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by SOseth
May 11th, 2014, 11:19 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: CRB - Disk Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 8752

Re: CRB - Disk Brakes

Brian;
The intention was for VW 4 bolt wheels to be used. The omission was mine and as Dietmar correctly stated will be corrected.

SteveO
by SOseth
March 23rd, 2012, 5:34 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Polishing and REM treatments for Trannies
Replies: 6
Views: 4095

Re: Polishing and REM treatments for Trannies

IMO simply looking through the fill hole of a transmission will not necessarily provide information that would or could lead to technical enforcement. We could have/should have applied your same reasoning to the offset link pins bushings we are using and alternate front shock mounts. We used them fo...
by SOseth
March 23rd, 2012, 1:21 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Polishing and REM treatments for Trannies
Replies: 6
Views: 4095

Re: Polishing and REM treatments for Trannies

There's been some rumors about folks having the REM polishing treatment or manual polishing done to their vee transmissions. It has long been held that since this modification is specifically not spelled out, per C.1.B. paragraphs 2 & 3, that it was illegal. How about an opinion? Brian, We disc...
by SOseth
February 1st, 2012, 7:30 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: January minutes
Replies: 3
Views: 3230

Re: January minutes

tiagosantos wrote:I think the "request for member input" is what was meant as polling by the SCCA..

Let's see those results!
Exactly correct

SteveO
by SOseth
November 9th, 2011, 10:06 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: October minutes
Replies: 18
Views: 11643

Re: October minutes

There is nothing preventing getting more sets of Kolbenschmidt p & c sets ordered. Although I have not spoken with them since the last order I'm sure they are will be make more. We simply have to organize a group willing to put money up to place an order. Price will be dependant on the dollar to...
by SOseth
August 28th, 2010, 10:31 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Needle Bearing Front Beam Spacers
Replies: 32
Views: 19274

Re: Needle Bearing Front Beam Spacers

I would take the position that the link pin bolts are fasteners.Would not the link pin be a link pin .... the same way that a connecting rod is a connecting rod ? Being a rod or pin does not make them fasteners. We can change the fasteners in the connecting rod and the bearings in the connecting ro...
by SOseth
March 22nd, 2010, 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fastrack Questionaire
Replies: 10
Views: 3764

Fastrack Questionaire

The new fastrack is out. Here is a copy of the questionaire regarding FV Manifolds. Please send your responses to: crbscca@scca.com SteveO FV Manifolds The CRB requests input from FV Regional and National Competitors concerning the direction that should be taken on FV manifolds. Please send your res...
by SOseth
December 4th, 2009, 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discounted Hoosiers
Replies: 12
Views: 4851

Re: Discounted Hoosiers

Keep in mind these are the R55 compund, not the 55A. The 55A is what everyone has been using for the past 2 years, so any fronts you bought recently would not match. But for general seat time and / or learning a new track, they would be fine. So what is the difference between 55A and R55? Personall...
by SOseth
December 4th, 2009, 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discounted Hoosiers
Replies: 12
Views: 4851

Re: Discounted Hoosiers

I was curious, anyone ever try these short rears on all 4 corners? They are technically wide fronts, I'm just wondering what the result was if they have been tried. Doug I have run this combination more than a few times. Basically you give up some grip in the back end for more appropiate gearing. Y...
by SOseth
November 11th, 2009, 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The New Manifold Rules for 2010 AVAILABLE
Replies: 25
Views: 9314

Re: The New Manifold Rules for 2010 AVAILABLE

I suspect Doug C. and Brian McCarthy have this situation analyzed correctly. Let's stop wild speculation and allow the Club to do it's work.

SteveO
by SOseth
October 29th, 2009, 5:29 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: F1200
Replies: 31
Views: 12088

Re: F1200

Brian; I wasn't at the meeting but have had some conversations with some of those that were there...I'm not aware of any changes to the FV intake manifold rules for 2010 since the 1.050 dimension at the cylinder head flange that was inacted earlier this year. Any further changes in the rules need to...
by SOseth
July 27th, 2009, 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nuby's Dad
Replies: 2
Views: 1604

Nuby's Dad

For those that don't already know, Nuby's Dad, Bud recently passed away. Nuby was rarely at the race track without Bud and he will be missed by all who knew him.

SteveO
by SOseth
July 2nd, 2009, 5:34 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: June Meeting
Replies: 20
Views: 9755

Re: June Meeting

Steve, I appreciate your response and your attitude in this matter. Obviously, rules are put in place for a reason. Having said that, I feel other factors are involved, such as availability, cost, and if any change such as using the narrower grooves as are,or opening them to the original dimension ...
by SOseth
July 2nd, 2009, 11:26 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: June Meeting
Replies: 20
Views: 9755

Re: June Meeting

Mike; It seems to me that the rules as written for FV pistons is quite vague. You can use or have made (in my opinion) any piston you want as long as certain dimensions are upheld. That includes ring land measurements, particularly in relation to the wrist pin as that is really the only constant we ...
by SOseth
March 22nd, 2009, 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: April Fastrack--Oil Sumps
Replies: 35
Views: 14521

Re: April Fastrack--Oil Sumps

A request came into the club to allow an alternate means of fastening the oil sump the the engine. The means was not specified. My comment was that I didn't see the need. I stated my belief that if we were to change that part of the rules with regard to oil sumps, that I would just as well see FV ad...
by SOseth
March 11th, 2009, 6:07 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Need more input on the FV manifold rules
Replies: 56
Views: 33120

Re: Need more input on the FV manifold rules

This is quite simple really, beyond the accusations and recriminations that I believe unfounded. Several requests came from outside the committee to address what seemed to be un-intended loopholes in the intake rules. So the committee came up with something and published it for all the FV community ...
by SOseth
March 9th, 2009, 9:27 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Break In Oil Help
Replies: 19
Views: 10965

Re: Break In Oil Help

Jim's points are valid and we're not the only engine that shares lobes. That said, oil discussions are like talking about beauty in the world. Some guys like blonds some brunettes, some like Fords some Chevys whatever. Just make sure it's synthetic. As long as the synthetic is used after break-in. ...
by SOseth
March 7th, 2009, 12:33 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Break In Oil Help
Replies: 19
Views: 10965

Re: Break In Oil Help

I would recommend Shell Rotella 15/40. Yes I know it's made for compression ignition engines but thats why it still has significant levels of zinc and boron. It's available cheaply at Costco, Walmart or any truck stop.

SteveO
by SOseth
February 8th, 2009, 1:20 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Intake Rules Revision
Replies: 1
Views: 1323

Intake Rules Revision

There has been a revision to the proposed intake manifolds rules that everyone should made aware of. I have copied the entire passage from Fastrack and added the addition in red. Everyone should read this and let the club know where you stand with this. SteveO Item 1. Effective 4/1/09: Change FV sec...
by SOseth
February 5th, 2009, 9:09 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New manifold rules in GCR
Replies: 80
Views: 33709

Re: New manifold rules in GCR

Guys, some excellent points. I think we need to address in letters those issues with the new rules where a standard non-vee-literate tech guy can't misinterpret them. The rule about a manifold having to weight 24 oz. before repair is honorable for fairness, but simply unenforceable. That one simply...
by SOseth
February 5th, 2009, 7:12 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New manifold rules in GCR
Replies: 80
Views: 33709

Re: New manifold rules in GCR

Just a thought, is it a possibility that the excess bronze is there to bring it up to the min weight, because of material removed from the inside? an illeagle manifold, thinned out so much that weight had to be added to get the 24 oz? just a thought. THOR That is exactly why the 24 oz weight was es...
by SOseth
February 4th, 2009, 8:31 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New manifold rules in GCR
Replies: 80
Views: 33709

Re: New manifold rules in GCR

a) 1 - We are now acknowledging the exists of factory bronze repairs. Not sure why this is necessary. This was mentioned to re enforce the arguement that we should legally be allowed to repair a damaged intake manifold. It was/is not specifically legal to repair a damaged manifold as it was not spe...
by SOseth
February 3rd, 2009, 6:17 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New manifold rules in GCR
Replies: 80
Views: 33709

Re: New manifold rules in GCR

What became of the Australian "control" manifold that the "committee" was investigating? Robert; The last I heard (now a couple of years ago)was that the Aussie's were having a hard time with the control manifold. I think the tube diameter was too large making part throttle runn...
by SOseth
November 17th, 2008, 10:59 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November meeting
Replies: 8
Views: 4936

Re: November meeting

I received a copy of the proposal and agree it seems rather benign. One issue regarding the visablity of the vw casting marks in the flanges. Sometimes the holes are enlarged to compensate for engine widths and that can obliterate the logo. I'd hate to see a perfectly good manifold be considered il...
by SOseth
November 16th, 2008, 6:35 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November meeting
Replies: 8
Views: 4936

Re: November meeting

John;

I know Mike Kochanski was involved in the process and I believe Dave Carr at Autowerks was involved as well.

SteveO