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by smsazzy
June 8th, 2013, 9:01 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Transaxle overhaul
Replies: 8
Views: 9416

Re: Transaxle overhaul

I second the vote for Brian McCarthy. His transmissions are fantastic.
by smsazzy
June 6th, 2013, 7:28 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Brakes - drums -> discs
Replies: 40
Views: 106693

Re: Brakes - drums -> discs

Last I checked, the drums were designed for street cars too. :-)
by smsazzy
May 30th, 2013, 7:14 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: SOLD!!! 2003 Womer For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 7354

SOLD!!! 2003 Womer For Sale

2003 Womer was built by Jeremy Greiner at Ski Motorsports and maintained by him. VSR short box with 1:22 third. Penske reds on the front and cockpit adjustable Penske in the rear. Very light car with a steal floor pan. Probably makes weight with 200-210+ pound driver. Carbon Fiber nose, carbon fiber...
by smsazzy
May 14th, 2013, 4:35 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: oil presure threads
Replies: 6
Views: 5872

Re: oil presure threads

I found that if you don't use teflon tape it will leak pretty bad. Try that and see how it works.
by smsazzy
May 10th, 2013, 11:06 am
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Wanted FST Project
Replies: 2
Views: 2017

Re: Wanted FST Project

How about a Womer? I know a guy selling a roller. Probably work a deal as a slider.
by smsazzy
April 30th, 2013, 6:03 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Tires for Portland
Replies: 4
Views: 2763

Re: Tires for Portland

Are you able to run racing slicks? I have a set of used Hoosier tires I could sell. If you have to run grooved vintage tires, good luck finding them used. Likely will need to buy new. I typically buy my Hoosier tires from Jim at SR Racing (sponsor of this site. Click on the RaceCarSupply banner at t...
by smsazzy
April 25th, 2013, 12:09 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: FV Rain Tires
Replies: 0
Views: 1519

FV Rain Tires

Hoosier Rains. 3 sessions. Bought new in 2011. Not abused.

Always properly stored.

$500 + shipping
by smsazzy
April 23rd, 2013, 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

After seeing the video here: http://www.wedgeracing.com/video/Brad-Roger%20Brundage%20Finish%202013.avi I'd have to say that wasn't nearly as bad as described. That may be a little aggressive, but I have no problem with it. I have certainly seen much worse. It is hard to tell exactly who moved first...
by smsazzy
April 22nd, 2013, 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

Well said Chris.

A defensive line to make it harder to get by you is not a block and totally fine.

Making multiple moves to make it impossible to get by is a block.

That's my opinion anyway.
by smsazzy
April 19th, 2013, 11:47 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Hoosier FV Tires - Sticker Slicks
Replies: 1
Views: 1418

Re: Hoosier FV Tires - Sticker Slicks

SOLD
by smsazzy
April 18th, 2013, 8:08 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Hoosier FV Tires - Sticker Slicks
Replies: 1
Views: 1418

Hoosier FV Tires - Sticker Slicks

R55 compound, standard fronts, standard rears. These were purchased late last year. I planned to run them this year but sold my car. Unmounted, brand new. Stored over the winter in my coat closet in black plastic trash bags. How about $650 per set? I have two sets. If you want both, we can call it $...
by smsazzy
April 18th, 2013, 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4amJbl-VNUY

No mirrors will fix everything.....
by smsazzy
April 18th, 2013, 11:37 am
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Vortech
Replies: 17
Views: 9714

Re: Vortech

Sold, deposit received.
by smsazzy
April 17th, 2013, 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

CitationFV21 wrote:Edit - I wrote this before Steve - but forgot to hit submit..... :lol:
Sounds like he blocked you to get his posted first. Did he make one move or two? :-)
by smsazzy
April 17th, 2013, 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

Who said intentionally? Um, Brian Harding did, and then you did. "after all you let him win by not taking him out." - Brian Harding "I hate to say it, but Brian does have a point, although a rather expensive one if you're involved!" - You I don't see any ambiguity in the phrase ...
by smsazzy
April 17th, 2013, 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

I'm sorry, but intentionally wrecking someone is never okay, and anyone who does it should be banned from the sport.
by smsazzy
April 15th, 2013, 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?
Replies: 39
Views: 65492

Re: Was Brad's Brundage Cup block OK?

I did not see it either. I think making 1 single move is acceptable defense of your position. However, once you make that move, you have played your hand. Roger should have gone left once Brad went right. That said, if Roger had a wheel next to him, I believe Brad is obligated to leave him a car wid...
by smsazzy
April 12th, 2013, 1:02 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Rear Axle Nuts
Replies: 9
Views: 5861

Re: Rear Axle Nuts

What I used to do, and planned to do again, is use a long tube and apply a specific weight value at a specific distance. For example, for 325 ft/lbs, apply 110 pounds of force at a distance of 3 feet, or apply 55 pounds at 6 feet (330 ft/lbs). The torque application has to be near horizontal to wor...
by smsazzy
March 30th, 2013, 9:01 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front Wheel bearings
Replies: 24
Views: 20306

Re: Front Wheel bearings

Bob Posner wrote:Les Wildgoose developed a bearing lube system in 1983 using sewing machine oil and found that his car speed increased markedly, but only under braking when the light oil soaked his linings.
Which then caused soiling of his inner linings.
by smsazzy
March 26th, 2013, 10:56 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Starter Wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 5166

Re: Starter Wiring

The other wires may be for a jumper battery. My car has a heavy wire off the starter terminal (8 mm nut) to a quick disconnect. There is also a ground out of that quick disconnect that I grounded on a transmission stud. As stated before, you only need the two wires for the starter to work. IF you ha...
by smsazzy
March 26th, 2013, 10:47 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Front Wheel bearings
Replies: 24
Views: 20306

Re: Front Wheel bearings

If you get the right combo of shims you can get rid of the rocking motion. Just make sure it does not drag, or you are giving up speed. Mike includes a set of shims of varying thicknesses. If you can rock it top to bottom, try taking out two thin and insert one of the thicker ones. If that doesn't w...
by smsazzy
March 25th, 2013, 5:24 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Vortech
Replies: 17
Views: 9714

Re: Vortech

Bump to the top.
by smsazzy
March 9th, 2013, 9:08 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Long box/short box AGAIN
Replies: 10
Views: 7784

Re: Long box/short box AGAIN

Turn the wheel 10 times and count the number of shaft turns. That will tell you what the final ratio is. Easy to calculate from there.
by smsazzy
February 5th, 2013, 11:25 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: January Minutes
Replies: 8
Views: 8431

Re: January Minutes

Fill them with helium. :-)
by smsazzy
January 18th, 2013, 1:21 am
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Vortech
Replies: 17
Views: 9714

Re: Vortech

Out west you can drive for 4 hours at 70 MPH and still be in the same state!