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.
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Hi Dietmar,
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Last post by BLS
December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
case sealing
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Don »
June 26th, 2012, 9:29 am
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after 6 race weekends the case is leaking along the bottom seam. I am curious as to what is reccomended for sealing the two halves. I use Permatex...
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Don, Been using the Permatex Aviation stuff for 20 years. Never leaks. I also suspect your leak is at the oil pump and just migrating to the bottom...
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Last post by SR Racing
June 26th, 2012, 11:40 pm
12v starter..?!
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tiagosantos »
June 8th, 2012, 10:09 pm
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So a couple weeks ago I was getting the car ready for my first race this season and when I started the car for the first time (same motor, same...
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That's what I did.. Worked great! I was surprised to see most people at the track this weekend were running 12v starters. Dunno if it's a local thing...
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Last post by tiagosantos
June 25th, 2012, 2:41 pm
Citation engine removal
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BLS »
June 7th, 2012, 12:34 am
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Any Citation (or Speedsport) owners that know the correct procedure for engine and tranny removal please let me know. It looks like the engine can be...
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Thanks guys! That's what I needed to know.
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Last post by BLS
June 7th, 2012, 2:14 pm
Bent Front beam
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BLS »
June 3rd, 2012, 2:03 am
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I recently purchased a Citation and it came with a spare, slightly bent beam. The beam on the car is a Brazilian beam with micarta bushings rather...
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Brian,
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Last post by BLS
June 5th, 2012, 12:54 am
Tail aerodynamics?
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rayce13 »
May 10th, 2012, 1:23 pm
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I have a citation that doesn't have the bottom rear cowling (around trans and back to exhaust end) that I have seen on other cars. I have a generic...
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The one thing I can guarantee, that if you use an undertail, you will spend a lot of your time cleaning it .... or your car will look really scuzzy....
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Last post by problemchild
May 29th, 2012, 9:35 am
transmission questioni
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Don »
May 14th, 2012, 3:15 pm
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Just finished my first race of the season. Saturday sessions were fine but on Sunday during the last session the transmission started copming out of...
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If your upper engine cover is supported at lower rear by the transmission tail you might check that. I once had 3rd/4th shifting problems and it...
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Last post by VDF1
May 16th, 2012, 11:04 pm
Frame Material
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igino »
May 7th, 2012, 11:53 am
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What type of steels are nice frames made of? The rules say steel tubing'. It seems like some exotic steels could be used - but before going down that...
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Unless you weigh over 200# there's no reason to complicate things with moly.
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Last post by brian
May 9th, 2012, 12:49 pm
New Michelin FV tire?
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subrew »
January 31st, 2012, 6:51 pm
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So, who is going to be the first to get their hands on the Michelin tire being developed for the Deltawing Lemans project?
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You did say absolutely in your post :P
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Last post by tiagosantos
May 1st, 2012, 8:09 pm
Cylinder Honing
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igino »
April 11th, 2012, 11:29 am
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How do you know you are keeping the inside of the cylinder straight when honing it? I'm afraid that despite my best efforts to move the tool in and...
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Thanks for the tips guys.
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Last post by igino
April 13th, 2012, 2:56 pm
spark plug depth
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igino »
April 10th, 2012, 11:20 am
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What is the recommended depth of the spark plug into combustion chamber? Should it be absolutely flush, or as long as the threads aren't showing is...
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Thanks Brian! I probably have the wrong depth plugs - i'll check when i'm back at the shop tonight.
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Last post by igino
April 10th, 2012, 3:10 pm
Mounting speed sensor
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fvracer27 »
March 30th, 2012, 3:10 pm
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Can anyone tell me how you mounted your speed sensor on a FV?
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We have drilled into the drum edge as described here for the magnet. A simple aluminum fabricated mount for the pickup. Looks simlar to what Stevan...
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Last post by SR Racing
April 2nd, 2012, 8:13 pm
Front end spring mess
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rayce13 »
March 20th, 2012, 2:50 pm
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Being a newby I was at the track two weeks ago and the front end was really stiff. Set up was with QA1 damping shocks that I had to compress a lot to...
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I did get it figured out. I took it all back apart and re-assembled rotating the turkey leg on the spring set 90 degrees and it works perfect. Thanks...
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Last post by rayce13
March 27th, 2012, 4:12 pm
Offset Key installation
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FV90 »
March 22nd, 2012, 2:11 pm
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Help me make sure - I have a -3 key - looking from the pulley end to the flywheel end what side does the offset sit?
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you want the CRANK gear to rotate couterclockwise on the crankshaft.
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Last post by Dietmar
March 22nd, 2012, 4:45 pm
Belly pan replacement
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jstoezel »
March 20th, 2012, 2:44 pm
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Hi:
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Later found this post and it answered most of my questions:
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Last post by jstoezel
March 20th, 2012, 8:01 pm
Clutch cable release arm
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tiagosantos »
March 13th, 2012, 1:54 pm
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Anyone know what these are made of? Are they aluminum?
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Thank's Ed!
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Last post by tiagosantos
March 15th, 2012, 11:02 am
Another head and neck restraint
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AJP »
March 11th, 2012, 9:49 am
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Seems to have adjustable angles (10-40 degrees)
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Andy the only problem I see with this one is its kind of like the Defender. Where the belts go over your shoulders its pretty thick and with most...
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Last post by fvracer27
March 12th, 2012, 8:00 am
endplay
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bobc »
March 11th, 2012, 10:28 am
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What is the correct endplay for a vee motor ?
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bobc:
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Last post by Dietmar
March 11th, 2012, 12:25 pm
-2 for front brake lines
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Speedsport »
February 29th, 2012, 1:51 pm
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Anyone have success running -2 for front brakelines? I'm a little concerned about doing it with our drum brakes.
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Stephen, thanks.
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Last post by BLS
March 8th, 2012, 11:59 am
Brake shoes
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MCRacer »
February 17th, 2012, 3:08 pm
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Now that I have the drum oversize issue settled (thanks to Steve and Brian) time to move on to brake shoe materials. Looks like Carbotechs are...
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yep - it really doesn't take very much grinding... but do it gradually so you don't grind any more than necessary. (and grind the correct END...
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Last post by FV80
March 7th, 2012, 1:45 pm
Different needle bearings on front beam
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jstoezel »
February 23rd, 2012, 11:16 pm
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Hi:
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Put the screw or screws just inside the inner edge of the bearing. Pull out the bearing. Drill and tap a small hole for a buttonhead screw at a point...
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Last post by cendiv37
February 29th, 2012, 1:42 am
push rod tubes
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MCRacer »
February 20th, 2012, 5:47 pm
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How bent is too bent? Trying to reinstall my engine we bent a couple of tubes. Am I just stuck with replacing them?
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Always install the tubes with the weld seam up..that way, if the seam splits it won't leak as much........
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Last post by billinstuart
February 25th, 2012, 10:00 am
Tire Changer
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Bob Stack »
December 31st, 2011, 11:49 am
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I've decided to invest in a tire changer and would be interested in recommendations for a manual changer. Are there any specifically made to...
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Matt I have the No Mar Tire Changer working now. If you decide to purchase it give me a call first you have to get some adaptors.
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Last post by CenDiv20
February 23rd, 2012, 5:29 pm
Kevlar Body Construction
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Greg Davis »
February 9th, 2012, 3:17 pm
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I am considering using kevlar to construct a new center body section for my car to lose weight ( I'm about 25 lbs over) The weight of the current...
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I've been away from my computer for a few days and haven't been able to keep up with the responses to my questions, but I just wanted to thank all...
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Last post by Greg Davis
February 22nd, 2012, 3:16 pm
Distrutator cap
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bobc »
February 14th, 2012, 6:41 pm
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Is there any truth that the position of the third contact in the cap is in a slightly differant position to make that cyclinder run cooler?
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Never done on the 009 distributor. The cap and lobes are symetrical.
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Last post by SR Racing
February 15th, 2012, 10:11 pm
Brake drum diameter
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MCRacer »
February 14th, 2012, 10:35 pm
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I've got rear drums that measure 9.14 compared to the max diameter stamped on the drum of 9.113 . Time for new drums?
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Place your new shoes in the drum and make sure there is a slight gap, (.010 or more), at each end of the shoe. If there is no gap on the ends check...
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Last post by brian
February 15th, 2012, 1:16 am
hard clutch?
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rayce13 »
January 10th, 2012, 11:45 pm
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I have been rebuilding my Citation and have it almost done. We put in the new engine and were bleeding the clutch lines (car has sat for a while) and...
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Just an update. After extending the bolt on bracket and straightening out the angle the clutch works perfect. Thanks all for the input and...
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Last post by rayce13
January 23rd, 2012, 7:49 pm
FV Minimum Weight
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CitationFV21 »
January 21st, 2012, 4:41 pm
Hello,
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Last post by CitationFV21
January 21st, 2012, 4:41 pm
Main bearing specs.
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bobc »
January 14th, 2012, 4:49 pm
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Can anyone tell me the bore diameters for oversized main bearings. I need the sizes for all possable bearings that are aviable.
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And don't forget to shorten your bearing locating pins!
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Last post by Dave
January 17th, 2012, 11:26 pm
Zero roll "bump" limit?
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BLS »
December 28th, 2011, 6:38 pm
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I never had a zero roll setup although I bought parts to build one for the Zink before its retirement. I believe I understand it but as I design the...
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Yes, this is what I seem to remember. I have a few questions...
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Last post by Mystique Racing
January 7th, 2012, 12:23 pm
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Last post by John Nesbitt
January 1st, 2012, 7:44 am
pistons and cylinders
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bobc »
December 29th, 2011, 5:39 pm
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What are the pros and cons of taking 50 thou off the pistons and cylinders?
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.050 off the top of the pistons is quite normal. .100 would probably be the limit with some chance of failure.
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
January 1st, 2012, 2:25 am
009 Distributor
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Don »
December 28th, 2011, 9:09 pm
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Are there any modifications required to using a stock 009 Distributor for FV racing, I have heard of people removing one counter weight spring. Is...
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No mods necessary. You just want full advance (~37 deg) above about 2500 RPM. If you don't have full advance by then, you can pull one spring if...
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Last post by SR Racing
December 28th, 2011, 11:19 pm
Zink Chassis alignment
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BLS »
December 16th, 2011, 3:04 pm
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As I tear down the car to rebuild it I remembered there was something that always bothered me about the alignment. As I recalled it the wheelbase was...
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With the belly pan and firewall removed I have found the transaxle/motor mounts and trailing arm pickup points are square to the centerline. The...
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Last post by BLS
December 20th, 2011, 11:06 pm
offset key
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bobc »
December 16th, 2011, 5:53 pm
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Which degree of offset key is best? How do you check that you are correct after putting the motor together?
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As you can tell, degreeing a cam is no easy task and, as it's been said, just because you are using a known offset key, it may not result in...
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Last post by brian
December 17th, 2011, 3:55 pm
Zink Z12/18 steering setup
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BLS »
December 15th, 2011, 12:23 pm
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As I rework the old Zink, I'm trying to figure out a way to increase the legroom without making modifications that significantly modify the original...
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Greg, thanks for the response.
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Last post by BLS
December 17th, 2011, 12:57 am
Wheel speed sensor
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jstoezel »
December 11th, 2011, 2:09 pm
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Hi:
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I think what John is really trying to say is, just drive faster and it won't matter! :P
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Last post by jpetillo
December 16th, 2011, 8:23 pm
Head & neck restraint systems
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Don »
December 11th, 2011, 7:42 pm
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I am interested in opinions / reccomendations for HANS, Simpson Pro Rage, or Simpson R3 Rage restraint systems for useability (fit) in a vee. Both...
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To FVRACER27 When you traded your 30 for a 40 I assume you had to buy the more expensive Pro model??
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Last post by fvracer27
December 14th, 2011, 1:13 pm
Spindle locking nuts
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jstoezel »
December 11th, 2011, 2:15 pm
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Hi:
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I second what Jim says about the nuts you referenced. The problem with some pinch nut styles is that it's hard to use a torque wrench with some of...
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Last post by brian
December 12th, 2011, 3:05 pm
Fuel Cell size in a Lynx?
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Veefan »
December 8th, 2011, 2:02 pm
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Does anyone know if an ATL FC 152 Fuel cell will fit between the rails in a typical Lynx?
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As bob shedd stated the 152 has been used by others in the Lynx and if you were willing to tweak the shift rod outboard somewhat you could probably...
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Last post by Mark_Silverberg
December 11th, 2011, 8:15 pm
which long box
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Bob Stack »
December 11th, 2011, 2:20 pm
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Not that it really matters since I already acquired a long box with the 1:22 third gear, but, just for my own education, what are the benefits and...
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Thanks!
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Last post by Bob Stack
December 11th, 2011, 3:44 pm
Mono shock zero roll for D-13
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Greg Davis »
November 27th, 2011, 2:37 pm
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I am thinking of switching from the dual spring/shock set-up on my D-13 to a single shock system, but don't know if that would require a different...
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so you used both shocks? That would be no arrow savings nor weight savings.
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Last post by problemchild
December 5th, 2011, 10:28 am
Minimum front ride height
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jstoezel »
November 12th, 2011, 5:31 pm
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Hi:
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I haven't measured my front spring at all, was going by the numbers that I had seen thrown around here on the forum. I believe my front spring has...
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Last post by tiagosantos
December 2nd, 2011, 10:21 pm
Single brake reservoir to duals on a Protoform P2
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craigs »
November 29th, 2011, 3:28 pm
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I currently have a single brake reservoir on my Protoform P2. Has anyone converted their P2 to dual reservoirs? Is there enough room/clearance?
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Assuming you have two master cylinders, even if you lost one circuit, it would not draw fluid from the other master cylinder. You'd loose all the...
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Last post by brian
November 30th, 2011, 11:57 pm
Wire size
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Edward Schubert »
April 19th, 2010, 3:57 pm
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What gauge wire should I use for my battery, starter button, on/off switch, rain light and kill switch?
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I have used a small fuse box terminal block for years without problem, however I do not fuse the ignition. I can't remember if I fuse the oil...
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Last post by cendiv37
November 21st, 2011, 2:30 pm
Good tach recommendation
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jstoezel »
October 23rd, 2011, 10:52 am
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Hi,
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If you haven't given up on the cheap tach yet, try installing a diode in the wire from the neg. side of coil to tach. with the stripe on the diode...
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Last post by SR Racing
November 14th, 2011, 8:11 pm
Caracal shock length
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brian »
November 2nd, 2011, 5:20 pm
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I'm looking for a used rear shock for the Caracal C that I am building. Do
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Do you know if it's any different from a Caracal D? My rear shock length at normal ride height (eye to eye, with me, fuel, etc..) is about 11-3/4 . I...
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Last post by tiagosantos
November 2nd, 2011, 7:30 pm
HNR Recertifications Required
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SR Racing »
October 6th, 2011, 10:12 am
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Bad news. SFI will require a 5 year recertification of all HNRs. How the SCCA handles this I don't know. But I suspect they will force everyone to...
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JIm (at SR Racing) what systems do you sell and which ones are FIA compliant.
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Last post by SR Racing
October 19th, 2011, 3:36 pm
P&C replacement
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igino »
October 12th, 2011, 8:13 pm
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How do I know if my cylinders need to be replaced? Do vertical ridges mean that they are garbage? Can they be honed out or fixed?
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they will need to be measured. The vertical scores are common and can be honed out if there is material left. Dietmar, Quixote Racing, is in your...
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Last post by brian
October 14th, 2011, 1:30 pm
FUEL CELL STORAGE
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Rolling Stone »
October 4th, 2011, 5:52 pm
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What is the correct way to store a fuel cell(3 Gall) with foam for the winter?I have it out of the car as of today.
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For the last 2 years I have had long conversations with 4 differet reps from ATL and Fuel Safe at the PRI show in Orlando.
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Last post by SR Racing
October 5th, 2011, 7:00 pm
the incredible shrinking megaphone
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jmattox »
September 26th, 2011, 9:45 pm
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110 octane leaded fuel, midrange carb and manifold, autowerks engine, Daytona, EGT reading under 1400@wot @6100 rpm (I think). Exhaust megaphone...
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A medium shade of gray would indicate that your EGT's (and mixtures) are close. I have no idea what would have caused your megaphone loss. Just...
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Last post by SR Racing
September 28th, 2011, 9:50 am
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