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by lucky13
April 16th, 2013, 11:48 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Brake question of the month
Replies: 18
Views: 11691

Re: Brake question of the month

Thanks! It is a way to get your brake bias as close to "set" as possible without being on the track. Jack up the car and place it on 4 jack stands. If you do not have a "helper" you will need some way to apply the brakes. This is where the ratchet tie down comes in. I use somethi...
by lucky13
April 15th, 2013, 11:24 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Brake question of the month
Replies: 18
Views: 11691

Re: Brake question of the month

The "ratchet-tie-down method". Can someone please explain that in a bit more detail for me? My car's braking was fine but over the winter I've replaced all my lines (just being pro-active and replacing old lines that were showing a good bit of corrosion) and have new front brakes so I'm ea...
by lucky13
November 5th, 2012, 10:01 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front spring
Replies: 21
Views: 15023

Re: Front spring

Thanks for your response lucky 13 - to add to the difficulty, it's also knocking me out of 4th gear and that definately is complicating things there. I had the same problem but just after the big bumps that cross the track. Just as I was getting off the brakes, turning in to the corner and getting ...
by lucky13
November 4th, 2012, 4:52 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front spring
Replies: 21
Views: 15023

Re: Front spring

You probably want to ask the fast guys, but my front end doesn't bottom out over the bumps going across the pavement into 12. It is definitely a pretty good bounce and if I go across it while still crossing over to get to the right side of the track to set-up for 12, I get a decent wiggle from the b...
by lucky13
July 12th, 2012, 2:52 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Formula Car Trailer For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2257

Formula Car Trailer For Sale

Nothing fancy but it will easily tow an FV car, has new wiring and lights, good tires, two new coats of Gloss Black Rustoleum, current PA registration, tows straight, title in hand. The treated wood that I've used for ramps and are in the pics will go with the trailer if you want them. They have Alu...
by lucky13
February 10th, 2012, 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwest FV Drivers Association
Replies: 17
Views: 10773

Re: Midwest FV Drivers Association

jhenn4716 wrote:As a guideline geographically, the midwest would be made up of the Central and Great Lakes regions of the SCCA. Gives you a general idea of which states we're targeting.
I need a hug.... :cry:
by lucky13
February 9th, 2012, 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwest FV Drivers Association
Replies: 17
Views: 10773

Re: Midwest FV Drivers Association

jhenn4716 wrote:
P-2 Mark wrote:What geographical area are you considering and since I live in Ohio, is that an area considered Midwest?

Thanks!

Mark

92' Protoform P-2/05'
Yes, Ohio would be part of the midwest
Western PA.....midwest or northeast?
by lucky13
December 23rd, 2011, 4:21 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Caracal C package make me an offer
Replies: 5
Views: 4657

Re: Caracal C package make me an offer

I think this car was sold last month to a driver from Canada.