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by smsazzy
January 16th, 2013, 5:30 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Vortech
Replies: 17
Views: 9607

Re: Vortech

Maybe if I had a deposit. Otherwise, that's a long tow!
by smsazzy
December 4th, 2012, 11:32 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November minutes
Replies: 18
Views: 23794

Re: November minutes

problemchild wrote:BTW .... still think we should call them Negionals rather than Rationals.
Agreed. Hard to refer to anything SCCA as rational with a straight face. :-)
by smsazzy
November 20th, 2012, 2:07 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Vee transimission services
Replies: 3
Views: 3951

Re: Vee transimission services

I have a BRM Transmission in my Vortech and it has been fantastic.
by smsazzy
October 19th, 2012, 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye National Racing
Replies: 6
Views: 3913

Re: Goodbye National Racing

I actually think it is likely a good thing overall. It should make less races, but higher profile with fewer classes to deal with.

I think it is a kind of back door way in to reduce the number of classes without eliminating classes at the regional level.
by smsazzy
October 18th, 2012, 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye National Racing
Replies: 6
Views: 3913

Goodbye National Racing

Sports Car Club of America Revamps Road Racing Program U.S. Majors Tour to Replace SCCA National Racing by 2014 TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 18, 2012) – Sports Car Club of America’s Board of Directors announced today the most significant change to its amateur road racing program in 50 years. Following the 201...
by smsazzy
October 10th, 2012, 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LRE AUCTION
Replies: 4
Views: 2658

Re: LRE AUCTION

Can any of these items be shipped or is it all local pickup?
by smsazzy
October 3rd, 2012, 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Dave,

I can assure you they are not. It is clear this was carefully considered during the design of these parts.
by smsazzy
October 3rd, 2012, 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

...The vee committee, like other classes have, is a bit less official and aids the CRB committees in gathering info. Brian, HOW did the other "more official" committees get established? .. and WHY? It is quite obvious why they are needed... but why did SCCA establish them? Was it an outcr...
by smsazzy
October 2nd, 2012, 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Greg, You are always calling for innovative ideas for growth. Get out from behind the keyboard and do something. Instead of insulting those of us who have a different feeling than you, try starting a revolution. Come up with your own ideas to solve problems and lead. Stop with the insults and blame ...
by smsazzy
October 2nd, 2012, 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

It is worth mentioning that FV National Racing grew by 11% last year according to the published SCCA participation numbers. That's better than the overall average of 7% across the board. Maybe we're doing something right afterall. Can't speak to regional numbers as those are not posted on the SCCA w...
by smsazzy
October 2nd, 2012, 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Steve - If they stay legal, I will certainly make a set. I think it a a cool idea. Not out of Carbon Fiber though. Probably Aluminum or Fiberglass. Greg - I seem to remember you posting all kinds of really cool stuff you had developed for your car but were unable to use because of weight. Were all ...
by smsazzy
October 2nd, 2012, 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Matt King wrote:The biggest question I have about these is why anyone would call them wheel "pants"? Do they cover your butt or legs? I think someone was searching for the word "spats."
Chaps. :-)
by smsazzy
October 2nd, 2012, 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Steve - If they stay legal, I will certainly make a set. I think it a a cool idea. Not out of Carbon Fiber though. Probably Aluminum or Fiberglass. Greg - I seem to remember you posting all kinds of really cool stuff you had developed for your car but were unable to use because of weight. Were all t...
by smsazzy
October 2nd, 2012, 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

I don't know how the Wheel cover issue got hijacked into manifolds. I don't thonk Mike K ever charged $1000 for one but retailers are free to take whatever markup they want. In 1983 Ray Caldwell told me that he thought the sucess of FV eas in part due to the fact that it allowed inovation but at a ...
by smsazzy
October 1st, 2012, 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Steve - The check I wrote before the 2008 Runoffs was for $1100. Maybe I got a sweetheart deal because Brian Harding was feeling generous that day.
by smsazzy
October 1st, 2012, 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

BTW ...... Mike K, as any of the manifold makers, was quite capable of making monster mannies before there was such a scam. He chose not to. He was servicing the FV community, not screwing it! That's funny. I understand the going rate for a Monster Mannie was around $1000-1200. Two weeks before tha...
by smsazzy
September 30th, 2012, 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Mike, Please understand, I meant no disrespect towards you with that. I'm not saying you had anything to do with making them illegal. My statement was more to make a point that there is an established group of folks in the class who seem to be celebrated for their innovation. Greats like Bill Noble,...
by smsazzy
September 29th, 2012, 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel cover ban
Replies: 63
Views: 59083

Re: Wheel cover ban

Why ban wheel covers? We haven't banned $1200 manifolds, $700 tires (wheel covers last significantly longer than tires), $1200 exhaust systems, or $2500 data systems. Why is it that when someone outside the traditional FV inner-circle comes up with an innovation people scream and want to ban it? I s...
by smsazzy
September 28th, 2012, 11:00 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Vortech
Replies: 17
Views: 9607

Re: Vortech

Well you're lucky I didn't lap you and make you watch me do donuts in front of you. At least I gave you the lap back.
by smsazzy
September 4th, 2012, 11:14 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: rear end steps out
Replies: 3
Views: 3660

Re: rear end steps out

How do you have the rear set up now? Camber, toe, etc.? What tires are you running and how old are they? What pressures do you run for the rear tires. What rear shock do you have and how is it valved? What are you running for a droop stop, and what is it set at? Need more info to really give a good ...
by smsazzy
September 3rd, 2012, 12:48 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Power & Theroy
Replies: 6
Views: 4757

Re: Power & Theroy

Don wrote:Now............ how can I get 150 mph out of my vee hummm.........................

Appreciate this,
cheers, don
Easy, push it off a cliff.
by smsazzy
August 14th, 2012, 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't Find 2nd Gear
Replies: 16
Views: 8067

Re: Can't Find 2nd Gear

This happens with my socks all the time. Where did you last see 2nd gear? Have you looked there? Sorry, couldn't resist. It is possible you may have broken the actual gear shifting "catch" that the hockey stick pulls out on. (not sure of the name of it) Take off the rear housing and make s...
by smsazzy
August 2nd, 2012, 11:03 am
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Gearbox lube
Replies: 10
Views: 7416

Re: Gearbox lube

Redline super light
by smsazzy
July 13th, 2012, 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightening axles
Replies: 25
Views: 20405

Re: Lightening axles

Depending on the car, you might try some lightweight chrome moly trailing or leading arms.
by smsazzy
July 10th, 2012, 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paging Dave Green
Replies: 4
Views: 2915

Re: Paging Dave Green

Try Jess Heitman in Portland, OR

503-282-0159