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IMHO - poor FV turnouts relative to other classes are indicative of the 'cheapness' of FV'rs :mrgreen: We pinch the penny more than any other class, and when fuel prices and entry fees are what they are, FV seems to feel the most heat from it. Personally, I think all the other classes should get tog...

Thanks for the suggestions Bruce - but it's about 100 times WORSE using that setup.. The file SIZE is much smaller (that would be good), but the audio is some 20 seconds off after that change. I guess it's specific to the model of the Lyra unit. Mine is a X2400A and your's might be the prior X1200A....

I sent a message out to everyone who's signed up in the FV Registry. If you are in there and didn't receive it, then drop me a note and I'll resend. If you are NOT in the Registry yet, please be sure to get over there and sign up. The Ad Hoc Committee is seeking 'guidance' from the FV Participants -...

Congrats - but I can GUARANTEE YOU that T&S will NOT like that number against those colors. You need to do a bit of 'consistent color contrast' for your number (try working T&S as a taper some weekend! Try to read that number as it goes by at 100 MPH and 300 yards distance ... (and you must ...

Per the GCR, you need two return springs on the throttle linkage... Mike - I'm not aware of any such rule and can't find it in the GCR. Is there REALLY such a requirement? And, if so, where would I find it in the GCR? Not to say it isn't a GOOD IDEA! :) - just wondering about a RULE ( *I* would be ...

Brian (et al) There is a provision for national clarification of an existing rule on YOUR OWN car .. but it's still not FREE and it doesn't give you the right to look at OTHER people's cars. OTOH, I do agree with you that it would be much nicer for all, if Tech could just roam around on Saturday and...

Who led into the last turn, last lap (coming on to the front straight)? ... and WHERE was GRIMES in the results??
Steve

Don't think you need more ground CLEARANCE - what you need is a higher spring rate. Possibly add some coilovers to your front shocks? (I THINK they're now legal in Solo2?). You might also (or instead) go to an external front sway bar and install a second spring pack - if you don't already have 2. Yo...

Re manifold - appeared that tech was just fishing - checking OD of tubing. In case you haven't heard ... national has decreed that at least TWO items SHALL be checked on each car in impound at all national races this year (essentially, this means at least ONE thing beyond weight) - the items should...

OK - it's been a while - we've picked up a few more registrants and I've updated the list at the top of this thread accordingly. We're still looking for the rest of 'em. I have also added a few from the birthday party entry list. Keep your eyes peeled and TELL THEM about it if you come in contact. F...

...from a point no higher than the lower edge of the intake manifold ... What this means is that the bodywork must go to at least <b>DOWN TO </b>the bottom of the intake. There is no limit on the upper (height) of the bodywork. I have seen several over the years going above the roll hoop - but not ...

What do you mean by low enough to fit within the rules ? I am not aware of any rules that limit the height of any bodywork. Also - FYI, almost all of those scoops have a primary function of feeding air to the oil cooler. You don't want to RAM air into a Vee carb - you won't be able to jet it - just ...

FVartist wrote:Steve,

Here is the frame adj for the RCA Lyra http://www.kadath.com.ar/frateadj/

Bruce

Can't see how to use that - I have just a single AVI file - no 'OGG' file to go with it. ??
Steve

Scott, After giving up on my GoPro (at least for racing), I decided to do the same as you. An F5 buddy pointed me towards the RCA Lyra DVR and a guy on ebay that was selling them. I have only used mine once so far - it worked perfectly ... EXCEPT that I ran out of memory on the CF card because I for...

Yes it was - the number is Sanction# 08-RS-26-P. You can download all the results (including the sanction number) from the fv45birthday.com website.
Steve

... I dont' agree with the yearly rebuild requirement.... IMO Jim, I thought the same thing .. till I tore mine apart myself after about 15 race weekends. The inside fluid looked 'dirty' and it really looked bad. I had to replace several shims as a result of contamination and abrasion between them ...

Set it on one .... or six. There is no way to tell with the (lack of) info you provided - and there really isn't any way to tell anyhow. Every car is different and if you have no real experience in a Vee - it won't make enough difference to matter. Shock settings will generally come into play only w...

Dean,
You might try steering dampers. You can get them with 'eye' holes on both ends - ck with Bob Lybarger - RaceCarSupply might also have them - or you can drop by your local VW parts store. They are about $40 or so each and work reasonably well. I ran them for MANY years on my car.
Steve

John, There is no reason why you can't use the measurement process for when the gearbox IS in the car. See below - you will need a degree wheel and some method of locking one side of the trannie (axle) while turning the other. Transmission Gear Ratios "Type" gear part number trans. type # ...

The very first zero roll FV was (and still is) the Shadowfax - designed and built in 1969 (I think) by the late Harvey Templeton. The car is now owned by Mike Jackson and it was at the 45th party at Roebling. He regularly kicks 'a' in the Monoposto vintage races as his is the ONLY car with zero roll...

To answer a couple of your questions... A well set up Vee with good tires can achieve around 1.6G side load - with spikes higher, but that's about it for average. And NO - a vee will NOT flip over in a spin ... UNLESS it digs into something .. like DIRT. :-) Also - AFAIK, there is NO minimum ride he...

Kevin,
Do you have a current status report on the Promo DVD? Haven't heard anything about it in a WHILE now - it's still important on my mind. Missed seeing you at the 45th. You missed a great event.
Steve

P.S.- I have a separate two-pronged adapter for the electric brakes and the wires just go directly to the brakes without being grounded anywhere... Generally, trailer brakes (at least the ones I've seen) are NOT grounded at any point. The magnetic brake puck can be activated by current in either di...

Ditto on what Dietmar said. I have had one come out before (when nothing else was wrong) and ping/ping the crap out of the inside of the bell housing... not to mention how poorly the clutch worked. I SAFETY WIRE mine. After installation and a thorough inspection, I wire from one side to the other ov...

I found him. Thanks for the replies.
Steve