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    Ok, I've weighted long enough.

    What wheel weights does everyone prefer? I know you're
    allowed the stick on weights but does anyone like the bang on ones better?
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    I've bought stuff from the samba years ago with...

    I've bought stuff from the samba years ago with no problems. I have a coupler already. I need to lean the steering box backwards enough that the steering shaft is above where it needs to be. So I'm...
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    I measured about the same. The inside of the u...

    I measured about the same. The inside of the u joint is 6.14 and the output shaft...
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    I bought a 5/8 36 spline u joint from jbugs and...

    I bought a 5/8 36 spline u joint from jbugs and it a hair too small and the splines looks bigger on the joint than the output shaft on the steering box.
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    TRW steering box spline count?

    I've tried to search this but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know the spline count on a TRW steering box?

    Thanks in advance
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    Do you prefer the 3 finger to the new multi...

    Do you prefer the 3 finger to the new multi style? If so why?

    Thanks
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    Awesome thanks for everyone's input. I currently...

    Awesome thanks for everyone's input. I currently have a 3 finger but it has some pretty good heat spots all over. So I figured while it's apart to just do it.
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    Clutch and pressure plate options?

    What say thee experienced Vee racers?

    I know there isn't super extreme stress's that are being put on the clutch system but I'd think they are
    more extreme than a daily driver putting around...
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    Hiiiiiiiii Glennnnnnnnn

    Hiiiiiiiii Glennnnnnnnn
  10. What would you tell yourself that you know now?

    What are some things that you know now after racing that you wish you knew when you were just getting started? :checkered:
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    And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign.

    And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign.
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    If it were up to my better half I'd be wearing 3...

    If it were up to my better half I'd be wearing 3 additional layers.
    And yes the Ace was the best.
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    Ace of base layers.

    10 bucks says maybe 3 people get the title.

    Anyways, those of you who are required to wear 3 layers and have
    A 3 layer suit, what do you do for a base layer?

    A~ Still wear a fire retardant...
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    So let's talk about fuel.

    I've searched this but nothing really came up.
    What does everyone use for fuel?
    I know 110 is the standard and that several manufacturers sell it (VP, Sunoco etc).
    I've also heard some people...
  15. What cars fit what kind of people thread.

    I've seen several places where people ask maximum height or width of a person that will fit into an FV. I haven't seen any threads about what the maximum height and width of a person is will fit.
    ...
  16. This is awesome info. I'll start looking. I might...

    This is awesome info. I'll start looking. I might start a thread and have people list the car they drive and the maximum height with no modifications. Appreciate the reply.
  17. Decided not to pick up the car in question....

    Decided not to pick up the car in question. Wayyyy to much work to get it safe along with the price just doesn't make it worth it.

    Thanks for all the help.
  18. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for this.

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for this.
  19. I saw the loop has to be 2 inches above along...

    I saw the loop has to be 2 inches above along with the angle check (broom). I'm lucky enough to have a buddy who used to build monster trucks. If I didn't have faith it wasn't going to be safe I...
  20. I absolutely understand where you're coming from...

    I absolutely understand where you're coming from with the caution. I've talked with a couple people about the modifications and with the car in question it is possible and doable on my end.
  21. Thanks my man!

    Thanks my man!
  22. BEFORE YOU BUY, YOU SHOULD TEST SEAT YOURSELF IN...

    BEFORE YOU BUY, YOU SHOULD TEST SEAT YOURSELF IN THE CAR. If you do not fit, you need to find a car you can comfortably drive. So, you should find out the height, weight and suit jacket size of the...
  23. Thanks for your candor and the warm welcome. I...

    Thanks for your candor and the warm welcome. I understand it has to be in dependable order and the monetary commitment. I will absolutely make sure everything is in working and safe order.

    Thanks...
  24. My man! I appreciate all of this. Not that...

    My man! I appreciate all of this. Not that worried about making modifications if need be. I'm 6'3 so some modifications will have to be made just for me to fit. But before I do anything I'll check...
  25. Great info. I'm already a member of the SCCA. A...

    Great info. I'm already a member of the SCCA. A couple drivers schools are cheaper if you bring your own car so the smart play would be to spend the money I would have to rent on a car on a FV. ...
  26. Longtime listener first time caller... Log book question.

    I'm looking at a vintage vee with no log books. Is it possible to be able to attain new log books and how hard would that be?
    Thanks in advance.
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