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The GCR in a Nutshell

Last post by FV80 « January 18th, 2011, 12:43 pm
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by John Nesbitt » January 18th, 2011, 11:20 am

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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January 18th, 2011, 12:43 pm
Lithium Ferrous Batteries.

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « January 17th, 2011, 7:35 pm
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by Lynn » January 14th, 2011, 9:57 am

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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
January 17th, 2011, 7:35 pm
Saftety Harness Requirement - 2011 (?)

Last post by John Deonarine « January 16th, 2011, 1:13 pm
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by John Deonarine » January 15th, 2011, 2:19 pm

What is the acceptable date on the safety harness?

Thanks,

John

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Last post by John Deonarine
January 16th, 2011, 1:13 pm
Part number for front/rear wheel cylinders

Last post by tiagosantos « January 14th, 2011, 1:56 am
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by jstoezel » January 12th, 2011, 8:18 pm

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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Last post by tiagosantos
January 14th, 2011, 1:56 am
Vee motor builders in NE

Last post by satterley_sr « January 13th, 2011, 7:48 pm
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by hars550 » January 3rd, 2011, 8:32 am

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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Last post by satterley_sr
January 13th, 2011, 7:48 pm
Shock Dyno

Last post by SR Racing « January 4th, 2011, 2:04 pm
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by SR Racing » December 23rd, 2010, 12:23 pm

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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Last post by SR Racing
January 4th, 2011, 2:04 pm
rear droop/camber set up

Last post by jpetillo « December 28th, 2010, 10:45 pm
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by 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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Last post by jpetillo
December 28th, 2010, 10:45 pm
After Market Spindles

Last post by jstoezel « December 27th, 2010, 7:55 pm
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by wroché29 » July 20th, 2010, 10:13 am

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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Last post by jstoezel
December 27th, 2010, 7:55 pm
Stiff Shocks

Last post by jpetillo « December 27th, 2010, 7:02 pm
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by hardingfv32-1 » December 25th, 2010, 4:49 pm

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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Last post by jpetillo
December 27th, 2010, 7:02 pm
Setup for sweeper and hairpin turns

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « December 6th, 2010, 4:24 pm
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by 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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
December 6th, 2010, 4:24 pm
A Mono Shock rotary damper system...

Last post by brian « December 2nd, 2010, 3:41 pm
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by 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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Last post by brian
December 2nd, 2010, 3:41 pm
Front beam bump stop removal

Last post by remmers « November 18th, 2010, 6:01 pm
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by Greg Davis » November 14th, 2010, 11:54 am

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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Last post by remmers
November 18th, 2010, 6:01 pm
gas pressures for shocks

Last post by brian « November 12th, 2010, 2:55 pm
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by brian » November 9th, 2010, 3:35 pm

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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Last post by brian
November 12th, 2010, 2:55 pm
Static Rear Camber Setting

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « November 8th, 2010, 9:46 pm
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by 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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
November 8th, 2010, 9:46 pm
drum not parallel to back plate

Last post by problemchild « November 3rd, 2010, 8:19 pm
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by igino » November 3rd, 2010, 1:10 pm

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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Last post by problemchild
November 3rd, 2010, 8:19 pm
Hans Device

Last post by Dave « October 27th, 2010, 11:27 pm
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by fastvee » September 8th, 2010, 10:41 am

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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Last post by Dave
October 27th, 2010, 11:27 pm
D-13 Body Mold

Last post by problemchild « October 27th, 2010, 8:25 pm
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by Greg Davis » October 17th, 2010, 5:13 pm

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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Last post by problemchild
October 27th, 2010, 8:25 pm
Brake bias and general brake questions..

Last post by SR Racing « October 15th, 2010, 4:51 pm
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by tiagosantos » October 11th, 2010, 3:50 pm

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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Last post by SR Racing
October 15th, 2010, 4:51 pm
Engine fresh up questions

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « October 11th, 2010, 1:46 pm
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by Don » October 10th, 2010, 5:50 pm

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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
October 11th, 2010, 1:46 pm
Goodyears Pressures/Temperatures

Last post by brian « October 10th, 2010, 3:41 pm
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by jpetillo » October 6th, 2010, 9:41 am

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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Last post by brian
October 10th, 2010, 3:41 pm
Velocity stack screen

Last post by sharplikestump « October 10th, 2010, 2:06 pm
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by Greg Davis » September 27th, 2010, 1:57 pm

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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Last post by sharplikestump
October 10th, 2010, 2:06 pm
zero-roll rear suspension

Last post by brian « October 6th, 2010, 2:54 pm
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by RDChaplin » October 5th, 2010, 11:18 pm

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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Last post by brian
October 6th, 2010, 2:54 pm
Piston rod question

Last post by 1969zeitler « October 5th, 2010, 4:29 pm
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by 1969zeitler » September 26th, 2010, 5:54 pm

Any difference between the 411 and 411A rods? (besides the A of course).

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Last post by 1969zeitler
October 5th, 2010, 4:29 pm
Vintage 1200 cam...

Last post by Rickydel « October 4th, 2010, 6:15 am
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by JimC » October 1st, 2010, 5:58 pm

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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Last post by Rickydel
October 4th, 2010, 6:15 am
Transmission

Last post by CitationFV21 « September 25th, 2010, 10:23 pm
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by P-2 Mark » September 23rd, 2010, 8:24 am

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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Last post by CitationFV21
September 25th, 2010, 10:23 pm
Proposed Runoffs Qualification Rules For 2011

Last post by Rickydel « September 22nd, 2010, 4:04 pm
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by 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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Last post by Rickydel
September 22nd, 2010, 4:04 pm
Intermediate tires

Last post by ajax « September 22nd, 2010, 3:20 pm
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by halifax » September 7th, 2010, 12:47 pm

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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Last post by ajax
September 22nd, 2010, 3:20 pm
Unleaded Gas

Last post by DanRemmers « September 18th, 2010, 3:55 pm
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by Greg Davis » April 21st, 2010, 9:58 am

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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Last post by DanRemmers
September 18th, 2010, 3:55 pm
Bare transaxle case

Last post by 1969zeitler « September 14th, 2010, 10:44 am
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by MCRacer » September 13th, 2010, 3:55 pm

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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Last post by 1969zeitler
September 14th, 2010, 10:44 am
braided brake lines

Last post by SR Racing « September 6th, 2010, 3:20 pm
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by igino » August 31st, 2010, 4:54 pm

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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Last post by SR Racing
September 6th, 2010, 3:20 pm
Needle Bearing Front Beam Spacers

Last post by pillowmeto « September 2nd, 2010, 11:38 am
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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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Last post by pillowmeto
September 2nd, 2010, 11:38 am
Link pin shims with angled bushings

Last post by jpetillo « August 26th, 2010, 11:57 pm
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by 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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Last post by jpetillo
August 26th, 2010, 11:57 pm
Gutting a VW transmission

Last post by brian « August 24th, 2010, 1:44 pm
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by Martinracing98 » August 22nd, 2010, 9:45 pm

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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Last post by brian
August 24th, 2010, 1:44 pm
R45 vs R55 considerations?

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « August 18th, 2010, 3:09 pm
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by halifax » August 18th, 2010, 12:36 pm

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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
August 18th, 2010, 3:09 pm
Vee Head number???

Last post by brian « August 13th, 2010, 5:32 pm
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by Veefan » August 13th, 2010, 3:19 pm

Is the best head number for a Vee 113-101-373D?

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Last post by brian
August 13th, 2010, 5:32 pm
Fuel Usage at the RunOffs

Last post by Dietmar « August 11th, 2010, 10:20 am
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by rphillips » August 7th, 2010, 12:06 pm

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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Last post by Dietmar
August 11th, 2010, 10:20 am
How to get homebuilt frame thru tech?

Last post by brian « August 3rd, 2010, 1:16 pm
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by 1969zeitler » July 24th, 2010, 1:27 pm

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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Last post by brian
August 3rd, 2010, 1:16 pm
ID these mirrors

Last post by problemchild « July 28th, 2010, 7:40 am
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by problemchild » July 27th, 2010, 5:01 pm

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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Last post by problemchild
July 28th, 2010, 7:40 am
push rod tube replacement

Last post by Dietmar « July 23rd, 2010, 2:16 am
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by clutch » July 22nd, 2010, 10:44 pm

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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Last post by Dietmar
July 23rd, 2010, 2:16 am
engine size

Last post by 1969zeitler « July 22nd, 2010, 2:35 pm
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by 1969zeitler » July 4th, 2010, 1:08 pm

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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Last post by 1969zeitler
July 22nd, 2010, 2:35 pm
Transaxle oil - shockproof?

Last post by tiagosantos « July 20th, 2010, 10:04 pm
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by tiagosantos » July 18th, 2010, 11:54 pm

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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Last post by tiagosantos
July 20th, 2010, 10:04 pm
Clutch/ throw out bearing

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « July 20th, 2010, 5:35 pm
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by Thomas Galuardi » July 19th, 2010, 7:41 am

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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Last post by hardingfv32-1
July 20th, 2010, 5:35 pm
valve guide dimensions

Last post by brian « July 20th, 2010, 3:24 pm
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by Don » July 18th, 2010, 12:54 pm

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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Last post by brian
July 20th, 2010, 3:24 pm
Transponder location

Last post by Ed Womer « July 19th, 2010, 7:39 am
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by Edward Schubert » July 15th, 2010, 5:06 pm

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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Last post by Ed Womer
July 19th, 2010, 7:39 am
spark plug question

Last post by kpkehoe « July 18th, 2010, 7:07 pm

by 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
Clutch won't stay adjusted

Last post by vreihen « July 7th, 2010, 6:52 am
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by Lynn » May 16th, 2010, 7:47 pm

I have a CNC slave cylinder on my Solo Vee. It will not stay adjusted. I can get it adjusted with good pedal feel and it works great from the grid to...

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Last post by vreihen
July 7th, 2010, 6:52 am
Front steering tie rod replacement

Last post by remmers « July 6th, 2010, 8:22 pm
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by hars550 » April 12th, 2010, 11:56 am

I had a front tie rod bent while I was towed in after I spun at VIR this past weekend.
The tow rope got wrapped up in the front as the truck took off...

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Last post by remmers
July 6th, 2010, 8:22 pm
cam timing

Last post by Don « July 4th, 2010, 6:31 pm
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by Don » July 3rd, 2010, 1:13 am

Just wondering........why do we retard the cam timing 2-4 degrees? Also read somewhere for vintage Vees use stock cam timing, why the difference?...

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Last post by Don
July 4th, 2010, 6:31 pm
Speedsport / Citation Spring Adjuster

Last post by remmers « July 2nd, 2010, 7:05 pm
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by jpetillo » June 19th, 2010, 6:42 pm

Does anyone have a picture of a ride height adjuster installed in a Speedsport or Citation? With the crossbar and steering box, there doesn't seem to...

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Last post by remmers
July 2nd, 2010, 7:05 pm
Front Impact Attenuation

Last post by remmers « July 2nd, 2010, 6:54 pm
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by Veefan » June 16th, 2010, 3:18 pm

Has anyone built a front impact attenuation structure for a Vee for additional safety? I know a few guys have sprayed insulation foam in the nose......

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July 2nd, 2010, 6:54 pm

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