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Have had no trouble with Pertonix for over 5 years using Bosch blue coil in my vintage CF. However, there appears to be a change in the latest Bosch coil appearance. The Bosch blue coil that...

With the use permitted now allowing the aluminum head, the only remaining vintage is the driver and the wine he/she drinks in the evening. ;)

Many prospective buyer/driver/owners show much enthusiasm in trying to get started racing by buying an obsolete piece of crap and never succeed, partially because the "good deal" they have...

Only if you take a shower before we leave the track ;) AND come in top three positions. :checkered:

Let's hope that the next time you buy something of questionable value, that you do some back ground investigation prior to purchase. :confused:

Ralph, we all pretty much agree with your thinking about the Dunlop tires. They were nice to race on, gave good performance and lasted quite well. Now that they are impossible to get and were...

I haven't seen anybody amortize engine use. That could be a pretty healthy check every 3-4 years, depending on how many races per year you attend.

Didn't Graeme Cameron go home? ;)

Referring to iron heads only. Aluminum heads are generally stronger. Some sanctioning clubs do not permit the aluminum head.

Each engine dyno will differ from another. Ivey dyno engines typically 109-113 with an occasional 114. I haven't heard of any higher, but the son of the Jaguar Dealer may have slightly higher, not...

I've always wondered why the myriad number of race organizations with that: "please come and race with us." But send in your money/registration "just" one day late and they hit you for a late fee....

About 3 years ago one of the vintage FF racers tested different exhaust systems on a dyno located in the Portland, Or area. The exhaust system with the Coast muffler produced the best Hp. That...

I was surprised that you didn't incur higher tire temperatures. Wonder what Hoosier feels the optimum tire temperatures should be? Appears that you performed a very nice complete test that I and...

The difference between a vintage formula vee and a modern nationally competitive formula vee is the difference between night and day. Others much more familiar will be commenting I'm sure. Many of...

Who is Primas, location and what do they sell and specialize in? :o

John....you may be the one to break the ice. I don't believe anyone has used the new Hoosiers for comparison, yet, as the deliveries are to take place about now, just before Apr 1.

Is the benefit of the Petronix that much better than what we have all used for years, ie. a set of points and condenser. Petronix costs about $150 as compared to points and condenser being far less...

How 'bout asking the guy/gal you bought it from?

I,too, have a PC 680. In fact I have two. The first one came with the car 7 years ago and still holds a very good charge; I understand that it is now- 9 years old. I replaced it a couple of years...

Not apparent that Frank was looking to drive...just talk/visit? Mel would be pleased to talk with you. Mel lives in Tacoma. According to google: PH: 360-864-8115. Check [Mel Kemper racing] on...

Might give Bob Posner a call.

Couple of gals here in NW race vintage with SOVREN. And, what about Marjorie Lundburg came in top 5-6 at 2014 Runoffs. :o

He states: "more or less equal performance." :o

Graham, yes, Apexspeed is a fantastic site with much good knowledge passed along. Now, you have the basic settings. Use them, and live with them for a while to get the feeling for the car. Recheck...

I generally used -0.7 in the fronts and 0.25 in the rears for my Crossle 20F as Scott suggests and then do some testing, setting tire pressures by getting tire temperatures HOT off the track. Don't...

Seems to me there were several earlier Formula Vees when I first raced at Lime Rock Park in 1963. Yours look more recent. Also, Bob Cornish owned a Formula Vee reputed to be quite old. Its name...

I believe the former owner was a "master kite flyer" that used that as a point of attachment to see how high they could get the kite to fly at various ground speeds, example: 5,10, 15, mph, etc....

def: a trusted counselor or guide. Try to maintain close contact with each of them. I believe that most driver/owners are lost due to lack of success. Some will not admit that they're having...

What is the general consensus for the future of each class? Isn't the FM less expensive to race? Which class has the most entrants for the tracks that you will be racing on?

Most of the racers in the northwest USA at the well known SOVREN vintage club get a full season of 5-6 races That's about 20+ cycles. The fall-off is very little and the tires still remain very...

After all is said and done, what brand of transmission fluid and weight are you using?

Sorry, I don't believe that I'm the only one that doesn't understand what poooched means?
And, English is my mother tongue. Please define. :confused:

Observe the t-stat's function by taking it out of the car and watch what it does in a pot on the stove as the water temp increases towards boiling. Put a cooking thermometer into the pot also to...

Mobile !, !0 W 30 synthetic.....superior flow and lubrication !

You're buying a "Pandora's Box"! :redflag:

Have an experienced Vee owner go with you to look at the car. When was the last time [it] raced? Look at the last 6-8 log book entries-any accidents? You MUST, repeat MUST do a leak down before you...

What specifically do you call"good oil temperature"? A number please.

Suggest that all of you fly out to California and rent some Vee(s) at Sears Pt. and take some time to visit the wine country. :D

During WW II, the soldiers expected the war to be over by the end of the year...1944, but they hadn't planned on the "Battle of the Bulge". In 1951, the Korean War troops expected to be home by ...

Best determined on a dyno. Japanese have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars developing exhausts to increase the performance of their motorcycles. So,too, has Ferrari and others. Exhaust header...

Seems to me the only good answer is to have your pit crew take tire temps immediately after completion of a run...Don't dilly-dally through the paddock and then....take the temps. Take'm...

Usually found on older propeller driven aircraft. It's a shell made of fiberglass for carrying some form of electronics. I'm pretty sure it's a joke used to attract and stimulate inquiry? ;)

Ferrari engine ? Why would they choose an engine that has not been capable of running any where near the front of the pack? Oh, I get it. They'll be able to improve the Ferrari engine over and...

Other questions: what brand and weight oil do you intend to use? Road racing or pylon racing?

All costs in get'm there, housing and the going daily rate for the geographical area that he will be working. Advise him there could be some long days xtra hours beyond 8/day. If he lives up to...

Is the $25.00 weekend guest membership fee going to be waived? :rolleyes:

budawe :thumbsup:

REDLINE makes a very good super light gear box oil ~ about $16.00 a qt if you can by it off the shelf. Pegasas carries it also.

Sure looked like great racing that weekend at Pacific Raceways, the youtubes are excellent. :)

Interesting...Don't read where anybody mentions that the leak down to be most accurate should be done at: engine operating temperature! Start the engine, warm it up to 180-200f operating temp. Shut...