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Figuring that most cars are 10 pounds over for insurance against going under, your real penalty is probably about 50 pounds. Time on the track will depend upon variables related to accel and decel. 5% is 5% and that is the penalty for acceleration and deceleration (braking). You will accelerate 5% s...

I will also add, I appreciate you pointing out the possible downside to CM. I admit to finding it all very confusing at first as there is a lot of info, both poitive and negative. Much of it is not really applicable to thin wall (<0.120) tubing, but the welding is critical but not difficult for an e...

Jeff, I've read that and have no problem with anything said. I also own Carroll Smith's books that are referred to. The problem with the FV is protecting the driver and keeping the design within my weight constraints. To quote Mr. Ortiz "Therefore, there may be a case for using 4130 for the cag...

Thanks Ed. I've been all throught the CM Vs DOM and I have no doubt the CM is superior. We have a stock car steel supplier located 20 minutes from me with very good pricing and everything I need in stock. I do understand the controversy. It is based on a lot of data that doesn't apply to thin wall C...

Jeff, there is mountains of discussion regarding CM Vs DOM, and most of it is worthless in my opinion. I've looked at both and CM when tig welded properly looks to be better than DOM. In wall sizes of 0.120 and smaller CM is pretty simple to use but does require the correct welding techniques, but n...

While I am not laughing at anyone, it is almost funny. These are basically the same discussions that were going on in the mid 70's. It was not needed then with very high class participation and plenty of parts available in just about any junkyard. Some of us simply had a desire to "improve"...

Regarding the camber change towards the positive under cornering load, does the length change of the spring pack have much effect on this? I know the spring pack length shortens as it twists which, if mounted in the bottom tube, would cause some positive camber to develop. I do not know how much the...

Thanks Greg, that helps quite a bit.

Since it has been awhile, I'm playing catchup here. I had a spindle with carrier on the workbench last night for study. One of the first things I'll be doing is rebuilding a front beam. When you install offset bushings, the linkpin remains parallel to the ground (horizontal) while the kingpin/spindl...

I find some of the "new" terminology confusing. So I'm clear, the front trailing arms are often referred to as "turkey legs" and the carrier as a "dogbone". :roll: Is this correct? Greg, I'm not suggesting a way to get 3+ negative camber, just responding to the question...

Per the GCR "Caster, camber, and toe in/out settings are unrestricted. Clearancing of carrier or trailing arm to eliminate binding is permitted. Offset suspension bushings and alternate locating spacers are permitted." I've been wandering about the kingpin bushings as well. I've not had on...

I lost my internet connection just after the last lap.

Looks like it must have been a really good race among the top three.

Do other races have live timing?

Thanks Steve, I have that.

"Weird to be "watching" on-line."

By watching, do you mean the live timing update? I found that, but nothing more.

Since I have a couple 28PCI's sitting on the workbench, I checked, and 12x1.5 mm is correct, same as a lug bolt.

Hi Ed, Your car looks pretty nice. I'm sorry you have to give it up. I have looked at CM and still considering using it. DOM gets pretty close. In both cases it's very hard to get anything but round. I found some small square CM, but nothing larger. In any event, I'm still in the design stage so eve...

A short introduction: I am 58, 6ft4 and 225. I raced FV in the "good old days", 1973 - 1979. The last few years were national races mostly with a best national finish of 2nd. Runoffs in 78 finishing 22nd. Old Zink, C4 or Z4 or whatever. Started a new car after '78 and never finished it. II...