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Good post Brian. Wilwood makes a check valve for drum systems that is set at 10 psi to prevent bleed back and sells for about $25 and is a worthwhile investment . They also make a 2 psi residual valve which is probably a bit better for our use (if needed). (BTW, OUR price is under $20 :lol: ) BUT.. ...

If anyone is serious about this, (I suspect not.) You should go to one of the Hoosier Dealers and signup for a group buy. (saving you a few more dollars) The dealer can interface to Hoosier for you and make the buy commitment. They (Hoosier) are not going to build any other compound tire without kno...

Bertolucci's did one of ours and it was fine. We are sending them a couple more. I have no doubt that Brian would do a good job also, so it comes down to shipping costs and turnaround time.

So if I use a 5w30 race synthetic it would give me a little less OP at start ups while maintaining the protect of the 10w30 I currently run? That is correct. I doubt you would notice any real change in OP even at startup since the 5W (Winter) performance doesn't come into much play until below free...

Mike, As of right now the only case allowed in FST is the Mag/Al stock case. So the Al case is only good for (with current rules) other venues or big street engines. I do like the idea of going to AL cases in FST though. The extra ~10lbs is not an issue in FST. We have built several 140-180 HP stree...

Yes, when cold it would be ok to go to a 20W. (This is what we do.) Just make sure your OP is adquate. (When in doubt you can always mix blends to achieve a 25 weight, etc.) 30 weight race oils (RedLine etc.) while marked 30, do in fact contain viscosity indexers and are really the same as 10W-30. (...

I suspect most all are using 10W-30 synthetic. (Or a 30 labeled oil like Red Line, but it is actually a 10W-30)

sharplikestump wrote: Or perchance is there a such a thing as a tapered Helicoil?

Nope. Don't think they have a pipe thread helicoil. You use a straight M10 coil. (They make the senders with M10 fittings.) (Or use your method.)

That price (on the SR web store) is for a turn-key front spindle to spindle HD spring pack, calipers, sway bar and ride height adjusters. Shock arms cut off with caps and new shock mounts welded on. I quoted here a parts only price, since most vee guys do their own beam work. For example a BJ Beam w...

Wrong path. You are pushing $800+ (without a beam) to put on an out of production beam with weak axles and terrible geometry. The VW BJ beam parts for spindle to spindle is under $500 and that INCLUDES a beam with needle bearings. Neither will ever happen due to the lack of consensus. Stay with drums.

While discs may be in FV's future, I sure wouldn't go to the KustomWarehouse solution. A non VW solution with minimal supplier(s) for how long? The only sensible way is to go with a VW solution. (BJ Beam and VW/Ghia brakes and rotors.) Some fab work, but less $, plenty of availability now and into t...

They are M10, but most everyone has used NPT 1/8-27 on the cases. Normally if you use Teflon tape or paste they will seal fine. If the sender is bottoming out on the case, you will have to do something different (like helicoil, etc.)

If you have a SA2000 and are ready to upgrade... Bell gave me a special deal on 2 Helmets.. (SA-2010 Sport, in Safety Orange X-Large only) These retail for $279.95. http://bellracing.com/helmets/sport-series/sport (click on the color to see it in color) These are NOT seconds, etc. They are new perfe...

Ok, by me, but I ain't the one asking... Have the guy contact Phil above...

Jim

WANTED - Formula Vee roller or slider to convert to a Formula First. Would like a Lynx, but would consider any formula Vee. Email ajparadiso6@aol.com or phone Phil Paradiso at 563-557-9431. (5/10/13)

Posted for Phil. Please contact him.

Mark,

Thanks lots. That is exactly what I was looking for...
I did finally find that sales invoice. Looks like you got an AIM Throttle position sensor with it. Did you intergrate that to the GPX ?

I think we are talking two different things.. (not unusual here). The checking brian is talking about is not a drum breaking issue. We see this checking on TransAm etc cars with disc brakes. As Brian points out, it is a pad/shoe agressiveness issue. (and to some degree a drum/rotor composition issue...

Dave, In the email... His email and phone numbers.

Jim

Chris posts here sometimes. You have talked to him?

It is purely the casting process and/or the materials used. (how much carbon, cooling time, heating temps etc. during manufacturing. No heating that you could ever achieve via braking would ever make a difference. There are processes that can eliminate these stress points, but it takes a LOT of heat...

MarkP-2 wrote:You mean there's guys who bend the rules in vintage racing???

Mark, a bit.. But no one complains and they still have fun... "Pass the wine and cheese"

Yep. I suspect if Mike used a special wax on his body (car), people would claim that is "not in spirit" with the class and he would have an unfair advantage. :lol: Certainly the rules get pushed, It happens in EVERY form of competition. If you think the rules were broken then protest or lo...

brian wrote:In an attempt to avoid knee jerk reactions and mistakes incurring the unexpected consequences of change, all of us tend to be cautious. That's a trait shared by all rule making organizations .

Hmm. You ever watch Congress ?

I sold a couple of these over the last 3 years and have never used one myself. It looks like a simple set up with any sensors. I don't remember who I sold those two and never heard any feedback pro or con. (I would have to restore my Peachtree files from 2+ years ago.) Anyone have any experience wit...

The committee was not put in place to be the policing agency of our class, nor was it intended to be a jury to decide if the rules are adequate as written in the GCR. SCCA has had a procedure in place for dealing with those issues. . Generally I agree also. What I felt was needed from the commitee ...