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That IS a unique sound. Much deeper than I'd have guessed.

I was hoping I could sneak by without specifying. :-)

The car in question is an H Prod Fiat X1/9 I am purchasing as a project. Currently it is bare - No gauges, etc.

If I want to race a car with both SCCA and historic/vintage organizations, are they okay with modern data systems with digital dashes?

The car in question is from around 1975-1980, and I live and...

Welcome to FL!

I'm in Palm Coast (south of St Augustine, north of Daytona), I've been to both Daytona and the Firm (and Sebring). All are very fun, and there seem to be many Time Trial-type...

I’m getting shipping costs for a nose or two for Tige00. I’ll be happy to work with you as well. Let’s keep in touch.

russmcb@bellsouth.net

I have a few parts, like cockpits and noses, in storage. I'm sure I'll never use them. We hope to empty the storage unit soon. Hate to throw them in the trash.

I'll post pictures the next time...

The Flatshifter will surely have a bigger, better knowledgebase.

When I bought my Translogic shifter it was mainly because the price was good ($1,000), it was lightweight, relatively easy to...

Do you have a picture of this you can post?

Your car looks great.

Here's what I've been told (I'm a new FM owner, too). Hopefully I'm remembering and stating these things correctly. I wont be offended if anyone has better suggestions.
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I see their Facebook posts often:

https://www.facebook.com/sebecomotorsport

I agree, this is good advice.

As noted in post #3 above, Doug spent quite a while with me on the phone. He said he could do it, but he'd need to run a batch, so it was out of my budget. I was...

To wrap up this thread from last year,

I bailed with The Driveshaft Shop in Salisbury, North Carolina. They gave me a run around for months, saying they needed to schedule time (stop other...

I'll be there (in FX #40, a Club Formula Mazda). Don't need crew but would enjoy putting a face to your name and saying hi. Hope to see you there.

IIRC, when I first raced in F1000, the competitive engine was a stock, low mile (never opened) engine, found for around $2,500. Admittedly, I might be remembering that with selective, rose-colored...

I would suggest, if it is an option, to just let it go. I know that's easier said than done, but it's probably the least aggravating option.

And, isn't that what we all strive for? :-)

Years ago I remember reading drivers used the tach for discerning improvements in corner exit speed. Maybe in a Niki Lauda book. Or Donahue, or ...

I agree, but when they talk about headlights, brake lights and turn signals, it's hard not to think about that. :-)

Love throwback schemes!

Looks great.

Possible solution - Take your old starter to a good rebuilder and maybe they can make it brand new.

That's good to hear. I am currently working with The Driveshaft Shop* in Salisbury, North Carolina.. They are making me two halfshafts (even though I only need one) for $1,200. It is taking a long...

Awesome video(s). Thanks for posting, David. Great few minutes to spend a lunch time.

Looks cool.

Do you have any more bodywork, like an engine cover?

Does Google show any images from when Al raced it?

Good luck.

This may not fit into a vintage class (since the drive train has been converted), but might fit in a Formula Libre class (and it has fat tires!).
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I talked with Doug. It was a great conversation. He spent a half hour on the phone with me, discussing several options.

I ended up working with these guys. They are making two axles for me for...

That's an impressive response from a company. Good for them, and for you for being so understanding after such a disappointment.

I'm tempted to start a thread with a list of things I think should be drilled into new students at SCCA driving schools. Things like:

Never slam on the brakes for a red, black or yellow flag...

Thanks for posting, asking. I was wondering what happened to Clint, too. I figured I tuned in too late to hear the announcers say why he wasn't in the race. Still interested to hear what happened.

That was a fun race to watch. Congrats to all.

Regarding the towing incident, this is very distressing to me. I've needed rope tows several times over the years and it is shocking how many tow...

I was able to look at one at Daytona last week. Really nice car. I hear it is very popular in NASA and enduros.

Do I see a part number on the idler gear? If yes, I'd start there (and lean towards the one with the highest price).

Good luck at the Runoffs. It will be great if you are able to be competitive....

Not a super useful reply, but wasn't it when they changed from CSR/DSR to P1/P2?

If yes, maybe you could look on the SCCA web site for the year of the first P1 and P2 national champions.

I understand a tie wrap is more convenient, but is there a reason not to use the proper metal clamps?

https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=97354&stc=1

I assumed most people used metal clamps (tightened by a special type of pliers), not tie wraps.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/cv-boot-clamp-pliers-163

I assume you're referring to the FSV cars.

I've gone back and edited my last post. I read the GCR Table 1 too fast and did not notice the 6" and 8" are Minimum widths.

A few quick quick thoughts:

Formula Super Vees are currently able to run in Club FA (I'm pretty sure), so therefore their chassis would not need any "updated safety features" to run in FX.

I've...

This is copy/pasted from the January 2021 GCR (so may not be up to date). Note: It includes Super Vees but not "older Atlantic/F2's".

J. FORMULA X PREPARATION RULES

A. Purpose and Philosophy...

A clever one I saw had a backwards "L" shaped lever. The cable pulled on the longer arm and the shorter arm pushed the clutch push rod.

Clutch push rod --> 1|
L shaped Lever --> 11------ < --...

This is a pretty great community, isn't it? :-)

I know many of the people who have responded have many years of experience with motorcycle powered race cars and racing in general.

:thumbsup:...

To determine if the problem is with the clutch or with the differential, maybe mount a camera looking at the chain. If, when it starts slipping, the chain is spinning rapidly, the problem is with...

I wonder if F1000 cars might "take over" FA, kind of like F2000 cars took over FC years ago.

Like Steve said,it doesn't look like any new FA cars are going to be built, maybe ever. While, on the...

Yep. The blue one worked like a charm.

I hate it when I publicly show my ignorance here, but it does save me time. :-)

Oh, geez. Thank you

Do you mean these colorful things I see every time I open this toolbox drawer?

https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=95573&stc=1

I have one of these installed on a Suzuki fuel pump (output line) and would like to use it somewhere else, but I haven't been able to figure out how to remove it.

I have the little tethered...

I agree. With 20-20 hindsight, those last three bullet points could have saved the class and made it thrive.

I wanted to remind myself if the FX class mentioned anything about trying to keep all of the different cars in FX equal so they all had a chance to win.

Here's a GCR snippet:

Purpose and...

I *think* I saw an announcement recently that they were retiring the WRD business.

When I wrote that I was thinking, plenty fast enough for a tube frame car.

Regarding moving to FX, I could be wrong, but I don't think FX is trying to equalize cars. It is more about creating a...

Woo hoo! That's awesome. It will be great to see the car again as it was. Should be a great father/son project.

The only thing I might point out is, F1000 cars have been on track with FA since the beginning, so they might dismiss that argument quickly and easily.

I do very much agree that The F1000 cars are...

Oh, that looks great. Brings me back, especially since it looks like the logbook pictures were taken at Bryar Motorsports Park.