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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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Front spring pack

Last post by Mystique Racing « May 16th, 2008, 1:28 am
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by hojo » May 13th, 2008, 4:29 pm

does anyone have a realtively accurate number for what the spring rate is on the front end?

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Last post by Mystique Racing
May 16th, 2008, 1:28 am
Bolt on quick steer spindle kits

Last post by 72jeff « May 12th, 2008, 9:36 pm
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by Frank » April 23rd, 2008, 11:42 pm

I'm wondering if anyone sells the bolt on kits for quick steer spindles. They bolt on to part of the spindle and the backing plates. I've seen them...

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Last post by 72jeff
May 12th, 2008, 9:36 pm
EGT

Last post by lbaconll « May 10th, 2008, 2:01 pm
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by t8racer » May 8th, 2008, 6:40 pm

I am fimiliar with a EGT guage in piston powered aircraft. The technique to adjust the mixture was to lean to highest EGT then enrich it. How will I...

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Last post by lbaconll
May 10th, 2008, 2:01 pm
Front Impact Attenuation Structure

Last post by brian « May 7th, 2008, 1:12 pm
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by elston36 » April 29th, 2008, 9:09 pm

We ran into a little problem going through tech last saturday. It took us about 15 minutes before the tech guy kind of gave in and passed us. He kept...

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Last post by brian
May 7th, 2008, 1:12 pm
To Seal or not to Seal??? (Axle Boots)

Last post by brian « May 7th, 2008, 1:07 pm
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by Veefan » May 4th, 2008, 6:07 pm

Replacing my axle boots, do most guys use sealer on the bolt seam??? What type of sealer is best?

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Last post by brian
May 7th, 2008, 1:07 pm
Offset Link Pin Bushing Orientation

Last post by Dietmar « May 4th, 2008, 1:52 pm
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by subrew » November 10th, 2007, 5:49 pm

Good Afternoon,

I have a question about the orientation of offset link pin bushings. Basically, what is the proper orientation?

The Story:
I...

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Last post by Dietmar
May 4th, 2008, 1:52 pm
Torque Meister

Last post by kevin willmorth « May 2nd, 2008, 8:46 pm
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by cny149 » May 2nd, 2008, 10:16 am

What is the factor a torque meister multiplies torque by?

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Last post by kevin willmorth
May 2nd, 2008, 8:46 pm
Brake shoe dragging

Last post by brian « April 28th, 2008, 2:16 pm
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by hardingfv32-1 » April 27th, 2008, 11:10 pm

What causes a brake shoe to drag? It comes off the track dragging, but the shoe can be shifted to eliminate the dragging. It does not seem to center...

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Last post by brian
April 28th, 2008, 2:16 pm
American Racer Tire mounting issue

Last post by Samiam « April 28th, 2008, 9:58 am
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by lbaconll » April 27th, 2008, 2:42 pm

I am having a tough time getting the American Racer Tires to seat correctly on the later model replacement rims. Apparently, the later rims have a...

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Last post by Samiam
April 28th, 2008, 9:58 am
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub assembly Qs

Last post by subrew « April 27th, 2008, 1:54 pm
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by subrew » April 26th, 2008, 11:34 pm

Good Evening,

I took off my front drums to inspect shoe lining thickness, and prepare for a change of wheel cylinders and flex lines. On the driver...

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Last post by subrew
April 27th, 2008, 1:54 pm
Throw out bearing installation

Last post by Don « April 22nd, 2008, 8:40 pm
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by Don » April 21st, 2008, 11:14 pm

Need some clairfication on how to properly install the spring clips on the throw out bearing. My Haynes manual kinda indicates that the bent end fits...

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Last post by Don
April 22nd, 2008, 8:40 pm
Legal or not?

Last post by smsazzy « April 18th, 2008, 11:29 pm
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by twofoot » April 18th, 2008, 11:47 am

Thinking of swiping this idea for my FV. If the tank is a fuel-safe type, would this pass tech? I will assume at the very least that the filler would...

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Last post by smsazzy
April 18th, 2008, 11:29 pm
Parts to VIR

Last post by twofoot « April 17th, 2008, 10:04 am
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by bobc » April 14th, 2008, 5:05 pm

Is anyone going to VIR this weekend that could pick up vee body panels in Montgomery, NY ( just out side of NYC and close to I=84 or the thruway)? If...

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Last post by twofoot
April 17th, 2008, 10:04 am
Brake Master Cylinder Sizing

Last post by subrew « April 15th, 2008, 11:32 pm
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by subrew » April 7th, 2008, 9:47 pm

Hello,

First off, yes I searched, and I found a thread with a similar title that Keith started. But I had additional questions.

One of the master...

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Last post by subrew
April 15th, 2008, 11:32 pm
egine will not stay running

Last post by SR Racing « April 14th, 2008, 11:26 am
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by go-vee-or-go-home » April 9th, 2008, 11:30 am

Hi, first post on the site. I just picked up my first vee last year and everything has been going great . I am geatting ready fir this season up here...

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Last post by SR Racing
April 14th, 2008, 11:26 am
Core engines...What to look for

Last post by SR Racing « April 10th, 2008, 1:14 pm
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by Captain » April 8th, 2008, 7:28 am

Hi everyone,

I would like to pick up a core motor and try to build it to spec. As a spare, I am sure I won't have it as nice as the professionals....

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Last post by SR Racing
April 10th, 2008, 1:14 pm
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by FV07 « April 7th, 2008, 8:47 pm
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by FV07 » April 6th, 2008, 12:10 pm

So, took off my rear drums to check my pads. Good thing too as after closely looking at the drums I discovered cracks in both of them. Pulled off the...

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Last post by FV07
April 7th, 2008, 8:47 pm
Media blasting in CT?

Last post by dric53 « April 4th, 2008, 8:30 am
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by twofoot » April 2nd, 2008, 11:18 am

Hi all. Can anyone suggest a good place to strip my FV frame and body in southern CT near Danbury?

Thanks

Chris

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Last post by dric53
April 4th, 2008, 8:30 am
Silver Wheel Color

Last post by jpetillo « April 2nd, 2008, 8:58 pm
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by jpetillo » March 31st, 2008, 7:29 am

I want to paint some rims the standard silver. I was wondering what people used that as close - Rust Oleum or Krylon. If you powder coated, do you...

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Last post by jpetillo
April 2nd, 2008, 8:58 pm
Roller Wheel Bearing Adjustment

Last post by cendiv37 « March 29th, 2008, 12:46 am
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by problemchild » March 25th, 2008, 5:37 pm

Perhaps someone could explain the correct procedure for adjusting the front wheel bearings on a car with the roller bearings. Thanks!

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Last post by cendiv37
March 29th, 2008, 12:46 am
FIA vs. SFI Harness Expiration

Last post by jeff « March 24th, 2008, 10:55 pm
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by jeff » March 22nd, 2008, 8:10 pm

This is not really a question, I am just trying to get some confidence before annual tech inspection...

I have a Willans harness that is labeled...

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Last post by jeff
March 24th, 2008, 10:55 pm
BEAD SEAT HELP

Last post by kevin willmorth « March 22nd, 2008, 6:12 pm
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by bobc » March 21st, 2008, 9:14 pm

I started today to put a bead seat in my car. Can anyone tell me how to get the beads to stay in position on the back of the seat which is close to...

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Last post by kevin willmorth
March 22nd, 2008, 6:12 pm
Clutch Operating Arm

Last post by Dietmar « March 20th, 2008, 5:49 pm
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by rhaynes93 » March 19th, 2008, 5:00 pm

Does anyone manufacture a clutch operating arm that is different from OEM and might allow the use of a heim joint instead of the ball & socket type...

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Last post by Dietmar
March 20th, 2008, 5:49 pm
How To Make A Seat(?)

Last post by jpetillo « March 16th, 2008, 8:39 am
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by jpetillo » March 12th, 2008, 9:38 pm

I'm interested in making a seat. A bead seat seems to be the most popular choice. I can add it inside my fiberglass shell (less beads needed and...

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Last post by jpetillo
March 16th, 2008, 8:39 am
Crankcase ventilation

Last post by snookwheel « March 9th, 2008, 7:59 am
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by snookwheel » February 29th, 2008, 9:04 pm

I have found that after several successive runs, getting up next to the 7,100 rev. limit results in some white smoke and some oil venting into my...

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Last post by snookwheel
March 9th, 2008, 7:59 am
Max RPM on straight

Last post by jpetillo « March 7th, 2008, 10:39 pm
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by MCRacer » March 6th, 2008, 11:34 pm

What's the max that folks see on a long straight (e.g. Roebling Road)? My Predator (long box - no draft) stopped at 5000. I seem to recall hitting...

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Last post by jpetillo
March 7th, 2008, 10:39 pm
6 or 12

Last post by Dave « February 24th, 2008, 6:09 pm
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by Bbsgarage » October 14th, 2007, 8:59 pm

I pulled and cleaned up the starter and found that is a 6 volt
Is there an advantage to switching to a 12 volt?

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Last post by Dave
February 24th, 2008, 6:09 pm
Bead Seats or Alternatives

Last post by jpetillo « February 23rd, 2008, 11:44 am
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by jpetillo » February 13th, 2008, 12:15 am

I was wondering what experiences people have had with fitting/forming bead seats.

I was looking at bead seats last year, and remember finding...

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Last post by jpetillo
February 23rd, 2008, 11:44 am
butterfly steering wheel and front roll bar height

Last post by FVartist « February 22nd, 2008, 3:25 pm
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by pillowmeto » February 21st, 2008, 12:44 am

If I install a butterfly style steering wheel, is the top of the steering wheel considered the what would be the top when the wheel is horizontal or...

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February 22nd, 2008, 3:25 pm

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