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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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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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main bearings

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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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
Replies: 3
by jstoezel » July 13th, 2011, 10:03 am

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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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

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

Last post by jstoezel « July 10th, 2011, 3:58 pm
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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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Last post by jstoezel
July 10th, 2011, 3:58 pm
Bent Wheels

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

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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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
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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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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

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

Last post by jstoezel « June 21st, 2011, 3:43 pm
Replies: 5
by jstoezel » June 19th, 2011, 9:59 am

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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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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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

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

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

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

Last post by kkapelke4 « June 9th, 2011, 11:43 am
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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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Last post by kkapelke4
June 9th, 2011, 11:43 am
Replacement coil

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

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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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
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by jstoezel » April 28th, 2011, 10:26 pm

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

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

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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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

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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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
Replies: 11
by tiagosantos » May 17th, 2011, 4:16 pm

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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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
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by tiagosantos » May 9th, 2011, 1:54 pm

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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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

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

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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
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by bobc » May 8th, 2011, 9:54 am

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

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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
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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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
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by jstoezel » February 25th, 2011, 6:16 pm

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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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

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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
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

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

Last post by jstoezel « February 12th, 2011, 2:11 pm
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by Daryl » April 21st, 2008, 6:42 pm

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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Last post by jstoezel
February 12th, 2011, 2:11 pm
Av gas

Last post by sharplikestump « February 11th, 2011, 4:54 am
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by bobc » September 28th, 2010, 3:13 pm

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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Last post by sharplikestump
February 11th, 2011, 4:54 am
Which is worse...Long Box Short Box??

Last post by CitationFV21 « February 4th, 2011, 9:04 pm
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by Veefan » February 2nd, 2011, 4:37 pm

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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Last post by CitationFV21
February 4th, 2011, 9:04 pm
Wheel size

Last post by FV80 « January 24th, 2011, 11:22 pm
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by Greg Davis » January 18th, 2011, 3:58 pm

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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January 24th, 2011, 11:22 pm

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