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Dang. I blame youth.

Clearly not made to fit the VB bug steering box spline for the early beetles. Ones I have used are split, and tighten with a pinch bolt.

6.36 - 6.14 = 0.22, almost a quarter inch off...

36 splines does not mean they are the same as a VW steering gear shaft, but you would think that's what jbugs would be selling. I'd contact them and if they say yes, then it's just a tight fit like...

They do, with a flow restrictor under the carb.

Plenty of 1200 FV's still in competition. Parts are not that difficult to get.

Your H beam is an independent front suspension. The "double wish bone suspension" is an independent suspension, so no real difference with respect to the zero roll rear IMO.

Personally I think...

"Sorry for repeating this old rant of mine."

No need to be sorry. Many need reminders from the fountain of wisdom. I've seen pictures of mods that are clearly dangerous.

"I'm 6'3 so some modifications will have to be made just for me to fit."

Not to put too fine a point on it since it has been pointed out, but you are on the end of the "no fit" club. At 6'4 I know...

"length is 117""

You might find that the center length is longer. Several Toy Haulers I looked at had shorter lengths but the center area is an aisle that is long and wide enough for the nose to...

Used suits are available. Check here in the classifieds and ebay among others.

Congratulations to Andrew Whitson on his 3rd* runoffs victory. Race was completed under caution, marring what looked to be a nice battle to come between Whitson and Scaler (2nd pl). 3rd was Andrew...

A bit late with the latest update, FV Grid here:

https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/069/628/FV%20Runoffs2023%20Grid%20Official.pdf?1695992362

Andrew Whitson on pole,...

Day two (Wed) was much slower, weather perhaps? Laps 2 & 3 were very slow, some issue...

Well, except for A. Whitson that managed the only sub 17 second time to sit on the pole after two sessions....

I guess not having front shocks makes it go fast :)

First day of qualifying and the top 3-5 look hot!

This should be a really good race if everyone stays on the track.

It's a Ferrari. He's in love. Nice hat...

"That is a picture I posted years ago."

Dave, sorry I couldn't properly attribute it. I remembered saving the picture but couldn't remember where I found it or who was the the originator.

That is an understatement...

"I only realized recently it was an original reg."

What is the source of this "realization"? There was no such rule in the early 70's and I've never heard of it. It wasn't in effect in the very...

Do that and I'll start building...
Maybe by the time I'm 75 I can get back on the track :)

It is longer than the FV cars. An additional 2 inches is available, rules are 81.5 to 85.5. The original FV rules remains as conceived at 83.5 max.

Yea, I'd like about 5 more myself...

A 6v starter works really well on 12 volts. Turns over nice and fast :)

Good deal Garey!

"My plan is to run in the Chicago Region SCCA"

SCCA minimum weight is car and driver, so the weight may not be a penalty depending upon the car and the $$$ spent for lightening.

That may be the wackiest steering setup of all time...

IF that was actually used, then I suspect the driver was short enough that his legs were close to the floor and under the tierods.

There...

"I also need to see if I fit 6’2” 220 lbs"

You are on the more difficult fit end of the scale, but you can fit. Some cars are impossible, some require modifications, a few will fit with minor...

In 1978 :) I was at a national race in Gainesville, Florida, trying to make the runoffs that year (did, barely) and every point counted. That track was the famous dragstrip and used the "strip" as...

Even when everything is perfect, I'd guess there is still enough frictional dampening that the loss of the shock is not total loss of dampening.

Years ago I bought this one and it works, not perfect, but good enough. They tell you a little bench grinder work might be needed...

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=842

Wheel cylinders - unless you are certain, I'd just replace them. They are relatively cheap and not worth rebuilding IMO. Dietmar has them.

Inner beam bushings. I think the heat of powder coating...

Front shocks - VW transporter steering dampers work well for dirt cheap. They used to be on many cars before the high end shock stuff took over.

Oil - Mobil 1 racing is my favorite, Valvoline is...

I probably should have mentioned the 12v starter doesn't work properly with the 6v flywheel gear. I recall instructions someone wrote once to swap the 12v starter to the 6v drive but I have no idea...

Careful on the starter. I have a picture (I'll try to attach) comparing three starters and the 12v VW is the lightest at 6.14 pounds. I do not recall if I verified these weights. I didn't take the...

"might be better for a bigger and taller driver"

Actual numbers might be useful. 6'8", forget it :) 300 pounds, forget it :)

So, height and weight. There have been quite a few V drivers over...

That doesn't seem to work. If you still need it, PM me with your email and I'll send the PDF drawing. I also have it as an inventor drawing if you would like. It's pretty simple.

The blocks are...

Lets see if I can attach a PDF of the steering blocks I made years ago:

That car is beautiful!
Nice job.

If I were providing for a proper fit for multiple sized drivers I would make the pedal Bracket to be movable, going back for shorter legs, and have a multiple piece brake actuator rod that allows for...

The standard Citation brake setup provides the maximum amount of legroom possible.

There are an abundant number of Citations with the standard braking package that do just fine. I would not change anything unless you had good reasons to do so. The thread Danny linked has pictures...

Thanks for the clarification. Re-reading it, I think it was clear, I just missed it.

"Hello Steve, simple answer is yes."

I guess it's too simple for me as I'm not sure what the "yes" is an answer to...

Is it, yes, vintage only?
Or yes, any Vee may participate?

James, yes it does sound like a tough week. Given those issues it's remarkable you did as well as you did.

I'd guess orange bodywork reflection. There is a significant cool down period between braking and stopped in the pits even if it ever got that hot.

All the BS about disc brakes - which would you...

"Float is black plastic with the weight epoxied to the bottom. "

That should be fine.

I'd guess contamination, but since you have a filter that seems unlikely to cause excess gas (flooding)....

Rich, the fuel shouldn't make any difference. I'm assuming from your description that you have replaced the needle valve and still have the same issue.

The response (ChrisZ) regarding a filter is...

20 cars stayed on the lead lap to finish the race, pretty darn good considering the conditions. I know there were multiple offs even in that group as there was a bit of treachery off line. Hard to...

Wow!

Congratulations to Brian Farnham on the win!

I know the whole family worked hard for this. Well done!

As expected, very wet today. I have not watched as I try to get ready to drive to the coast tomorrow, which just got delayed until Sunday. So I tuned in to find a delay for the last two races due to...

The Runoffs are underway with what appears to be a pretty sizable and fast group in the first two rounds of qualifying. I'm expecting rain to descend upon the track by race day (Saturday) but it...