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by VDF1
May 16th, 2012, 11:04 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: transmission questioni
Replies: 6
Views: 4670

Re: transmission questioni

If your upper engine cover is supported at lower rear by the transmission tail you might check that. I once had 3rd/4th shifting problems and it wasn't the transmission at all, it was body interference that was stopping the linkage from fully engaging 4th gear. Leroy VDF-1 Coppedge
by VDF1
September 12th, 2011, 11:22 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Bolt on valve covers
Replies: 35
Views: 25043

Re: Bolt on valve covers

I noticed one performance difference a few years ago when I was still racing: The bolt-on covers with fins increase the frontal area of the car. Not very much, but all "aero" improvements are very small aren't they?
by VDF1
September 11th, 2011, 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take an hour and watch this
Replies: 5
Views: 3514

Re: Take an hour and watch this

Sort of makes Chapman seem a bit like a creep. His desire to win was stronger than any feelings he had concerning the humanity of his drivers. But oh how I loved those cars of his when I was in college in the 60s. When I bought my first FV in 1970 it was a Autodynamics that the previous owner had mo...
by VDF1
July 13th, 2011, 9:28 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April meeting
Replies: 92
Views: 116721

Re: April meeting

Furthermore, when reading how to go faster books isn't better braking generally the last place one can expect to gain time over one's competitors? First you need a good line, second you need smoothness, and finally you can gain a few more tenths per lap with outstanding braking. How much an advantag...
by VDF1
July 7th, 2011, 2:57 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Air filter size
Replies: 18
Views: 19259

Re: Air filter size

I saw no difference in performance on the track is all I can say. Of course, I was sometimes inconsistent and that may have skewed my results. I don't know how many low-profile filters K&N make. It does occur to me that any filter will intefere with an air/fuel charge above the carb so it's a ma...
by VDF1
July 6th, 2011, 7:37 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Air filter size
Replies: 18
Views: 19259

Re: Air filter size

I think it may all depend on the "low profile" air filter. When I bought my car many years ago it had the low profile K&N installed and a respected West Coast FV person suggested I might be restricting my air flow, but I couldn't believe the man I bought the car from would have missed ...
by VDF1
February 9th, 2011, 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well attended races in California..
Replies: 5
Views: 2550

Re: well attended races in California..

Post this question on this site: http://norcalfv.proboards.com/index.cgi?

There are several guys that rent FVs in California.
by VDF1
February 8th, 2011, 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New engine developed at VW
Replies: 4
Views: 2228

Re: New engine developed at VW

That's a clever bit of engineering isn't it? Very cool, Brian. Thanks. Leroy
by VDF1
January 13th, 2011, 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speed freak alert
Replies: 3
Views: 1936

Re: speed freak alert

OOPS! Try this link and I suggest starting with the street cars on the left and then bring in the F1 cars on the right!

http://www.c30world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14624
by VDF1
January 13th, 2011, 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speed freak alert
Replies: 3
Views: 1936

speed freak alert

Street cars versus F1 cars at Spa: http://youtubedoubler.com/?video1=ht...rName=Not+Sure :mrgreen:
by VDF1
April 1st, 2010, 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Class is in session
Replies: 2
Views: 2079

Class is in session

Here is some very fine video of Jackie Stewart telling a guy over breakfast how to get around Monte Carlo fast. Listen to this guy, he knew what he was talking about, didn't he?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgSiK_VarK8
by VDF1
December 28th, 2009, 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV Racing Sim Development
Replies: 47
Views: 28544

Re: FV Racing Sim Development

Doug, I sent you a PM with the info you asked for. There is another active FV Sim being developed according to my son at: http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=23475 The guy who posted on this post as G_Toronto is the person who originally developed the FV Sim, but he quit working on it a c...
by VDF1
October 5th, 2009, 9:09 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New Front Spindles
Replies: 15
Views: 9602

Re: New Front Spindles

I don't have pictures, but here's the post from Brian McCarthy on the LeftCoast FV site in 2006 where I first learned of the spacers that has a bit of explanation: "There has been a considerable discussions regarding FV front spindles and their weaknesses. Several folks have some up with soluti...
by VDF1
October 2nd, 2009, 1:38 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New Front Spindles
Replies: 15
Views: 9602

Re: New Front Spindles

That's what the spindle spacers are for that Peak Performance sells--they strengthen the spindles. A few years ago I bent every part on the right front corner including the beam EXCEPT for the spindle which had the spacer installed on it.
by VDF1
September 9th, 2009, 3:45 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Losing Power...
Replies: 42
Views: 19731

Re: Losing Power...

This sounds remarkably like a tiny air leak into the fuel line where it connected to the fuel filter that I had once. It didn't leak fuel and it only sucked air at high rpms (loss of power)--and it was intermittent (very strange). I never figured out why it was intermittent, but once I sealed the le...
by VDF1
June 18th, 2009, 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: F1 Preparation Video - Red Bull
Replies: 1
Views: 1215

F1 Preparation Video - Red Bull

My son sent me this video tonight. Some of you have probably seen it. It's very cool and indicates how much effort goes into F1. FVs seem pretty simple compared to this stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WrgxeHC228

Enjoy, Leroy Coppedge
by VDF1
April 23rd, 2009, 9:16 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Adding Ballist
Replies: 13
Views: 6497

Re: Adding Ballist

Brian, I hope your guy, when he's back in the chips, recognizes that what he does after the roll hoop is most important because most drag is created at the trailing edge, not the leading edge--correct, no? What is the projected time for your latest creation to be on a track? I like your idea of expe...
by VDF1
April 20th, 2009, 4:35 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Adding Ballist
Replies: 13
Views: 6497

Re: Adding Ballist

I used lead shot put in reinforced bags and super-taped to the belly pan. It's sold in 25 pound bags to shotgun owners who want to make their own shells. The bags are moldable and cheap.
by VDF1
March 31st, 2009, 3:34 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Stripped lug in drum
Replies: 12
Views: 12611

Re: Stripped lug in drum

I had helicoils installed in my drums at a local automotive machine shop for about $10 each because they had the kit so I just bought the threads and paid for the drilling and inserting.
by VDF1
June 10th, 2008, 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On board camera suggestions
Replies: 45
Views: 15602

Re: On board camera suggestions

Since no-one has responded to my post about solid-core plug wires potentially causing a problem for the GoPro I assume everyone uses solid-core plug wires OR no-one made the EMF interference connection that Samiam talked about. I used an Aiptek MPVR with a Twenty20 bullet camera for a couple of year...
by VDF1
June 4th, 2008, 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On board camera suggestions
Replies: 45
Views: 15602

Re: On board camera suggestions

I've been struggling to get my GoPro camera to work. My symptoms are exactly the same as Steve except I haven't managed to get a single lap--I've tried two different cameras, two different memory cards, several different kinds of batteries, and different mounting points on the car. The camera works ...
by VDF1
May 12th, 2008, 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Runoffs
Replies: 10
Views: 4296

Re: 2009 Runoffs

by VDF1
May 6th, 2008, 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV Racing Sim Development
Replies: 47
Views: 28544

Re: FV Racing Sim Development

Jim- Thanks. I hope this helps the man. Ian- If you go to this site and click on tracks you can look at tracks various people have developed. Use the boxes at the top to narrow your search, e.g., "permanent tracks" and "north america". You have more time than me on the new Laguna...
by VDF1
May 6th, 2008, 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV Racing Sim Development
Replies: 47
Views: 28544

Re: FV Racing Sim Development

Come on one of you engine builders give the guy some real data (you can phony it a bit, if you like). Someday this sim may be the only racing you'll be doing. Is the data that is published in the "Getting Started In FV" closer to real life than his curve?
by VDF1
May 6th, 2008, 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV Racing Sim Development
Replies: 47
Views: 28544

Re: FV Racing Sim Development

If you mean how well does it mimic a FV I will say that when I set the car up (in the game) the way I mention in the above post and drive it on west coast tracks that I've been on in real life it feels remarkably like my FV. I mean the rhythm of driving is very life like and I run times comparable t...