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Thanks for all the responces.
I removed all the plugs and placed a 3/16 metal rod on top of the piston and turned the engine to TDC by watching the rod.
You will know immediately if you have the...

I want to do a leak down test on my 07 GSXR 1000.
I have the leak down tester that I use on airplane engines and the adapter to fit the GSXR spark plug threads.
My question is how to hold the...

Am I the only FB driver that is willing to compromise the traditional look of a Formula car for better driver protection from track debris or cockpit intrusion?
I am willing to pay someone for...

Tim
Thanks for your post regarding the F-1000's running with FM and FA's.
Who would you talk to regarding that possibility?
I brought up the subject last summer and was told that something should...

For selfish reasons I am disappointed that 3 and 6 were not combined but I respect the decision since I enjoy racing with ICSSC.
I race a F-1000 and am classed as a Formula Libre (FL) in group 6....

I am too new to all this.
How does the standing start work?
Dead or running engine?
All I know is a 1 lap behind the pace car srubbing like mad, line up and glad to get the green to save my old...

Jerry
Did they spell out why the fuel lines would be safer going to the top of the cell versus the bottom? Header proxcimity even with a firewall?
I ask because my cell only has backside access...

10rmotor
I would like more info on your 2"x5" accumulator.
It must be in the tank if it has a bleed hole.
Is it a 2 pump system inside the cell and if not how is the system designed.
Where is the...

Jerry
Use a track-day and drive like you are racing until the engine starts to miss which will most likely be in the corners.
Pump out and measure the remaining fuel.
Try to do this several times...

Jerry
Sounds like you will no longer be using the small external surge tank like you did on your previous car.
I have found on my Phoenix FB that without an internal or external surge tank, my flat...

I appreciate this discussion since the only thing preventing an unwanted Hemrhoid Ectomy in my car is .063 aluminum and pop rivets.
Do the 1 inch strips get welded in only on the perimeter (4 sides)...

So Brandon reduces drag by not using overhead scoop but still gets pressure to his airbox.
I am sure he has calculated that an exposed roll hope has less drag than the typical scooped engine cover...

I had the impression that Brandon was force feeding his air box from the side pods.
What happens to the drag if we remove the ram air scoop on our engine covers (Phoenix) and leave the round roll...

Jake
Do you think you can handle driving a car with exposed tires?
I hope it works out so you can give us one of your great race reports plus help with the numbers.
Herman

With advice from Nickolas Belling I was able to get a National License in 10 days having never raced with SCCA so that I could race Portland on short notice.
Dick Raymond from the San Francisco...

How much do new rods and valves cost?
Replacing them seems like good insurance at rebuild since these engines are not as available as in the past.
I have felt the rev limiter several times.
Herman

Russ
No MORON apologies needed IMO.
I am looking forward to becoming a Cheap Moron when I find a Geartronics at a yard sale.
I need all the help I can get ASAP.
Herman

Brands
Thanks for the reply and pic.
Form your pic. and where your shoulder harness attaches it appears your head surround supports your helmet higher up on the than most.
Would you comment on...

My Phoenix F-1000 did not come with a head surrounds.
I would appreciate your advice to help me design and build a surrounds.
1. How high and forward should the surrounds be in relation to the...

After all the advice you gave me over the phone the last 2 years when I was building and sorting my Sportsracer I at least owed you some seat time and needed to meet you.
I am not sure what is more...

I need advice on installing a blanket between engine block and header on 07 GSXR 1000.
The Thermal tec blanket came from Rilltech.
I was planning on using .040 aircraft safety wire at the 4 corners...

John f
Thanks for taking your time to look at the Gloria parts.
Possibly the reason they do the 2 piece method is that they can utilize existing stub axles and reduce costs.
I am all about...

Wren
Would you explain the details of how all thread would be used.
I assume there would need to be a bushing to center the all thread in the hub and then a nut to torque the hub to the bearing and...

Tom
Thanks for the humor.
The Gloria system does not appear to move the wheel further outboard like the centerlock conversions I have seen online for Porche's.
If you go to gloriacars.com the...

Jay
Thanks for your consideration.
It appears that the Gloria system will allow the bearing to be torqued as needed with the female threads of the adapter and then torque the center lock wheel at a...

Is anyone aware if Gloria Formula cars (F-1000) out of Italy are being raced in the US?
My reason for asking is that the Gloria catalogo, gloriacars.com , at the bottom of page 13 (external...

Mike: Thanks for contact info for Gary Hickman.
Scott: So if I quit racing cars with bike engines then I no longer need to worry about "both feet in when you spin" to save the starter. What are you...

In the airplane world they say; "Those who have landed gear up and those who will". I would like Gary Hickmans # for the starter saver since I am one that has destroyed a starter.
Thanks Herman

Thanks again for your responces to my oil cooling issues.
I want to mention that Dustin Wright has been over the top in his advice in getting the prototype Phoenix back together and on track.
The...

Thanks for the oil temp. replys.
Now that I have the GXSR 1000 powered FB on track I have found that getting the oil up to race temp. is easy. Too easy!!
My previous experience was with the ...

I find this discussion interesting since I have recently inquired about using my F-1000 as a BMod.
I appreciate Auto-X since that is what got me into roadracing but the lack of seat time and the...

Matt: Thanks for posting the pic.. I now know where those red elongated triangles were used as shown between the diffuser and rear wing side plates.

Tim: I just completed my international...

I want to thank this forum and the members that gave of their time and sold me parts to help me get the 07 Phoenix prototype back on track on a tight budjet.
Talk about service after the sale,...

John Paul
If you have a source of 07-08 GSXR's car kits please let me know.
Thanks Herman 541 404 6464

Russ
I took a $40. wheel to the bandsaw and love the results.
I like the leverage available with thumbs on top and open view to the dash.
Please send molded rubber caps so the band saw cut doesn't...

Wren
The concept of the shifter kart paddle also releaseing the clutch is a great idea other than the added pressure needed to shift.
My experience has been that morse cable actvated shifters...

Northwind
I look forward to speaking with you when your time permits.
Thanks Herman Oregon 541 404 6464

Northwind
Your response indicates you were the inventor. The concept seems simple and makes me wonder why it was not invented sooner for sequentials. I am sure that putting the concept into action...

Mechanical auto-blipping ( cable or linkage operated ) was mentioned in the Geartronics discussion. I assume that when down shifting a cable pulls on the throttle pedal a predetermined amount to...

How does one heat the oil in a wet sump versus a heater in the drysump tank?
Thanks for the replys. Herman

Do F-1000's have cooling fans on the radiator?
My impression is few if any do.
If no cooling fan on the radiator how does one get the oil to race temp without overheating the water?
Even the pace...

Muffler advice please
I have less than 2 weeks to hopefully get the 07 Phoenix prototype back on the track.
Is anybody using an autoparts muffler with success? If so which one?
If not what...

I hope to get my F-1000 on the track in 2 weeks.
The 07 GSXR 1000 just arrived and George Dean is too busy to do the wiring harness.
I had a copy shop blow up the wiring diagram so it is very easy...

Thanks for the replys that confirm my novice racing program does not require expensive hydralic spring perches.
Any thoughts regarding using radial bearings at one end of the spring to reduce spring...

Chris at the Shock Shop suggested that I place at least 1 hydralic spring perch on the Ohlin shocks he built for me.
My question is whether or not a F-1000 novice like myself would benefit from...

OK S-L-O-W-L-Y
By the way CR you maybe up to something with your design.
What I precieve to be arrogance on your part may be acceptable if your building and racing skills have put you near the top...

Please correct me if I am wrong.
It seems like the perfect fuel cell would be small in diameter and however tall to get the needed volume. This design would not be practical to package in a race...

Glen
I want to learn left foot braking.
My Hayabusa powered sportsracer is street-legal so I can practice on the backroads.
The clutchless up shift seems easy but I am not catching on to the...

Scott
On the GI-pro what is the TRE?
At what pressure does the low oil pressure light come on?
What do you use for warning light?
Do you have 1 shift light or several?
Where do you purchase...

I have an electric reverse on my street legal Sports Racer with Hayabusa.
I sandwiched a Geo Metro flex plate flywheel to sprocket on differential and used a Suburu starter.
Probably adds 20...