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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

Robert, please check your Private Messages.

Lynn

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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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

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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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February 19th, 2008, 6:44 pm

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