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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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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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Dual Carb Setup ??

Last post by snookwheel « July 26th, 2008, 5:24 am
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by bug1960 » June 19th, 2008, 9:26 pm

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I am in the process of switching over to the dual carb setup. I have had a set of 40 Webers being used as book ends......never been used. I was...

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Any updates??

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Last post by snookwheel
July 26th, 2008, 5:24 am
Another good weekend with the Solo Vee

Last post by mityfast « July 22nd, 2008, 6:38 pm
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by snookwheel » July 14th, 2008, 7:06 am

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The local BMW club put on an Autocross at the Brooksville / Hernando Airport. We had a blast. My Son came down from Gainesville (UF) to run his...

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Saw the clip on the VW Vortex.....keep posting even though I do not always respond to the threads.

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Last post by mityfast
July 22nd, 2008, 6:38 pm
It runs!!!!

Last post by Lynn « July 14th, 2008, 10:26 pm
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by Lynn » June 30th, 2008, 9:01 pm

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Last week we tried and tried to get the new engine to start, but it just wouldn't. We couldn't get the fuel pump to prime and pull fuel up from the...

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I'm just under 6'1 . An I have relatively short legs for my height. I'm not sure just how much of a Lynx this car is. Other Lynx B's seem to be lay...

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Last post by Lynn
July 14th, 2008, 10:26 pm
Mmmmmmm!!!

Last post by Vernon Maxey « July 9th, 2008, 11:07 am
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by Lynn » July 2nd, 2008, 7:57 pm

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I love the smell of fresh Hoosiers. Not as good as methanol in the morning, but better than mostly burned 110.

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Shore Do.
v.

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Last post by Vernon Maxey
July 9th, 2008, 11:07 am
Heading to a S.E. Divisional this weekend

Last post by snookwheel « June 30th, 2008, 6:36 am
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by snookwheel » June 27th, 2008, 12:10 pm

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I am heading to a S.E. Divisional event in Gainsville this weekend. Looks like I will be the only Solo Vee in FM. There are a couple of F500's...

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Hope you get it figured out. Stay in touch.

((What... no mention of the TeamFRD Formula Super Vee taking event FTD! 8) ))

Hi David. FTD by a good...

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Last post by snookwheel
June 30th, 2008, 6:36 am
Sitting.... just sitting and waiting

Last post by snookwheel « June 8th, 2008, 6:11 pm
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by snookwheel » June 6th, 2008, 4:05 pm

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I drove to Sebring, Fl. this afternoon so I can attend a two day autocross event. Now, I am just sitting... waiting until tomorrow. I really wish...

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More good times today. Probably around 65 cars, seems there were quite a few no shows. We got 5 runs in. Pretty neat venue. A much faster course...

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Last post by snookwheel
June 8th, 2008, 6:11 pm
First Autocross

Last post by mityfast « May 28th, 2008, 5:31 pm
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by mityfast » May 27th, 2008, 5:36 am

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Ran my first autocross in the Huron FV on sunday. The car was really squirrely doing slides everywhere and my times were poor....could it be that my...

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Thanks for the John Berget lead....found him in google.

Cheers
Paul

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Last post by mityfast
May 28th, 2008, 5:31 pm
Solo Nats not welcome at Heartland Park

Last post by Lynn « May 14th, 2008, 9:58 am

by Lynn » May 14th, 2008, 9:58 am

We are out after this year.

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Last post by Lynn
May 14th, 2008, 9:58 am
2009 Nationals?

Last post by vreihen « May 13th, 2008, 10:07 am
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by Lynn » May 13th, 2008, 12:12 am

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With the departure of the Runoffs from HPT after this year, the Nationals are homeless. The National office is actively searching for a new site....

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Anyone have any ideas as to a suitable facility? The criteria include two pads at least 700' by 700' (and two 1000' x 1000' pads would still be small...

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Last post by vreihen
May 13th, 2008, 10:07 am
Carb setup on 1915?

Last post by Lynn « April 27th, 2008, 12:07 am
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by 77fmod » April 26th, 2008, 4:24 pm

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Anyone got any baseline suggestions for the jetting both air and fuel, the emulsion tube, and venturis for a 44IDF on a 1915?

Thanks,

Johnny B.

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Hmmm, I've got a brand new in the box 44 IDF, a used 44 IDF from the mythical 128 hp 1600, and the 48 IDF from Drew's engine. And the engine builder...

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Last post by Lynn
April 27th, 2008, 12:07 am
what updates work?

Last post by Lynn « April 22nd, 2008, 9:54 am
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by bobqualk » April 22nd, 2008, 1:15 am

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Will anyone share their good (or bad) reports of their allowable modifications?
Who is doing what?
I am only planning on installing 94mm pistons....

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Bob, both cars at the Midiv had 1914's. All three drivers felt that there was a nice improvement in power. Nothing surprising, but certainly useful....

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Last post by Lynn
April 22nd, 2008, 9:54 am
Great time at an Autocross last weekend!

Last post by snookwheel « April 14th, 2008, 9:14 pm

by snookwheel » April 14th, 2008, 9:14 pm

A good weekend! I changed from a 13 X 7 front wheel to 13 X 8 so I could run a wider front tire (Hankook 180-55-13 C91 compound). It really helped...

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Last post by snookwheel
April 14th, 2008, 9:14 pm
Tire pressures?

Last post by vreihen « April 14th, 2008, 10:29 am
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by mityfast » April 12th, 2008, 9:45 pm

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I am running BFG G-force KDW street tires on my '65 Huron (205 55ZR 15).
What pressures would you recommend i start with for my first autocross...

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I'd weld a trailer hitch to the back, and tow a set of sticky tires to each event..... :lol:

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Last post by vreihen
April 14th, 2008, 10:29 am
Advice for first time with rain tires.

Last post by Bbsgarage « April 11th, 2008, 8:06 am
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by snookwheel » April 5th, 2008, 6:17 pm

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It looks like tomorrows Autocross will be under a fair bit of rain. I have a set of 23 X 5 X 15 Goodyear Eagle rain tires that I have never used. Any...

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I guess that goes under the ask and you shall receive category.

Nice looking vee, but around here it would be deadly to drive around.

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Last post by Bbsgarage
April 11th, 2008, 8:06 am
Paging ultimate42, Robert Moore.

Last post by ultimate42 « April 9th, 2008, 7:14 pm
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by Lynn » April 9th, 2008, 3:54 pm

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Robert, please check your Private Messages.

Lynn

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Checked and replied. Also, I forgot to add that I do not know yet if the new motor will pass sound restrictions yet. I will have to try it with the...

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Last post by ultimate42
April 9th, 2008, 7:14 pm
Hmm.... I let the magic smoke out...

Last post by vreihen « April 6th, 2008, 11:49 am
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by Lt. Dan » April 4th, 2008, 6:58 pm

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Getting the car ready for this weekend, and suddenly, the -wire coming off the ignition coil smoked itself while the car was running! I'm not...

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The wire that decided it didn't need insulation was the NEGATIVE wire from the coil to the on/off switch... As soon as it smoked itself, the engine...

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Last post by vreihen
April 6th, 2008, 11:49 am
Solo Vee Disc brakes... anyone converted?

Last post by snookwheel « April 1st, 2008, 6:27 am
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by snookwheel » March 18th, 2008, 9:13 pm

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I am thinking about making the switch. The cost is very reasonable. Has anyone taken the plunge? What are your thoughts?
The drums do work..... a bit...

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[quote= vreihen A reason for the legality issue may be safety.....

Well, safety / legality issues aside... it isn't going to happen. The adapter...

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Last post by snookwheel
April 1st, 2008, 6:27 am
Drum Brake Questions

Last post by FM4SOLO « March 25th, 2008, 5:16 pm
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by bug1960 » March 25th, 2008, 10:53 am

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What size master cylinders are most people running ? Should they be different front to back ? I was having a heck of a time getting the car to stop...

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Smaller bore Master Cylinders provide more line pressure for a given pedal pressure, but they require more pedal movement. I have to pay attention to...

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Last post by FM4SOLO
March 25th, 2008, 5:16 pm
Hoosier Tire Pressures

Last post by DanRemmers « March 19th, 2008, 11:48 am
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by bug1960 » March 18th, 2008, 10:32 pm

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I purchased a solo vee last year and ran a few events with it but for the life of me I can not remember what tire pressures I was running. For those...

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I have the 20.5x7x13 in front (a bit narrower than most solo vees) and the standard 20x9x13 in the rear. I start off with 15 front and 14 rear, then...

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Last post by DanRemmers
March 19th, 2008, 11:48 am
Put on hold!

Last post by Lynn « March 12th, 2008, 7:45 pm
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by 77fmod » March 11th, 2008, 6:57 pm

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Stand by... Must rethink.. Sorry for any inconvenience..

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Caliper clearance, Johnny?

What's a caliper????? :P

It's a tool used to measure clearance. :P

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Last post by Lynn
March 12th, 2008, 7:45 pm
Difference between a 3000lb car and a 835 lb car

Last post by snookwheel « March 12th, 2008, 7:21 pm
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by snookwheel » March 11th, 2008, 5:59 pm

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in Autocross? With the 835 lb car, the cones let you know they were hit!! :shock:

Lousy picture... but look at the front right tire. I did not even...

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[quote= vreihen You don't know how close you can get to them if you don't hit them..... :lol:

Yep... As my start to times drop, & I am getting used...

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Last post by snookwheel
March 12th, 2008, 7:21 pm
oil cooler

Last post by vreihen « March 8th, 2008, 10:07 am
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by snookwheel » March 4th, 2008, 7:49 pm
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My Solo Vee does not have an oil cooler. It does have a remote oil filter, so tapping into a line to add a cooler would be easy. Is an oil cooler...

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With the sun beating down, the tires seem to get hotter on the grid than right after a run.

Did you try checking the tire pressures right before...
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Last post by vreihen
March 8th, 2008, 10:07 am
FM Brake rules clarification

Last post by 77fmod « February 28th, 2008, 8:45 pm
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by Lynn » February 20th, 2008, 9:58 pm

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The SEB has issued a clarifiecation of the rear brakes rules in the March Fastrack. The rear brakes may be two pieces. The rotor must be ferrous, but...

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Mike,

Check your PM's....

Thanks,

Johnny B.

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Last post by 77fmod
February 28th, 2008, 8:45 pm
My "new" Solo Vee is ready 'cept for wheels

Last post by Vernon Maxey « February 28th, 2008, 8:04 pm
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by noblerace » February 26th, 2008, 12:03 am

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Hi Crew,

After running my WRX wagon in Solo last summer (first Solo in about 35 years), I went back to the shop and told them we were going Solo Vee...

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Hi,
I don't know if you can get the same style wheel, my wheels are three years old, used one season.
The new ones cost $191, I'll be selling mine...

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Last post by Vernon Maxey
February 28th, 2008, 8:04 pm
Any 1st time Solo Vee AutoX tips?

Last post by snookwheel « February 19th, 2008, 6:44 pm
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by snookwheel » February 14th, 2008, 11:18 pm

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I've checked every nut and bolt, changed all the fluids, set tire pressure per previous owner specs... and stared at it for hours.

Now.. it's almost...

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I am not sure what the gearing difference between a long and short box is. (just a Nubee). I do know that at 7100 RPM in 2nd, I am at 54 mph. 7100...

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February 19th, 2008, 6:44 pm

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