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As SCCA members, we are eligible to attend PRI. Pre-registration is required to attend. SCCA normally has a booth at the show.

Hi all,

Dan Cyr and I have been testing a borrowed set of FC sized wheels and tires on my Reynard for a couple of events and have some data and observations to share. The tests were very...

Jim,

The issue with autocrossing on the spec radial has a bit to do with the R60 compound, but more to do with the radial tire dynamic response characteristics. The tires are heavy and numb,...

I agree that it is unwise to pursue any proposal without data, but I threw it out there as a discussion starting point. Hopefully people who are more knowledgeable then me in the Pinto/Zetec...

Chris,

Letters to the SEB suggesting dramatic rules changes should not initiate the conversation within the class and the solo community, they should be a result of the discussion. Anyone can...

Chris,

FC is legal for BMod. It has no place in CMod, nor should it. Stop trying to solve a non-existent problem.

The Reynard was converted from Formula Continental to Formula Ford to...

Hi Richard,

Thank you for clarifying the homologation process. I was not sure if it was an actual physical tech inspection of the vehicle or production run of vehicles, or, as you are...

So Richard, I am curious about the homologation purpose and process. How does one apply for vehicle or chassis homologation, who performs the inspection and approves the homologation, and what...

So I still question what good tire blankets are or were. Years ago, one of my codrivers went to great lengths to make a tight fitting set of blankets for the Reynard, and I constantly checked the...

Pru, What are you thinking???

I was testing the dreaded FF Spec Radial R60 tires on my Reynard in Oscoda earlier this year and they were not completely out of the box. Horrible to drive on...

Chris,

I have to disagree on both counts as both paragraphs appear to be present to account for Formula Ford vehicle homologation and the ability to move the car between full GCR compliance and...

Lynn, if you are heading to the PRI Show in Dec, there are a lot of trailer suppliers displaying their wares in the Lucas Stadium. We have seen some interesting trailers there. If you are planning...

Two things to know about Dan Cyr.

First, He will beat you in your own car.

Second, He will probably forget to bring his helmet.

Ask me how I know these things.....;)

Good Luck Dan. It...

Which transmission are you looking for?
I think I have a spare 12/38 fixed 1st for a Hewland Mk8/9 that I might part with.

I would not celebrate if I were you. The Hoosier spec radials suck. They suck for club racing and the REALLY SUCK for autocross. You would probably be better off on old bias ply slicks.

Yes,...

Brandon and I tested both the Hoosier bias ply and radial spec rains at the test course at the Solo Nats in 2018. We opted for the radial rains based on the larger size of the front tires, but they...

Jim,

The radials suck for more reasons than just the R60 compound. They have no feel, no feedback, no response. The steering wheel feels dead, like a video game. You do not know what the car...

Brandon,

I agree. The radials are also much slower than the CFF Bias Ply R60s, particularly in turn-in response and braking. It is actually kind of frightening to watch the video from my rear...

Neither the bias ply or radial Hoosier FF tires in the R60 compound are viable for competitive autocross competition.
The radials should be off the table for any consideration. Much heavier and...

LMK if you need any set-up help with the Reynard. I believe that it still has the set-up that I gave to Brent, but we never had a chance to develop the shocks for that spring package.

After spending more time looking at the pics, it appears that the front roll center on your car is most likely higher than on Jason's due to the spacer differences as currently assembled. I do not...

I would not set the front suspension geometry up with either pro-dive or anti-dive. You basically want the lower A-arm attaching points to be parallel to the front rocker pivot axis as viewed from...

We have modified our 88 Reynard for zero anti-dive and zero anti-squat for autox, and we run the same configuration for road racing. There simply is not hard enough braking to demand any anti-dive...

Damn Ben, now you have me wishing I was going just to put you in the Reynard. But, this is a club racing year for me, so the Reynard will be on track elsewhere in the country. I hope you find a...

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I will worry about it later if I can ever keep up with you and Ben.

Considering that I have run 2 Pros and attended Nationals once in the last 13 years, and performed...

Matt,

Does your transmission have a 9/31 or a 10/31 final drive? We have a 10/31 in the Reynard, which is why I opted for the lowest fixed 1st gear available....12/38. I also ran a lot of Pro...

Matt,

I believe I was using the older Webster gears as the time as I do not recall if the S gears were available. The 15 tooth is on of the smallest gears and therefore is subject to the highest...

Matt,

Is that 15/36 a Hewland "M" gear or a brighter, unmarked Webster gear? You want the stronger Hewland gear, if available. I broke several 15/37 Webster gears in the past, the 15 tooth...

I keep at least one tear off on each of my visors to protect it from damage, whether on track or not. As was previously stated, the tear offs are cheaper than the visor.

I am in a unique position...

So sorry for your loss, Lynn. As noted previously, I used that warehouse 18-20 years ago when I lived in St. Louis. Heartbreaking to see it burn, with everyone's hopes, dreams, and hard work...

I used that warehouse when I raced with Bryan Cohn as he ran his business out of there, just inside of the east door where Lynn was, during the 2000-2002 time frame. That place was like an...

Eric,

As much as all FF Kent runners could benefit from additional parts resources, the last thing that the autocrossing community needs is FF engine build separation between club racing and...

Yes, yes we did. Had we run on Tuesday/Wednesday, we would have needed a prop and a rudder.

Interesting concept.....you are the National Champion (congratulations again, BTW) and soundly crushed me in Lincoln, and you want to take my advice on tire pressures??? Something just doesn't seem...

First off, my car used to be a Formula Continental, so it has more radiator than needed for an FF1600 engine.

Second, I use distilled water and a little bit of RedLine Water Wetter to add the...

Hoosier recommends 14f/16r as the minimum pressures for the FF Bias ply tires. I never run below these pressures. I also normally do not bleed my pressures down between runs. Check, yes. Bleed,...

This was a discussion, not an issue that needs to be fixed. I do not see a need to add anything to the solo rules, and I certainly wouldn't be supportive of it.

It will never happen Jim, for a variety of reasons. If it is not required in the GCR, solo is not going to add to it. If A-Mod and specials do not need if for safety reasons, there is no way that...

That's not the point...the point is, are we required to run bodywork, other than for vehicle identification and obligatory graphics. As the GCR and solo rule books are currently written, the answer...

My take on this discussion is that, for the C Modified class, the class is restricted to (brand-specific homologation-approved) Formula Fords (and the Solo Vees) and that the Formula Fords had to be...

Well LMK either way. The car is always available for any CML competitors. We need more women in CM/CML.

Only if my nephew does not register. Do we have anyone for CML? My car would be available, assuming I get it running in time.

In autocross, the tire load are not as high road racing, so any tire screwing or bead locking is not necessary and probably would not be desirable for a number of reasons.

One thing you will...

If you are planning to autocross the car and not road race it, get a set of Hoosier A2500 20x7x13 fronts, 22.5x7.5x13 canelevered rear tires, R25 compound for all. They will give you the best grip...

Have Steve and Brent put their Reynard up for sale yet?

So how do we add Pat Barber to the list (still running 55 from Don Elzinga)....and why is Scott Nardin's SV not listed?

Bert's blue '88 Reynard was aquired by Bryan Cohn for road racing. He sold it to Gary Payne who painted it red, raced it in St. Louis for a couple of years, took it to the run-offs, then sold it. ...