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by CitationFV21
May 7th, 2013, 9:15 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front drum part number
Replies: 26
Views: 26366

Re: Front drum part number

[quote="jstoezel"] ChrisZ, I use custom wheels built for the Canadian FV series (WCMA and F1200). There's 2 models available, I have the older type. I torque at 55lbs.[/quote] It was a long time ago, but I tried a set of similar wheels with EMRA. Torqued to 65 ft lbs and the brakes were li...
by CitationFV21
May 6th, 2013, 10:03 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Valve Lash Adjusting.
Replies: 7
Views: 5764

Re: Valve Lash Adjusting.

Okay,

Found this on You Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S5Uapc8GjE

I need to look at cam to see if it works.

ChrisZ
by CitationFV21
May 6th, 2013, 9:33 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front drum part number
Replies: 26
Views: 26366

Re: Front drum part number

Jean,

Which wheels do you run? And what do you torque them to?

ChrisZ
by CitationFV21
April 21st, 2013, 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 64345

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

After watching today's F1 race, I can now see the evolution of the block and I can attribute it to 4 people: Jackie Stewart - not intentionally of course - he would hate the block - but his push for safety made it possible, Gilles Villeneuve - the first, I think, of the car control drivers who would...
by CitationFV21
April 17th, 2013, 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 64345

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

Unless you've raced without mirrors, you may not understand what the pro-anti-mirror guys are talking about. When you drive an open wheel race car, you drive a different style than if you raced a closed wheel car for fear of launching one or both cars. When you race without mirrors you also change ...
by CitationFV21
April 17th, 2013, 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 64345

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

[quote="smsazzy"][quote="CitationFV21"]Edit - I wrote this before Steve - but forgot to hit submit..... :lol:[/quote] Sounds like he blocked you to get his posted first. Did he make one move or two? :-)[/quote] No - Just one move - I was sleeping and did not react fast enough :lol:
by CitationFV21
April 17th, 2013, 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 64345

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

In this day and time, we DEFINITELY need mirrors... Steve, FV80 Why? I never really understood the reasons. Why do we need to know what's going on behind us? To block someone from passing? I'm just asking because I don't see a need unless I'm backing into the garage. If you are racing in a mixed gr...
by CitationFV21
April 16th, 2013, 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 64345

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

These blockers are not going to stop their activities until they are taken out a few times. If you chose inaction for any number of valid reasons, then do not be upset that you followed your plan and the other guy won... after all you let him win by not taking him out. Brian Hmmm - maybe you could ...
by CitationFV21
January 21st, 2012, 4:41 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: FV Minimum Weight
Replies: 0
Views: 1390

FV Minimum Weight

Hello, I have started a thread over at Apex Speed to collect information on if the minimum weight should be raised from 1025. I would prefer that responses be posted there, but realize that some people may not want to sign up in order to post. Here is the link: http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showth...
by CitationFV21
January 17th, 2012, 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a such thing as to fast?
Replies: 16
Views: 8892

Re: Is there a such thing as to fast?

My dad and mom run what is arguably the most successful slot car raceway in the US. Open since 1966 and I'm very proud of them. See the site link below. Ricky del Not only that but both drove FV if I remember right. I raced Pro HO in the 70's and raced there. My last job was in elevators and D&...
by CitationFV21
January 16th, 2012, 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a such thing as to fast?
Replies: 16
Views: 8892

Re: Is there a such thing as to fast?

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuBXJViw ... ata_player

This was 1994!

And if you were a slot racer in the 60's (and read Car and Driver) you should recognize one of the names.

ChrisZ
by CitationFV21
January 16th, 2012, 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a such thing as to fast?
Replies: 16
Views: 8892

Re: Is there a such thing as to fast?

What amazed me was that the "drivers" actually seemed to know what was going on. I just saw these blurs and had no idea what car was on what track. If we assumed the track was about .7 miles scale, 800+ mph would be about right. The concentration is so intense, if you are racing with some...
by CitationFV21
January 16th, 2012, 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a such thing as to fast?
Replies: 16
Views: 8892

Re: Is there a such thing as to fast?

I have been racing a slower version for over 30 years - really helps with those FV reflexes.

We have an 80'ft oval that we lap in less than 2 seconds with $50.oo cars.

If you want to see even faster (scale speed) cars, do a search on HO slot cars....

ChrisZ
by CitationFV21
September 13th, 2011, 8:06 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Bolt on valve covers
Replies: 35
Views: 25033

Re: Bolt on valve covers

Chris, Bolt on valve covers are already legal, unlike the front pulley (seals) were at the time I assume you are referring to. The question on the table is whether to *mandate* the use of bolt on valve covers under the assumption they would stay on more of the time, thus reducing the effect on the ...
by CitationFV21
September 12th, 2011, 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take an hour and watch this
Replies: 5
Views: 3512

Re: Take an hour and watch this

Bill, I took my school in 1976 at Thompson, and raced for the next 3. Jackie would have loved Thompson. The road course was next to a golf course and was used as the paddock for the stock cars. It was not unusual during schools and lapping to come flat out over the crest in the back and find a garba...
by CitationFV21
September 11th, 2011, 8:25 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Bolt on valve covers
Replies: 35
Views: 25033

Re: Bolt on valve covers

It looks like there are 2 camps, but like the front pulley issue, I don't see a performance advantage. Trailing arm cars (in front of the axle) don't seem to have as much of a problem with the cover getting knocked off. Not to say it can't happen. Leading arm cars do. If there is no performance adva...
by CitationFV21
September 11th, 2011, 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take an hour and watch this
Replies: 5
Views: 3512

Re: Take an hour and watch this

What a hatchet job. I've driven both the Nurburgring and Monaco, in addition to raced at Roebling, the real Road Atlanta, and other southeast tracks. While I admire Sir Jackie Stewart and his driving talent, he proclaimed Roebling as the most dangerous track he'd ever driven. As such, I've lost res...
by CitationFV21
July 31st, 2011, 2:56 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: You asked for it.
Replies: 23
Views: 16482

Re: You asked for it.

Go ask the spec racer ford guys how many heat cycles their DOT Yokohama's, or more currently, Goodyear's will last ......... maybe 7-10. The Hoosier or American racer slicks are good for over double that and cost 25% less per set. [Edit Note - see someone has also replied to this] But EMRA and the ...
by CitationFV21
July 30th, 2011, 9:16 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: You asked for it.
Replies: 23
Views: 16482

Re: You asked for it.

:mrgreen: $4500 and $5500 for a F1200 engine to get to the front,Ill stay at the back quite happily,at my age its for fun and being able to race,also If I was younger and serious I wouldn't be in F1200 or FV I would be in FF or better,champion F1200 driver...who remembers or cares anyway after a wh...
by CitationFV21
July 26th, 2011, 8:00 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Transaxle rebuilds..
Replies: 36
Views: 21582

Re: Transaxle rebuilds..

20W50 synthetic motorcycle oil, filled to an inch or so below the bottom of the hole.. Okay, in order to revisit a debate, I have heard everything from automatic transmission oil to proper gear oil and everything in the middle. With light weight synthetic gear oil on the market, what advantage is a...
by CitationFV21
July 25th, 2011, 7:42 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Transaxle rebuilds..
Replies: 36
Views: 21582

Re: Transaxle rebuilds..

What type and how much oil do you have in your tranny?

ChrisZ
by CitationFV21
July 13th, 2011, 8:20 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: NACA ducts - Forward facing ducts?
Replies: 3
Views: 2339

Re: NACA ducts - Forward facing ducts?

Hum this is where there is a difference with WCMA. WCMA never mentions the silhouette aspect of the rule. It looks like any forward facing duct has to make a 90 degree turn, wherever it is located: From the WCMA technical regulations: " h) Forward facing air ducts may be installed for the purp...
by CitationFV21
July 11th, 2011, 5:21 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Watkins Glen
Replies: 12
Views: 4910

Re: Watkins Glen

So there's more than 20 FVs at the Glen yesterday. Everybody says "promote FV" but a hundred or so people cannot be bothered to post a report or cut and paste results ....... Gee - give them a chance to get home and unpacked - used to be we had to wait for Competition Press (Autoweek) to ...
by CitationFV21
July 9th, 2011, 2:36 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April meeting
Replies: 92
Views: 116648

Re: April meeting

In 2003 they claimed 63,000. So I find it hard to believe a drop of 21,000. I can't find the current numbers anywhere. The height of membership was when you got a membership for every one who bought a Subaru WRX (someone check me on that). If we still have 42,000 then that is still a substantial nu...
by CitationFV21
July 8th, 2011, 9:40 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April meeting
Replies: 92
Views: 116648

Re: April meeting

brian wrote:Just learned that SCCA membership is down 21,000 from a high of 60,000 a few years ago. I feel like a crew member on the Titanic, arguing about what music to play.
Documentation please.

ChrisZ