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by Dietmar
July 30th, 2020, 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discs AGAIN
Replies: 15
Views: 22421

Discs AGAIN

SCCA is considering allowing 4 bolt wheels. This would allow for aftermarket discs. If you have an opinion one way or another, now is the time to voice that opinion Borrowed ( stolen) from that "other" site. FV 1. #28955 (Formula/Sports Racing Committee) Allow 4-bolt pattern wheels from 19...
by Dietmar
March 10th, 2020, 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: - closed-revised
Replies: 0
Views: 25156

- closed-revised

Trip is cancelled so back in business.
Just a heads up...
Quixote Racing will no longer be closed April 7 through April 15

Dietmar
by Dietmar
January 17th, 2020, 12:13 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 2
Views: 5499

Re: Transmission oil

True, and Welcome

Now that we have synthetics, there is no need to use ATF.
Dietmar
Quixote Racing
by Dietmar
January 8th, 2020, 6:14 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: link pin shims
Replies: 5
Views: 4110

Re: link pin shims

The answer to IF is YES, (usually). Stock shims are larger .od than the head of the link pin( by about .035). So clearancing the carrier is SOMETIMES needed to clear the link pin. Can't tell you if the clearancing is enough to accept the stock shims. Have never had to relieve ( clearance) the carrie...
by Dietmar
January 7th, 2020, 2:13 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: link pin shims
Replies: 5
Views: 4110

Re: link pin shims

Changing the .od by about .030 to .035


Dietmar
by Dietmar
January 5th, 2020, 1:57 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: link pin shims
Replies: 5
Views: 4110

link pin shims

Got tired of modifying link pins shims for use with offset bushings so I had a thousand made.
0.45 cents ea-
A bit less if ordering a complete set.

Dietmar
Quixote Racing
by Dietmar
July 12th, 2019, 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Closed
Replies: 0
Views: 25907

Closed

Quixote Racing will be closed from Aug 2 to August 14.

Please plan ahead.

Dietmar
by Dietmar
June 19th, 2019, 9:50 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: CNC clutch slave cylinders
Replies: 0
Views: 23103

CNC clutch slave cylinders

Was informed today that CNC is out of business, so if you think you have a need for a clutch slave cylinder , might want to source them while they are still on some vendor's shelf.
Bought the last 2 from my supplier ( and they weren't cheap)

Dietmar
http://www.quixoteracing.com
by Dietmar
May 12th, 2019, 7:41 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Spark Plug Recommendation
Replies: 3
Views: 8118

Re: Spark Plug Recommendation

You asked about NGK, so...

NGK B7HS

Prefer the ones assembled in Japan over the Assembled in the USA only because the Japanese version does not need to have the gap adjusted.

Dietmar
www.quixoteracing.com
by Dietmar
December 20th, 2018, 1:07 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Lynx parts
Replies: 2
Views: 3374

Re: Lynx parts

Frank:

Yes, they are available. An e-mail has been sent.

Dietmar
by Dietmar
November 7th, 2018, 4:04 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Generator-regulator
Replies: 0
Views: 23141

Generator-regulator

New in the box Bosch 12v generator and Bosch regulator.

Generator...125.00
Regulator ...22.00

Customer changed his mind. Rather than send these back, they are for sale at cost. Shipping not included.
Contact info at top of page
Dietmar
Quixote Racing
by Dietmar
June 25th, 2018, 5:49 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Boots and joints
Replies: 0
Views: 22219

Boots and joints

Have 7 Mexican/Brazilian axle boots-new. No hardware. Great spares. $3.50 ea or $20 for all . Should fit in a flat rate box (13.65). Share with a friend. 2- APEX joints. 5/8 both ends. Used but the rubber is in excellent condition. $109 new. Sell for 70 ea plus shipping. $135 for both. Contact info ...
by Dietmar
April 19th, 2018, 12:40 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Axle straps
Replies: 0
Views: 22541

Axle straps

Have 6 Summit Racing axle straps with sleeves and D rings. 4 @ 23" total length and 2 @ 15" total length. Used but in excellent condition.

$30 takes them all (or $8 each) plus shipping

Dietmar
fvraceri@cox.net
619 561 7774
by Dietmar
April 16th, 2018, 6:43 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Steering box
Replies: 1
Views: 3086

Re: Steering box

An update on TRW cost increases- steering boxes are now $174 (edited 9/19)
There are some Chinese brands on the market in the 100 range- the brand is: Unbranded. Buyer beware.

Dietmar
Quixote Racing
by Dietmar
December 13th, 2017, 12:27 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Porterfields
Replies: 0
Views: 4010

Porterfields

Porterfield RD-4 brake shoes, front or rear.
137.50 per set. Slightly more than ordering direct, but shipping is included up to 3 sets anywhere in the U.S.

Dietmar
http://www.quixoteracing.com
fvraceri@cox.net
619 561 7774 ( 9-5 Pac )
by Dietmar
November 20th, 2017, 2:09 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Lynx parts
Replies: 2
Views: 3374

Lynx parts

Also listed under: Vintage Posted for a customer who changed his mind on a restoration Having had no inquiries on the total package, I have convinced the owner to part out the vehicle. What is left: Chrome beam (BARE) . 50 Can replace bushings. add 40 2-modified spindles w/3.75" arms w/carrier ...
by Dietmar
November 13th, 2017, 7:10 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Lynx
Replies: 2
Views: 5311

Re: Lynx

E-mail sent
Dietmar
by Dietmar
November 6th, 2017, 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Offset shock mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 4643

Offset shock mounts

I have had quite a few calls this year to check on the availability of offset shock mounts and the studs that fit the lower torsion arm. I have spoken to a local machine shop and will be getting a quote on making some of these for sale. It would be helpful to know if there is a true need for these i...
by Dietmar
October 31st, 2017, 11:03 am
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Lynx
Replies: 2
Views: 5311

Lynx

Also listed under: Vehicles Posted for a customer who changed his mind on a restoration Having had no inquiries on the total package, I have convinced the owner to part out the vehicle. What is left: Chrome beam (BARE) . 50 Can replace bushings. add 40 2-modified spindles w/3.75" arms w/carrier...
by Dietmar
October 31st, 2017, 10:33 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: front end parts
Replies: 2
Views: 3496

Re: front end parts

Beam Sold 11/1
by Dietmar
October 18th, 2017, 2:51 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Wheel Bearings and Brake shoes
Replies: 0
Views: 3671

Wheel Bearings and Brake shoes

Have 12 inner ( SKF- Germany) and 12 outer ( -Germany) BALL bearings .
$45 inner, $40 outer or $80 for the set plus shipping.

Now have Porterfield front and rear shoes- RD 4's
137.50 per set with free shipping in the U.S.

Dietmar
(contact info above)
by Dietmar
September 21st, 2017, 2:35 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Steering box
Replies: 1
Views: 3086

Steering box

As stated in an earlier post, TRW prices will/ have increased as much as 30% in the last few months. All gone at the current price ( 117.95) :cry:
New price will be 147.45

Dietmar
http://www.quixoteracing.com
by Dietmar
August 26th, 2017, 1:10 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: front end parts
Replies: 2
Views: 3496

front end parts

2-modified spindles w/3.75" arms w/carrier and new bushings 100 ea
rebuilt add 50 ea
rebuilt with offset bushings 200 ea



Contact info at the top
Dietmar
Quixote Racing
by Dietmar
June 25th, 2017, 1:17 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Getting Started in Formula Vee BOOK
Replies: 13
Views: 18023

Re: Getting Started in Formula Vee BOOK

Steve: seems almost impossible that there are that many active FV's. Might be right that some are from Europe and beyond. I know that Jim had this manual for sale - I hope that people are contributing to the Formula Vee. org web site ( this site- often referred to as The Interchange- the real place ...
by Dietmar
June 20th, 2017, 9:44 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: offset bushings
Replies: 0
Views: 3690

offset bushings

After several months of empty shelves, offset bushings are back in stock.
Dietmar
Quixote Racing