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Posting pictures

Last post by FV80 « June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
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by FV80 » June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm » in General Discussion

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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by FV80 » April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm » in General Discussion

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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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Wobble?

Last post by Matt Clark « September 21st, 2011, 11:18 am
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by jmattox » May 9th, 2011, 6:11 am
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OK, after the trip to tech to have my suspension looked at. I am willing to put up with the suggestions that will be offered here. Daytona, May 7/8...

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The horns only interferred when I have the car jacked up trying to assemble it & set the spring preload (just the turkey legs on the spring, no...
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Last post by Matt Clark
September 21st, 2011, 11:18 am
Rear Roll Resistance Never Needed

Last post by smsazzy « September 13th, 2011, 8:56 pm
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by hardingfv32-1 » October 19th, 2010, 2:08 pm
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.... THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED FOR REAR ROLL RESISTANCE .... Everything you might want to accomplish with car balance can be achieved with...

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Brian H. - I'm still unclear what the limiting factor is on your car then. Since you have so much more grip, what is holding back your car at this...
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September 13th, 2011, 8:56 pm
drum to drum tranny and engine storage rack

Last post by BLS « September 3rd, 2011, 2:40 pm
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by craigs » August 29th, 2011, 8:01 am

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I have a spare drum to drum set up and a spare engine that I would like to take along with me in the trailer next year. They are separate. I am sure...

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I agree with Steve, wrong idea for transport. You can easily make an engine transport stand out of wood that works real nice. 2x4 square base with a...

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Last post by BLS
September 3rd, 2011, 2:40 pm
Driver Advisor on Call

Last post by FV80 « August 30th, 2011, 5:39 pm
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by John Nesbitt » August 30th, 2011, 1:34 pm

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Let’s be honest. Most drivers don’t know, or much care about, the finer points of the GCR. Until it matters. And then it’s too late.

Too often, I...

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John,
I'd like to thank you for making this offer. I could have certainly used one at one point in my racing career. Everyone, please pay attention...

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Last post by FV80
August 30th, 2011, 5:39 pm
main bearings

Last post by sharplikestump « August 27th, 2011, 9:49 pm
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by Don » January 24th, 2011, 11:24 am

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I recently rebuilt my engine. The new main bearings that I bought do not have a steel backed split bearing. Suppose it is a little late for the...

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Looking for feedback on this issue. Got any?

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Last post by sharplikestump
August 27th, 2011, 9:49 pm
New pressure plate hitting trans case

Last post by sharplikestump « August 27th, 2011, 9:44 pm
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by hars550 » March 11th, 2011, 11:07 am

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I am installing my new motor. It has a new heavy duty pressure plate
installed. When turning the motor by hand I noticed there is a raised
boss on...

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Have you figured out what the problem is? Any chance that you have a 200mm pressure plate? This is possible if your flywheel came off of a 6 Volt...

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Last post by sharplikestump
August 27th, 2011, 9:44 pm
vw case

Last post by sharplikestump « August 27th, 2011, 9:33 pm
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by kidkoh » March 22nd, 2011, 7:32 pm

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ok vw has said that the mag cases are no longer going to be made and have given the bod a part number for the aluminum case, does that mean that we...

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Just curious as to what the latest prices are on any of the cases.
I recently built an engine on one of the AL cases. Thought it was a good way to...

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Last post by sharplikestump
August 27th, 2011, 9:33 pm
SPARK PLUGS

Last post by tiagosantos « August 24th, 2011, 7:20 pm
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by Rolling Stone » August 24th, 2011, 6:15 pm

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What other spark plugs are compatible to the 1200 engine besides Bosch W5BC?I looked up an NGK chart and it said for a VW 1200 1958 circa 1200 engine...

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The NGK BP7HS are the equivalent to the WB5C Bosch plugs.. There's also the resistor version which is usually easier to find at the local parts store.

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Last post by tiagosantos
August 24th, 2011, 7:20 pm
Front torsion spring question

Last post by BLS « August 6th, 2011, 7:00 pm
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by BLS » August 6th, 2011, 12:09 am

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A new suprise. As I continue tearing down the front end and cleaning everything, I finally got around to removing the roll bar and springs tonight. I...

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Steve, since I have a full set, it could just be faulty memory. Or, maybe I had less than a full set at one time and didn't realize it was illegal....

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Last post by BLS
August 6th, 2011, 7:00 pm
Offset Bushings - Another question

Last post by BLS « August 3rd, 2011, 10:43 pm
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by BLS » July 31st, 2011, 10:36 pm

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If I decide to use the offset bushings I may just send the parts out to get it installed, but being cheap and since I like do it yourself I've been...

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Thanks Jim. I meant local for pressing the kingpins out and checking for cracks, nothing more. Actually, I probably ought to leave them alone as the...

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Last post by BLS
August 3rd, 2011, 10:43 pm
You asked for it.

Last post by Terry Abbott « August 1st, 2011, 11:32 am
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by SR Racing » July 28th, 2011, 11:14 pm

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Maybe start a NEW thread about what the differences are between the two and NOT in the committee news section. :mrgreen:

This is about the...

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Nice job Jim..... :lol:

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Last post by Terry Abbott
August 1st, 2011, 11:32 am
Front anti roll bar

Last post by BLS « July 31st, 2011, 1:12 pm
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by BLS » July 30th, 2011, 11:04 pm

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I currently have a roll bar installed in the lower beam tube. I see on some modern cars roll bars that have a threaded extension coming out the end...

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Thanks Jim. I had already figured I could just turn it and start fresh. I just finished tearing it all apart. After sitting for 30 years it looks...

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Last post by BLS
July 31st, 2011, 1:12 pm
Transaxle rebuilds..

Last post by FV80 « July 27th, 2011, 5:35 pm
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by tiagosantos » July 23rd, 2011, 4:52 pm
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So I read this a while ago and was always curious to try the test he mentions:

Well, since my engine is out, I finally gave it a spin. In both...

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Tiago,
I can certainly understand. Been there - done that :-). Just offering my experience, but I do remember that it's different when you are just...
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Last post by FV80
July 27th, 2011, 5:35 pm
Valve keepers pictures

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « July 26th, 2011, 3:01 pm
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by jstoezel » July 20th, 2011, 11:11 am

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Hi:

Could somebody post pictures of what healthy valve keepers and valve retainers (installed) should look like? This would be greatly appreciated....

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I was hoping you might have some info on the subject. That is why I questioned your statements. Very little out there on the subject.

Brian

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Last post by hardingfv32-1
July 26th, 2011, 3:01 pm
Starter Length

Last post by BLS « July 23rd, 2011, 9:39 am
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by BLS » July 17th, 2011, 9:12 pm

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I know the Hi Torque starter weighs less. Does any replacement have a shorter length? My original VW 6 volt is slightly less than 7 inches from the...

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Sorry for the late reply Dave, thanks very much.

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Last post by BLS
July 23rd, 2011, 9:39 am
working with Kevlar

Last post by Ed Womer « July 20th, 2011, 7:45 am
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by Don » July 17th, 2011, 10:19 pm

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Just bought some 5 oz Kevlar. The company I bought it from said it won't cut with scissors or a knife, maybe tin snips. They have special serrated...

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I have Fiskar sisszors that I bought from Sweet Composites that are specially ground and work fine. They are around $15.

Ed

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Last post by Ed Womer
July 20th, 2011, 7:45 am
New steering box may have leaked

Last post by jstoezel « July 19th, 2011, 12:30 am
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by jstoezel » July 15th, 2011, 10:58 am

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Hi:

I just got a new TRW steering box from CIP. It looks like a bunch of oil leaked out of it, the box and wrapping it came in are just soaked.
I...

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Thank you for the great advice Steve, this is truly a good one. I didn't have the 14mm bolts or the tap, so I just had to deal with the worn drum...

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Last post by jstoezel
July 19th, 2011, 12:30 am
Cooling - Are these scoops any good?

Last post by jstoezel « July 15th, 2011, 10:52 am
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by jstoezel » February 5th, 2011, 2:36 pm

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Hi,

I thought I had already seen a long thread about cooling in this forum, somehow I can't seem to find it anymore.

Last summer I ran what is...

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Hey thanks Brian!

We'll see how this works for tomorrow and Sunday's races (6 races total 2 practice and 1 qualifying session). Temperature is...

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Last post by jstoezel
July 15th, 2011, 10:52 am
Squaring up a car - Front and rear toe

Last post by billinstuart « July 14th, 2011, 8:12 pm
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by jstoezel » July 10th, 2011, 3:33 pm

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Hi,

Could somebody explain how to square up a car from scratch? Assume all wheels were off, and the trailing arms and tie rods were removed.

I have...

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Ed's correct.

Alignment on a Vee is kinda goofy, and I've seen some Vees driven by knowledgeable racers where the alignment was unbelieveably...

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Last post by billinstuart
July 14th, 2011, 8:12 pm
NACA ducts - Forward facing ducts?

Last post by CitationFV21 « July 13th, 2011, 8:20 pm
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by jstoezel » July 13th, 2011, 10:03 am

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Hi:

Do NACA ducts fall into the category of forward facing ducts ? Typically these would be installed parallel to the direction of travel (# air...

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Hum this is where there is a difference with WCMA. WCMA never mentions the silhouette aspect of the rule. It looks like any forward facing duct has...

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Last post by CitationFV21
July 13th, 2011, 8:20 pm
Do you swap your brake shoes?

Last post by brian « July 12th, 2011, 1:26 pm
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by jstoezel » July 5th, 2011, 9:38 am

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Hi:

A long time ago I read on this forum that some people swap the brake shoes top/bottom (at the front) between race week-ends (can't find the...

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I think Stephen's been smoking something! I've been really straining to understand what everyone's saying here and once again, Bruce has cleaned up...

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Last post by brian
July 12th, 2011, 1:26 pm
Refilling shock

Last post by jstoezel « July 10th, 2011, 3:58 pm
Replies: 46
by Greg Davis » March 20th, 2010, 2:11 pm
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I had to disassemble one of my Fox nitrogen pressurized shocks because of a bent shaft. I lost a little oil, but saved the majority of the fluid. How...

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Thanks Steve, this is good to know as the user manual from the Penske website specifies 200psi.

I found that the compression knob is not as sticky...
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Last post by jstoezel
July 10th, 2011, 3:58 pm
Bent Wheels

Last post by Edward Schubert « June 29th, 2011, 1:32 pm
Replies: 22
by Greg Davis » June 22nd, 2011, 10:08 am

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Is there any way to straighten OEM wheels simply or does this require sending them out to a specialist? If they need to be farmed-out does anyone...

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Starting Fluid and a Match will set the bead....stand back! :mrgreen:

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Last post by Edward Schubert
June 29th, 2011, 1:32 pm
Front Offset Spindle Bushings

Last post by hojo « June 23rd, 2011, 3:20 pm
Replies: 26
by kkapelke4 » June 19th, 2011, 5:37 pm
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Why is the standard FV Spindle bushing offset 1.5 - 2 deg? And than we shim it to get our desired camber.

Why don't we run 3,4 or even 5 deg...

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thanks for your comments brian, i've read a lot about droop in some other massive threads on the forum and tried to sort through all the fact and...
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Last post by hojo
June 23rd, 2011, 3:20 pm
Front spindle / carrier setup questions

Last post by BLS « June 21st, 2011, 5:25 pm
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by BLS » June 21st, 2011, 10:12 am

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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...

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Thanks Greg, that helps quite a bit.

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Last post by BLS
June 21st, 2011, 5:25 pm
Rebound setting on 8100

Last post by jstoezel « June 21st, 2011, 3:43 pm
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by jstoezel » June 19th, 2011, 9:59 am

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Hi,

I would like to check the terminology used in the Penske manual for the rebound setting.
The manual alternatively uses terms such as soft/hard...

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Hi Brian:

Thank you for the reply. I haven't checked the gas pressure just yet. I will rebuild this shock after the next race, I don't think I have...

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Last post by jstoezel
June 21st, 2011, 3:43 pm
Need more input on the FV manifold rules

Last post by Matt King « June 20th, 2011, 6:52 pm
Replies: 56
by cendiv37 » March 6th, 2009, 11:33 pm
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The FV Committee needs your input to the crb regarding the proposed intake manifold rules. Frankly, the committee believes the rule changes as stated...

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maurus97... why the lecture? This thread has been quite since Mar 17th.

Of 2009 !
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Last post by Matt King
June 20th, 2011, 6:52 pm
110 Leaded Fuel

Last post by fv195 « June 13th, 2011, 6:38 pm
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by NotMoss » June 12th, 2011, 12:33 pm

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A local gas station has just started selling 110 Octane leaded racing gas. They say the Harley folks use it. Other than being overkill for our cars,...

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my local airport loves selling me gas, they put airboat down, guess they sell alot for that. so no worries here. saw a place in Al. selling 110...

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Last post by fv195
June 13th, 2011, 6:38 pm
Oil plug

Last post by brian « June 9th, 2011, 1:01 pm
Replies: 3
by jstoezel » June 8th, 2011, 2:57 pm

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Hi,

I have a spare oil plug that is noticeably longer than the one currently installed on my engine (mainly because the spare plug has a magnet on...

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I prefer one time usage on the copper gasket. Rubber doesn't like being clamped too hard and leaving the drain plug unseated can lead to issues.

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Last post by brian
June 9th, 2011, 1:01 pm
Front suspension

Last post by kkapelke4 « June 9th, 2011, 11:43 am
Replies: 28
by kkapelke4 » June 2nd, 2011, 6:15 pm
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Anyways here is my story!!

I have been racing karts for 20 years and have had lot's of success Multiple National and Regional championships. In 2010...

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The machine that we were on was a 4 wheel alignment and checks for square.

We started the weekend with 1/16'' toe in total
than we went to 1/8'' to...
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Last post by kkapelke4
June 9th, 2011, 11:43 am
Replacement coil

Last post by SR Racing « June 3rd, 2011, 2:15 pm
Replies: 16
by jstoezel » May 29th, 2011, 4:26 pm

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I was at the local Canadian Tire trying to get a replacement coil. They don't have the blue 12V coil from Bosch (that's the one I currently have),...

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No setting of the dwell with a Pertronix. On a Vee the Pertronix I's are fine/ Unless you are going to spin faser than 9000 RPM. Then use the...

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Last post by SR Racing
June 3rd, 2011, 2:15 pm
Wheel and tire weight

Last post by hojo « June 2nd, 2011, 9:24 am
Replies: 15
by jstoezel » April 28th, 2011, 10:26 pm

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Hi:

How much do an SCCA FV slick and a rim weight? I run in the Canadian FV series (WCMA) where we run radials, and I would like to know what the...

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Jean the easy answer you were looking for is here

video by Greg Rice comparing SCCA and F1200 tires - should be same rim tire combo (falken)

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Last post by hojo
June 2nd, 2011, 9:24 am
Sticky gears

Last post by brian « June 1st, 2011, 1:11 pm
Replies: 4
by tiagosantos » May 31st, 2011, 2:16 pm

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In my ongoing quest for absolute knowledge and world domination, I'm trying to figure out what has the biggest influence on shifting quality in our...

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Smazzy is right most shifting issues can be traced to the linkage. Slowly go from connection to connection and check for free play. A tiny amount of...

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Last post by brian
June 1st, 2011, 1:11 pm
fv wiring

Last post by sabre1 « May 31st, 2011, 11:49 pm
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by Don » May 31st, 2011, 3:31 pm

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I am rebuilding a one off vintage fv, but will post this question here as it applies to any fv. Is it reccomended to put fuses in the wiring circuits...

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I definitely agree with Bruce. I haven't used a fuse before and have been lucky. BUT, one short in the wrong place is going to be a bit pricey and a...

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Last post by sabre1
May 31st, 2011, 11:49 pm
rear end dancing under braking

Last post by Campbell Motorsport « May 19th, 2011, 8:18 am
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by tiagosantos » May 17th, 2011, 4:16 pm

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I think I may already know the answer to this, but here it goes. Now that (with some major help from a few people) I'm starting to get rid of the...

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When you have the brake pedal fully depressed it should not go over center, and the balance bar should be at a 90 degree angle to the pedal. At rest,...

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Last post by Campbell Motorsport
May 19th, 2011, 8:18 am
resistor spark plugs?

Last post by SR Racing « May 17th, 2011, 5:43 pm
Replies: 5
by tiagosantos » May 9th, 2011, 1:54 pm

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Like most of my posts, this was a coin toss between the tech tips forum and the noob forum.

The local parts store was out of non-resistor spark...

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Yes. I suspect you have a idle mixture problem or maybe valve guide. A race prepped FV carb has been gutted and the idle circuits do not work well at...

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Last post by SR Racing
May 17th, 2011, 5:43 pm
oil

Last post by SR Racing « May 17th, 2011, 5:37 pm
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by kidkoh » May 17th, 2011, 3:14 pm

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dose anyone have any opinion good or bad about royal purple synthetic.

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It's fine. At this stage of the game you would be hard pressed to find much difference if any between any of the high end racing oils. (Purple, Red...

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Last post by SR Racing
May 17th, 2011, 5:37 pm
Radial tires

Last post by FV80 « May 13th, 2011, 11:12 am
Replies: 6
by bobc » May 8th, 2011, 9:54 am

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What would the advantige/disadvantige of using radial tires on a vintage formula vee?

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FYI - in case anyone is not aware ...

9.1.1.C.3.D Any tire size may be fitted, except that ungrooved radial race tires (radial slicks) are not...

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Last post by FV80
May 13th, 2011, 11:12 am
Rear axle bearing seals

Last post by SR Racing « May 10th, 2011, 7:55 pm
Replies: 15
by jstoezel » April 28th, 2011, 11:52 am

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Hi:

Last year I re-shimmed my transmission and replaced all the axle seals. I did it with another racer from the club and he mentioned that I should...

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CB doesn't pay to advetise here and doesn't support FV in any way. We carry new axles and ends that are correct for FV and they are less...

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Last post by SR Racing
May 10th, 2011, 7:55 pm
Header / Advice Needed

Last post by Veefan « April 30th, 2011, 8:10 pm
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by jsteeb » April 30th, 2011, 2:51 pm

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Hi guys.

I put this in, Tech Tips, rather than classified, because I could use some advice too. I knew one of my header pipes had a crack, but...

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Midasize it!!!!

Your best bet and least expensive solution if you can't weld it up is to take the exhaust off and take it to your local muffler shop...

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Last post by Veefan
April 30th, 2011, 8:10 pm
Front Brake install issue

Last post by Edward Schubert « April 27th, 2011, 4:13 pm
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by Edward Schubert » April 26th, 2011, 5:37 pm

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I attempted to install new front brake shoes today and ran into numerous problems. I have 2 different sets of springs and retainers and neither...

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Amazing how when you use the right parts how much easier it is! Thanks Jim and Dietmar, you guys are a wealth of knowledge.

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Last post by Edward Schubert
April 27th, 2011, 4:13 pm
Front axle preparation

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « April 26th, 2011, 2:00 pm
Replies: 72
by jstoezel » January 22nd, 2011, 3:11 pm
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Hi,

I am preparing the front axle of my FV and I have a few questions.

I've disassembled the brake plates and noticed the brake shoe adjusting...

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Bruce,

1) I did state that there was about a 1% change in total system spring rate with a 10% tire pressure change. I do not know how sensitive the...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
April 26th, 2011, 2:00 pm
Original 1200 Push Rod Length

Last post by Mike Kochanski « April 21st, 2011, 7:44 am
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by Mike Kochanski » April 16th, 2011, 11:05 pm

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Can someone tell me the factory push rod length for an original 1200 push rod in inches. Example 7.580 These are the push rods with the big aluminum...

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Hi Hal,

Thanks for the compliment. I put 1000 miles on it last summer going to cruise nights and shows. I am going to do the Hot Rod Power Tour this...

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Last post by Mike Kochanski
April 21st, 2011, 7:44 am
Front Shock Damping Ratio

Last post by SR Racing « April 17th, 2011, 3:54 pm
Replies: 2
by csingletary01 » April 17th, 2011, 9:05 am

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Hi All,

What is the general openion on front shock damping ratio, Compression vs Rebound. I have just started vintage vee racing having come from...

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On Pro Shocks the first number 5 indicates stroke. The 2nd and 3rd numbers indicate bump and rebound. So an SB-51 is a 5 stroke and a 1 (100#) in...

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Last post by SR Racing
April 17th, 2011, 3:54 pm
"skid" plates

Last post by FV80 « April 7th, 2011, 6:36 pm
Replies: 15
by tiagosantos » April 4th, 2011, 4:32 pm

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Ok, this was a bit of a toss up between the novice and the tech forum. Tech/rules won in the end as it is firstly a question about legality and only...

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Tiago,
Although I RECOMMEND welding any lower frame (sump protection) extensions - you can certainly BOLT some in - at least temporarily. That might...

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Last post by FV80
April 7th, 2011, 6:36 pm
fuel cells

Last post by G.B. « April 1st, 2011, 5:50 am
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by Don » March 31st, 2011, 8:05 pm

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I have a fuel cell question.........(I appreciate that I should be asking the SCCA, however I will ask it here first)

SCCA section 9.3.27 states.......

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I've had such a cell accepted.

As long as the cell is FT3 compliant and contained within a compliant container it is acceptable.

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Last post by G.B.
April 1st, 2011, 5:50 am
Portable Driver's Advisor - 2011

Last post by John Nesbitt « March 16th, 2011, 7:35 am

by John Nesbitt » March 16th, 2011, 7:35 am

The 2011 edition of the Portable Driver's Advisor is posted. It has some new material, changes to reflect the 2011 GCR, and some revisions for...

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Last post by John Nesbitt
March 16th, 2011, 7:35 am
Seat position etc

Last post by Hal « March 1st, 2011, 11:33 am
Replies: 11
by jstoezel » February 25th, 2011, 6:16 pm

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Hi,

What do you guys use as a seat in your car?

Like most I guess I seat against my fuel cell, which is pretty short and creates a steep angle on...

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The Pennon bead seat kit I got was the small, and I probably have enough materials left over to make another seat, the only think I would need would...

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Last post by Hal
March 1st, 2011, 11:33 am
front supension beam bearings

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « February 27th, 2011, 9:16 pm
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by brian » February 24th, 2011, 3:19 pm

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The off road delron bushings will be really tight and have to be fitted. Once fitted they work quite well but can be a challenge and tighten up under...

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That is a possible way to argue the issue, although this sentence is discussing the use of a sway bar. It could be said that it would not hold true...

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February 27th, 2011, 9:16 pm
oil pressure relief valve

Last post by Hal « February 16th, 2011, 1:05 pm
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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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February 16th, 2011, 1:05 pm

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