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by bill_browne
August 19th, 2016, 11:37 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Carb setup
Replies: 1
Views: 2841

Carb setup

Assuming there are any Solo Vees left out there, is anyone running the 1600cc with dual Weber 34 ICT's or Empi 34 EPC's?
by bill_browne
August 25th, 2014, 12:33 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Turning/cutting brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 5010

Re: Turning/cutting brakes

If you're talking about the lever that directs the brake pressure to one side or the other, the rule book doesn't say it's legal, so it's not legal.

Personally, I'm way to busy in the car to fool with an extra lever. I'm doing good to keep up with the steering wheel.
by bill_browne
August 25th, 2014, 12:26 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Rules Clarification
Replies: 2
Views: 3249

Re: Rules Clarification

You sure about that? I'm looking at the current GCR and it show C.6 as Transmission/Rear Axle. Section C.5 is Engine, and is excluded from the Solo rules.

I think the OP's question would be covered under Solo rules Appendix A, CM section C.2.b, balancing.
by bill_browne
June 26th, 2013, 11:58 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Gears
Replies: 3
Views: 3978

Re: Gears

You may have other obstacles besides gearing. I have no experience, but I've been told that Vees set up for Solo don't handle well on road courses, and vice-versa. Which is why most folks that both road race/track day and autocross have a car for each. Let me know how it works out for you. What I do...
by bill_browne
March 5th, 2013, 5:14 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Formula Vee SOLO questions
Replies: 5
Views: 6006

Re: Formula Vee SOLO questions

Can I ask what size rims/tires you are running? The wheels are 13" diameter, 8" width. I get hand me down tires from my buddy that runs FF in CM in exchange for post event food and beer. I'll have to get the car (and the driver) sorted a bit better before I plunk down $900 on a set of tir...
by bill_browne
February 22nd, 2013, 12:07 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Formula Vee SOLO questions
Replies: 5
Views: 6006

Re: Formula Vee SOLO questions

Kayakanimal wrote:Yes I run in delta. Where do you run?
SoWeLa region in Lake Charles. I plan on making all 4 TLACS this year. Hope to see you there.
by bill_browne
February 21st, 2013, 11:53 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Formula Vee SOLO questions
Replies: 5
Views: 6006

Re: Formula Vee SOLO questions

Rats! I finally get someone to compete with in FM and they move us to C-Mod. Phooey. I'm assuming you'll be running with the Delta region SCCA. I suggest downloading the rule book, as there are specific engine rules regarding displacement, compression, and carburator combinations. Second, there is a...
by bill_browne
February 7th, 2013, 5:33 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: New match Tour format thoughts
Replies: 2
Views: 3024

Re: New match Tour format thoughts

I did a little reading: http://www.scca.com/solo/content.cfm?cid=51267 It's 4 runs on the Saturday, if you don't make the cut you get two more on Sunday for the Last Chance Qualifier, then a shot at the random draw. I don't like the idea. While I don't believe everyone should get a trophy for just s...
by bill_browne
January 25th, 2013, 12:27 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: I guess it's official
Replies: 6
Views: 6303

I guess it's official

Welcome to C-Mod.
by bill_browne
November 13th, 2012, 10:20 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: It's time for a new engine.
Replies: 4
Views: 4936

Re: It's time for a new engine.

Oh! Yes, how rude of me. Congratulations were in order!

Nice going!
by bill_browne
November 12th, 2012, 11:19 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: It's time for a new engine.
Replies: 4
Views: 4936

Re: It's time for a new engine.

Lynn wrote:It was a fast course. I got to experience helmet aero lift. :lol:
Have a buddy that use to run Formula Ford. Had trouble with his vision going blurry on the straights. Turns out the helmet aero lift was picking up his glasses enough to have him looking out the trifocal part of the lens. :roll:
by bill_browne
November 2nd, 2012, 10:33 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Electric Fans
Replies: 5
Views: 5501

Re: Electric Fans

Spraying water on hot metal gives me a bad gut feeling, and I always listen to my gut. But my gut has no connection to science or physics. :mrgreen: If it works for you, then I guess it works. Here's the fan article: http://www.offroadvw.net/tech/wes/fan.html Either do to bad memory or looking at th...
by bill_browne
November 1st, 2012, 1:27 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Electric Fans
Replies: 5
Views: 5501

Re: Electric Fans

I did a lot of research when I decided to remove the alternator and fan. There's a very good article on the net about vw cooling, belt slipage, and fan speeds. What I got out of it is that max airflow out of a vw fan is about 700 cfm. There are lots of automotive fans that will provide that kind of ...
by bill_browne
October 29th, 2012, 11:44 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: New Z-bar
Replies: 0
Views: 2331

New Z-bar

I know most of you run zero roll, but there was talk awhile back about sharing performance upgrages, so I thought I share my story. I was having a problem with what I call 'snap spins'. Feels good...feels good...feels good...backwards!! I thought the springs were bottoming out, so I borrowed a set o...
by bill_browne
October 29th, 2012, 10:45 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Any Stories?
Replies: 9
Views: 8558

Re: Any Stories?

77fmod wrote:I ask you, when will the drama queens and their references to valve covers coming off die off?

LOL!
I doubt they ever will. I had some guy I never heard of busting my chops about it on the metal working forum.
by bill_browne
January 5th, 2012, 1:58 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules
Replies: 62
Views: 152363

Re: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules

Of course, you can always run A Mod if that is your choice. Afterall, that class isn't governed by the GCR as you stated . Of course, don't let me stop you from going to A-Mod. That's where my next cone-killer will be running..... I would like one, or both of you, to explain to me how me pointing o...
by bill_browne
January 4th, 2012, 10:48 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules
Replies: 62
Views: 152363

Re: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules

Solo Vee is the only non-GCR formula
There are other non-GCR formula cars. They run in A Mod.

I'm curious as to their reasoning why weight can't be added to an F500.
by bill_browne
January 3rd, 2012, 3:19 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules
Replies: 62
Views: 152363

Re: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules

I agree with Mike that a move to C Mod isn't going to cure the problem. I don't think you could ever get a vee suspension to work as well as a FF. If you could, that's what they'd be using. I also agree that creating Vee Mod is not going to happen if there aren't enough cars to fill the class, even ...
by bill_browne
January 2nd, 2012, 10:03 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules
Replies: 62
Views: 152363

Re: Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules

Here's a new thought...have you all (current Solo Vee owners) considered moving the cars back to (road race) Formula Vees and try to get more cars to join you. With no modifications required to the Formula Vee inorder to be competitive, you might be able to fill a class. Just a thought, Mike Mike, ...
by bill_browne
December 29th, 2011, 12:09 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Where are all the Solo Vee Drivers
Replies: 15
Views: 13935

Re: Where are all the Solo Vee Drivers

I guess now that I've found my password, I can start chiming in. :roll: Since I'm a full 7 seconds behing the CM driver I get bumped with, it's obvious I don't have any major performance information I can share. I'm fighting a really loose condition, and since all I hear is how tight vee's are, I fi...
by bill_browne
January 29th, 2009, 9:09 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Trailer for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1617

Trailer for sale

Homebuilt open racecar trailer. Single axle, no springs. Non-functioning surge brake. Got it when I was working on a FF, but my solo vee won't fit. (Well, it might, but it'd be a very tight squeak, and not worth the aggravation). Should fit a formula vee with it's narrow tires quite well. Other prob...
by bill_browne
September 9th, 2008, 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transport
Replies: 7
Views: 3575

Re: Transport

The answer to both of these is "no".
by bill_browne
August 21st, 2008, 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transport
Replies: 7
Views: 3575

Transport

Can anyone recommend a decent transport service? I'm interested in a vee that's in Phoenix, AZ and would need it shipped to Lake Charles, LA, or maybe Houston.