Posting pictures
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FV80 »
June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
It is now possible to post pictures and other attachments on this forum. I would, however, suggest that, if the picture(s) is/are already posted...
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June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...
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FV80 »
April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm
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This board has been moved from its old host and admin to a new location.
I realize that some aspects of this board have been .. not up to par in...
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Hi Dietmar,
I figure that is the case. With ApexSpeed being so big it's where people tend to go for internet info. Nice place, but as far as...
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December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
Support our FormulaVee.org Partners!
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FV80 »
September 15th, 2010, 11:04 am
Hello FV enthusiasts and FV.org readers,
I'd like to take this time to thank all of the companies that have stepped up to help support...
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Last post by FV80
September 15th, 2010, 11:04 am
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2023 Everyone. Happy 2024 as well.
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FV80 »
December 24th, 2023, 11:08 am
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Says it all...
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Same to you Steve, a bit late on the Christmas wishes though :) Hope yours was a good one. Hope your 2024 racing year is a great one!
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December 26th, 2023, 12:10 pm
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Last post by CouchingTiger
August 23rd, 2023, 6:56 pm
CHANGE IN RAIN LIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR FV 1/1/24
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FV80 »
July 19th, 2023, 11:00 am
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Just to let everyone know, SCCA has 'unilaterally' decided to REQUIRE a new ~$200 FIA Certified rain light on our cars for next year and beyond. I...
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Approved rain light list
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Last post by jackofspeed
August 11th, 2023, 11:39 pm
Front Brake Drums
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Dietmar »
July 1st, 2023, 10:50 am
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More bad news ...
tried to order Italian front brake drums the other day from my supplier (OMC brand)- the kind I have stocked and sold for years....
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Surprise ! Surprise!
Looks like I and my supplier spoke too soon. Italian brake drums ( fronts) are back in stock- of course their prices have...
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Last post by Dietmar
July 24th, 2023, 11:00 am
Which Vee is this?
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NDAIRCOOLEDGUY »
July 13th, 2023, 2:48 pm
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This came in to the shop today.
Can anyone give me a little help identifying what type of Formula Vee this is?
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Rob,
We need to see more pictures with the bodywork off, but I don't think it's a 'name brand'. It's obviously been doing AUTOCROSS in it's most...
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Last post by FV80
July 15th, 2023, 7:33 am
Blue Coil
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Dietmar »
February 14th, 2023, 12:28 am
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Rumor (word from my supplier) is that Bosch is no longer making the Blue coil.
When checking around, most are out of stock and those that still have...
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Buyer beware:
I am seeing a lot of BLUE COILS on E-bay. When you look closer and read the details or their actual listings, they are not blue but...
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Last post by Dietmar
February 26th, 2023, 4:05 pm
Heads Up
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Dietmar »
January 3rd, 2022, 3:58 pm
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Just a heads up- beginning Jan 16, Quixote Racing will be closing for 2-6 weeks depending on knee surgery recovery.
Continue to order parts and I...
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That's great!
Amazing how well this stuff works for so many people.
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Last post by BLS
August 1st, 2022, 7:10 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2022 is NEAR!!
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FV80 »
December 31st, 2021, 12:16 pm
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Want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a better racing season for 2022. MIGHT be a bit 'iffy' next year again due to Covid issues, but everyone...
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Happy New Year to you Steve!
And the same to all the FV crowd.
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Last post by BLS
December 31st, 2021, 9:35 pm
Zeitler Body Parts
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jagginxj6 »
November 8th, 2021, 10:22 pm
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During our third race this weekend at COTA I had the misfortune of someone spinning right in front of me. The result - significant damage to the nose...
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Very nice! Don't see many of those. Thanks for the picture, hope you manage the repair OK.
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Last post by BLS
November 14th, 2021, 4:51 pm
WANTED: Hoosier rains
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agitator »
November 4th, 2021, 5:34 pm
May not be the right section of the forum to post (sorry, Steve!) - Anybody have a set of the current spec Hoosier rain tires they are interested in...
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Last post by agitator
November 4th, 2021, 5:34 pm
Brazil
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Dietmar »
June 14th, 2021, 5:26 pm
Suggest everyone check my post on parts
Dietmar
Quixote Racing
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Last post by Dietmar
June 14th, 2021, 5:26 pm
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Last post by 4MULAVee
December 28th, 2020, 6:29 pm
Caracal c frame cracking
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formulav58 »
December 15th, 2020, 3:08 pm
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Hello all, I have a caracal c that has hairline cracking on frame rails near trans mounting area, any info on if this is normal and any possible...
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I'm not familiar with the Caracal design. I think you should ask Fred Clark about this. He would certainly know.
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Last post by BLS
December 18th, 2020, 11:36 am
2020 RunOffs- TV
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Dietmar »
December 5th, 2020, 12:04 pm
December 6 @ 12 Pac time on CBS Sports Network ( for those that can get it) the 2020 FV race will be broadcast.
For those that did not already see...
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Last post by Dietmar
December 5th, 2020, 12:04 pm
Discs AGAIN
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Dietmar »
July 30th, 2020, 2:16 pm
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SCCA is considering allowing 4 bolt wheels. This would allow for aftermarket discs.
If you have an opinion one way or another, now is the time to...
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Stay on task!
Good point. The weight is probably not something I will notice. I suppose it depends upon the weight location. If it is outer it...
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Last post by BLS
August 7th, 2020, 12:14 am
Bob Lazier
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sharplikestump »
April 23rd, 2020, 1:19 am
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Have not been on in a long time, and was surprised to not see notice of this.
One of the truly great men from a truly great racing family has been...
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Rest In Peace Mr. Lazier.
Thanks for the notification Mike. I had not heard this. Truly one of the greats.
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Last post by BLS
April 23rd, 2020, 8:24 pm
- closed-revised
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Dietmar »
March 10th, 2020, 3:19 pm
Trip is cancelled so back in business.
Just a heads up...
Quixote Racing will no longer be closed April 7 through April 15
Dietmar
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Last post by Dietmar
March 10th, 2020, 3:19 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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by
FV80 »
December 24th, 2019, 9:41 am
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To those that celebrate these things. Wishing the best for everyone this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Steve
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year back at you!
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Last post by fv22
December 28th, 2019, 12:21 pm
4MULA Vee 2020 Vision for the Runoffs @ RA
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4MULAVee »
November 23rd, 2019, 12:36 pm
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First, I would like to congratulate all the 2019 participants of the 2019 Runoffs @VIR. The FV race was exciting as always. Great job by all of the...
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Thank you Steve for the kind words. I am a second generation FV driver and I have been very passionate about FV racing for a long time. As crazy as...
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Last post by 4MULAVee
December 12th, 2019, 11:32 am
Disk Brakes at the RunOffs
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Matt »
October 17th, 2019, 4:26 pm
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I am curious how many of the cars where running disk brakes?
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Andrew Abbott was on Disc, leading the race came in on lap 8 do to a cyl. head stud breakage.
Both of Jonathon cars were on drums.
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Last post by tabbott25
October 22nd, 2019, 11:29 am
Free play on Clutch Slave Cylinder changing?
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FV80 »
September 27th, 2019, 3:14 pm
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Hey guys. Although I've been racing FV for over FORTY YEARS, I've never before used a clutch master/slave setup.. always used a CABLE. Now I have a...
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Steve, I'm glad you got this resolved. Odd that it was coming apart.
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Last post by jpetillo
October 11th, 2019, 7:29 am
Closed
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Dietmar »
July 12th, 2019, 4:28 pm
Quixote Racing will be closed from Aug 2 to August 14.
Please plan ahead.
Dietmar
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Last post by Dietmar
July 12th, 2019, 4:28 pm
What type of formula car?
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by
gt350shelb »
May 13th, 2019, 8:42 pm
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I recently picked up this tub Seller claimed it was formula vee / as far as he knew. I bought it with some spares and have started the process of...
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Earl Nicewarner 1971 Super Vee Season in the Nickle #5:
Daytona 16th
Talledega 4th
Road America DNF
Riverside 9th
Leguna Seca 11th
3...
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Last post by gt350shelb
July 1st, 2019, 9:37 pm
Where is Michael
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Matt »
June 17th, 2019, 10:20 am
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I have noticed the absence of Mike V.
Any news?
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I'm still here!
After eating, breathing, sleeping, and sometimes even bleeding FV's for the past 15 years or so, I was getting burnt out the last...
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Last post by Speedsport
June 20th, 2019, 9:59 am
R David Jones
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by
MDRacing »
April 22nd, 2019, 1:30 pm
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R David Jones passed away on April 10. There are folks better qualified than I to write a correct obit but briefly he was a long-time SCCA and...
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I remember David by the name from my younger days. I remember his connection to FV mainly but also his enthusiasm for the club.
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Last post by BLS
April 26th, 2019, 12:51 pm
My first weekend of 2019 Spec Tire for FV at Sebring
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FV80 »
January 17th, 2019, 5:18 pm
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For general information....
From the cockpit, I was unable to FEEL any difference at all in the tires. In the first Q session on Friday, my best time...
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Can you state an opinion based on your Atlanta experiences about disc vs drum brakes?
Brian
My opinion is still the same. I see NO PERFORMANCE...
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March 21st, 2019, 7:45 pm
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Last post by FV80
March 4th, 2019, 9:18 am
Wanted FV Rental For Mid Ohio Race
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GrahamLoughead35 »
January 23rd, 2019, 12:32 am
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We may possibly need a FV rental for the mid ohio super tour race this year. I have something lined up as of right now, but they are finalizing their...
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Dave is actually our number one choice and is who i contacted. He said he had some conflicting dates and would get back to me. Just trying to get...
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Last post by GrahamLoughead35
January 23rd, 2019, 2:35 pm
Alternate Front Spindle
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hardingfv32 »
August 10th, 2018, 5:59 pm
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Greg Bruns request for an alternate front spindle was rejected in the latest Fastrack.
Does anyone now the reason and/or details of this request?...
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You might want to be careful allowing any spindle. They make drop spindles to lower the ride height of VW bugs and buggies.
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Last post by vortech94
August 14th, 2018, 10:20 am
Sonoma Gearbox?
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by
FV80 »
June 16th, 2018, 8:32 am
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Who's run there in a vee? ShortBox or Longbox?
Steve, FV80
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Steve;
I'm from the SF region and Sonoma is a short box.
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Last post by jackofspeed
June 26th, 2018, 8:19 pm
Driverz Cup Series
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by
Vorscha99 »
May 1st, 2018, 1:12 pm
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A new low cost series for Formula Vees only has been developed and will have the first event at Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, GA on September 6,...
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Hey Greg, same here. The wheels and tires look good. I hope it will work out.
Nice racing at Charlotte.
Barry
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Last post by BLS
June 16th, 2018, 12:41 am
Disc brakes
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BLS »
September 12th, 2017, 12:25 am
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Saw this tonight in the Oct minutes:
FV 1. #22456 (Formula/Sports Racing Committee) Disc Brakes in FV - Member Survey At the recommendation of the...
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John, thanks for the confirmation.
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Last post by BLS
March 5th, 2018, 11:16 am
Donations?
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Jeremy Soule »
January 8th, 2018, 2:29 pm
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Would like to make a donation to the site as a way to say thanks for the good information and advice received this past year.
Is the best way still...
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Ok finnaly put my money where my mouth was :roll: . Got busy putting the polish my FST and sold to a father and 2 son team out of So. Cal. so...
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Last post by Jeremy Soule
February 6th, 2018, 12:07 am
Bob Cornish?
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by
FV80 »
November 1st, 2015, 12:10 pm
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Anyone know how to get in touch with Bob Cornish? Does he have an email address? I'd like to talk to him about Petunia .. assuming he still has her....
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Bob was my instructor in The Day. Great guy, hope he is well.
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Last post by sccafoolishrat
January 22nd, 2018, 3:59 pm
FV racing videos
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by
Gdog »
January 14th, 2018, 3:58 pm
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30 videos from years of racing FV. This was a race that I felt I was in the zone, not perfection but 12 laps under the track record at Mid Ohio....
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Gary,
We had some good races at Midohio. We were haulin' at that one in your link. The weather was perfect and we did lap after lap under the track...
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Last post by Speedsport
January 22nd, 2018, 12:22 pm
Offset shock mounts
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Dietmar »
November 6th, 2017, 11:33 pm
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I have had quite a few calls this year to check on the availability of offset shock mounts and the studs that fit the lower torsion arm.
I have...
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I would be interested in a couple of sets of the lower studs.
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Last post by mawdsfv87
November 12th, 2017, 7:11 pm
MYSTERIAN
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by
vortech94 »
October 11th, 2016, 4:22 pm
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Does anybody know what year the first Mysterian FV was built and or sold ?
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I tied calling Kurt, but both phone numbers I was given are out of service. 786-6198 with area codes of 702 and 775
keep the thoughts and ideas coming
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Last post by vortech94
November 3rd, 2017, 4:39 pm
Tranny undertray
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by
FV90 »
October 3rd, 2017, 1:28 pm
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Due to some inserts being uninserted I have neglected to reinstall my tranny/engine undertray. My local tech inspector says this is illegal. After...
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This is a RR Vee, SEDIV TT for the hillclimbs will use the current GCR.
This individual has been around for years but has seemed to make this an...
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Last post by FV90
October 4th, 2017, 8:06 am
Offset bushings
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Dietmar »
June 20th, 2017, 9:43 pm
After several months of empty shelves, offset bushings are back in stock.
Dietmar
Quixote Racing
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Last post by Dietmar
June 20th, 2017, 9:43 pm
Lynx B for free
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crhaynes@comcast.net »
June 9th, 2017, 9:37 pm
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I have a Lynx B I wish to clear out of my garage. Last used as a Solo V 5 years ago.
Engine in poor shape, oil gallery plug blew out, poorly...
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Chris,
Thanks I got your email. I have a few interested, I'll let you know if they fall through. I hate to see it go, but it is time to move on to...
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Last post by crhaynes@comcast.net
June 19th, 2017, 8:59 pm
New AS41 universal engine cases for sale
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FV80 »
May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am
I'm on a 'specials' email list from CIP1 and thought I'd pass this along to anyone that needs/wants a new case. I recall some pretty obscene prices...
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Last post by FV80
May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am
Brainerd. short or long box
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HalA »
April 18th, 2017, 9:31 am
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Sold my Citation and the new owner wants to know if Brainerd is a long or short box track for Vee's. I have never raced there so don't have an answer...
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Hal,
Like I said over on Apex (and repeat here in case someone misses it there) the short track at Brainerd is OK for either long or short with a...
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Last post by cendiv37
April 20th, 2017, 12:35 am
Tires
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gbrianmetcalf »
October 4th, 2016, 11:47 am
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It looks like Continental tires has bought Hoosier.
Do you all think this will affect us?
G.
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Hoosier was the only company to respond to the RFP. American racers are not being considered or evaluated. The FV Committee would like to see further...
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Last post by hardingfv32
March 21st, 2017, 1:05 pm
FV future #2 wheel dimensions
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CitationFV21 »
October 12th, 2016, 11:00 pm
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2nd of a Series
Okay we have just had a successful event (SCCA Runoffs) where we established our class as the largest formula class there, and...
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When we looked into this a few years back, none of the aftermarket alloy wheels we found were as low a weight as the current steel wheels. None also...
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Last post by jpetillo
November 19th, 2016, 1:24 am
FV future #1 steering rack
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CitationFV21 »
October 12th, 2016, 11:00 pm
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Okay we have just had a successful event (SCCA Runoffs) where we established our class as the largest formula class there, and attracted new blood...
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Being a tall driver, and having wrestled with the issue, I don't see any answer for this in the steering box / rack. The max wheelbase is the issue....
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Last post by BLS
November 14th, 2016, 7:33 pm
FV future #3 Transmission
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CitationFV21 »
October 12th, 2016, 11:01 pm
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3nd of a Series
Okay we have just had a successful event (SCCA Runoffs) where we established our class as the largest formula class there, and...
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Ahhh....good deal, I finally get to disagree with one. I am all for leaving it as it is. Maybe (or maybe not), having the option of at least...
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Last post by sharplikestump
November 14th, 2016, 1:32 pm
FV Future - Read this first
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CitationFV21 »
October 12th, 2016, 11:07 pm
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I am putting out a series of ideas for FV in order to get participant input.
I have been posting them over at Apex Speed but did not want to leave...
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These are just discussion points....unless you think you can buy your way to wins, which is against the spirit and rules of FV
The current FV rule...
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Last post by hardingfv32
October 14th, 2016, 3:06 pm
Brian McCarthy
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Terry Hanushek »
September 30th, 2016, 11:59 pm
It is with a heavy heart that I report that Brian McCarthy passed away last Saturday less than a month after he was diagnosed with pancreatic...
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Last post by Terry Hanushek
September 30th, 2016, 11:59 pm
Brian Jennerjahn Passed Away Today
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Jennerjahn46 »
June 20th, 2016, 1:05 pm
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I wanted to send a short note today to thank all in the FV community for their support for my father and my family as he battled cancer....
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So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
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Last post by satterley_sr
June 26th, 2016, 11:03 am
Formula Vee chassis
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gpoorman1@cfl.rr.com »
May 24th, 2016, 3:02 pm
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Help needed,.. can anyone provide information on the type of chassis this may be, or possible history?
It was purchased in Longwood ,Florida ( in...
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This is a very creative rear spring system. Similar to the mono-shock systems found on some formula cars and the Speedsport FV which use shuttle...
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Last post by hardingfv32
May 25th, 2016, 5:21 pm
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