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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December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
2011 F Mod PAX
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Lynn »
October 17th, 2010, 10:59 pm
Thanks to those shiftless guys with the funny sounding engines, the 2011 FM PAX is going up. Rick didn't tell me how much, though.
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Last post by Lynn
October 17th, 2010, 10:59 pm
Anyone looking for a 1915 engine in Florida?
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by
1969zeitler »
October 8th, 2010, 5:30 pm
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I am thinking about putting the 72 Zink back to Vintage so I will have a brand new 1915 for sale. It was bought from Appletree and has never been...
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It was a local guy who is going to put it in his 63 Bus to give it more pulling power. It should be great for that! I am keeping the Dellortos and...
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Last post by 1969zeitler
October 10th, 2010, 1:06 pm
Wheels and tires for sale
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77fmod »
September 26th, 2010, 2:30 pm
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I have a set of Hoosier F1 rains on steel wheels. 6.5x20x13 and 7.5x20x13. I'll take $400 for all and you pay any shipping.
I aslo have a set of...
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The rains are gone. The Bogarts have been inquired about. They are worth $800 and shipping from California...
Don't miss out!
JGB
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Last post by 77fmod
October 9th, 2010, 9:07 pm
Dry sump systems
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by
Lynn »
September 12th, 2010, 1:50 pm
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Unbeknownst to each other, Johnny B. and I have both sent letters today to the SEB requesting that Solo Vees be allowed to use Dry sump systems. We...
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Aww now I see how I thought they might be legal. I reread the rules and realized that the ball joint beam and disc brake options were opened in the...
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Last post by fezzic181
October 8th, 2010, 3:42 pm
Zink Solo Vee questions
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by
Veefan »
September 21st, 2010, 1:23 pm
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I picked up a Zink FV a few months ago and have been thinking about what to do with it. Not too much vintage racing in the north east so I'm thinking...
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Never use bales/bails (?) for your valve covers or you risk being dragged into Hades with me...!!!!! :evil:
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Last post by 77fmod
September 23rd, 2010, 5:57 pm
Thank You
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by
RFickes »
September 11th, 2010, 4:56 pm
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After 5 months of assembling and reassembling, I am finally ready to take my solo vee project out on its first autox and do some testing and sorting....
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I will be at the Deland event if you guys want some photos. I have a Hero wide and HD I can put on your VEE's and make you a copy if you want it. Let...
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Last post by 1969zeitler
September 20th, 2010, 3:43 pm
rebuilding transmission
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by
gallopingghost »
September 13th, 2010, 9:19 pm
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First, congratulations to all that competed in Lincoln.....
Second, Just a quick question about replacing my third and forth gear on my...
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Thanks for the advice, the CD seems fairly comprehesive so I think I will spring for it at least. It doesn't seem to complex from the manuals I have...
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Last post by gallopingghost
September 14th, 2010, 8:22 pm
Nationals
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by
Vernon Maxey »
July 26th, 2010, 3:26 pm
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OK,
Who is signing up for Nationals? I'm in.
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Hi Todd,
Just now got on line. I'm busy tonight, I'll Email you tomorrow.
V.
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Last post by Vernon Maxey
September 13th, 2010, 5:37 pm
An open apology..
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by
77fmod »
September 12th, 2010, 10:22 am
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To those concerned,
I humbly apologize for the unbelievable chain of events at the Nationals this year. Both I and my co-driver were devastated that...
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Thanks for your candid reply. It is greatly appreciated. Your Grandfather was a wise man!
Both John and myself were beside ourselves with...
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Last post by 77fmod
September 12th, 2010, 12:02 pm
solo vee novice
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by
gallopingghost »
August 19th, 2010, 3:56 pm
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I am so glad that I now have access to the website, thank you moderators. As an experienced solo participant but new to solo vee, I have been doing...
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RE: Reverse lockout. I run a Vector FV (GCR rules) in the Pa Hill Climb series where shifts from 3rd to 2nd are critical. Ken Taggert Engineering...
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Last post by FV95
August 25th, 2010, 6:00 pm
Anyone taking a FV to Deland FL this weekend?
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1969zeitler »
July 22nd, 2010, 1:50 pm
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I want to shoot some video of a FV in solo. Anybody going to Deland on July 25th? thanks.
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Scott,
If the SCCA will let me film at Sebring, I will be there on Aug 8th. They are supposed to let me know this week. They have already said I...
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Last post by 1969zeitler
July 28th, 2010, 10:40 pm
Reverse lockout RFC
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by
vreihen »
July 21st, 2010, 2:41 pm
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I just noticed in the 8/2010 Fastrack that SEB is looking for member comment about allowing reverse lockouts in Solo Vees. if you want to chime...
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I just sent a email in support of the rule change. My car has had a reverse lockout through several owners. :lol:
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Last post by Lynn
July 21st, 2010, 3:44 pm
Finger Lakes National Tour
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vreihen »
July 12th, 2010, 3:14 pm
I just got home from Seneca a little while ago. One Vee out of 6 drivers in FM, and he finished 5th. :(
I talked with Todd Miller after impound....
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Last post by vreihen
July 12th, 2010, 3:14 pm
600 cc MC engines in F Mod
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qreshadow »
June 23rd, 2010, 8:42 am
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Guys, if any of you read the minutes of the CRB in the last FASTRACK, you will have noted that they have recommended to the BOD that 600cc MC engines...
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Yes, but I'm sure that he has not forgotten anything about a Solo V :lol: .
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Last post by qreshadow
June 25th, 2010, 10:50 am
F500 mods
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by
77fmod »
June 10th, 2010, 11:48 am
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Hey,
We have a couple at least of the 500 guys completely removing the bodywork and bars at the sides of the cockpit down to the sidepods.. I wonder...
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Glad to hear and good luck!
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Last post by qreshadow
June 15th, 2010, 12:52 pm
1600 engine for sale
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Bill Carroll »
June 15th, 2010, 8:39 am
New built race engine. 044 heads, engle 110 cam, new rods and balanced crank, big oil pump for drysump, can be changed to wet, no intakes or carbs...
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Last post by Bill Carroll
June 15th, 2010, 8:39 am
wider wheels ?
Replies: 14
by
drum3 »
May 16th, 2010, 7:57 am
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What is the widest wheels anyone is running and where can you get replacements ? I found plenty of links to the roadrace wheels but nothing for solo.
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I agree with as narrow as possible. So I guess that I will have to wait until the build is further along and get accurate measurements. I was just...
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Last post by RFickes
May 19th, 2010, 7:12 pm
My Formula Vee..
Replies: 6
by
mityfast »
May 17th, 2010, 11:00 pm
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...is waiting for its engine transplant so this week at our season opener I decided to autocross my Dune Buggy (with its new uprated 1915 engine...
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If you check the back of the book for class champions, you might find that Bill Goodell had 3 B Modified National Championships in the late '70 s...
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Last post by mityfast
May 19th, 2010, 5:03 pm
Tight lipped bunch of buggers???
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by
77fmod »
May 16th, 2010, 5:30 pm
First post
Hey,
Just a reminder.. If anyone has suggestions for rules changes, now would be a good time to send a request to the SEB..
Anyone racing this year?...
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I've been out a few times this year. Our first event was cold and wet so the car stayed in the shop. The second event was the fuel pump failure. The...
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Last post by Lynn
May 16th, 2010, 7:30 pm
Advice and opinions welcome
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by
RFickes »
April 16th, 2010, 9:12 pm
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A friend of mine (thank you , Gordon) just gave me a Caldwell d13 chassis and body. So I am starting from scratch. I have read every post but still...
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Disk = less unsprung weight but may have issues with wheel clearance and also wider track.
Drum= more unsprung weigh but no issues with back spacing...
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Last post by SR Racing
April 17th, 2010, 5:17 pm
Electric fuel pumps.
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by
Lynn »
March 28th, 2010, 10:34 am
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Yesterday, I had my third fuel pump failure and the second at an event. Is there any support for using electric fuel pumps?
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The British Vees rev to 7500rpm, an electric fuel pump was essential as the mechanical pump starts to experience their equivalent of ‘valve bounce’...
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Last post by G.B.
March 31st, 2010, 8:57 pm
Wow, it's been quiet here.
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by
Lynn »
March 17th, 2010, 11:53 am
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I was going to run our first event last Sunday, but left the car in the shop. It was cold and damp all day. I was supposed to run the first heat and...
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Glad you're back in the ranks of the employed! :lol:
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Last post by qreshadow
March 25th, 2010, 9:15 am
Need a new header
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by
drum3 »
January 17th, 2010, 9:30 pm
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Where is the best place to look for a replacement header ? ours finaly rusted thru.
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When I had my old exhaust header rebuilt, I got all the parts from great plains aircraft supply, reused my collector, had a local muffler shop weld...
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Last post by FM4SOLO
January 18th, 2010, 6:58 pm
Lynx B 4 sale :(
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FM4SOLO »
December 18th, 2009, 1:03 am
Arthritis has made me face the music, building a new car, I can't get into this one comfortably any more :(
1972 Lynx Solo Vee. $5000.00 or best...
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Last post by FM4SOLO
December 18th, 2009, 1:03 am
Solo Vee for sale
Replies: 1
by
Lynn »
November 28th, 2009, 4:51 am
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A friend sent me this link: This is Chuck Buysee's former car. If I were to buy this car, I would own three of the four highest finishing Solo Vees...
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Hmmm, talk to me, have to get out of the GT (Grey Turd, the local nick name), serious joint problems cause me to look for another car. The mentioned...
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Last post by FM4SOLO
December 18th, 2009, 12:09 am
Why Is the F5 Faster
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by
MBillings »
November 29th, 2009, 3:20 pm
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I'm having a discussion with a friend about the reason the F5 has become so much faster than the new Solo Vee. We agreed the F5 has an advantage due...
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Bob,
I really don't think the carb change had any noticable affect. I never dynoed my engine with either carb in place so I can't be definitive on...
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Last post by qreshadow
December 14th, 2009, 10:12 am
Single Carburetor--Many Venturi's
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MBillings »
November 23rd, 2009, 4:51 pm
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I just read the latest Fast Track. I don't have an opinion regarding the Legends Cars (yet), but I'm interested in everyone's reaction to the single...
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Just FYI..., Ricardo Gonzales did run a four barrel with individual runners back in 99 or so. He found that there was no advantage with that...
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Last post by 77fmod
December 5th, 2009, 12:49 pm
I'm goin' retro
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by
mityfast »
November 29th, 2009, 12:35 am
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Bought a new aircooled toy today....kinda retro kewl for an old guy like me... a great companion for my Huron and my Bugatti kit car....I feel the...
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I have a 74 thing that will lift the front wheels(with vee slicks on back) running a 1835 with dual webber 34's dyno showed 149hp. surprised me and...
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Last post by mityfast
December 4th, 2009, 7:20 pm
Legends cars in FM
Replies: 6
by
Lynn »
November 23rd, 2009, 2:15 pm
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So, how do you feel about the proposal to add Legends cars to FM? They have a slightly worse power to weight ratio than a minimum weight solo vee...
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I have run a legends car in solo's and they are a handfull! their suspension could be alot better but giving them slicks isn't the only thing they...
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Last post by brianmetcalf
December 4th, 2009, 5:47 pm
Is there a consensus?
Replies: 15
by Bbsgarage » November 8th, 2009, 9:21 am
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on which is better. the 1600 or 1915?
or is the verdict still out on this one.
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Too bad I bought the disk brake kit for the link pin beam. I wonder how much it would cost to convert brakes and get a ball joint beam? Johnny, I...
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Last post by Lynn
November 20th, 2009, 10:00 pm
FS; Solo Vee
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Matt Clark »
November 18th, 2009, 10:33 pm
Hey everybody, I just got a call from a buddy who is needing to sell a homebuilt Solo Vee NOW! I don't have a lot of info, you have to call Jim, but...
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Last post by Matt Clark
November 18th, 2009, 10:33 pm
Solo Vee wins National Tour
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by
FM4SOLO »
October 25th, 2009, 10:05 pm
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Yeah, we (my son 1, me 2) took 1st and 2nd, but the fastest F500 broke on day one of the Tristate Challenge National Tour. I hate to win that way,...
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I don't know when, but, maybe, Scott Nardin at the 2006 Peru NT.
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Last post by Lynn
October 25th, 2009, 11:44 pm
November Fastrack
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77fmod »
October 23rd, 2009, 3:40 pm
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Anyone know what prompted the roll bar comment for modified classes in the new issue? How would this affect us? I thought that was what we were...
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The rule was changed so that DM and EM cars running on DOT legal tires do not have to have an SCCA approved roll bar or cage. I had to put the new...
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Last post by Lynn
October 23rd, 2009, 10:12 pm
Need help - know nothing!
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mityfast »
February 15th, 2009, 3:57 pm
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I know nothing about air cooled VW and I am in need of advice/direction to find better performance.
I have started to use my street legal FV for...
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Paul,
You might want to check Drews Off-road. They do all my engine work and have a great reputation...
They are here in Hamilton, Ohio. I do not...
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Last post by mityfast
September 20th, 2009, 7:29 pm
Nationals
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Vernon Maxey »
September 14th, 2009, 11:27 am
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Hey,
A positive thing happened at Nationals this year, we had 3 Vees competing against 23 F5 and F4 drivers. One more than last year. We did a little...
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We actually raised the front of the car since it was slamming the pavement under braking. Unloading the front tires while the chassis is sliding on...
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Last post by Lynn
September 18th, 2009, 11:41 am
Fuel Injection: B Modified?
Replies: 2
by
killerken53 »
September 9th, 2009, 9:46 am
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I managed to screw up another engine in my solo vee. I have not torn it down to see what happened, but it is no big loss on a homebuilt used engine....
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Off subject but how did you screw up the engine? Sounds like you are having a continuing problem.. Are you running an extended oil sump and pickup? I...
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Last post by 77fmod
September 14th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Pro Solo Finale
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by
MBillings »
September 7th, 2009, 6:04 pm
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Does anyone know what happened that caused Scott Nardin to DSQ at the Pro Solo Finale?
Mike
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Does anyone know what happened that caused Scott Nardin to DSQ at the Pro Solo Finale?
Mike
Hi Mike,
A bunch of the One Eventers got DSQ'd...
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Last post by subrew
September 8th, 2009, 9:06 pm
Another great buy on the SR Web site
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SR Racing »
September 4th, 2009, 11:00 am
FOR SALE - Lynx Solo Vee or hillclimb car with Caracal body. 1600 engine (not FST) with twin Solex carbs, Neal discs all around, new never installed...
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Last post by SR Racing
September 4th, 2009, 11:00 am
'65 FV a favorite at the big VW show
Replies: 2
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mityfast »
August 18th, 2009, 6:45 pm
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My FV was invited to attend a VW show here this past sunday and got some attention with 2nd prize in the air cooled category (Vagkraft show just...
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Congrats. Paul. But, clearly the competition was rigged! The Huron should have been 1st!
Scott
Ya... whats with that judging Scott!
Actually I...
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Last post by mityfast
August 18th, 2009, 11:18 pm
SEB or MAC??
Replies: 6
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77fmod »
August 16th, 2009, 12:24 pm
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Would I send my request for a rule change to the SEB or the MAC for review? What is the enail address for the correct one? Now before the wrong...
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Thanks for the updates once again... Too bad I didn't get it in earlier.. I agree that it shouldn't ruffle feathers it's just the memory of Clint M....
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Last post by 77fmod
August 18th, 2009, 5:17 pm
Nationals
Replies: 46
by
MBillings »
July 3rd, 2009, 10:30 am
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I've been discussing the competiveness of the Vee vs. the F5/F440s with a friend on the MAC. He believes moving Nationals to Lincoln will show the...
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Yea, Bob Q.
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Last post by Vernon Maxey
August 13th, 2009, 10:59 pm
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Last post by aqualls
August 13th, 2009, 10:34 pm
vreihen??
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77fmod »
July 23rd, 2009, 4:17 pm
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Author,
Please check your PM's..
Thanks,
Johnny B.
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Speaking of Jim Khana :P and this past weekend, somebody just e-mailed me this link of my picture on the NY Times web site:
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Last post by vreihen
July 29th, 2009, 3:16 pm
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Last post by 77fmod
July 26th, 2009, 9:51 pm
The Solo Vee is getting a room mate
Replies: 10
by
snookwheel »
June 27th, 2009, 9:22 pm
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My wife has been co-driving my Solo Vee between events where she drives her Solstice. She decided to sell her Solstice and now a new even less...
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Good eye Mr. Remmers! the tires are 240/570/13. Very close to 22 diameter. They are the same ones that I use for the rear of our Solo Vee. The...
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Last post by snookwheel
July 19th, 2009, 6:37 pm
Diamond wheels??
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by
77fmod »
July 9th, 2009, 5:04 pm
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Does anyone have a set of diamond wheels they want to get rid of before I order new?
13 wide 5.. A pair of 6 wide and a pair of 7 wide would be...
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vreihen,
Thanks for straightening that out.. I think we have it all together now.. LOL!
I will be taking the wheels..
Best regards,
Johnny B.
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Last post by 77fmod
July 14th, 2009, 11:41 am
WTB 13 inch wheels
by
redvett »
June 29th, 2009, 2:10 am
Wanted to buy, 13 inch 5 lug wheels. need 4 that are 9 and 10 inches wide Please provide picture and details with replay.
Carl\484-332-4632
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Last post by redvett
June 29th, 2009, 2:10 am
Crap
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FM4SOLO »
June 26th, 2009, 12:36 am
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Went to the Dr for my arthritis today, Xrays confirm unrepairable degradation to both shoulders and the left hand. Short term, continued slow this...
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One of our local club's senior members (the late Jerry Bowden) suffered with severe arthritis. It forced him to sell his two Formula Fords, and he...
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Last post by vreihen
June 27th, 2009, 11:53 am
ALUMINUM WHEELS FOR SALE (SOLD)
Replies: 2
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77fmod »
June 1st, 2009, 1:43 pm
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D)Anyone interested in a set of Real Racing wheels? 8 x 13 and 10 x 13 both pair have a 5 back space. New cost is over $800 plus shipping. My price...
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I apologize. The wheels have been spoken for.
JGB
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Last post by 77fmod
June 22nd, 2009, 10:43 am
Good location to list a Vee for sale?
Replies: 2
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turbospl311 »
June 16th, 2009, 5:55 pm
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Looking to sell my Vee. Didn't see a section on this site. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Don
1966 Austra Vau
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Thanks, Jim. I'll post it at SR as well!
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Last post by turbospl311
June 16th, 2009, 11:31 pm
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