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by FM4SOLO
November 8th, 2012, 4:57 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Electric Fans
Replies: 5
Views: 5515

Re: Electric Fans

I thought I might chime in, I was the co-driver of the Vee Brandon is talking about. I ran street bugs for many years. The heads got wet when driven in the rain, so I figured a little cool down spray wouldn't hurt them. Yeah, watching the stuff boil when you spray it kinda makes your stomach knot a ...
by FM4SOLO
September 14th, 2010, 5:40 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: rebuilding transmission
Replies: 2
Views: 1654

Re: rebuilding transmission

I used all parts from Long Enterprises, including the step by step DVD. I used a 1:48 third and 1:04 fourth, loved them, totally transformed the car. All of my Synchros were shot, so i did the whole transmission. I got the car (72 Lynx) reasonably quick before I had to stop driving it due to arthrit...
by FM4SOLO
January 18th, 2010, 6:58 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Need a new header
Replies: 3
Views: 1881

Re: Need a new header

When I had my old exhaust header rebuilt, I got all the parts from great plains aircraft supply, reused my collector, had a local muffler shop weld it up.
by FM4SOLO
December 18th, 2009, 1:03 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Lynx B 4 sale :(
Replies: 0
Views: 1201

Lynx B 4 sale :(

Arthritis has made me face the music, building a new car, I can't get into this one comfortably any more :( 1972 Lynx Solo Vee. $5000.00 or best offer . Complete teardown, repair, repaint of the zero roll chassis/frame in 2007. Refreshed engine, 1600 cc w/40 Weber IDF, 83 hp@5500 rpm at the wheels, ...
by FM4SOLO
December 18th, 2009, 12:09 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Solo Vee for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1845

Re: Solo Vee for sale

Hmmm, talk to me, have to get out of the GT (Grey Turd, the local nick name), serious joint problems cause me to look for another car. The mentioned car is available to the right person, many updates since I purchased it. No rush, I'll keep it for my kids/grandkids before I give it away...many upgra...
by FM4SOLO
October 25th, 2009, 10:05 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Solo Vee wins National Tour
Replies: 1
Views: 1436

Solo Vee wins National Tour

Yeah, we (my son 1, me 2) took 1st and 2nd, but the fastest F500 broke on day one of the Tristate Challenge National Tour. I hate to win that way, but we did beat one other F500. How long has it been since this has happened?
by FM4SOLO
August 12th, 2009, 10:23 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Nationals
Replies: 46
Views: 62928

Re: Nationals

Damn, severely deteriorated shoulders, knees and left hand arthritis have made this a limited last season in the Grey Turd Solo Vee. I will miss the FMOD crew, but I must move to a low effort (P/S and Power brake car). Looking at my options, not out of the Solo game, but out of the Vee. No, I'm not ...
by FM4SOLO
August 6th, 2009, 10:00 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

5.5 ounces requires more than 4 g's to equal one pound of force. I think the decision is correct. We design courses to be non-impact off course excursions. If we are exceeding 4 g's impact for off course, the course design is the problem. I still think this falls well within the confines of Solo, sa...
by FM4SOLO
August 6th, 2009, 9:25 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

" The question was posed at the National Tour, with the Division SSS in attendance starting with the Jr Karts. The decision was to allow it." Just for your information, the SSS, Divisional or not, has no SCCA official standing in deciding whether a helmet camera is "legal" or no...
by FM4SOLO
August 6th, 2009, 8:45 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

Total camera with mounting hardware weight checked at 5.5 ounces (certified postal scale), adhesive mount (no holes drilled/changes to the helmet integrity) tested to over 10 Lbs pull weight with no effect. Full movement of head/helmet tested with no interference with drivers body nor contact with a...
by FM4SOLO
August 6th, 2009, 5:51 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

I did not intend to start a fire, sorry. The ruling, I believe, was based on 3.3.3.B(1) 1) 1) All loose items, inside and outside the car, must be removed. Hand held items, such as but not limited to, cameras and cell phones are considered loose items. and 3.3.3.B(3) 3) Any cameras, if installed, mu...
by FM4SOLO
August 6th, 2009, 3:51 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

The question was posed at the National Tour, with the Division SSS in attendance starting with the Jr Karts. The decision was to allow it.
by FM4SOLO
August 6th, 2009, 11:57 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

Here is a sample of a GoPro mounted to the side of my sons Helmet at a National tour Solo.

http://blip.tv/file/2217737

It's an interesting angle, gives a good look at the cockpit and the course (would've been better with out the glare!)
by FM4SOLO
August 5th, 2009, 2:44 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: VW Stickers
Replies: 2
Views: 1865

Re: VW Stickers

Or pick them up at a National tour Autocross from the Tech trailer.
by FM4SOLO
June 26th, 2009, 12:36 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Crap
Replies: 3
Views: 1528

Crap

Went to the Dr for my arthritis today, Xrays confirm unrepairable degradation to both shoulders and the left hand. Short term, continued slow this season, long term, I have to quit driving the Vee to slow the damage. I guess it's up to my son to keep it in play. DAMN, DAMN, DAMN.
by FM4SOLO
June 9th, 2009, 11:32 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Front Suspension Setups
Replies: 6
Views: 3003

Re: Front Suspension Setups

I had that problem with my Lynx. A new spring pack solved it completely. I now have about an inch of clearance at full compression with 20" tall tires.
by FM4SOLO
June 8th, 2009, 11:27 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Blytheville National Tour
Replies: 3
Views: 1710

Re: Blytheville National Tour

by FM4SOLO
June 2nd, 2009, 10:45 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Blytheville National Tour
Replies: 3
Views: 1710

Re: Blytheville National Tour

GoPro Hero wide angle, taped over the mike inputs, audio set on low.
by FM4SOLO
June 2nd, 2009, 12:51 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Blytheville National Tour
Replies: 3
Views: 1710

Blytheville National Tour

My son and I ran the Eastern States Championships last weekend. The car ran well (72 Lynx, no updates), and we had a great time. Day 2 roll bar cam. http://axaddicted.blip.tv/posts?view=archive&nsfw=dc I was too tentative with the throttle, but still ran a semi-respectable time. I should have so...
by FM4SOLO
May 11th, 2009, 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Restore A Formula Vee
Replies: 8
Views: 3782

Re: How To Restore A Formula Vee

Really looking good. Can you post more photos of the bodywork? What color is it painted?
by FM4SOLO
March 23rd, 2009, 11:45 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

jaymzz wrote:After watching that video it is going to be really hard not watching the front tires. :shock:
That is what made me slow for the first dozen or more runs. Just have fun, but it is really different from a door slammer.
by FM4SOLO
March 23rd, 2009, 10:46 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

Yeah, they come up fast, but look down course, and try not to look at the front tires, a killer for time. While walking the course, squat down and get a look at the course as it will be in the car, it makes a HUGE difference. Walk until you can run it from memory with your eyes closed, you won't see...
by FM4SOLO
March 23rd, 2009, 10:26 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

It looks like you're fighting a really nasty push, Charles. See you at the Divisional. I won't have the Vee, and may not have a ride, but I'll help if you need it. Very little grip at that venue + hard tires = pushy loose. The worst turn was quite sharp, and that was where the big X was painted on ...
by FM4SOLO
March 23rd, 2009, 12:18 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

I ran my Lynx B today, first time on 100LL Avgas, purchased at a local airport for $3.09 a gallon.. It ran very well, and it seems to run a little cooler, which is a good thing. Here is some roughly edited footage from the first heat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKr3A2qE2u4 I need to work on came...
by FM4SOLO
February 27th, 2009, 12:55 am
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: 1970 Lynx vee
Replies: 120
Views: 361567

Re: 1970 Lynx vee

Cleanliness of the fuel and air into the carbs is very important. I have found that certain brands of pump gas will cause plugged low speed jets as well. I take the tops of the carbs off a few times every season and check the bowls, looking for trash, cleaning as necessary. I love webers, all jets a...