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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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Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...

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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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Fastener questions

Last post by Veefan « November 5th, 2009, 5:14 pm
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by 1969zeitler » November 5th, 2009, 1:39 pm

Just checking to see who uses what and which is better.

I am thinking about drilling a hole thru the shifter rod that comes out of the back of the...

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Last post by Veefan
November 5th, 2009, 5:14 pm
4-2-1 or 4-1

Last post by SR Racing « November 3rd, 2009, 2:57 pm
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by Doug Carter » November 3rd, 2009, 1:03 am

Can someone explain the needs or differences in both exhaust collectors? Where would one work better than the other, and why?

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Last post by SR Racing
November 3rd, 2009, 2:57 pm
Back to vintage?

Last post by ajax « October 28th, 2009, 2:36 pm
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by jaymzz » October 10th, 2009, 12:20 pm

I own a 1970 Lynx formula vee. The last owner swapped it over to disc brakes and a 1776 engine. I also have a 1957 Beetle that has been sitting since...

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Last post by ajax
October 28th, 2009, 2:36 pm
Looking For an Adams Aero

Last post by fvkartguy « September 29th, 2009, 4:00 pm
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by brianmetcalf » September 24th, 2009, 10:57 am

I'm looking for a Adams Aero, complete or roller it dosn't matter. If anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.

amylynnracing@yahoo.com...

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Last post by fvkartguy
September 29th, 2009, 4:00 pm
FV to FST front beam

Last post by 1969zeitler « September 27th, 2009, 4:19 pm
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by 1969zeitler » September 27th, 2009, 12:12 pm

Is the ball joint beam the same dimension between the 2 tubes as the Kingpin? I have not found a site that really tells how to convert a FV to FST....

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Last post by 1969zeitler
September 27th, 2009, 4:19 pm
Looking For an Adams Aero

Last post by brianmetcalf « September 24th, 2009, 11:08 am

by brianmetcalf » September 24th, 2009, 11:08 am

I'm looking for a Adams Aero, complete or roller it dosn't matter. If anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.

amylynnracing@yahoo.com...

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Last post by brianmetcalf
September 24th, 2009, 11:08 am
PM messages stuck in outbox

Last post by FV80 « September 1st, 2009, 8:25 am
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by Bill Carroll » August 29th, 2009, 9:25 am

I have PM messages I have tried to send that appear in my outbox. I am pretty sure they never got sent (No reply).
1. how did I do that.
2. How do...

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Last post by FV80
September 1st, 2009, 8:25 am
Vintage Charging system

Last post by paulb42 « August 11th, 2009, 10:13 am
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by paulb42 » February 18th, 2009, 2:10 pm

I trying to get my charging system to work. I have had two conflicting bits of advice from two people who I trust.

a: get a 6V generator, 12V solid...

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Last post by paulb42
August 11th, 2009, 10:13 am
2 days at Daytona

Last post by 1969zeitler « August 9th, 2009, 11:33 pm

by 1969zeitler » August 9th, 2009, 11:33 pm

I just spent 2 days at the Daytona SCCA/SARRC races. This was my first time at the track and I had BLAST. Being a NEWBEE, I had no idea what went on...

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Last post by 1969zeitler
August 9th, 2009, 11:33 pm
VW Stickers

Last post by FM4SOLO « August 5th, 2009, 2:44 pm
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by Steven McWilliams JR » August 5th, 2009, 11:25 am

Ok, I know this is probably a dumb question, so I put it in the Novice Area. I see almost everyone has VW stickers on their car...Where do you get...

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Last post by FM4SOLO
August 5th, 2009, 2:44 pm
Drivers Schools

Last post by 1969zeitler « August 2nd, 2009, 8:59 pm
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by 1969zeitler » August 1st, 2009, 12:17 am

I am looking at what I need to do to run my 1969 Zeitler in one or more of the Vintage Groups. Florida has a large Vintage Group in the SCCA and they...

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Last post by 1969zeitler
August 2nd, 2009, 8:59 pm
Question about spring length

Last post by problemchild « July 30th, 2009, 9:13 am
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by Lynx94 » July 29th, 2009, 8:01 am

I removed the spring from my Lynx B. Although I can't determine the strength of the spring, it is 10 long. I have two other springs that I purchased...

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Last post by problemchild
July 30th, 2009, 9:13 am
Chrome wheel suppliers

Last post by Veefan « July 21st, 2009, 12:33 pm
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by hars550 » July 20th, 2009, 3:08 pm

Does anyone have a name of a good company I can purchase a set of chrome wheels from for
my 67 Vintage Vee?

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Last post by Veefan
July 21st, 2009, 12:33 pm
Formula Vee USA now on Facebook

Last post by rstackjd « July 16th, 2009, 11:43 am
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by aqualls » July 15th, 2009, 10:36 pm

After laying out the 5-year plan on formulavee.org (it is posted here), the next best step (and the first step in the plan) was to get everyone...

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Last post by rstackjd
July 16th, 2009, 11:43 am
Battery type question

Last post by Steven McWilliams JR « June 24th, 2009, 10:24 pm
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by flat tappet » May 10th, 2009, 11:59 am

My new aquired Predatory has a battery box fabricated for a motorcycle battery(battery included). Since I have to move the box is this type of...

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Last post by Steven McWilliams JR
June 24th, 2009, 10:24 pm
Setup baseline help Protoform P2

Last post by fvracer « June 16th, 2009, 6:10 pm
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by remmers » June 14th, 2009, 8:58 pm

Hi, I'm Brian, Tim's son. I'm starting to drive his car. He's the first to admit, he just drives the car, he doesn't know how to set it up. I've...

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Last post by fvracer
June 16th, 2009, 6:10 pm
Help about intake debate for us novices

Last post by remmers « June 14th, 2009, 9:25 pm
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by Bill Carroll » March 11th, 2009, 7:35 pm
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Could someone who knows the history about the things that have/are being done to the intakes give the rest of us a brief, even generic outline about...
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Last post by remmers
June 14th, 2009, 9:25 pm
Part numbers

Last post by brian « June 14th, 2009, 3:02 pm
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by Johnny_B » June 8th, 2009, 2:57 pm

I have a VW wrecking yard in my area and I' looking for spare parts for my Formula Vee. Can anyone give me the part #'s I should be looking for.
I...

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Last post by brian
June 14th, 2009, 3:02 pm
Homologation papers question

Last post by flat tappet « May 27th, 2009, 9:03 am
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by flat tappet » May 24th, 2009, 10:12 am

I purchased the new Predator last winter off the forum. What happens if they can't find the papers. Will SCCA isuue new ones before I can get a...

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Last post by flat tappet
May 27th, 2009, 9:03 am
AIM Install Questions

Last post by SR Racing « May 23rd, 2009, 8:53 pm
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by craigs » May 3rd, 2009, 9:43 am

Laying out the wires for my AIM XG-log and have a few questions.

To calculate gear you need speed - does it get speed from the accelerometers or...

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Last post by SR Racing
May 23rd, 2009, 8:53 pm
brake bedding

Last post by smsazzy « May 7th, 2009, 1:13 pm
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by nick_fv71 » May 7th, 2009, 11:24 am

I recently ordered Carbotech brakes and haven’t had a chance to install until today—I’ve got a race this weekend and I’m wondering if since I won’t...

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Last post by smsazzy
May 7th, 2009, 1:13 pm
porting vintage fv heads

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « April 17th, 2009, 11:59 am
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by bobc » April 16th, 2009, 10:40 am

Can anyone tell me how to port a vintage head or where to find information as to styles used. Most books show austins, fords and others but not vw;s

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Last post by hardingfv32-1
April 17th, 2009, 11:59 am
another charging system question

Last post by Dietmar « April 1st, 2009, 5:10 pm
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by paulb42 » March 31st, 2009, 6:56 pm

What gauge wire should I use between the voltage regulator and the battery? Will 16 gauge be enough for the ground?

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Last post by Dietmar
April 1st, 2009, 5:10 pm
Setting Rear Camber

Last post by ajax « March 31st, 2009, 3:00 pm
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by hars550 » March 31st, 2009, 8:06 am

I have a 67 AD Vintage Vee that I am finishing up. I am setting the alignment and need to
know the best way to set rear camber. I see by the SR...

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Last post by ajax
March 31st, 2009, 3:00 pm
fuel and tires at Regionals

Last post by dric53 « March 21st, 2009, 3:04 pm
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by flat tappet » January 15th, 2009, 11:44 am

Easy questions from newbie re: above

1) Are the Tire distributors at regional races to purchase/mount new tires?

2) What are people doing about...

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Last post by dric53
March 21st, 2009, 3:04 pm
Transmissions one more time

Last post by rstackjd « March 16th, 2009, 9:48 am
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by jmattox » April 30th, 2008, 11:01 pm

Is there a way to determine what 3rd gear a transmission has without turning the wheels (tranny is not in car) or tearing the trans apart?
Thanks...

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Last post by rstackjd
March 16th, 2009, 9:48 am
Need help tuning

Last post by DanRemmers « March 8th, 2009, 6:42 pm
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by jaymzz » February 19th, 2009, 1:08 am

I have been trying to tune my vee and am having some major issues. It has a really bad hesitation at the low end of RPM's, but when it starts to rev...

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Last post by DanRemmers
March 8th, 2009, 6:42 pm
Zero Roll damping theory??

Last post by 77fmod « March 3rd, 2009, 9:50 am
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by 77fmod » March 1st, 2009, 12:26 pm

Okay here's one to get some discussion going.. :lol:
Once again, I am confused about the zero-roll dynamics. In SOLO and with a conventionally...

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Last post by 77fmod
March 3rd, 2009, 9:50 am
Font beam question

Last post by SR Racing « February 20th, 2009, 1:40 pm
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by flat tappet » February 20th, 2009, 10:17 am

I bought the Predator kit just listed on Jim's for sale list and wonder who would be a good source(S) for a front beam. I see beams advertised in the...

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Last post by SR Racing
February 20th, 2009, 1:40 pm
oil filter location

Last post by paulb42 « February 19th, 2009, 12:33 am
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by paulb42 » February 16th, 2009, 8:46 pm

I recently purchased a vintage vee and have been trying to clean up some of wiring, etc.

Currently the oil filter is mounted horizontally on the...

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Last post by paulb42
February 19th, 2009, 12:33 am
Predator Exhaust and Zero ROll

Last post by Steven McWilliams JR « February 18th, 2009, 4:28 pm
Replies: 9
by Steven McWilliams JR » February 15th, 2009, 2:54 pm

Hi, I am building a 92 Predator/Vista built by Steve Cole. I am wandering how the Zero Roll and Exhaust should look like. Does anybody have pictures...

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Last post by Steven McWilliams JR
February 18th, 2009, 4:28 pm
Extended sump question

Last post by jpetillo « February 10th, 2009, 10:12 pm
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by flat tappet » January 28th, 2009, 9:56 am
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Is anyone using a legal extended sump to carry more oil? If so, how do you extend the oil pickup pipe?

Thanks!
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Last post by jpetillo
February 10th, 2009, 10:12 pm
My new exhaust

Last post by Lynn « February 10th, 2009, 6:56 pm
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by jaymzz » February 7th, 2009, 9:37 pm

I don't have a bunch of money right now to buy a new exhaust, so I made my own and thought I would share. I am extremely happy with how it turned...

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Last post by Lynn
February 10th, 2009, 6:56 pm
LYNX info questions

Last post by f clark « February 4th, 2009, 2:39 pm
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by flat tappet » February 3rd, 2009, 3:57 pm

Anyone have any info on LYNZ VEE's after 1970(ie early mid 80's) such as where were they made, does anyone have any molds? My Logbook describes a...

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Last post by f clark
February 4th, 2009, 2:39 pm
Homolgation papers question

Last post by flat tappet « February 3rd, 2009, 9:55 am
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by flat tappet » February 2nd, 2009, 5:26 pm

I purchased an 87 Lynx that has logbooks back to day one. Has had tech inspections as late as fall 2007. Nice regional car. THe Homologation...

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Last post by flat tappet
February 3rd, 2009, 9:55 am
Log book???

Last post by brian « February 2nd, 2009, 3:44 pm
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by jaymzz » January 30th, 2009, 11:52 pm

I am completely new to the vee world, and anything but drag racing. I am trying to figure everything out about my car and what I need to do to make...

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Last post by brian
February 2nd, 2009, 3:44 pm
Question for Vintage Vees in Vintage Racing Group

Last post by hars550 « January 28th, 2009, 9:43 am
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by hars550 » January 27th, 2009, 9:11 am

I have a 67 AD Mark IV I am restoring. I notice The VRG runs at tracks close to me.
The motor on the car has a stock cooling shroud with Generator....

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Last post by hars550
January 28th, 2009, 9:43 am
Cracked case

Last post by problemchild « January 27th, 2009, 4:30 pm
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by fv62 » January 27th, 2009, 1:06 pm

I have a case that has a crack in the flywheel area that is behind number 3 cylinder. It also runs on the top from the flywheel area. The case is a...

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Last post by problemchild
January 27th, 2009, 4:30 pm
Aftermarket shock mounting

Last post by nick_fv71 « January 26th, 2009, 8:58 pm
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by Matt King » January 26th, 2009, 12:43 pm

How does one go about mounting aftermarket shocks with 1/2 inch rod bearings on a Vee using the stock metric hardware?

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Last post by nick_fv71
January 26th, 2009, 8:58 pm
Headrest location and material

Last post by Dave « January 22nd, 2009, 9:20 pm
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by Matt King » January 19th, 2009, 3:22 pm

I need to install a better headrest in my new Citation XTC. Is affixing a high density foam pad to the firewall sufficient, or should there be some...

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Last post by Dave
January 22nd, 2009, 9:20 pm
What oil and weight for summer in New England?

Last post by John Deonarine « January 21st, 2009, 9:15 pm
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by flat tappet » January 18th, 2009, 9:51 am

Any help with the above would be great! Looks like Brad Penn racing oil would be good for Vee engines since it's loaded with ZDDP. Also,since we rum...

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Last post by John Deonarine
January 21st, 2009, 9:15 pm
Newb with a question

Last post by jaymzz « January 18th, 2009, 5:32 pm
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by jaymzz » January 16th, 2009, 9:26 pm

Hi all. I just found this forum and very excited to be a part of it. I bought a Formula Vee a few months ago and have some questions. The person I...

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Last post by jaymzz
January 18th, 2009, 5:32 pm
Oil Cooler location

Last post by Dietmar « January 9th, 2009, 4:49 pm
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by hars550 » January 9th, 2009, 4:23 pm

I have a 1967 Autodynamics mk.IV Vintage VeeI am redoing. It came with a stock vw oil cooler mounted to the roll
bar which will be directly behind my...

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Last post by Dietmar
January 9th, 2009, 4:49 pm
engine case codes

Last post by brian « December 16th, 2008, 3:01 pm
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by kidkoh » December 1st, 2008, 4:33 pm

I found a few engine cases is someones barn but I am not sure what case is the best or what cases are used in fv my engine is at autowerks so I cant...

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Last post by brian
December 16th, 2008, 3:01 pm
New to Vee racing. Have Questions

Last post by hars550 « December 16th, 2008, 8:44 am
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by hars550 » December 4th, 2008, 8:46 am

I just purchased a restored Vintage 1967 Autodynamics mark IV. It came with a log book dated back to 1999. It has the usual required pic on the...

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Last post by hars550
December 16th, 2008, 8:44 am
Differenciating Long v. Short trans

Last post by pmr77 « December 13th, 2008, 10:39 am
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by Steven McWilliams JR » December 12th, 2008, 7:43 pm

Hi everyone, I recently picked up the bodywork for my Vista from Paul C's house, who runs Ski-Motorsports. I am trying to take the transmission, and...

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Last post by pmr77
December 13th, 2008, 10:39 am
Differenciating Long v. Short trans

Last post by Steven McWilliams JR « December 12th, 2008, 7:46 pm

by Steven McWilliams JR » December 12th, 2008, 7:46 pm

Hi everyone, I recently picked up the bodywork for my Vista from Paul C's house, who runs Ski-Motorsports. I am trying to take the transmission, and...

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Last post by Steven McWilliams JR
December 12th, 2008, 7:46 pm
Long vs. short box

Last post by ConductorX « November 20th, 2008, 4:38 pm
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by GT6 » September 29th, 2008, 12:36 pm

Is there any difference between the casting on a long and short box? My race preped long box is cracked up literally. I'm wondering if I can get any...

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Last post by ConductorX
November 20th, 2008, 4:38 pm
erratic engine

Last post by jmattox « October 20th, 2008, 2:01 pm
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by jmattox » October 1st, 2008, 11:51 am

This weekend at Daytona we encountered what seems to be an unusual situation. Car was prepped and ready to go. (unfortunately by me) We made the...

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Last post by jmattox
October 20th, 2008, 2:01 pm
mixing body panels

Last post by rstackjd « October 19th, 2008, 11:22 pm
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by rstackjd » October 19th, 2008, 10:17 pm

This is probably a wierd question, but I'm wondering if there are any rules related to mixing a body/chassis combinations? In otherwords, do I need...

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October 19th, 2008, 11:22 pm

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