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by flat tappet
August 1st, 2012, 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodyear tires
Replies: 11
Views: 9335

Re: Goodyear tires

F500 racers have been in the same boat with just Hoosiers for several years now.
by flat tappet
June 14th, 2012, 8:05 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: racing oil for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1305

racing oil for sale

.If anyone is going to Lime Rock the weekend of 6/23 for the MoHud John Stimm National......I have a couple cases of Brad Penn(the original Kendall green racing oil) that is loaded with ZDDP(zinc) and wonderful for VEES. 20W-50. cost me around $10 a quart......for you $3 a quart. Also have 3 gallons...
by flat tappet
April 1st, 2012, 1:17 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Adams Aero
Replies: 4
Views: 2897

Re: Adams Aero

Hi

I'm 5'9",180lbs...would I fit?

Thanks!
by flat tappet
October 9th, 2009, 3:51 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: warning. dont do this
Replies: 9
Views: 11915

Re: warning. dont do this

We just pulled a water pump out of a March Formula 2 car. It was magnesium and about 50% swiss cheese!!
by flat tappet
September 15th, 2009, 12:50 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Double Regional at NHMS last weekend
Replies: 0
Views: 1067

Double Regional at NHMS last weekend

Kudos to my friend and FV newbie, Harry White who purchased my LYNX back in June, went to driver's school at LRP in June and was then allowed to race in his first race the next day! Harry finished 7th out of 21 Sat in the pouring rain. He just took ownership of my Laser MKII(the former Kevin W. car ...
by flat tappet
August 31st, 2009, 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Race Gas vrs Av. Gas
Replies: 31
Views: 23992

Re: Race Gas vrs Av. Gas

100ll.com tells you the airport and the fuel providers. At my local airport, I just called two of the fuel providers and tell them I'm want to come and fill some gas cans. They are both very happy to have me come by and fill me up from their trucks. For anybody traveling near the area, Simsbury CT ...
by flat tappet
August 23rd, 2009, 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SRF vs VEE
Replies: 30
Views: 12340

Re: SRF vs VEE

preaching to the choir with me. i raised concerns about this for the nashville race. luckily only one or two showed so it was not an issue. i lost a car in central florida (sebring) several years ago to the SRF's.....along with another vee driver. nasty wreck and and it totally lunched my car, as w...
by flat tappet
August 20th, 2009, 11:49 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Counterfeit HANS Ancor Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 1271

Re: Counterfeit HANS Ancor Posts

Thanks, Doug!! I'm going out to check mine right now.
by flat tappet
August 18th, 2009, 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SRF vs VEE
Replies: 30
Views: 12340

Re: SRF vs VEE

My one and only car to car collision was with a SRF. Anyone who thinks they belong in the same race group as a FV or FST needs their head examined. Those cars sit up so high you can practicaly run under them. Here in GreatLakes division our stuarts for the most part have enough sence not to put the...
by flat tappet
August 17th, 2009, 3:18 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: It's a buyers market!
Replies: 7
Views: 2258

Re: It's a buyers market!

Doug Carter wrote:Bruce, did you sell the Lazer you bought from Kevin Willworth? I saw it on eBay this weekend...
EBAY was a joke!! Top offer was $3550....LOL
by flat tappet
August 17th, 2009, 8:59 am
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: It's a buyers market!
Replies: 7
Views: 2258

Re: It's a buyers market!

Lots of activity in the For Sale and Wanted Section. Great new deals and some price reductions. If you want to get into FV, FST, or upgrade to a new car, now is the time. http://sracing.com/ForSale/forsale.htm Jim SR Wow, Jim I counted 20 choice VEE's in the for sale section, not counting what's in...
by flat tappet
August 3rd, 2009, 4:01 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Lime Rock National Results?
Replies: 7
Views: 2418

Re: Lime Rock National Results?

Did they tow it from the roll bar instead of the front beam? Yes, and recently (how long I don't know 'cause I don't get towed often :lol: ) they are using a strap that locks - the driver cannot let go like the old rope. Also, off track is very muddy and the tires dig in. They are in such a hurry t...
by flat tappet
May 27th, 2009, 9:03 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Homologation papers question
Replies: 4
Views: 2327

Re: Homologation papers question

Thanks guys for all the info. The former owner passed away before ever being able to drive the car so I'm trying to find out if his widow knows where the papers are.
by flat tappet
May 24th, 2009, 10:12 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Homologation papers question
Replies: 4
Views: 2327

Homologation papers question

I purchased the "new" Predator last winter off the forum. What happens if they can't find the papers. Will SCCA isuue new ones before I can get a Logbook?

Thanks for any info! :mrgreen:
by flat tappet
May 11th, 2009, 4:33 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: AVGAS question
Replies: 24
Views: 13837

Re: AVGAS question

Thanks Rob for the info.
by flat tappet
May 11th, 2009, 2:59 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: AVGAS question
Replies: 24
Views: 13837

Re: AVGAS question

[quote="Bill Carroll"]There are both good and bad theory here, but I don't know anyone who ever had a fuel problem with Avgas (100LL), I worked on Aircraft for years and ran it in everything from lawnmowers to Drag cars. I did notice a bit excessive lead buildup if we were running lean. I ...
by flat tappet
May 10th, 2009, 11:59 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Battery type question
Replies: 4
Views: 2621

Battery type question

My new aquired Predatory has a battery box fabricated for a motorcycle battery(battery included). Since I have to move the box is this type of battery accepable
for use in a VEE?
by flat tappet
May 9th, 2009, 7:56 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: AVGAS question
Replies: 24
Views: 13837

AVGAS question

Does everyone racing a VEE run AVGAS or some other formulation.....thoughts, plus,minus

Thank, Guys!
by flat tappet
April 28th, 2009, 3:50 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Mouth guard
Replies: 8
Views: 5218

Re: Mouth guard

I bought mine from Pegasus Racing(page 17 of their latest catalog). It's made by Shock Doctor. They also sell a handy case to store it in.
by flat tappet
April 9th, 2009, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last words in passing
Replies: 10
Views: 3786

Re: Last words in passing

Kevin may have left our ranks but has passed on the torch to this 63 year old who has just purchased his Laser. I can truthfully say that all my dealings with Kevin have been great and he has kindly offered to assist me with information on the car in the future. His departure is our loss in MHP.
by flat tappet
April 6th, 2009, 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last words in passing
Replies: 10
Views: 3786

Re: Last words in passing

If you ever decide to get back into racing, I have a perfect class for you: NASA's Camaro-Mustang Challenge. Each of your major concerns is a non-issue and you can build and race a car in the class for equal or less money than a FV. I know, because I raced CMC for the past five years, but this year...
by flat tappet
March 13th, 2009, 9:25 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Oh No! No gears after engine install....
Replies: 11
Views: 6064

Re: Oh No! No gears after engine install....

Jim: Not sure if you received my PM, so here goes. If I read this correctly, you did NOT remove the pressure plate or the clutch disc, but when you reinstalled the engine, placed it in any gear, it acts as if the clutch PEDAL is depressed. I interpret that to mean that with the car in gear it still...
by flat tappet
March 9th, 2009, 9:06 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Trans Am Weekend at BlueGrass Motorsports Park
Replies: 27
Views: 9628

Re: Trans Am Weekend at BlueGrass Motorsports Park

Jim...Would love to go but it is 1700mi roundtrip from my house in Southern VT! :mrgreen:
by flat tappet
March 2nd, 2009, 9:42 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: wanted amb transponder
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Re: wanted amb transponder

Wow!, this was the first time I posted here and you all have not only tried to help, but educated me as well, to all THANKS! DTW00 let me know what you want for yours. my email is archon@ptd.net. Thanks again, Bill P.S. I presume that they post lap times at the track? So if you own a pencil and pap...
by flat tappet
March 1st, 2009, 6:54 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: wanted amb transponder
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Re: wanted amb transponder

Matt's absolutely right. It's easier to just buy a new one. I started hammering AMB after buying a car with the transponder included and then finding out that AMB wouldn't let us transfer ownership. The only reason that AMB i\has created the $50 transfer fee is that a bunch of us on specmiata.com an...