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by Lynx94
December 23rd, 2009, 5:46 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Head and neck restraints req'd 1/2012
Replies: 27
Views: 15044

Re: Head and neck restraints req'd 1/2012

That's true, I was thinking of the HANS device. G-Force has one that looks better suited to a lay-down driving position.
by Lynx94
December 23rd, 2009, 1:40 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Head and neck restraints req'd 1/2012
Replies: 27
Views: 15044

Re: Head and neck restraints req'd 1/2012

I wonder if this will cause drivers of cars like a Lynx or D13 to sit more upright, which might then require a taller rear roll hoop.
by Lynx94
December 11th, 2009, 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Bill Scott
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

Re: RIP Bill Scott

Our condolences to the family. 71 is too young. When i started getting racing magazines in the early '70s, there were always ads featuring Scott's championship-winning Schmidt's Royale Super Vee. Here is another good article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/MarkTapscott/78837052.html
by Lynx94
July 30th, 2009, 12:15 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Question about spring length
Replies: 8
Views: 4428

Re: Question about spring length

Thanks everybody. To answer Greg's question, why did I take it off... I don't have much in the way of mechanical aptitude. One of the last times I had the car on the track (which was unfortunately several years ago) someone pointed out that my spring was binding and that I should get a new one. He s...
by Lynx94
July 29th, 2009, 8:01 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Question about spring length
Replies: 8
Views: 4428

Question about spring length

I removed the spring from my Lynx B. Although I can't determine the strength of the spring, it is 10" long. I have two other springs that I purchased separately from this car. Spring #2 is 149lbs and 12" long. Spring #3 is 115lbs and is 12 7/8" long. Can I install either spring #2 or ...
by Lynx94
January 7th, 2009, 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know what this car is?
Replies: 5
Views: 2062

Re: Anyone know what this car is?

You might try posting the photo and info on the Nostalgia forum at this url:

http://forums.autosport.com/index.php
by Lynx94
April 10th, 2008, 3:15 pm
Forum: Formula Super Vee
Topic: Hawke DL8
Replies: 5
Views: 7998

Re: Hawke DL8

While this site doesn't have a section on FSV, you might email them and ask: http://www.oldracingcars.com/

You could also ask on this forum: http://forums.autosport.com/forumdispla ... forumid=10. Someone there will have some sort of input.