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by Veefan
August 13th, 2010, 3:19 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Vee Head number???
Replies: 1
Views: 1446

Vee Head number???

Is the best head number for a Vee 113-101-373D?
by Veefan
August 10th, 2010, 8:21 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: pistons
Replies: 6
Views: 6440

Re: pistons

Dykes rings have an "L" pattern we also use an inner spacer. This is a picture of a Dykes ring. Sorry for the large picture, it the only way to see it clearly. http://www.dansmc.com/dykesring.jpg This picture is a little misleading, the ring fits in the piston groove http://www.mecoa.com/f...
by Veefan
August 3rd, 2010, 9:16 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

Re: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....

The Formula Ford body work came off Don Anderson's son’s 1981 Van Diemen RF-81 club formula ford, the decals are from 1990 when they ran the car.

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by Veefan
August 3rd, 2010, 6:54 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Need opinion on car to use for drivers school
Replies: 20
Views: 9003

Re: Need opinion on car to use for drivers school

I received a lot of good advice while getting into a vee racing... unfortunately... I didn't listen. I've spent (wasted) a lot of money... The only thing I finally did listen to... was RENT a car for drivers school... a fully sorted car with a crew experienced who can actually help with drivers scho...
by Veefan
August 3rd, 2010, 3:06 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

Re: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....

I was kinda sure it wasn't a Zink... but the pictures make it clear. Thanks. The owner had no log book and no history on the car. He lost the previous owners info and name. He only knew the car was raced at Bridge Hampton L.I. I can see some "race repairs" to the frame but no numbers. The ...
by Veefan
August 1st, 2010, 10:57 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

Re: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....

Thanks Roger, the frame looks similar, but it has a lot of differences. Still not sure if it's really a Zink or a home built.

I love the retro mirrors, I need them on my modern Vee!
by Veefan
August 1st, 2010, 1:49 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

Re: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....

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by Veefan
August 1st, 2010, 12:05 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

What kinda vee is this ???? HELP....

Pick this up yesterday, it was listed as a Zink... the frame has been modified... A LOT, rear roll updated and the old front "hoop" is cut away and was in the process of being updated. I was told it was raced on L.I. aka the golf course now... I also received a lot of vintage formula ford ...
by Veefan
July 24th, 2010, 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lime Rock Configuration
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Re: Lime Rock Configuration

I've raced at Limerock several times since the new construction and the "new construction" is irrelevant since the SCCA National and Regional races use the Classic track. Here is a better picture so you can see the differences. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4825530244_73992957a0.jpg
by Veefan
July 24th, 2010, 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lime Rock Configuration
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Re: Lime Rock Configuration

They use the standard track without the chicane, it's a long box track. Third gear into turn one thru the esses and into 4th on no name straight all the way back to turn one.

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by Veefan
June 22nd, 2010, 11:57 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Throttle cable
Replies: 10
Views: 6017

Re: Throttle cable

I know I'll get a lot of flack for this post many Vees use Bicycle type cables. Bicycle cables fray easily, especially if they are exposed to harsh weather... water, dirt, etc. Hard core bike riders change the cables every few years, not sure that many racers do... A great solution is to go with a m...
by Veefan
June 21st, 2010, 4:11 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front Impact Attenuation
Replies: 14
Views: 9661

Re: Front Impact Attenuation

The first sction in th GCR is 9.4.5.G G. Front Impact Attenuation 1. All formula cars registered or homologated with SCCA as of 1/1/1986 must have a front impact attenuation device meeting at least one of the following criteria: A. An FIA-approved front impact attenuation structure. B. A metallic st...
by Veefan
June 17th, 2010, 1:05 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front Impact Attenuation
Replies: 14
Views: 9661

Re: Front Impact Attenuation

I found this F1 testing on the web, a cool read for the techies. http://f1-dictionary.110mb.com/nose_cone.html http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/Kubica_crash.jpg "After data from the onboard accident data recorder had been analysed it was found that he had been subjected to a peak G...
by Veefan
June 16th, 2010, 3:18 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front Impact Attenuation
Replies: 14
Views: 9661

Front Impact Attenuation

Has anyone built a front impact attenuation structure for a Vee for additional safety? I know a few guys have sprayed insulation foam in the nose... any other ideas or pictures? 9.1.1.C.3.A.10 10. No structure, item, or component (including the battery) other than bodywork, can protrude further forw...
by Veefan
May 15th, 2010, 1:10 am
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Need photos of Autodynamics MK1 Rear Frame
Replies: 4
Views: 2777

Re: Need photos of Autodynamics MK1 Rear Frame

It's an early Autodynamics, but I do not think it's an MK1

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24267254@N07/
This link has some good pictures


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by Veefan
April 12th, 2010, 10:11 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Seat Padding
Replies: 4
Views: 2186

Re: Seat Padding

I use the Pegasus 1/2 padding in my car. It's very similar to the padding you'd find in a football helmet. It compresses under hard pressure and totally rebounds back to shape. The adhesive backing is very strong and sticks great to anything. The fire bottle in my Womer is mounted right above my shi...
by Veefan
April 2nd, 2010, 10:36 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: SFI Decertifies IMPACT
Replies: 18
Views: 6212

Re: SFI Decertifies IMPACT

Based on this memo from the Board, all Impact equipment with SFI certification can be used... until further notice. RACING MEMO DATE: March 31, 2010 NUMBER: RM 10-04 FROM: Club Racing Board TO: All Participants SUBJECT: SFI Decertification of Impact Products SCCA is aware of the action taken by SFI...
by Veefan
March 28th, 2010, 10:24 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: SFI Decertifies IMPACT
Replies: 18
Views: 6212

Re: SFI Decertifies IMPACT

Unless this gets cleared up soon, even with an annual tech on a car I wouldn't try and show up to a race or the grid with a set of Impact belts. GCR states "Throughout the racing season, the Tech crew is encouraged to perform regular re-inspections through walk around observation in the pits an...
by Veefan
March 27th, 2010, 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjustable droop
Replies: 43
Views: 18058

Re: Adjustable droop

With most airbag suspensions, you can remotely control the pressure/length/size of the airbag. This is posted up on E-bay, it is used on a sprint cars to jack up either side of the car under the coil... if one is installed in a typical zero roll... it would change the length of the shock/coil combo....
by Veefan
March 27th, 2010, 3:07 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: SFI Decertifies IMPACT
Replies: 18
Views: 6212

Re: SFI Decertifies IMPACT

Apexspeed has a good thread on this, a request was made to have all Impact owners send a request to BOD@scca.com asking that owners be allowed to use the equipment once the affected equipment has been re-inspected by a National Tech Inspector and approved for use based on set of specifications issue...
by Veefan
March 26th, 2010, 12:42 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB - Exhaust for D-13
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

Re: WTB - Exhaust for D-13

Contact Steve at Vee Sport 203-778-2337, I know he built a new exhaust for a D-13 not too long ago, the old exhaust he replaced wasn't in too bad shape.
by Veefan
March 25th, 2010, 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjustable droop
Replies: 43
Views: 18058

Re: Adjustable droop

This one will make your head hurt.... Hey since we considering a Aussie type manifold, maybe we should consider going with this Aussie Airbag suspension... it's got to be 1/2 the price of a Penske 8100... Ok Ok Ok just kidding... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4462071969_929c0b3fda.jpg It's on ...
by Veefan
March 23rd, 2010, 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjustable droop
Replies: 43
Views: 18058

Re: Adjustable droop

A highly complex adjustable droop setup from the United Kingdom...

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by Veefan
March 19th, 2010, 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Showcase nationals
Replies: 33
Views: 12835

Re: Showcase nationals

This is a picture from the 2007 Veefest at Limerock. The last few years have had great turnouts, usually 20+/- Vees, both National and Regional racers.

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by Veefan
March 4th, 2010, 6:33 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: WHEEL BALANCER
Replies: 4
Views: 2199

Re: WHEEL BALANCER

Dave, by the time a front drum needs to be replaced and can be used as a spare to balance a tire... it's not in the same condition or balance as it was when it went on the car.