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- June 18th, 2013, 4:45 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brake thought for the month.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 48999
Re: Brake thought for the month.
Good post Brian. Wilwood makes a check valve for drum systems that is set at 10 psi to prevent bleed back and sells for about $25 and is a worthwhile investment . They also make a 2 psi residual valve which is probably a bit better for our use (if needed). (BTW, OUR price is under $20 :lol: ) BUT.. ...
- June 12th, 2013, 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just don't get it!
- Replies: 100
- Views: 1888953
Re: Just don't get it!
If anyone is serious about this, (I suspect not.) You should go to one of the Hoosier Dealers and signup for a group buy. (saving you a few more dollars) The dealer can interface to Hoosier for you and make the buy commitment. They (Hoosier) are not going to build any other compound tire without kno...
- June 9th, 2013, 10:43 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Transaxle overhaul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9686
Re: Transaxle overhaul
Bertolucci's did one of ours and it was fine. We are sending them a couple more. I have no doubt that Brian would do a good job also, so it comes down to shipping costs and turnaround time.
- June 5th, 2013, 11:02 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Engine oil Viscosity
- Replies: 37
- Views: 202308
Re: Engine oil Viscosity
So if I use a 5w30 race synthetic it would give me a little less OP at start ups while maintaining the protect of the 10w30 I currently run? That is correct. I doubt you would notice any real change in OP even at startup since the 5W (Winter) performance doesn't come into much play until below free...
- June 5th, 2013, 10:31 am
- Forum: Parts
- Topic: Aluminum engine case, blue printed.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1620
Re: Aluminum engine case, blue printed.
Mike, As of right now the only case allowed in FST is the Mag/Al stock case. So the Al case is only good for (with current rules) other venues or big street engines. I do like the idea of going to AL cases in FST though. The extra ~10lbs is not an issue in FST. We have built several 140-180 HP stree...
- June 5th, 2013, 10:18 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Engine oil Viscosity
- Replies: 37
- Views: 202308
Re: Engine oil Viscosity
Yes, when cold it would be ok to go to a 20W. (This is what we do.) Just make sure your OP is adquate. (When in doubt you can always mix blends to achieve a 25 weight, etc.) 30 weight race oils (RedLine etc.) while marked 30, do in fact contain viscosity indexers and are really the same as 10W-30. (...
- June 3rd, 2013, 10:07 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Engine oil Viscosity
- Replies: 37
- Views: 202308
Re: Engine oil Viscosity
I suspect most all are using 10W-30 synthetic. (Or a 30 labeled oil like Red Line, but it is actually a 10W-30)
- May 22nd, 2013, 8:47 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: oil presure threads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5973
Re: oil presure threads
Nope. Don't think they have a pipe thread helicoil. You use a straight M10 coil. (They make the senders with M10 fittings.) (Or use your method.)sharplikestump wrote: Or perchance is there a such a thing as a tapered Helicoil?
- May 19th, 2013, 10:20 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brakes - drums -> discs
- Replies: 40
- Views: 109047
Re: Brakes - drums -> discs
That price (on the SR web store) is for a turn-key front spindle to spindle HD spring pack, calipers, sway bar and ride height adjusters. Shock arms cut off with caps and new shock mounts welded on. I quoted here a parts only price, since most vee guys do their own beam work. For example a BJ Beam w...
- May 17th, 2013, 8:26 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brakes - drums -> discs
- Replies: 40
- Views: 109047
Re: Brakes - drums -> discs
Wrong path. You are pushing $800+ (without a beam) to put on an out of production beam with weak axles and terrible geometry. The VW BJ beam parts for spindle to spindle is under $500 and that INCLUDES a beam with needle bearings. Neither will ever happen due to the lack of consensus. Stay with drums.
- May 16th, 2013, 10:01 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Brakes - drums -> discs
- Replies: 40
- Views: 109047
Re: Brakes - drums -> discs
While discs may be in FV's future, I sure wouldn't go to the KustomWarehouse solution. A non VW solution with minimal supplier(s) for how long? The only sensible way is to go with a VW solution. (BJ Beam and VW/Ghia brakes and rotors.) Some fab work, but less $, plenty of availability now and into t...
- May 13th, 2013, 8:14 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: oil presure threads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5973
Re: oil presure threads
They are M10, but most everyone has used NPT 1/8-27 on the cases. Normally if you use Teflon tape or paste they will seal fine. If the sender is bottoming out on the case, you will have to do something different (like helicoil, etc.)
- May 11th, 2013, 11:37 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Special Helmet deal.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8074
Special Helmet deal.
If you have a SA2000 and are ready to upgrade... Bell gave me a special deal on 2 Helmets.. (SA-2010 Sport, in Safety Orange X-Large only) These retail for $279.95. http://bellracing.com/helmets/sport-series/sport (click on the color to see it in color) These are NOT seconds, etc. They are new perfe...
- May 10th, 2013, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
- Topic: Wanted FST Project
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2118
Re: Wanted FST Project
Ok, by me, but I ain't the one asking... Have the guy contact Phil above...
Jim
Jim
- May 10th, 2013, 9:12 am
- Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
- Topic: Wanted FST Project
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2118
Wanted FST Project
WANTED - Formula Vee roller or slider to convert to a Formula First. Would like a Lynx, but would consider any formula Vee. Email ajparadiso6@aol.com or phone Phil Paradiso at 563-557-9431. (5/10/13)
Posted for Phil. Please contact him.
Posted for Phil. Please contact him.
- May 6th, 2013, 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: XT Racing GPX Pro Data Acquisition / Dash
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2921
Re: XT Racing GPX Pro Data Acquisition / Dash
Mark,
Thanks lots. That is exactly what I was looking for...
I did finally find that sales invoice. Looks like you got an AIM Throttle position sensor with it. Did you intergrate that to the GPX ?
Thanks lots. That is exactly what I was looking for...
I did finally find that sales invoice. Looks like you got an AIM Throttle position sensor with it. Did you intergrate that to the GPX ?
- May 6th, 2013, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front drum part number
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27147
Re: Front drum part number
I think we are talking two different things.. (not unusual here). The checking brian is talking about is not a drum breaking issue. We see this checking on TransAm etc cars with disc brakes. As Brian points out, it is a pad/shoe agressiveness issue. (and to some degree a drum/rotor composition issue...
- May 6th, 2013, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Vintage Vee
- Topic: Zarzycki,Kopen,Cruise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11019
Re: Zarzycki,Kopen,Cruise
Dave, In the email... His email and phone numbers.
Jim
Jim
- May 5th, 2013, 10:22 pm
- Forum: Vintage Vee
- Topic: Zarzycki,Kopen,Cruise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11019
Re: Zarzycki,Kopen,Cruise
Chris posts here sometimes. You have talked to him?
- May 5th, 2013, 10:21 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Front drum part number
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27147
Re: Front drum part number
It is purely the casting process and/or the materials used. (how much carbon, cooling time, heating temps etc. during manufacturing. No heating that you could ever achieve via braking would ever make a difference. There are processes that can eliminate these stress points, but it takes a LOT of heat...
- May 3rd, 2013, 4:56 pm
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: April Minutes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 82903
Re: April Minutes
Mark, a bit.. But no one complains and they still have fun... "Pass the wine and cheese"MarkP-2 wrote:You mean there's guys who bend the rules in vintage racing???
- May 3rd, 2013, 10:35 am
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: April Minutes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 82903
Re: April Minutes
Yep. I suspect if Mike used a special wax on his body (car), people would claim that is "not in spirit" with the class and he would have an unfair advantage. :lol: Certainly the rules get pushed, It happens in EVERY form of competition. If you think the rules were broken then protest or lo...
- May 2nd, 2013, 5:05 pm
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: April Minutes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 82903
Re: April Minutes
Hmm. You ever watch Congress ?brian wrote:In an attempt to avoid knee jerk reactions and mistakes incurring the unexpected consequences of change, all of us tend to be cautious. That's a trait shared by all rule making organizations .
- May 2nd, 2013, 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: XT Racing GPX Pro Data Acquisition / Dash
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2921
XT Racing GPX Pro Data Acquisition / Dash
I sold a couple of these over the last 3 years and have never used one myself. It looks like a simple set up with any sensors. I don't remember who I sold those two and never heard any feedback pro or con. (I would have to restore my Peachtree files from 2+ years ago.) Anyone have any experience wit...
- May 2nd, 2013, 10:10 am
- Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
- Topic: April Minutes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 82903
Re: April Minutes
The committee was not put in place to be the policing agency of our class, nor was it intended to be a jury to decide if the rules are adequate as written in the GCR. SCCA has had a procedure in place for dealing with those issues. . Generally I agree also. What I felt was needed from the commitee ...