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by JimR
June 1st, 2012, 5:52 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Wanted Complete Front Beam Assembly.
Replies: 3
Views: 1987

Re: Wanted Complete Front Beam Assembly.

pm sent
by JimR
January 21st, 2012, 12:28 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Tire Survey
Replies: 29
Views: 46708

Re: Tire Survey

I agree with Michael and John on the slanted survey outcome. As a result I chose NOT to post a response. Having raced FV for 30+ years these rants have been seen before and my question remains why. Percentage wise I don't think the tire equation and its relative cost has changed much in all the year...
by JimR
April 28th, 2011, 1:26 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Rear axle bearing seals
Replies: 15
Views: 9294

Re: Rear axle bearing seals

Here is a trick that I have used for long time on seating these seals using the hammer and tap method. I use an old front bearing race and use the flat side to tap the seal into the housing until its flush. You then flip the race over which is a perfect fit to the outer edge of the seal and tap the ...
by JimR
February 3rd, 2011, 10:54 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Which is worse...Long Box Short Box??
Replies: 14
Views: 10001

Re: Which is worse...Long Box Short Box??

A quick question and then a response... what gearbox do you have and with what gearing? If you have single gearbox, your best option for the two tracks is a compromise using a longbox with a 1:26 3rd gear as Chris suggests. Colin Lawrence was running that combination last year and he was plenty quic...
by JimR
January 22nd, 2011, 1:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: 1967 home movies FV at VIR
Replies: 6
Views: 4397

Re: 1967 home movies FV at VIR

or you could view something a bit more current...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiMGtXLhRkA
by JimR
August 11th, 2010, 3:17 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Need opinion on car to use for drivers school
Replies: 20
Views: 9001

Re: Need opinion on car to use for drivers school

Roger,
I concur on your statements on Fred Clark. While I have personally never met him, I did buy a Caracal D kit from him not so long ago. Fred makes promises he keeps and is deserving of the recognition you offered.
Jim Regan
by JimR
June 7th, 2010, 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VeeFest 2010 Thank You to all sponsers
Replies: 6
Views: 3411

VeeFest 2010 Thank You to all sponsers

I would like to say thank you to those that contributed prizes to the participants at the Formula VeeFest 2010.
Your generosity was and is very much appreciated.
Jim Regan
by JimR
March 20th, 2010, 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum Weight Survey
Replies: 79
Views: 79589

Re: Minimum Weight Survey

Dito Dennis,
Perhaps Mr Harding should come race against us old timers rather than run his mouth. I would very happy to test my "old" skills against his.
Had I posted what I wanted say, I likely would have been banned from this board,
From now on my commentary will occur visor down.
Jim R
by JimR
March 17th, 2010, 9:23 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB - Ron Chuck Shock Offsets
Replies: 1
Views: 1174

Re: WTB - Ron Chuck Shock Offsets

bump...still looking for a set
by JimR
March 16th, 2010, 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum Weight Survey
Replies: 79
Views: 79589

Re: Minimum Weight Survey

Brian, With all due respect, you don't know me and your assumptions are dead wrong. My cars have always been plenty competitive and I am more than capable of incurring the expense to be competitive! Maybe next time you should do some background discovery before you impart such an uninformed viewpoin...
by JimR
March 16th, 2010, 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum Weight Survey
Replies: 79
Views: 79589

Re: Minimum Weight Survey

Discussions like this and the FV manifold were the kind of BS that had me leaving this class two years ago. Having now bought another FV I am very disappointed that there is a continuing undertone that believes change is needed in the FV class. Having raced in this class for 31 years my opinion rema...
by JimR
March 11th, 2010, 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum Weight Survey
Replies: 79
Views: 79589

Re: Minimum Weight Survey

Ditto to what Speedsport said. For what its worth the SRF forum has a similiar thread except the guys lobbying for increasing the minimum there are 250+ and the seats in that class are like lazyboys for a guy like me at 6 ft, 200lbs. The FV weight I believe is correct and has proven valid for lots o...
by JimR
March 9th, 2010, 11:10 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB - Ron Chuck Shock Offsets
Replies: 1
Views: 1174

WTB - Ron Chuck Shock Offsets

If you have a complete set available, please contact me.
Jim Regan
800.368.9538 x104
jamesr @ pointsw . com
(trim the spaces to email me otherwise I just get more spam and I have too much already)
by JimR
March 8th, 2010, 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spec Manifold Deposit Requirement
Replies: 9
Views: 4097

Re: Spec Manifold Deposit Requirement

Not that this will deter the ad hoc committee from continuing to believe there is consensus for their cause, but here goes. I DO NOT SUPPORT the ad hoc committee continuing to pursue a replacement to the existing manifold used in FV by replacement of the VW part that has been used in this class sinc...
by JimR
January 17th, 2010, 6:45 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Head and neck restraints req'd 1/2012
Replies: 27
Views: 14906

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

Brian I used a model 30 in my P2, but I also used a seat. I think a way to determine the angle needed is to sit in the car and take a smartcamber guage and lay it on your upper chest and capture the reading. That will tell you the approximate angle that your torso is at. I think mine was at 27 degre...
by JimR
January 8th, 2010, 11:43 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Misc Oil System Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1623

Re: Misc Oil System Parts

Greg
It was pointed out to me that the older red style block may allow for a stock cooler to lay horizontally for a Laser setup rather than vertically.
With the spare coolers you have, perhaps you could see if that is possible.

Jim
by JimR
December 30th, 2009, 9:05 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB: Scoop
Replies: 5
Views: 1718

Re: WTB: Scoop

I have one that is gel coat white about half the size of the one pictured. Protoform design can be used for other makes. $30.00 plus shipping costs. jamesr at pointsw.com (replace spaces and at with @ for proper email. I get too much spam now when I leave a correct address. Jim Regan I can send a pi...
by JimR
November 25th, 2009, 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NHMS Qualifying Video
Replies: 1
Views: 844

NHMS Qualifying Video

Thought you all might need a racing fix by now.
This was qualifying at NHMS in September 2008.

Enjoy
Jim Regan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnGW0yXwjEg
by JimR
November 5th, 2009, 9:52 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Rims Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 3443

Re: Rims Wanted

My rims are no longer available.

Jim
by JimR
November 2nd, 2009, 10:57 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Rims Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 3443

Re: Rims Wanted

sorry forgot to supply contact information
Jim Regan
jamesr at pointsw.com (substitute the at for @)
work: 413-525-9124 x 104
home: 413-567-0066 (before 10pm EST)
by JimR
November 2nd, 2009, 10:55 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Rims Wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 3443

Re: Rims Wanted

I have some rims with tires for sale 4J's (not the 4.5) at least 2 sets, in great shape $40.00 each.
I also have a set of GY Dogbone rains mounted (maybe usable) same price ($40.00 each). I think they are 4J's as well, will check.
Items are located near Springfield MA - local p/u only.

Jim Regan
by JimR
October 6th, 2009, 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regional Championships
Replies: 16
Views: 3503

Re: Regional Championships

The NERRC/NARRC events are a good example of what is being asked for. As Brian points out some of the races count for double points and there are bonus points awarded for competing at multiple and/or all track venues. It is also possible to be a New England Region NERRC Champion without being the NA...
by JimR
September 25th, 2009, 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: runoffs live coverage from speedcast
Replies: 17
Views: 7042

Re: runoffs live coverage from speedcast

FV is slated for 1:30pm Sunday. Thus far the races I've seen have been well covered.
by JimR
September 25th, 2009, 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: runoffs live coverage from speedcast
Replies: 17
Views: 7042

runoffs live coverage from speedcast

Just tripped across this at another site speedcast seems to have it. http://www.speedcasttv.com Use the Road tab page and the runoff's broadcast option will appear Outside of a paddock shot (I think they are on lunch) I haven't seen any racing yet, but it is nice to know there may be an option Jim R...
by JimR
September 9th, 2009, 8:39 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB Steering Wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1204

Re: WTB Steering Wheel

send me an email and I will forward a couple of pics. My email is listed above but remove the spaces. I have found if I link my email directly I get even more spam than usual each morning.
Jim