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by D Rader
October 21st, 2013, 6:16 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Pro event possibilty
Replies: 28
Views: 57617

Re: Pro event possibilty

Count me in for Mid Ohio. Hopefully other events as well. Dale Rader.
by D Rader
July 31st, 2012, 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodyear tires
Replies: 11
Views: 9550

Re: Goodyear tires

And don't forget cheaper. That should have them laughing unil their sides hurt!!!!
by D Rader
June 4th, 2012, 1:40 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: New Jersey National
Replies: 4
Views: 2646

Re: New Jersey National

Dean Spun In Turn 5(?) on lap 2, and rick, and I got taken out. I survived with just a flat tire, and after limping into the pits, got back on track about 3 laps down, but Rick took the brunt of it. Broken transmission case, Torn off left, rear suspension pick up point, and unknown engine damage. Dale
by D Rader
May 7th, 2012, 1:18 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Summit Point National
Replies: 6
Views: 3258

Re: Summit Point National

Dave had engine problems in qualifying, and I'm told, also in the race, I went off on lap 20(?) from second place, in turn 10, and got hung up in the gravel. Rick Shields went off the same time I did, but managed to keep going. Roger, Rick, Jonathan, and I Had a pretty good race, with lots of positi...
by D Rader
February 1st, 2012, 6:05 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New Michelin FV tire?
Replies: 13
Views: 13189

Re: New Michelin FV tire?

Ours should be Arriving in the next couple of weeks. Testing will start when we can get sme private track days.
by D Rader
November 22nd, 2011, 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OIL COOLERS
Replies: 7
Views: 4502

Re: OIL COOLERS

I'Ve Found both Setrab, and Mocal work very well. Dale
by D Rader
November 11th, 2011, 4:14 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Black Body Penske Front Shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 2185

Re: Black Body Penske Front Shocks

Set "A" (Dry Shocks) 12.75" Length, 9.75" Compressed. Valving: Compression 13/54, Rebound 13/56 With Std. 3 Deg. Dish, .020 Bleed Set "B" (Rain Shocks) 13.125" Length, 9.75 Compressed. Valving: Compression 13/54, Rebound 13/56 With 1 Deg. Dish, .040 Bleed. Either S...
by D Rader
November 10th, 2011, 3:40 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Penske 8100 Rear Shock
Replies: 1
Views: 1865

Penske 8100 Rear Shock

Cockpit adjustable Compression, A/D Valving, Fresh rebuild, $500.00 Dale
by D Rader
November 10th, 2011, 3:35 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Black Body Penske Front Shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 2185

Black Body Penske Front Shocks

2 Sets, Both sets Stamola valved, Both sets just rebuilt, and in good condition. $475.00 a set. Dale.
by D Rader
July 13th, 2011, 3:25 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April meeting
Replies: 92
Views: 120135

Re: April meeting

I usually don't get to involved with the politics of our sport, but I think I have to comment on the disc brake debate. First off I mst confess I would prefer disc over drum brakes. Mostly due to the lack of availability of "light" drums, and wheels. BUT I must share what i will do if disc...
by D Rader
June 14th, 2011, 2:36 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: REM treatment for transmissions
Replies: 5
Views: 3956

Re: REM treatment for transmissions

Helical cut gears, generaly do not benefit very much from polishing, like straight cut gears will. The Gears want to "walk" on the shaft, away from each other, without some sort of "bite". This will cause excessive drag on the thrust bearing/washers on the end of the shafts. This...
by D Rader
June 13th, 2011, 4:40 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: REM treatment for transmissions
Replies: 5
Views: 3956

Re: REM treatment for transmissions

Any Type of pollishing Is removing metal, Deburing a new gear is removing metal, Radiusing edges on axle ends is removing metal. How far do you want it to go? Just something to think about. Dale.