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by Bruster
May 1st, 2013, 1:51 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Tires for Portland
Replies: 4
Views: 2765

Re: Tires for Portland

Stephen:
It seems that Dunlop tires are the preferred Vintage tire used. I cannot seem to get advice as to whether Hoosier, Avon etc, grooved tires are acceptable.
Do you have a dealer I can talk to regarding Dunlops. I could pick them up on the way to Portland .
Thanx
Bruce
by Bruster
April 30th, 2013, 12:02 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Tires for Portland
Replies: 4
Views: 2765

Tires for Portland

Have had my 1975/76 Caldwell D13 accepted into the 2013 Portland Historic Races in June. Need feedback from other Vee owners or D13 owners who have done the event or have some knowledge, as to what type of tires I should be using, recommendations on brands, should I use same size for front and back,...
by Bruster
March 13th, 2013, 9:51 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Caldwell D13 Rear Lower Wishbone
Replies: 2
Views: 2099

Caldwell D13 Rear Lower Wishbone

1975 D13 Caldwell. Rear wish bone lower suspension arms keep cracking. Have installed a support arm across the bend but tubing continues to crack on back side of cross piece. Is there a problem I am not seeing ?
Maybe someone has a solution and a photo of what works.
Thanx
Bruce
by Bruster
January 29th, 2012, 11:59 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Oil Temperature Gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 5245

Oil Temperature Gauge

I want to replace the old mechanical oil temp gauge in my D13 with an electric one. Have been told that this will compromise my engines performance since I am using battery power to run the gauge. When I consider that we recharge the battery before every race day and the daily sessions are 3x15 minu...