:31 pm
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Does Brandon85 still compete in his Sardini? If anyone knows him personally or sees him at a Solo event, would you please have him call me at...
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FM4SOLO is Brandon's dad. Too bad you didn't post this last week. I saw them at Blytheville.
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Last post by Lynn
June 3rd, 2009, 7:26 pm
Autocross at Sebring Raceway June 6 & 7
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snookwheel »
June 2nd, 2009, 6:20 pm
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Always a GREAT time. lots of grip and plenty of room. Nothing like the Sebring Raceway atmosphere. I know there are a couple other Solo Vee's popping...
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Thanks for the 'heads up' Lynn. It should work now. Scott
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Last post by snookwheel
June 3rd, 2009, 6:48 am
Test Video
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bug1960 »
May 9th, 2009, 9:46 pm
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Below is a link to a test video of an Autocross at a Western New York Region Event. Th only place for the camera was on the front windscreen area of...
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Here's an in car of the same course: I really need a wider angle lens for the in car videos.
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Last post by snookwheel
May 11th, 2009, 9:30 pm
Rules changes???
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77fmod »
April 21st, 2009, 2:07 pm
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Has anyone got a PDF of the changes that went into affect last year? I'm not sure what month they were posted in Fastrack back in '07 and I can't...
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Johnny,
I just went to the SCCA home page and logged in. I then did a search for the solo rules and found all the information about the Solo Vee...
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Last post by MBillings
April 21st, 2009, 2:36 pm
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Last post by 77fmod
April 19th, 2009, 5:17 pm
Porsche 914 transaxle question
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1969zeitler »
April 12th, 2009, 1:33 pm
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Any advantage in running a 914 transaxle versus a VW in solo VEE? Will a VW engine bolt up? What do you do about the clutch? Thanks
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I am sure that the rules specify a Type 1 tranny prior to year 1966.. I can only wish that a fully independent rear suspension would be legal! LOL..
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Last post by 77fmod
April 19th, 2009, 5:07 pm
Solo vee on e-bay
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Veefan »
April 11th, 2009, 9:11 am
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Not my car, looks like a nice package.
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Interesting. I'll have to ask Dennis why he's selling it when I see him on Monday evening.....
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Last post by vreihen
April 11th, 2009, 6:14 pm
Contact info...
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77fmod »
March 24th, 2009, 2:52 pm
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Does anyone have contact info for Scott Nardin? email or phone would be appreciated..
Thanks,
Johnny B.
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Thanks Vernon
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Last post by 77fmod
March 25th, 2009, 1:09 pm
Autocross last Sunday
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snookwheel »
March 24th, 2009, 6:35 am
I went to a local Autocross last Sunday. The venue is a police training course. A lot less grip than the asphalt at Brooksville airport where I...
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Last post by snookwheel
March 24th, 2009, 6:35 am
Where to Buy Tires
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bug1960 »
March 22nd, 2009, 7:30 pm
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Where is everyone buying their tires for their Vee's. What prices are most paying ? I need to buy a new set 20x7.5-13 and 20x9-13 I currently have a...
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Where is everyone buying their tires for their Vee's. What prices are most paying ? I need to buy a new set 20x7.5-13 and 20x9-13 I currently have a...
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Last post by SR Racing
March 22nd, 2009, 11:08 pm
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Last post by DanRemmers
March 15th, 2009, 9:01 pm
Rear Brake Drums and Parts
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problemchild »
March 11th, 2009, 9:37 pm
I have a pair of rear brake assemblies from my FST car as run for 3 1/2 years. My competitor's paranoia has brought a rule change so I am changing to...
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Last post by problemchild
March 11th, 2009, 9:37 pm
Motorcycle-powered F500's???
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vreihen »
March 3rd, 2009, 10:08 am
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Just ran across this posting on another forum, and figured that I'd post it here for comment since we have to share a Solo class with the F500's in...
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FSAE cars are faster. Four seconds quicker at Nationals last year. 2.4 seconds slower than AM. The top FSAE car are running mid five figure aero...
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Last post by Lynn
March 5th, 2009, 6:58 pm
Jetting for 1915 upgrade
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turbospl311 »
February 28th, 2009, 8:12 pm
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So, the 1915 goes together tomorrow. I currently have a weber 40. Any recommendations for jets so I don't run too lean at startup. Or are ya'll...
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That at least gives a great starting point!
Thanks for all the info!
Don (let's not blow things up.....YET) Miller
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Last post by turbospl311
March 2nd, 2009, 4:53 pm
Rain tire advice needed
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snookwheel »
February 28th, 2009, 4:48 pm
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I have a full set of skinny formula Vee rain tires and wheels. However, I am sure that there is a better tire to be using in wet conditions for a...
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I'm still up in the air about adding another car to the stable.... but that Amod would be pretty fun! Thanks for the tire info.
Scott
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Last post by snookwheel
February 28th, 2009, 9:50 pm
My wife is coming over to the Dark Side
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snookwheel »
February 16th, 2009, 8:50 pm
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My wife has been autocrossing her Solstice GXP for a few events. Now, she has decided that she wants to go a little faster.
A few us us spent the...
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Don't you love the wheel hop when that happens...great pic!
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Last post by mityfast
February 19th, 2009, 7:05 pm
Third gear
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killerken53 »
February 18th, 2009, 10:26 am
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Well, spring is coming and it is finally warm enough to work in the garage without freezing my @** off. One of the major projects I want to get in to...
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Lynn,
If the Zink has the same tranny in it that I had built, then it is has a 1.56 and a 1.22. I currently run a 1.48 as I beleve that Scott N....
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Last post by 77fmod
February 19th, 2009, 5:11 pm
Aluminum Case
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MBillings »
February 5th, 2009, 4:28 pm
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I just discovered I have a case failure...metal in the bottom of the deep sump. I thought aluminum cases were legal as a replacement. The rules...
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Mike, You know I just went through finding a case. Keep your eye on e-bay, check with SR racing or hit Mike at Bow Wow.
Don (been there, paid for...
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Last post by turbospl311
February 7th, 2009, 12:53 am
Winter projects???
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77fmod »
February 1st, 2009, 6:23 pm
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This site has been so dead for so long, I thought I would ask what everyone is doing? What winter projects are happening?
I am wrapping my car up. I...
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Lynn,
I was at about 1010-1015 with a thin T6 aluminum pan under it and my body weight at 185lbs. You can figure that was about 825lbs minus me and...
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Last post by 77fmod
February 4th, 2009, 2:08 pm
Solo Vee alignment
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redvett »
January 8th, 2009, 10:50 pm
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Does anyone have any insight into what alignment settings work best, I have a 1980 Lynx B with a zero roll rear suspension. Any input would be...
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I run a Z-bar rear as well. I run a softer spring setup than MIke with 1 torsion bar in front and 100 lb springs in the rear. I run 1 to 1.5 deg neg...
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Last post by turbospl311
January 14th, 2009, 11:27 pm
Too quiet too long on the Solo Forum....
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snookwheel »
December 7th, 2008, 6:08 pm
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So, here's a couple videos from 12-6!
Same course, in car video:
Nice long course at Brooksville Airport. There was a Lotus 61J running also. A...
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I dug up the actual regulation regarding roll bars for Solo Modified.
Appendex c:
2. The top of the roll bar shall not be below the top of the...
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Last post by snookwheel
December 20th, 2008, 3:35 am
Solo Gas Tanks For Sale
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problemchild »
December 12th, 2008, 1:19 pm
Shirley Maclane SM1 Gas Tank
Although this was for a Lynx clone, it is wider and requires minimum of 15 between the rails. Tank is 14 1/2 wide but...
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Last post by problemchild
December 12th, 2008, 1:19 pm
Fuel tanks?
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problemchild »
December 8th, 2008, 11:03 am
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Please excuse my ignorance, but are fuel cells required for solo competition with formula classes?
I road-raced for years in Canadian FV, FF, F2000...
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Yep, I retired at the end of '07. I was on the MAC for 7+ years and it was time for me to go. The target on my back was just getting too big :lol:...
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Last post by vreihen
December 11th, 2008, 6:10 pm
Dust of your concrete setups
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Lynn »
November 11th, 2008, 4:22 pm
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The Nationals move to Lincoln, NE. 35 acres of concrete.
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New info indicates there will be just as many Tours this year as last. One source says they could be announced this week, but another says the...
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Last post by Lynn
November 18th, 2008, 10:12 pm
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Last post by snookwheel
November 16th, 2008, 8:59 pm
And the 2009 PAX for F Modified is . . .
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Lynn »
November 14th, 2008, 6:15 pm
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0.903 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Damn chainsaws. :x :evil: :x :evil:
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Keep in mind that Formula SAE is based on 600cc motorcycle engines WITH RESTRICTOR PLATES If they get the motorcycle engines for club racing, they...
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Last post by vreihen
November 15th, 2008, 9:44 am
Dual Carbs on a 1600 (again)
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snookwheel »
October 20th, 2008, 12:00 pm
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I am seriously thinking about taking the plunge. I still have yet to hear about anyone who has done it and their thoughts about the increase in...
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I'm interested in buying a 44 IDF Weber carburetor. Does anyone have one for sale?
Mike
That's another option. Any thoughts about performance...
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Last post by snookwheel
October 23rd, 2008, 8:30 pm
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Last post by snookwheel
October 20th, 2008, 9:37 pm
Autocross in Blytheville AR Oct 11/12
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FM4SOLO »
October 4th, 2008, 7:27 pm
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This is on the old SAC base, in contention for Nationals 09.
Friday October 10:
Course setup
Course walk open when approved
Tech/Registration 4PM -...
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The surface is in great shape. It should have a little undulation. There are some fences reducing the usable area and there are some light poles....
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Last post by Lynn
October 8th, 2008, 5:11 pm
Tried an AIPTEK camera today
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snookwheel »
October 5th, 2008, 11:19 pm
I picked up a cheap AIPTEK video camera at Walmart. The price was right, $99.99. The video quality was not too bad for what it is. I mounted it on my...
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Last post by snookwheel
October 5th, 2008, 11:19 pm
wheels and tires for Auto-X
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TigerBob »
September 29th, 2008, 11:51 pm
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Howdy, I'm thinking of running the ol Vee in some autocrosses and I'm wondering what size and offset of wheels are commonly used and what brand and...
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Ahh, I didn't realize there would be much of a difference between a radial and bias ply.
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Last post by TigerBob
October 1st, 2008, 7:06 pm
Nationals
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MBillings »
September 17th, 2008, 11:05 am
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The two Vees at Nationals are struggling against the F500/F440 crowd. Does anyone know what modifications Bob or Vern have made to their cars, per...
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To all,
I agree with Johnny's point about the SEB's willingness to create a new Vee class. I don't think it's going to happen for the reasons Johnny...
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Last post by MBillings
September 25th, 2008, 10:55 am
Autocross last Sunday in Brooksville
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snookwheel »
September 22nd, 2008, 8:56 pm
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The local BMW club held an autocross last Sunday at the Hernando Airport. Approx. 50 cars. A fast course that allowed a total of nine runs. The runs...
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That's great stuff. My son has just started autoXing in his Mazda 3. He is chomping at the bit to try the Solo Vee. I think it's time! Those young...
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Last post by FM4SOLO
September 23rd, 2008, 9:44 pm
Nationals Sites
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Lynn »
September 23rd, 2008, 11:11 am
At the Solo Town Hall, we were told that a decision on the site of the 2009 Nationals would be announced on or before Oct. 15th. Also, we were told...
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Last post by Lynn
September 23rd, 2008, 11:11 am
Solo Racing on Wind Tunnel with Dave Dispain
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Martinracing98 »
September 17th, 2008, 1:04 pm
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In case any one is interested. Last week Dave spoke of the most popular form of racing that no one knows about. SOLO. He said this weeks show 9/21...
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There was an announcement a couple days before the how about the Solo segment being delayed until next week.
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Last post by Lynn
September 22nd, 2008, 7:10 pm
Carburetor Size
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MBillings »
September 17th, 2008, 11:03 am
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When I updated my engine from 1600 cc's to 1915, I was told by the builder of my cylinder heads that if he were building the engine, he would build...
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Hi Mike,
I have a 44 weber on my 1914. It has a 34mm vent, 165 main gas, 165 air cor, using 100 oct VP fuel, timing 16 ad to 36. On the dyno 98hp...
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Last post by Vernon Maxey
September 20th, 2008, 10:03 pm
Central Florida Region SCCA event
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snookwheel »
September 14th, 2008, 8:26 pm
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The CFR SCCA put on a great event today. A long course with plenty of opportunity to be well into third! Finally, another Solo Vee in attendance....
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Thanks. You are right, it has been a learning process for me. Lots of torque in these little engines. No need to be winding it out all the way!...
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Last post by snookwheel
September 15th, 2008, 7:53 pm
Battery size/capacity for Solo?
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vreihen »
September 3rd, 2008, 4:47 pm
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Does anybody have a recommendation for a battery size/capacity that will make it through a typical autox day (6 runs, 8 engine starts) without...
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I had over 2 years/18 events on my Sears Gold U1 $57 I feel better paying more the Gold, a few more CCA.
Initial starting is with the tow vehicle....
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Last post by teamfrd
September 4th, 2008, 6:40 pm
qreshadow test
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qreshadow »
August 31st, 2008, 8:13 pm
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this is a test post...
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Hey Johnny,
First of all, my apologies to Mike. I don't know why I get you two guys mixed up, but I do from time to time. :oops:
And yes, I know...
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Last post by qreshadow
September 4th, 2008, 9:39 am
One hot Solo Vee
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snookwheel »
August 31st, 2008, 7:42 am
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Hope the driver got out OK. Not one of you guys is it?
Is it even a Solo Vee?
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This is a picture of the University of Toledo's FSAE car, which apparently blew an engine at a recent autox event. According to the driver, the...
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Last post by vreihen
August 31st, 2008, 7:55 am
Limited Slip Differential
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MBillings »
August 26th, 2008, 10:48 am
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I'm thinking about adding a Torsen type limited slip to the Vee. Anyone with experience using that type of limitied slip? Does anyone have a...
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The problem here is mis identifying the issue. Your problem is not with the diff, it is with the lifting of the inside tire. What you are actually...
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Last post by ultimate42
August 28th, 2008, 10:03 pm
Nationals
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Vernon Maxey »
July 13th, 2008, 8:21 pm
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Any of you guys going to Nationals?
I know its a little early, but I'm the only Vee so far.
and only 6 in FMod.
v.
DSS Midiv
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Nice video. I still laugh when I think of the F500 crowd complaining that we would be at 150 hp with the 1914.
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Last post by Lynn
August 19th, 2008, 1:17 pm
Autodynamics for Sale
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RobertSWMissouri »
January 5th, 2008, 7:35 pm
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See ad in FV's for Sale. I am really motivated to sell, want to see this car driven. NEW long block, ready to race.
Robert
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Hello, my name is Rob van Hoorn. My father Jaap raced Formula Vee cars from 1968 until 1980 and we and our friend Michel Nieswaag resumed racing in...
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Last post by Dutch Vee
August 15th, 2008, 11:32 am
Weekend SCCA event
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snookwheel »
August 11th, 2008, 6:51 am
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The Central Florida Region SCCA held a Saturday Test & Tune and a Sunday Autocross. Good times for the Solo Vee. FTD Sat. and Sunday. There were...
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Talked to your buddy looking for the Vee.... Let's see how things go!!!
Good luck! I met he and his wife last weekend at the autocross. Real nice...
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Last post by snookwheel
August 12th, 2008, 9:21 pm
Mike Billings
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77fmod »
August 11th, 2008, 6:25 pm
Please check your PM's. Need info ASAP..
Thanks much,
Johnny B.
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Last post by 77fmod
August 11th, 2008, 6:25 pm
Northeast Divisionals
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bug1960 »
July 30th, 2008, 5:11 pm
For those that live in the northeast regions of the SCCA. Divisionals are being hosted by the MOhud region on August 8th-10th at the Seneca Army...
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July 30th, 2008, 5:11 pm
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