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    Top hat bushing

    If all else fails, try McMaster-Carr. They carry a range that looks like it will suit.
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    Custom Seat

    Good discussion here:

    https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?14713-Bead-seat-vs-the-foam-seat
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    Fuses

    I run a mechanical fuel pump but as I understand it you must have a g-activated or oil pressure switch of some sort for an electric fuel pump. Make sure you can reset it from the cockpit.

    I’ve...
  4. Nothing to run on

    Hey Stan

    Thanks for the kind words, but the fact is that the only tires I had were used-up 2 1/2 year old A/R tires that weren't properly stored, showing cracking on the sidewalls, and good for...
  5. Appalachian Race Tire & Performance Tread - great response

    Thumbs up for how a pair of Southeast Tire Suppliers - Appalachian Race Tire, and Performance Tread - responded to an issue.

    This past weekend at Sebring, I had a horrible experience. The wrong...
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    Lola emblem

    I googled "enamel lola emblem" and this popped up.

    https://www.lolaparts.co/copy-of-body-panels

    No affiliation or experience, but maybe a source. Good luck.
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    Body parts

    I think the nose is Van Diemen RF98 or so. Check with Brad at Primus Racing Parts. He often has good used parts at fair prices.
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    Primus Racing Parts

    Just today I had yet another example of the exemplary customer service I have experienced from Brad Baytos at Primus. Over the years, he has lent me parts to try out, located me stuff that I can't...
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    Warning:potential thread drift

    Sorry to maybe make this thread drift off topic but do I remember from years ago that FV engines needed valve lash checked/adjusted between sessions? I seem to recall seeing this as a routine...
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    weight

    On one of my cars I used lead weights that were 1"x1"x6" or so and built a locker for them on the floor. I think I had 5 or 6 or them and that they weighed about 2lbs each. I "tuned" the weight by...
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    Fwiw

    obviously everyone is likely to have an opinion. so I will merely state my experience.

    The first time I changed clutch slave cylinder o rings it was on my 94 VD. I used brake fluid as the...
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    Gelcoat

    The gelcoat will likely crack.

    I would try to grind the inside of the area thin and push into the desired shape and reglass. Grind an area about 20mm square and enlarge as necessary.

    Do it in...
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    Surfacing veil

    Fiberglass “surfacing veil”, which is a very fine fiber non woven mat, is advertised as effective in reducing the telegraphing of fiberglass cloth through to the outer surface. It goes on as the...
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    FC

    No autocrosser here, but a 18 year FC driver. If you’re seriously looking at FC, I would think the shorter wheelbase of the early to mid 90s Van Diemen chassis would be better than later VD models....
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    12 sp

    Found you one. (I think!):D
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    Points and condenser

    These cars are fine with points and condenser. 25+ years and never used anything else.
  17. congrats

    Congratulations Steve!
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    log books

    Log books should have a record of any crash damage noted. That is assuming it was crashed when running in a sanctioned event requiring a log book entry.

    John
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    a-arm aerodynamics

    Next time you're on a test & tune day, turn your in car camera on the suspension and see what the tufts of yarn you cleverly placed there are doing. Next session, fill in the gap with racers' tape,...
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    caliper

    Maybe from a 412. Check out RockAuto.

    John
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    Helmet

    Hi TF

    No info on this helmet, but I use an unvented full face Bell in a FC in Florida in the summer. Absolutely no issues with lack of vents. Or buffeting for that matter.

    But then I always...
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    mag stripper

    http://solventkleene.com/Dzolve15.htm

    No experience - I was curious too and did a little google research

    John
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