Posting pictures
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FV80 »
June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
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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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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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Last post by BLS
December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
oil pressure relief valve
Replies: 10
by
shirleymac »
October 21st, 2010, 11:32 pm
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I want to check the condition of the oil pressure relief valve and want to know what is the best way to remove the screw from the engine block? Is...
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My special tool for this is a very large washer that will fit tite in the groove, with a small vise grips clamped to it at a right angle, might have...
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Last post by Hal
February 16th, 2011, 1:05 pm
spindle kit
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Daryl »
April 21st, 2008, 6:42 pm
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Have heard of kits available to strengthen/reinforce the hollow spindles....
What options are available that will also work on disk brake/ball joint...
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Thanks for the info, I will email him directly .
I don't think Mike checks the forum all that often, it's probably best if you email him directly...
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Last post by jstoezel
February 12th, 2011, 2:11 pm
Av gas
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bobc »
September 28th, 2010, 3:13 pm
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I just got back from an airport where I have been buying my gas for years to be told that he can't sell it to anyone but a registared aircraft. It...
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The small airports are much easier to work with. O'Hare could be a problem. :roll:
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Last post by sharplikestump
February 11th, 2011, 4:54 am
Which is worse...Long Box Short Box??
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Veefan »
February 2nd, 2011, 4:37 pm
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Which is worse... a short box at Limerock (a long box track) or a long box at NHMS (a short box track)?
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Is there no longer the option of running taller rear tires?
Seems a short box at LRP with tall tires might be a decent compromise.
No - no more...
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Last post by CitationFV21
February 4th, 2011, 9:04 pm
Wheel size
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Greg Davis »
January 18th, 2011, 3:58 pm
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I am currently in Arizona and am interested in buying some 4 VW wheels from a junk yard here, but want to make sure they're correct. I know they...
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Just to confirm, are these the wheels you were referring to?
Thanks!! Yes, those are acceptable wheels - but only in the 4.5 inch size. The rules...
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Last post by FV80
January 24th, 2011, 11:22 pm
The GCR in a Nutshell
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John Nesbitt »
January 18th, 2011, 11:20 am
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The GCR has a lot of stuff in it not normally used by drivers. The important bits are buried here and there. I have pulled together the rules which...
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John,
Thanks for posting this - I have a new driver attending DS in Feb and this should help FOCUS the issues :-).
Steve, FV80
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Last post by FV80
January 18th, 2011, 12:43 pm
Lithium Ferrous Batteries.
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by
Lynn »
January 14th, 2011, 9:57 am
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Does anyone have experience with lithium ferrous batteries? They are fairly expensive, but are much lighter than anything else. They can be rapid...
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It takes 4 cells to get 13.2 volts. I believe there is 10 cells in the Dewalt battery. The RC guys have a tutorial on the subject. These are A123...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
January 17th, 2011, 7:35 pm
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Last post by John Deonarine
January 16th, 2011, 1:13 pm
Part number for front/rear wheel cylinders
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jstoezel »
January 12th, 2011, 8:18 pm
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Hello,
Could somebody point me to the right part numbers for front and rear wheel cylinders?
Here are the available wheel cylinders on CIP Canada:...
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There are several companies that provide that service and I use it a lot! Sucks to have to cross the border to pick up small packages, but I use it...
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Last post by tiagosantos
January 14th, 2011, 1:56 am
Vee motor builders in NE
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hars550 »
January 3rd, 2011, 8:32 am
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I am looking to get my Vintage Vee motor refreshed.
I live in New Jersey. Does anyone know of any builders
in the Northeast? I would rather deliver...
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Shipping each way to me in Michigan would be about $175. I do regional & vintage re-builds.
Dave
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Last post by satterley_sr
January 13th, 2011, 7:48 pm
Shock Dyno
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SR Racing »
December 23rd, 2010, 12:23 pm
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Just gauging some interest. We have built a Shock Dyno prototype. It measures all the same things that any shock dyno does (only better ) And doesn't...
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Jim,
Sorry about delay. I haven't been in here for the holidays. For the typical FV shocks, we found the piston being used works fine across all...
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Last post by SR Racing
January 4th, 2011, 2:04 pm
rear droop/camber set up
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Don »
December 22nd, 2010, 3:04 pm
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sometime a little knowledge is.................
For an intial rear camber set up (6 deg neg on the ground with driver, and max 1 deg neg off ground...
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John,
Try changing your limiter spring rate to a constant 50 or 100 lb/in and see what it looks like.
Bruce, sure, but it won't look like much. If...
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Last post by jpetillo
December 28th, 2010, 10:45 pm
After Market Spindles
Replies: 23
by
wroché29 »
July 20th, 2010, 10:13 am
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Are there after market spindles that are better (don't break) available? Are we allowed to use them?
Can we use after market dog bones?
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Thanks for taking the time to answer in such a detailed way.
I like the suggestion of using a combination of these spindles and the spacer kits and...
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Last post by jstoezel
December 27th, 2010, 7:55 pm
Stiff Shocks
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hardingfv32-1 »
December 25th, 2010, 4:49 pm
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When going through a turn does a stiffer shock setting apply more force to a given wheel/tire?
ASSUMPTION: We are not concerned with geometry...
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Brian, yes, this is a dynamic situation, not steady-state.
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Last post by jpetillo
December 27th, 2010, 7:02 pm
Setup for sweeper and hairpin turns
Replies: 29
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hardingfv32-1 »
November 23rd, 2010, 1:29 pm
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This is a new thread based on a subject that emanated from the Mono Shock thread.
We are discussing the reason the same setup does not work well for...
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high speed valving for slow speed turns and low speed valving for high speed turns Now that is wonderfully ambiguous statement from an expert. If we...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
December 6th, 2010, 4:24 pm
A Mono Shock rotary damper system...
Replies: 66
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Veefan »
October 12th, 2010, 1:22 pm
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I posted this on a thread that was going way off topic on Apexspeed... good idea for the rear suspension of a Vee???
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Brian, I think you make a valid point about steering box location and pitman arms. Like I said, the approach is not scientific but a good...
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Last post by brian
December 2nd, 2010, 3:41 pm
Front beam bump stop removal
Replies: 6
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Greg Davis »
November 14th, 2010, 11:54 am
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I am thinking of eliminating the bump stops on the front beam of my D-13. Any downside to doing this?
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i'm of the belief the horn removal is more for aero than for weight savings, and with a D13, i see no reason to bother putting the effort into...
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Last post by remmers
November 18th, 2010, 6:01 pm
gas pressures for shocks
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brian »
November 9th, 2010, 3:35 pm
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I decided to start a new thread on tthe issue I raised regarding pressures. Brian mentioned that testing his shock on a scale did not disclose any...
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My understanding of blowoff is that it is the event when the bleeds or bypasses are overloaded by the rate at which the oil is moving, and the shims...
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Last post by brian
November 12th, 2010, 2:55 pm
Static Rear Camber Setting
Replies: 39
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hardingfv32-1 »
November 3rd, 2010, 1:29 am
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From our discussion in the previous tread, I think we determined that with a std zero roll suspension we jack up to the droop limiter in the mid...
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Chris,
So, is the jacking issue any clearer?
I'll try and run the Nelson Ledges Nat this summer. That should be the definitive test for a stiff...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
November 8th, 2010, 9:46 pm
drum not parallel to back plate
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by
igino »
November 3rd, 2010, 1:10 pm
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Hey guys - searched the web all over for this, and unfortunately I think it might be me being incapable, rather than a *common* problem. I replaced...
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Straightening backing plates is part of racing a FV. You'll learn just how hard to smack them to straighten them. You usually need to have the drum...
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Last post by problemchild
November 3rd, 2010, 8:19 pm
Hans Device
Replies: 17
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fastvee »
September 8th, 2010, 10:41 am
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Are vee drivers using them? Which model, 20 or 30 degree? Are sliding tethers necessary? Anything else I should know about them?
Thanks,
John...
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Mike was fitted several years ago by Dr.Hubbard. He has a Vortec and was sold a 40Hans. Here is a interesting pdf.
Dave
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Last post by Dave
October 27th, 2010, 11:27 pm
D-13 Body Mold
Replies: 19
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Greg Davis »
October 17th, 2010, 5:13 pm
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I am thinking of trying to make a lighter body for my D-13 and was wondering if anyone might be able to direct me to someone who would have a main...
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Greg D.
Please check your messages.
Thanks!
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Last post by problemchild
October 27th, 2010, 8:25 pm
Brake bias and general brake questions..
Replies: 18
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tiagosantos »
October 11th, 2010, 3:50 pm
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So yesterday was the last race of the season, and although I'm taking a couple weeks off of touching the car, I do want to start prepping it for next...
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I assume you have 5/8 Master cylinders (front and rear) with bias adj. If so, your pedal pressure should not be excessive if everything is set up...
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Last post by SR Racing
October 15th, 2010, 4:51 pm
Engine fresh up questions
Replies: 4
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Don »
October 10th, 2010, 5:50 pm
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Guys:
I am freshening my engine for next season (not really rebuilding, just new bearings & rings). I have 2 questions:
What is the general...
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Check PM
Brian
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
October 11th, 2010, 1:46 pm
Goodyears Pressures/Temperatures
Replies: 4
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jpetillo »
October 6th, 2010, 9:41 am
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Those of you running Goodyears, what kind of pressures are you running?
The little book the Goodyear guy gave me when I asked about recommended tire...
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I was running 20/22 until tire temps indicated it was too much. 19/21 is a good comprimise. Any softer and I use up the tires too quickly.
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Last post by brian
October 10th, 2010, 3:41 pm
Velocity stack screen
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Greg Davis »
September 27th, 2010, 1:57 pm
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I am looking for a screen for my carb's velo stack (3 1/2 O.D.). Can anyone direct me to a supplier? Thanks. Greg D.
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A couple of thoughts:
I know that in the past many race cars used screen on their stacks. Many of the CanAm cars topped off their Weber or injection...
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Last post by sharplikestump
October 10th, 2010, 2:06 pm
zero-roll rear suspension
Replies: 1
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RDChaplin »
October 5th, 2010, 11:18 pm
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I have a 1962 Type 1 that I am working on a restomod project for autocross/hillclimbs/Sunday driver. I am wondering if a zero roll resistance setup...
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With the extra weight you'll have to run a very large shock and spring combo. An external roll bar will be required on the front to control roll....
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Last post by brian
October 6th, 2010, 2:54 pm
Piston rod question
Replies: 4
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1969zeitler »
September 26th, 2010, 5:54 pm
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Any difference between the 411 and 411A rods? (besides the A of course).
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Thanks Brian.... errrr... Mac
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Last post by 1969zeitler
October 5th, 2010, 4:29 pm
Vintage 1200 cam...
Replies: 5
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JimC »
October 1st, 2010, 5:58 pm
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I have the opportunity to get a vintage, 1200 engine that sounds-like (not yet seen) a great engine. In reading the spec, everything seems to point...
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Jim,
Since you will probably be running this vintage vee engine with a fan and generator,
don't expect much more than 50 HP. That would be a good...
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Last post by Rickydel
October 4th, 2010, 6:15 am
Transmission
Replies: 10
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P-2 Mark »
September 23rd, 2010, 8:24 am
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I just finished prepping my car for the upcoming race at M-O and went to test drive it, only
to find out I have NO clutch. No matter how far I move...
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Here's what we've concluded so far:
......
We found that when we bolted the pressure plate to the fly wheel, it flattened out when the bolts we're...
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Last post by CitationFV21
September 25th, 2010, 10:23 pm
Proposed Runoffs Qualification Rules For 2011
Replies: 32
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rphillips »
August 24th, 2010, 2:30 pm
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I'm a little surprised that this hasn't come up here before and to be honest I haven't thought about it enough to provide input but the SCCA is...
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WIthout expressing my opinion about how hard or how easy it should be to qualify for the runoffs, I just wanted to make an observation about this...
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Last post by Rickydel
September 22nd, 2010, 4:04 pm
Intermediate tires
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halifax »
September 7th, 2010, 12:47 pm
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Anyone care to weigh in on the options for intermediate wet/dry tires since Hoosier and Goodyear don't make them anymore? Do worn rains have any...
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Both Hoosier and Dunlop make vintage Vee tires that are treaded, and work in the rain. They will not match rain tires in real wet conditions, but A...
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Last post by ajax
September 22nd, 2010, 3:20 pm
Unleaded Gas
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Greg Davis »
April 21st, 2010, 9:58 am
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I am somewhat out of the loop here and am wondering whether standard unleaded pump gas is now legal, and if so, is it advisable to run it in our...
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I had a trailing arm break at speed in an autocross. Can you say instant loss of control ? The bottom of the frame dragging on pavement does slow you...
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Last post by DanRemmers
September 18th, 2010, 3:55 pm
Bare transaxle case
Replies: 4
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MCRacer »
September 13th, 2010, 3:55 pm
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Is a bare transaxle case of any value? I have one and a box full of gears that's taking up space, but I hate to give it away for scrap.
Mike C.
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If you flip it flywheel side down on the floor, you could build a nice lamp for the living room. Give it to your wife for an anniversary gift. I am...
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Last post by 1969zeitler
September 14th, 2010, 10:44 am
braided brake lines
Replies: 10
by
igino »
August 31st, 2010, 4:54 pm
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Hi all,
I'm redoing the brakes on my vee. Does anyone run only braided brake lines (no hardline)? It Seems like it would be less of a pain in the...
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Use #3 lines. We have all the adapters, fittings and lines that you need. We have many of the lines pre-made so there is no assembly required.
Jim
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Last post by SR Racing
September 6th, 2010, 3:20 pm
Needle Bearing Front Beam Spacers
Replies: 32
by
hardingfv32-1 »
August 26th, 2010, 3:08 pm
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I noticed SR Racing is sell Needle Bearing Front Beam Spacers. Do the needle bearings last in the less than clean environment? These would need to be...
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Without looking for the price of the bearings for the link pins I can only guess that since they are smaller than the ones for the sway bar spacer...
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Last post by pillowmeto
September 2nd, 2010, 11:38 am
Link pin shims with angled bushings
Replies: 56
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hars550 »
August 23rd, 2010, 10:44 am
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I have angled link pin bushings installed on the front end.
Do I still use the total of 10 shims per link pin or would I
have to add more because of...
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Steve,
I think EVERYTHING is bending! If you look at the ratio of wheel centerline to the ground (say 11 for a 22 tire) and the spacing between the...
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Last post by jpetillo
August 26th, 2010, 11:57 pm
Gutting a VW transmission
Replies: 10
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Martinracing98 »
August 22nd, 2010, 9:45 pm
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I am trying to gut a junkyard transmission so I can use it for a place holder on some mockup work. It is a IRS transmission. I have
*Pulled the rear...
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here you go, that's the intermediate bus tranny and will be ok for a fixture. There's a later model that's completely different.
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Last post by brian
August 24th, 2010, 1:44 pm
R45 vs R55 considerations?
Replies: 3
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halifax »
August 18th, 2010, 12:36 pm
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I'm looking for some feedback on when to use R45 compound tires instead of my usual R55. Is there an air temperature/track temperature limit for the...
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Don't forget to factor in the rumored new Hoosier FV tire.
Brian
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
August 18th, 2010, 3:09 pm
Vee Head number???
Replies: 1
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Veefan »
August 13th, 2010, 3:19 pm
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Is the best head number for a Vee 113-101-373D?
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si. Look at the number just below the part number, it is the cast sequence number and is usually between 1 and 70. The lower the number the more...
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Last post by brian
August 13th, 2010, 5:32 pm
Fuel Usage at the RunOffs
Replies: 13
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rphillips »
August 7th, 2010, 12:06 pm
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For those that ran the RunOffs last year, do you know how many gallons of fuel you burned? I have a 3.5 gallon fuel cell and I'm wondering if it is...
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Ray:
Check your messages.
Dietmar
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Last post by Dietmar
August 11th, 2010, 10:20 am
How to get homebuilt frame thru tech?
Replies: 9
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1969zeitler »
July 24th, 2010, 1:27 pm
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I got an extra frame with a Zink I bought and have had no luck identifying who made it. The car was raced in the SE at some time but without a...
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SCCA claims it cost more because it takes time to research the old paperwork. I'm hard pressed to agree, but that's what they said.
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Last post by brian
August 3rd, 2010, 1:16 pm
ID these mirrors
Replies: 4
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problemchild »
July 27th, 2010, 5:01 pm
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Seen these on a bunch of FVs but have not found brand or supplier. Can anyone ID them? Thanks!
Sorry ... crappy pic. They are oval (eliptical) and...
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Yup! That is them. Prices are better than the SPA CF mirrors too!
Thanks!
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Last post by problemchild
July 28th, 2010, 7:40 am
push rod tube replacement
Replies: 2
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clutch »
July 22nd, 2010, 10:44 pm
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I have a bent pushrod tube that I would like to replace. Is the replacement with the original part that difficult or should I try the two piece...
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As an answer to your question- it is not difficult to replace a tube provided you have:
a new tube if it is badly bent ( you might check the pushrod...
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Last post by Dietmar
July 23rd, 2010, 2:16 am
engine size
Replies: 6
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1969zeitler »
July 4th, 2010, 1:08 pm
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I bought a 1972 Zink that is suppose to have a 1915cc engine in it. 94mm bore x 69mm stroke. Is there anyway to verify this without removing a head?...
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PO found the receipt for the engine. It is a 1915 engine from RIMCO. Is that a 69x92? Also has their 040 heads and a pair of 44 delortos. It sure...
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Last post by 1969zeitler
July 22nd, 2010, 2:35 pm
Transaxle oil - shockproof?
Replies: 3
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tiagosantos »
July 18th, 2010, 11:54 pm
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Hi - my car's original setup sheet specifies Redline Lightweight Shockproof gear oil, but the previous owner crossed it out and told me not to use...
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Thanks guys :)
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Last post by tiagosantos
July 20th, 2010, 10:04 pm
Clutch/ throw out bearing
Replies: 5
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Thomas Galuardi »
July 19th, 2010, 7:41 am
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I use a cable operated clutch. I replaced the spring, clutch, throw out bearing, and pressure plate.
With the transmission on the floor the clutch...
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I thought lump was for Englishman only. Is it used on the Continent?
Brian
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
July 20th, 2010, 5:35 pm
valve guide dimensions
Replies: 4
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Don »
July 18th, 2010, 12:54 pm
First post
Good morning...........
Can anyone tell me the OD of a standard VW 1200 valve guied? One of mine is almost loose , pushed out with not much force. It...
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Another thought, if you do use an oversize guide and the crush is a bit tighter, you will have to ream the guides to size. Reaming the bronze is not...
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Last post by brian
July 20th, 2010, 3:24 pm
Transponder location
Replies: 6
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Edward Schubert »
July 15th, 2010, 5:06 pm
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Were is the best place to mount my transponder? Do they need a clear view or can they see through fiberglass?
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I have had mine inside the frame over a hole in the steel belly pan since I bought it. Many years ago at VIR they said I had a weak signal but it...
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Last post by Ed Womer
July 19th, 2010, 7:39 am
spark plug question
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kpkehoe »
July 18th, 2010, 7:07 pm
I notice that the NGK BP7HS plugs have a slightly longer electrode than the B7HS. Which is the colder plug? Is there any effective difference in...
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Last post by kpkehoe
July 18th, 2010, 7:07 pm
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