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by GrapeFarmerAl
December 6th, 2015, 12:51 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: December Minutes
Replies: 12
Views: 19507

Re: December Minutes

If I'm not mistaken the real advantage to the "adjuster" is to increase the ramp on the lift.. so it doesn't really meet the description of fastener...
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 19th, 2015, 10:23 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: October Minutes
Replies: 3
Views: 4885

Re: October Minutes

I called the local supplier of AR and they had the tires on hand...I asked how long they had been in stock and was told about a year or so...
by GrapeFarmerAl
April 17th, 2013, 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 64291

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

Go to impound...drivers involved put on 10oz gloves....Marquess of Queensberry rules sure would make impound more interesting
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 20th, 2012, 1:11 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Record intact
Replies: 7
Views: 4912

Re: Record intact

Congratulations Butch!
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 20th, 2012, 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye National Racing
Replies: 6
Views: 3913

Re: Goodbye National Racing

So, if this is a way for the SCCA to reduce classes, but not on the regional level.. how will there be two ways to the Runoffs? What classes will be eliminated? Do we as a CLUB have a say....UH..since they made the announcement, apparently we don't. Do I trust SCCA? Not much. As members of the CLUB,...
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 1st, 2012, 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59057

Re: Wheel cover ban

Exactly what does the inner wheel cover, cover. Where is the vertical plane of this device. Can someone post a photo, drawing or sketch...
by GrapeFarmerAl
June 1st, 2012, 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spec Tires
Replies: 91
Views: 94013

Re: Spec Tires

Jim,

We're on the same page and I agree that if Hoosier doubled their price, it could look attractive to another tire company, unless the potential profits from a limited market didn't offset the cost to go into production.
by GrapeFarmerAl
June 1st, 2012, 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spec Tires
Replies: 91
Views: 94013

Re: Spec Tires

A monopoly is when a single firm produces a product, in this case a tire, that is unique and there is no substitute. They are the price makers, in that they control the entire supply side of the market. With a lack of competition, the pricing structure is set by the monopoly and is not necessarily a...
by GrapeFarmerAl
February 22nd, 2010, 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: F1200
Replies: 18
Views: 9118

Re: F1200

While I agree with Steve and Mike about the hard work and dedication that wins championships the problem persists that we need new blood in the sport and to increase the participation numbers. Look at the MARRS series with the lap limiting. This is not a direction in which we need to be headed. Ther...
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 30th, 2009, 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bill Barker Death
Replies: 3
Views: 1506

Re: Bill Barker Death

Justin,

Although we never had the pleasure of meeting your father, please accept our heart felt condolences.

Al & Mary Jane Spadin
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 8th, 2009, 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs
Replies: 129
Views: 27937

Re: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs

Mark, You're correct, but even a $5000 ready to race Vee will be 20% of a "young Blood's" pre tax income. Al PS If we went to HD motors do you think SCCA would permit us to wear cut off jeans jackets, chrome half helmets and would our wives/girlfriends need to get tatoos on their lower bac...
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 7th, 2009, 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs
Replies: 129
Views: 27937

Re: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs

Perhaps the manifold issue is the straw that broke the camels back. Maybe the cost escalation is tied to the lack of new blood. We’re trying to attract the “younger” generation, but no one wants to give up what they’ve worked so hard or paid so dearly for. I did a Google search for average annual in...
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 7th, 2009, 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs
Replies: 129
Views: 27937

Re: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs

Jim, I agree not all cars are created equal when it comes to packaging, but I'm not saying that the manifolds should be changed before or during the qual.. & race. After would be fine. Then you have lots of time to use the borescope, satellite imaging or what ever means you use to align the mani...
by GrapeFarmerAl
October 7th, 2009, 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs
Replies: 129
Views: 27937

Re: Formula Vee Meeting during the Runoffs

I was at the Runoffs meeting and my opinion on the manifold issue, is that trying to get everyone to agree on a solution is much like like herding cats. Since the spec manifold issue was raised at the meeting, with a reference to the the Australians, who went to a spec manifold a few years back (the...
by GrapeFarmerAl
May 9th, 2008, 6:48 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Bobsy Vangard
Replies: 6
Views: 4016

Re: Bobsy Vangard

I'm in South central Pennsylvania. Not close enough for a quick visit.
by GrapeFarmerAl
May 9th, 2008, 10:45 am
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Bobsy Vangard
Replies: 6
Views: 4016

Bobsy Vangard

Just bought a Vangard. Needs a few body panels, etc. Anyone out there have a Vangard I can look at to see how much will need to be done to restore this car.