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by jpetillo
January 6th, 2013, 10:59 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Current Draw
Replies: 12
Views: 10521

Current Draw

A few questions on current draw... Does anyone knows the current draw from the coil? I saw for an MSD coil a quote suggesting that the ignition will draw 1 amp per 2 thousand RPM for a 4 cylinder. That would suggest 3.5 - 4 A max for us. Would this be the right ballpark number for our Bosch coils? A...
by jpetillo
December 4th, 2012, 8:03 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November minutes
Replies: 18
Views: 23815

Re: November minutes

... The bottom line is we just want to stinkin' race. We want to go out and beat the other guy fair and square. If we didn't get him this race we'll get him next race. That's all we care about. I think the lack of enthusiasm for changes in this class mostly stem from this fact and that we don't car...
by jpetillo
November 17th, 2012, 10:35 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB Citation Fuel Cell
Replies: 5
Views: 2258

Re: WTB Citation Fuel Cell

Excellent, thanks!
by jpetillo
November 16th, 2012, 9:27 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB Citation Fuel Cell
Replies: 5
Views: 2258

Re: WTB Citation Fuel Cell

Thanks for the responses. Some of these are 4 gallon cells. Is that enough fuel for most tracks? John
by jpetillo
November 12th, 2012, 10:07 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: WTB Citation Fuel Cell
Replies: 5
Views: 2258

WTB Citation Fuel Cell

I have a '92 Speed Sport V in need of a new fuel cell. Please PM me if you have one in good shape that you're willing to sell. Thanks, John
by jpetillo
November 5th, 2012, 11:19 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front spring
Replies: 21
Views: 15037

Re: Front spring

My experience goes along with Dietmar's recommendation. When I popped out of gear over bumps, it only has happened when the motor mounts were loose. John
by jpetillo
October 2nd, 2012, 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59155

Re: Wheel cover ban

I find myself divided on this subject. I want the innovation/evolution, since this is not a spec class and I'd like to think that some day I will have the time to apply some of my own ideas. I think we all believe we have something to add in the way of new ideas and would like to do some of them to ...
by jpetillo
June 7th, 2012, 12:32 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: VEEFEST 2012 at NHMS May 26 & 27!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3079

Re: VEEFEST 2012 at NHMS May 26 & 27!!!

Nick, Thanks for the posts. The sponsors were more than generous this year - Thank you Sponsors!!!. The weekend was fantastic - never had so much fun racing. I also thank all those that contributed to putting it all together. Organizers - Bruce Rodman - Paul Faford - Dick Stewart - The Galuardis - T...
by jpetillo
June 3rd, 2012, 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spec Tires
Replies: 91
Views: 94194

Re: Spec Tires

Has anyone participating on this thread had any conversation(s) with anyone at Hoosier about this issue? I'd like to know if they are even aware of the concerns of the Vee community concerning a long lasting spec tire. If they are good businessmen, they will realize that if class participation incr...
by jpetillo
June 3rd, 2012, 1:33 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Wanted: Advantage Motorsports Pickups
Replies: 0
Views: 2258

Wanted: Advantage Motorsports Pickups

I'm looking for magnetic speed pickups for the Advantage Motorsports DA system. I'm looking for both the magnet and the pickup.

Thanks, John
by jpetillo
May 17th, 2012, 12:17 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: VEEFEST 2012 at NHMS May 26 & 27!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3079

Re: VEEFEST 2012 at NHMS May 26 & 27!!!

It's not too late to register for the 2012 VeeFest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend.   There will be a buffet lunch sponsored by the China Consortium (c/o fellow racer Colin Lawrence), and a raffle with items from several generous companies and FV vendors supporting our event...
by jpetillo
May 15th, 2012, 11:33 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: transmission questioni
Replies: 6
Views: 4670

Re: transmission questioni

I did have a loose motor mount like Paul mentioned and it did this, but over bumps. Mine was actually a loose rear tranny mount. It's certainly easy to check for before doing a teardown, although our expert vee mechanic friends most-likely have it right. John
by jpetillo
May 15th, 2012, 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spec Tires
Replies: 91
Views: 94194

Re: Spec Tires

Tiago, I like your view of us folks in the US, seriously, it was a good read - I enjoyed it. My recommendation is to try borrowing a set of tires for your West Coast adventure. I'm sure there are a handful of people willing to lend you a set. They really don't last only one weekend, as unpopular as ...
by jpetillo
May 2nd, 2012, 10:51 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: VeeFest 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 2254

Re: VeeFest 2012

The NHMS VeeFest 2012 event details can be found on the forum here....

http://www.formulavee.org/interchange/v ... f=4&t=4684
by jpetillo
April 8th, 2012, 10:32 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: VEEFEST 2012 at NHMS May 26 & 27!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3079

VEEFEST 2012 at NHMS May 26 & 27!!!

Announcing VEEFEST 2012 May 26 & 27 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) This year, VeeFest 2012 will be held on Sat/Sun, May 26 & 27, Memorial Day weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This is a Double NARRC / Double NERRC race weekend event, as follows: - Cold cut buffet on Saturday ...
by jpetillo
March 31st, 2012, 10:23 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Mounting speed sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 9415

Re: Mounting speed sensor

I'll send some this weekend.
by jpetillo
March 31st, 2012, 8:11 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Mounting speed sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 9415

Re: Mounting speed sensor

Mine is the magnetic pickup type, and is set up the similarly to Dave's.

John
by jpetillo
March 5th, 2012, 10:27 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: -2 for front brake lines
Replies: 22
Views: 19321

Re: -2 for front brake lines

Not much thinking - more like just typing! I didn't say I thought it was a problem or not, I was just explaining one way that drag occurs with fluids through lines - in case someone cared. John
by jpetillo
March 5th, 2012, 9:16 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: -2 for front brake lines
Replies: 22
Views: 19321

Re: -2 for front brake lines

Brian, you're right about the fluid displacement at the master cylinder being the same as that in the wheel cylinders, and the rate would be identical if it's incompressible. BLS, about friction, it's a good question. The brake fluid along the surface of the brake line walls does not move due to bou...
by jpetillo
February 18th, 2012, 4:53 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Spec Tire Survey Results
Replies: 86
Views: 153135

Re: Spec Tire Survey Results

I think it would be most helpful for people to just state what you think will work, or even list some suggestions and things to think about, and why. Make it simple. Sort of like what GT6 did - nice job. The more ideas we can collect, the better.
by jpetillo
February 18th, 2012, 8:49 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 13
Views: 11492

Re: Brake shoes

Last year when I called Carbotech asking about brake shoes and availability, they seem to know who has them and who orders them for stock and then makes a run based on that demand. Maybe they can help you locate some.
by jpetillo
February 18th, 2012, 12:56 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Spec Tire Survey Results
Replies: 86
Views: 153135

Re: Spec Tire Survey Results

The survey was limited in its ability to have everyone's interests completely captured, but no survey could do that - they are all limited. It had to categorize the issues somehow and gauge the interests of the class - it's a start that was needed. What it did do was ask a handful of questions that ...
by jpetillo
February 14th, 2012, 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwest FV Drivers Association
Replies: 17
Views: 10775

Re: Midwest FV Drivers Association

That would be my recommendation to growing ranks - local promotion. Contact other regions that have good fields and ask them what they do. Some or all of what they do may work in your region. I think that even strong regions should talk with each other to share ideas - can't hurt. Maybe different re...
by jpetillo
January 22nd, 2012, 4:54 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Tire Survey
Replies: 29
Views: 46897

Re: Tire Survey

I spent about 6 months watching this forum before I bought a vee. It was a tame time on the forum, apparently, since it was very helpful then - almost no bashing as I recall. I've been on forums and am used to bashing, but our forums have become extreme in that regard in recent years. I think I woul...
by jpetillo
January 21st, 2012, 1:12 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Tire Survey
Replies: 29
Views: 46897

Re: Tire Survey

I was surprised as well. I was going to post something similar to Michael. It seemed to me as well that even if the community were leaning significantly towards no spec tire, that the survey results would still indicate a spec tire is desired. I'm concerned that such results would send the wrong mes...