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Last post by 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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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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Solo vee status?

Last post by dd46637 « December 15th, 2018, 7:28 pm
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by Rich_G » December 15th, 2018, 1:29 pm

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Hi, I used to run solo vee as FM in the late 90s-mid 2000s and was active on this forum. Sold my D-13 in '09 due to inheriting a classic car but...

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Solo Vee has been grouped with FF in C Mod.

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Last post by dd46637
December 15th, 2018, 7:28 pm
Real Racing Wheels For Sale

Last post by 77fmod « August 30th, 2018, 7:19 pm

by 77fmod » August 30th, 2018, 7:19 pm

Any one interested in two 8 x13 with 4 backspace and two 10 x13 with 7 backspace wheels in good condition? No dings or scrapes...

Make an offer.....

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August 30th, 2018, 7:19 pm
For what it is worth...

Last post by 77fmod « July 28th, 2018, 5:12 pm
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by 77fmod » June 18th, 2018, 7:42 pm

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All,
If you look at the results of the Peru Tour, you will see that a Vee can be competitive. My car has had modifications learned from the last...

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Lynn,
Sent you a PM..

JB

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July 28th, 2018, 5:12 pm
Looking for wheels.. Lynn?

Last post by Lynn « December 25th, 2017, 11:07 am
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by 77fmod » December 24th, 2017, 5:28 pm

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I am looking for a set of 7 x 13 4 offset Keiser wheels..

Lynn,
Would you have an extra set you would like to sell?

Thanks,

Johnny B.

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No Keizers, but you have a PM.

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Last post by Lynn
December 25th, 2017, 11:07 am
Newbe solo questions

Last post by Jeremy Soule « April 19th, 2017, 1:41 pm
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by Jeremy Soule » March 8th, 2017, 2:14 am

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Hello all, I've recently started running my car and Auto X with the young engineer as a driver he and his friends are very enthusiastic about this...

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The car has 13 American Racer tires on it, i'm not sure of the compound there is a number (133) stamped in the side walls.

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Last post by Jeremy Soule
April 19th, 2017, 1:41 pm
Are Solovees done?

Last post by 77fmod « December 13th, 2016, 9:56 am

by 77fmod » December 13th, 2016, 9:56 am

Guys,
After the dismal results and the MAC reluctance to give us any rules changes are we to just accept that we will always be at the bottom of the...

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December 13th, 2016, 9:56 am
Carb setup

Last post by Lynn « August 24th, 2016, 12:39 pm
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by bill_browne » August 19th, 2016, 11:37 am

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Assuming there are any Solo Vees left out there, is anyone running the 1600cc with dual Weber 34 ICT's or Empi 34 EPC's?

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The remaining SoloVee guys can be found in the Autocross forum at apexspeed.com Vern Maxey has tried a twin carb 1600 but prefers his 1915.

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Last post by Lynn
August 24th, 2016, 12:39 pm
How many Vees???

Last post by FV80 « August 7th, 2015, 9:20 am
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by 77fmod » August 9th, 2014, 9:58 am

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There has been some discussion of trying to get a class of our own. So I would like to hear from everyone that has any information on who has a vee...

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P.S.: Do you have any names and contact info for SOLOVee owners?
If anyone here is interested, I might be able to help with some email addresses....

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August 7th, 2015, 9:20 am
Turning/cutting brakes

Last post by Lynn « September 6th, 2014, 10:52 pm
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by Kayakanimal » August 24th, 2014, 10:08 am

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Are they allowed in SOLO?

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Cutting brakes are not legal.

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Last post by Lynn
September 6th, 2014, 10:52 pm
Distributor Advice

Last post by Lynn « August 29th, 2014, 3:42 pm
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by RFickes » August 29th, 2014, 11:09 am

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First of all, Good luck to those going to the Nationals. Run well and have fun. I hope to join you next year.
My Question. I am currently building...

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Easy Button. distributor ignition control box

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Last post by Lynn
August 29th, 2014, 3:42 pm
Rules Clarification

Last post by bill_browne « August 25th, 2014, 12:26 pm
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by RFickes » August 13th, 2014, 10:21 pm

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I am building a new engine and hope to make some improvements over my current one (1915cc). My question to my fellow Solo Veers concerning connecting...

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You sure about that? I'm looking at the current GCR and it show C.6 as Transmission/Rear Axle. Section C.5 is Engine, and is excluded from the Solo...

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Last post by bill_browne
August 25th, 2014, 12:26 pm
Rules Change

Last post by 77fmod « August 7th, 2014, 6:35 pm
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by RFickes » August 6th, 2014, 10:24 pm

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Just read this and looks like something we could agree to for 2015.
Subject: Solo Vee rules changes review and proposals for going forward
August 5,...

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I would appreciate it if you would edit that post to remove our emails as this site has had some issues with marketing programs...

Thanks much,

JGB

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Last post by 77fmod
August 7th, 2014, 6:35 pm
The latest results... MAC requests...

Last post by 77fmod « August 5th, 2014, 11:59 am
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by 77fmod » August 3rd, 2014, 3:33 pm

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Hello everyone,
If anybody is even using this site any longer..
Anyway, J.W. and I just got back from the Wilmington Tour and I thought I would let...

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Thanks for that info..
I am dropping the straight cut gears request as it is cost prohibitive..
Asking for 950 lb weight, same heads and compression...

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August 5th, 2014, 11:59 am
Hey.......

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by qreshadow » December 23rd, 2013, 2:51 pm

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Hey, all youse air cooled engine proponents out there, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Happy Holidays, everyone.

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Last post by RFickes
December 24th, 2013, 11:08 pm
Fmod question???

Last post by 77fmod « November 25th, 2013, 6:57 pm
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by 77fmod » October 25th, 2013, 3:40 pm

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Isn't the guy who won Nats in F-mod the same that bought the guys from New York's car that won the last 2 years????

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Qreshadow... Maybe! But I have driven a past national champs 500 and it was never 2.5 secs faster than others at that time.. LOL! Just sayin'......

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Last post by 77fmod
November 25th, 2013, 6:57 pm
Nationals and SVee Setup

Last post by RFickes « October 27th, 2013, 10:06 pm

by RFickes » October 27th, 2013, 10:06 pm

As a fellow solo veer, I was hoping to get some insight on what worked and what changes we need to petition the SEB. I am still sorting out some of...

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Last post by RFickes
October 27th, 2013, 10:06 pm
Nationals

Last post by 77fmod « September 10th, 2013, 7:06 pm
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by 77fmod » September 7th, 2013, 4:45 pm

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First of all, I would like to say congratulations to Bob Q. for being the fastest Vee at nats.

Secondly, it would be nice to get some feedback from...

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Bob,
Apparently I am having a problem with PM... Got your message... Give me a call.. 513-702-8524...

Thanks,

JGB

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Last post by 77fmod
September 10th, 2013, 7:06 pm
Muffler

Last post by Lynn « July 19th, 2013, 8:40 am
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by RFickes » July 16th, 2013, 3:06 pm

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I need to quite my car down a bit so I can run events out of my area. What mufflers are being used by solo vees that quiet things down without...

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I have the clamp on Supertrapp.

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Last post by Lynn
July 19th, 2013, 8:40 am
Gears

Last post by bill_browne « June 26th, 2013, 11:58 pm
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by FV80 » June 24th, 2013, 5:05 pm

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The easiest way is to purchase (or have built) another trans with the road gearing you want. Going inside and swapping gears is a major undertaking...

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You may have other obstacles besides gearing. I have no experience, but I've been told that Vees set up for Solo don't handle well on road courses,...

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Last post by bill_browne
June 26th, 2013, 11:58 pm
1970 Lynx vee

Last post by Jaymzz « June 18th, 2013, 9:13 am
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by jaymzz » February 11th, 2009, 12:00 am
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I figured that I should start a thread on my car. This is a very cool forum, and lots of great info for us noobs, so thank you for that. :)

I...

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I was going through axle seals and bearings like crazy with the swing axle. I replaced everything but the housing on one side and at the last...
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June 18th, 2013, 9:13 am
Max HP from a 1915cc Solo Vee motor?

Last post by vreihen « March 27th, 2013, 7:50 pm
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by Stan » March 21st, 2013, 4:28 pm

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Is there a consensus hp figure for a well-made 1915cc solo vee motor?

Thanks in advance...just day dreaming about soloing our Club Racing FV....

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Stan,

Just keep in mind that the Solo Vee spec does not have any ties to GCR. It was developed by the Solo committees, for the unique needs of...

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Last post by vreihen
March 27th, 2013, 7:50 pm
solo vee

Last post by vreihen « March 22nd, 2013, 8:03 pm
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by Veefan » March 20th, 2013, 9:45 pm

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This guy listed a Vee on E-Bay, it looks like a solo vee based on the engine tires etc. Not mine not sure if any one would be interested.... over...

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Stupid question - does anyone know who made the intake manifold on this car?????

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Last post by vreihen
March 22nd, 2013, 8:03 pm
Formula Vee SOLO questions

Last post by Lynn « March 7th, 2013, 5:34 pm
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by SR Racing » February 20th, 2013, 9:18 pm

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Speaking about the engine…which would be better for autocross?
1.Dual Carbs
2.1951cc

I don't know all the rules for FV in Solo. But, there will be...

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Can I ask what size rims/tires you are running?

The wheels are 13 diameter, 8 width. I get hand me down tires from my buddy that runs FF in CM in...

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Last post by Lynn
March 7th, 2013, 5:34 pm
I guess it's official

Last post by vreihen « February 23rd, 2013, 11:05 am
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by bill_browne » January 25th, 2013, 12:27 pm

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Welcome to C-Mod.

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Long-term, it is going to be a good thing. The snowmobiles (and other F5-class spinoffs like motorcycle-powered F600's) were continually evolving,...

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Last post by vreihen
February 23rd, 2013, 11:05 am
New match Tour format thoughts

Last post by qreshadow « February 7th, 2013, 7:37 pm
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by 77fmod » February 7th, 2013, 2:07 pm

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What does everyone think of that Match format?

My feelings are that they will not have the attendance they might be hoping for. It's a $95 entry and...

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In a word, I think it sucks :cry: I'll be voting with my car's lack of attendence, although I'm pretty sure my hired gun (son) could get into the...

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Last post by qreshadow
February 7th, 2013, 7:37 pm
It's time for a new engine.

Last post by bill_browne « November 13th, 2012, 10:20 pm
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by Lynn » November 11th, 2012, 6:36 pm

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I won FM at the St. Louis Road Tour, but parts of the engine were returned to me in a plastic bag. Fine pieces of magnesium and steel are scattered...

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Oh! Yes, how rude of me. Congratulations were in order!

Nice going!

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Last post by bill_browne
November 13th, 2012, 10:20 pm
Electric Fans

Last post by FM4SOLO « November 8th, 2012, 4:57 pm
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by brandon85 » November 1st, 2012, 12:10 pm

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Do you spray the heads with water to cool? The only thing I have ever done is spray the heads with a 50/50 water/washer fluid mix(for the alcohol...

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I thought I might chime in, I was the co-driver of the Vee Brandon is talking about. I ran street bugs for many years. The heads got wet when driven...

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Last post by FM4SOLO
November 8th, 2012, 4:57 pm
New Z-bar

Last post by bill_browne « October 29th, 2012, 11:44 am

by bill_browne » October 29th, 2012, 11:44 am

I know most of you run zero roll, but there was talk awhile back about sharing performance upgrages, so I thought I share my story.

I was having a...

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Last post by bill_browne
October 29th, 2012, 11:44 am
Any Stories?

Last post by bill_browne « October 29th, 2012, 10:45 am
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by Bbsgarage » September 9th, 2012, 4:21 pm

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From Nationals????

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I ask you, when will the drama queens and their references to valve covers coming off die off?

LOL!

I doubt they ever will. I had some guy I never...

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Last post by bill_browne
October 29th, 2012, 10:45 am
A few questions

Last post by Vernon Maxey « October 25th, 2012, 11:09 pm
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by brandon85 » October 24th, 2012, 6:46 pm

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I am seriously considering dusting the cob webs off of the 72' Lynx. I stopped racing it 3 or 4 years ago after I built a CRX. Anyways I have...

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Hi Richard, no I don't mind at all. I purchased a Quaife QDF9R ATB LSD from Jay Racing. I got the disk brakes from Race Ready (CNC) The fronts bolt...

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Last post by Vernon Maxey
October 25th, 2012, 11:09 pm
FV 50th Celebration Announcement

Last post by aqualls « September 9th, 2012, 8:48 pm

by aqualls » September 9th, 2012, 8:48 pm

When: Savannah’s Roebling Road Raceway April 5-7, 2013
With the support of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), this race will follow the...

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Last post by aqualls
September 9th, 2012, 8:48 pm
More solo vids

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by RFickes » August 8th, 2012, 8:59 pm

Very poor quality vid. and am not sure why.

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August 8th, 2012, 8:59 pm
Solo video

Last post by jwolf « August 7th, 2012, 8:48 am

by jwolf » August 7th, 2012, 8:48 am

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August 7th, 2012, 8:48 am
If it wasn't for bad luck. . .

Last post by Lynn « August 7th, 2012, 2:43 am

by Lynn » August 7th, 2012, 2:43 am

I left the shop about 10:15 which is plenty of time to get to Grissom for the Peru NT. I went about sixty miles or so, when the passenger in a...

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Last post by Lynn
August 7th, 2012, 2:43 am
Rewrite of Solo Vee Rules

Last post by MBillings « June 26th, 2012, 10:31 am
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by MBillings » March 22nd, 2011, 11:57 am
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I have completed a first-pass rewrite of the Solo Vee rules and I would like others to take a look at them to see what I've missed, should not have...

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I hope all the Solo Vee folks have looked at the latest FastTracks. There is a proposal that would move the Vee to C/Mod plus allow for larger valve...
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Last post by MBillings
June 26th, 2012, 10:31 am
SEB class and rule change

Last post by RFickes « June 24th, 2012, 3:06 pm
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by Vernon Maxey » June 20th, 2012, 10:35 pm

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So, what does everyone think of the class and rule change?

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I have sent my letter to the SEB in support of the proposed change and if you agree, I suggest everyone do the same. It appears that many of the...

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Last post by RFickes
June 24th, 2012, 3:06 pm
Help with formula Vee history

Last post by jwolf « June 14th, 2012, 9:00 am
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by jwolf » December 14th, 2011, 4:19 pm

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see my post

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Thanks again, I have be in contact with Don Pereboom and he confirms that is it a Sardini, he says it is a early one maybe chassis #1 but he roll-bar...

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June 14th, 2012, 9:00 am
Blytheville National Tour

Last post by Lynn « June 13th, 2012, 9:18 pm

by Lynn » June 13th, 2012, 9:18 pm

Well, I was the only FM there so my no talent self won. Right after the fourth heat finished a mini-hurricane hit. Rather than trying to change tires...

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Last post by Lynn
June 13th, 2012, 9:18 pm
Where are all the Solo Vee Drivers

Last post by bill_browne « December 29th, 2011, 12:09 pm
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by bug1960 » June 16th, 2011, 10:36 pm

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Just wondering where all the Solo Vee drivers are. Looking at the latest tour results it doesent seem that there have been many Solo Vee's. Is there...

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I guess now that I've found my password, I can start chiming in. :roll:

Since I'm a full 7 seconds behing the CM driver I get bumped with, it's...

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Last post by bill_browne
December 29th, 2011, 12:09 pm
Info on the Comet or Haley Comet FV

Last post by ajax « December 13th, 2011, 3:52 pm
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by ajax » December 12th, 2011, 6:25 pm

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I'm looking for info on this vee for the book being put together for the 50th. The Comet had a recent owner who was into Solo Vee and was on this...

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Steve,
Dan Remmers sounds correct. I have send you a email for the contact details.

Thank you,

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December 13th, 2011, 3:52 pm
SOLD . . trials stuff has been SOLD . .

Last post by Bbsgarage « October 6th, 2011, 9:43 am
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by Victoracing » October 5th, 2011, 6:35 pm

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Wheels and engine are SOLD

Webmaster...you may delete this post.
Thanks

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No mention of the engine in the parts forum.

How much?

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October 6th, 2011, 9:43 am
How did the F500????

Last post by Lynn « October 3rd, 2011, 11:15 pm
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by 77fmod » October 3rd, 2011, 5:19 pm

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I am wondering what with all the rules changes that we got, how have they gotten even faster without any new rules changes?

I remeber the day when...

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The 500's are GCR legal race cars and the development for Club Racing may carry over to Solo.

There are more people driving them and therefore have...

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Last post by Lynn
October 3rd, 2011, 11:15 pm
2012 PAX

Last post by Lynn « September 18th, 2011, 6:02 pm

by Lynn » September 18th, 2011, 6:02 pm

CM will be the slowest class in Modified. A big bump is coming for FM.

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Last post by Lynn
September 18th, 2011, 6:02 pm
Congratulations--Scott

Last post by 77fmod « September 9th, 2011, 3:44 pm
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by RFickes » September 1st, 2011, 6:47 am

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Congratulations Scott N on your third place at Nationals. Go solo vee

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Yep... That is correct but for some reason he was listed as being in his car on the first day and I was truly impressed. Although I will say that he...

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Last post by 77fmod
September 9th, 2011, 3:44 pm
Vee Roll Call

Last post by Vernon Maxey « September 4th, 2011, 6:46 pm
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by Vernon Maxey » September 3rd, 2011, 9:29 pm

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Alright, how many of you all out there would come to Nationals if we had our own Class? There were only three of us that showed up for the event.Is...

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Thank you RFickes, that makes two.

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Last post by Vernon Maxey
September 4th, 2011, 6:46 pm
50% of event's drivers in Solo Vees!

Last post by vreihen « August 10th, 2011, 7:25 pm

by vreihen » August 10th, 2011, 7:25 pm

I was at a local autox event on Sunday, and exactly 50% of the drivers were in Solo Vees. (I was driving stock class and my Vee stayed at home, or it...

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Last post by vreihen
August 10th, 2011, 7:25 pm
Racing this year?

Last post by 77fmod « April 5th, 2011, 5:53 pm
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by 77fmod » March 5th, 2011, 2:33 pm

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I am looking forward to another year of racing. I believe have secured a new concrete site in the the Great Lakes region and may have 5 or so events...

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Well alright! Glad to hear that you guys are going to be around to see me kick some 500 butt this year! :twisted:

Lynn, I see you are still having...

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Last post by 77fmod
April 5th, 2011, 5:53 pm
Cam??

Last post by Veefan « February 9th, 2011, 5:16 pm
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by Veefan » January 9th, 2011, 3:09 pm

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I purchased a 1600 DP to build up to a Solo motor. I also received a bunch of parts including a few cams. I know the numbers might not mean anything...

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Thanks, a stock 1600 or a stock 1200?

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Last post by Veefan
February 9th, 2011, 5:16 pm
2011 Rule Change

Last post by 77fmod « December 28th, 2010, 1:56 pm
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by Lynn » September 10th, 2010, 10:23 pm

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Expect bolt on valve covers to be mandatory for 2011. This will be a high priority for the next SEB meeting and the number one priority for the MAC....

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Guys,
I can't imagine what a Tech inspection could have done to prevent the multiple occurences at the Nats. It seems to imply that I was negligent...

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Last post by 77fmod
December 28th, 2010, 1:56 pm
Selling frame and body for SOLO?

Last post by 1969zeitler « October 21st, 2010, 12:04 pm

by 1969zeitler » October 21st, 2010, 12:04 pm

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October 21st, 2010, 12:04 pm

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