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by fvkartguy
July 17th, 2009, 2:21 pm
Forum: Promote Formula Vee!!!
Topic: Promotion Idea
Replies: 15
Views: 20847

Re: Promotion Idea

There are also school-related events, such as Formula SAE. I'm on the UT SAE team and it's made up of college kids who are interested in working on and driving cars (most do track days and are involved in other motorsports). Those events would be filled with people who would be easily persuaded into...
by fvkartguy
July 16th, 2009, 10:33 pm
Forum: Promote Formula Vee!!!
Topic: Promotion Idea
Replies: 15
Views: 20847

Re: Promotion Idea

As soon as I get my car back together I'm taking it to whatever car shows I can. Austin has so many and most of them are free to enter. I'd also like to take it by kart tracks (especially my old home track) and show it off. I think we could also advertise for local vee rental services so people know...
by fvkartguy
July 16th, 2009, 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
Replies: 67
Views: 24927

Re: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?

What can we do to bring back the competition? http://www.formulavee.org/interchange/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3238 The SCCA isn't really advertising for us. I think we need to take matters into our own hands and recruit new drivers... especially younger karters. They have experience, so they (usuall...
by fvkartguy
July 16th, 2009, 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV Future
Replies: 41
Views: 12025

Re: FV Future

I know exactly what we need to reach a younger audience. TV coverage. Perhaps we can get people to run some support races for at pro events, get ESPN2 or, better yet, Fuel/VS to air coverage at a reasonable timeslot (not like what speed did to the runoffs coverage this past year) and do whatever we...
by fvkartguy
July 16th, 2009, 11:27 am
Forum: Promote Formula Vee!!!
Topic: Promotion Idea
Replies: 15
Views: 20847

Promotion Idea

In case you couldn't guess by my user name, I use to be in a kart club before moving to FV. The club I was in was running low on memebers for a while, so we started promoting the club more actively. We'd have gatherings where everyone would bring their kart out to an old walmart parking lot (or the ...
by fvkartguy
July 16th, 2009, 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV Future
Replies: 41
Views: 12025

Re: FV Future

What about making the FST motor/trans, tire & brake package optional for FV, with a weight penalty of some amount (greater than the FST weight minimums) to partially "equalize" the increased power? If the weight were removable, then we would actually have the ability to run either FST...
by fvkartguy
July 16th, 2009, 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
Replies: 67
Views: 24927

Re: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?

I'm a kid who bought an old rental vee ($5000) and played around in regional races for a while until I honed in my driving skills. Now I feel like I've outgrown the car and am upgrading EVERYTHING. However, I definitely do NOT feel limited by the rules. If anything, I'm thankful for the limitations ...
by fvkartguy
July 3rd, 2009, 2:04 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: XCEL my Lynx B 0-roll for your z-bar
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Re: WTT or buy - my Lynx B 0-roll for your z-bar

Can you post a picture of your zero roll?
by fvkartguy
June 23rd, 2009, 9:48 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Power or Manual Lifts
Replies: 3
Views: 2053

Re: Power or Manual Lifts

What thickness of metal did you use and what is the total weight of one of your lifts?
I already have a winch, would you sell a lift w/out a winch?
by fvkartguy
May 27th, 2009, 8:37 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: FS: Kart/Trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 2549

FS: Kart/Trailer

Race kart, trailer, and lots of spares.
Located in Austin, TX.
See all the details here: http://austin.craigslist.org/rvs/1304707201.html
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by fvkartguy
May 27th, 2009, 8:27 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: FS: Pocket Bike
Replies: 1
Views: 1558

FS: Pocket Bike

Located in Austin, TX.
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by fvkartguy
May 27th, 2009, 8:12 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: FS: Lynx/Caracal Body
Replies: 1
Views: 1038

FS: Lynx/Caracal Body

Located in Austin, TX.
I'm updating my car, so would trade for useful parts.
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by fvkartguy
May 8th, 2009, 5:42 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: CARACAL TAIL
Replies: 3
Views: 1363

Re: CARACAL TAIL

I'm updating a caracal and need a lot of replacement parts, so let me know if you have any more!
by fvkartguy
April 1st, 2009, 1:04 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB: Fuel Cell
Replies: 3
Views: 1167

Re: WTB: Fuel Cell

Rave Motorsports wrote:Thanks for the tip I'll give Bill a call
Tell him Barret told you to call :D
by fvkartguy
March 30th, 2009, 10:17 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Lynx trailing arms Zbar hardware wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 1981

Re: Lynx trailing arms Zbar hardware wanted

Are these the type of trailing arms you're looking for?
http://www.formulavee.org/interchange/v ... =11&t=2982
by fvkartguy
March 27th, 2009, 9:08 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB: Fuel Cell
Replies: 3
Views: 1167

Re: WTB: Fuel Cell

You could try Bill Griffith at Bigger Hammer Racing (Texas) at (972) 291-5460
Last I heard, he had at least two (Caracal C and D).
by fvkartguy
March 23rd, 2009, 11:33 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB: Trailing Arms
Replies: 7
Views: 1648

Re: WTB: Trailing Arms

I'm in Texas, but will give him a call tomorrow anyway.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
by fvkartguy
March 23rd, 2009, 8:48 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB: Trailing Arms
Replies: 7
Views: 1648

WTB: Trailing Arms

Does anyone know where I can find some light weight (chrome olly) trailing arms for a Caracal C?
This is what they're replacing:
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by fvkartguy
March 19th, 2009, 1:01 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: LOTS-a-STUFF: Body, Shocks, Kart&Trailer
Replies: 0
Views: 1063

LOTS-a-STUFF: Body, Shocks, Kart&Trailer

Body from Caracal C (original logbook says Lynx B) - $425 plus shipping: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/fvkartguy/For%20Sale/IMG_0068.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/fvkartguy/For%20Sale/IMG_0067.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/fvkartguy/For%20Sale/IMG_0066.jpg Carr...
by fvkartguy
March 3rd, 2009, 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rFactor Simulation
Replies: 6
Views: 2483

Re: rFactor Simulation

I'm using the Logitech Momo forcefeedback wheel.
It started working again on its own... I don't really know why it doesn't work sometimes, but the technical support at logitech isn't much help.
by fvkartguy
February 23rd, 2009, 9:36 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: WTB enclosed trailer
Replies: 4
Views: 2725

Re: WTB enclosed trailer

I have a 7 x 16 dual axle enclosed Haulmark Cadet trailer with a ramp door that I am willing to part with. New in 2001. I put a bench in the front. Pit pal fuel jug holder holds 2 five gallon jugs. Shelf to set helmet and hang drivers suit. Tire racks hold two sets flat to wall. Holiday canopy atta...
by fvkartguy
February 19th, 2009, 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rFactor Simulation
Replies: 6
Views: 2483

Re: rFactor Simulation

I was going to try to create a race last weekend, but I've been having all kinds of trouble with my steering wheel. I'd like to set up some games on the "Elkhartlike" track though.
http://rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=ElkhartLike
by fvkartguy
February 10th, 2009, 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rFactor Simulation
Replies: 6
Views: 2483

rFactor Simulation

I got the rfactor racing simulator a little while ago and downloaded the fv car. It's pretty realistic and fun, but I think it would be a lot more fun racing other ACTUAL fv drivers. I haven't tried racing online, but how hard could it be? I propose setting up some race times on different tracks to ...
by fvkartguy
February 10th, 2009, 3:43 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Quick lift jack
Replies: 2
Views: 1346

Re: Quick lift jack

Where are you located?
by fvkartguy
February 7th, 2009, 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WTB: Offset Bushings
Replies: 2
Views: 1404

WTB: Offset Bushings

Where's the best place to find them?