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    There will be a need to grind a bit of material...

    There will be a need to grind a bit of material off the caliper, but there are directions available to do this located here https://formulafirst.org/technical . It is quick and easy and we have done...
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    Dave We have been buying the undrilled rotors...

    Dave

    We have been buying the undrilled rotors and having them drilled with studs put in to the recommended 4X4 bolt pattern, https://dunebuggywarehouse.com/ has been doing this for us the last...
  3. Thread: Indy Shirts

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    Indy Shirts

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    We are having Formula First shirts made for Indy with the intent of giving each driver one shirt. We can also have as many shirts made for each team as you want, and the cost will be $10 or...
  4. Thread: New Website

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    Aryton you did a great job with our website...

    Aryton you did a great job with our website :trophy::checkered:

    Thank you very much!
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    So who all got in to registered for Indy? ...

    So who all got in to registered for Indy?

    Based on what I have seen so far we have:

    Rob Clark
    Doug Seim
    Dave Dawson
    Gary Sharp
    Matt Gordon
    Jay's Colorado gang (how many cars?)
  6. This should be 7, but I have a medical issue that...

    This should be 7, but I have a medical issue that is forcing me to stay out the car. My hope is to be at Atlanta as crew.
  7. Thread: Interested in FST

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    Several of us will be at racing at Road Atlanta...

    Several of us will be at racing at Road Atlanta Nov 4-6, please come visit us when we are there and we can answer all your questions.
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    Disk brakes you can get from a places like...

    Disk brakes you can get from a places like Appletree VW, CB performance or most places that support sand rails. The exact same calipers used is used on the front and back axles. The disks come with...
  9. Thread: FST Width

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    Max would be 57 inches

    Max would be 57 inches
  10. Thread: Leading arms

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    Desmond, My Adams FST with disk brakes did...

    Desmond,

    My Adams FST with disk brakes did not bend the leading arms, one snapped half under braking the first time out. I used the bigger hammer approach and made new arms out of 1.5 DOM .095...
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    We are now three for Mid-Ohio: Dawson Seim...

    We are now three for Mid-Ohio:
    Dawson
    Seim
    Farmiga
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    Three more fresh cars for Blackhawk

    Three more fresh cars for Blackhawk, and one possible new driver trying out the RGU car.
  13. Sticky: New FST

    Bill we have a new FST to add to the master list, and the Scuderia Farmiga should now have two Acers on the master list.

    The #56 Acer MK2 with Sam Farmiga as the Constructor/owner/driver

    and ...
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    now we are 8

    now we are 8
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    I have come to my senses and realised I do not...

    I have come to my senses and realised I do not want to be in the leasing or rental business, but I am 100% sure I can find a much more positive use for this car.
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    Possible for Lease

    Due to my new car coming on line this season I am considering offering my stretched, lay down driving position Adams Acer J for a possible lease, rent to buy or just a straight rental with a minimum...
  17. Thread: Wolfe FW 01 FST

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    http://fvsilverbullet.com/products.htm or Just...

    http://fvsilverbullet.com/products.htm

    or Just ask aerobullet that posted below
  18. Thread: New for 2016

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    Excellent

    Excellent news! New drivers, new cars, a new track or two... :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

    I'm in, I'll even bring a new car to the party.:greenflag::
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    That is the body work I'm using, the M5

    That is the body work I'm using, the M5
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    New First, Acer MK2

    Work has continued on the new car. Since it was taken to Mid-Ohio Matt Seim has finished the welding, the frame has been painted with the finest Tractor Supply tractor paint, and I started installing...
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    It's a very fun event, and I wish I could go but...

    It's a very fun event, and I wish I could go but I would have to commute that weekend from the Czech Republic so sadly I will miss this one.

    Last year this was our most enjoyable event so bummed...
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    Sadly bump-em out of the way Ted will not be...

    Sadly bump-em out of the way Ted will not be escaping Miami to make this event. It is amazing what a having job does to a person.
  23. Sadly i will be unable to make this one :meatball:

    Sadly i will be unable to make this one :meatball:
  24. Thread: IGOFL Car

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    You should really come visit us a Mid-Ohio this...

    You should really come visit us a Mid-Ohio this weekend to see what we are all about! It's not that far from Indy.

    I will post photos later
  25. Thread: Insurance

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    Hagerty will insure a racer car for everything...

    Hagerty will insure a racer car for everything except being on the track, that covers tools and parts as well. It is an agreed value process and they really only want cars in the 20K or higher range....
  26. Thread: AutoX FV

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    You also have Brian's off road just south of you...

    You also have Brian's off road just south of you in Martinsville, they are big into off road racing 1600s
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    Now it's 3 with me

    Now it's 3 with me
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    OK Doug, just flaunt your installed and running...

    OK Doug, just flaunt your installed and running engine:D

    I am sure my boxes of parts will be an engine very soon:confused:
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    Gingerman May 16-17

    We current have 2 FSTs entered for Gingerman

    Doug Sharp
    Sam Farmiga

    Registration is open at:
    ...
  30. Thread: Committee Car II

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    [QUOTE=provamo;464034]"state of the art" ? ...

    [QUOTE=provamo;464034]"state of the art" ?


    The term "state of the art" refers to the highest level of general development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field achieved at a particular...
  31. Thread: Steering racks?

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    Johan, So where does one find information...

    Johan,

    So where does one find information about this neat little rack? Manufacture price etc.
  32. Thread: Steering racks?

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    My $98 rack from Appletree is on it 3rd season...

    My $98 rack from Appletree is on it 3rd season and has been a most robust part. I have banged it by bending spindles and tie rods and the rack has just taken the beating and it keeps working just...
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    Butch, We will be our normal 3 or 4, We may...

    Butch, We will be our normal 3 or 4, We may actually get Rick to join us again.

    :thumbsup:Ted is ready for the Kart Challenge!
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    I'm in, now we are 8 official entries. Sorry...

    I'm in, now we are 8 official entries.

    Sorry guys I heard you liked Shane much better than I, but I'm back!
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    Currently 8 FSTs and 41 total cars in the run...

    Currently 8 FSTs and 41 total cars in the run group.

    35 Blevins, Dave
    3 Clark, Robert
    88 Dawson, Dave
    57 Gordon, Matt
    14 McSherry, Phil
    16 Podgorski, George
    6 Purvis, Shane
    5 Seim,...
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    I sort of entered

    My car is entered but I am not, kind of leaves me with an empty feeling.:confused:

    BUT, I am very excited to see what my car, the now #6 Joust Racewear Special, can do in the hands of Shane the...
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    And I enjoyed every second of that session,...

    And I enjoyed every second of that session, regardless of the direction I was pointing. It was great having Mid-O all to myself:thumbsup:
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    We are 8 as of today

    We have 8 entries as of today
    Blevins, Dave
    Dawson, Dave
    Deer, Aaron
    Farmiga, Sam
    Gordon, Matt
    McSherry, Phil
    Podgorski, George
    Seim, Doug
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    Information from Cincy Region

    I just received this following information from the Race Chair; they are reserving paddock space for they us on the PAVED Middle Paddock so we can paddock together, they need us to register soon so...
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    That is the one. It has an o-ring under the...

    That is the one.

    It has an o-ring under the top I put a very small bit of sealant to just hold it in the groove to make putting the cover on a bit easier. You would need a to put a plug into the...
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    My $0.02 worth

    After having two engines expire into a pile of small metal particles into my oil system at the past two races, I would strongly recommend a tank that you can remove the top off of and clean it out at...
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    So I can feel special now as I got Bill to join...

    So I can feel special now as I got Bill to join in.

    Grattan with a new Larry Campbel shifter in my car will be great, I am looking forward to having more than one gear in my car.
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    I am in!

    I am in!
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    Do we know yet if Grattan will have an open...

    Do we know yet if Grattan will have an open practice day on the Friday before the event. A few of us will have cars that need tested before the event.
  45. Thread: How Much oil

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    Remember once you have the oil in the tank have...

    Remember once you have the oil in the tank have the engine running or just turned off when you check the oil as the oil tends to run back into the engine after a while and you will then over service...
  46. Thread: Reece

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    Reece

    So I got home from work today and the latest Sports Car magazine was in the mail box. What I found was a very cool article on the First Gear page about a member of the FST community, Reece Everard....
  47. Thread: Benched Again!

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    BUMMER!!! This is not good news.

    BUMMER!!! This is not good news.
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    We are now 4

    Now we have 4 signed up: Blevins, Dawson, Bonow, and Farmiga
  49. Thread: New FV motor?

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    :redflag:Play nice we are children of the same...

    :redflag:Play nice we are children of the same mother so it is natural have a the usual sibling issues, but that does not mean we can't get along. We in FST have a class we like thanks to a lot of...
  50. Thread: New FV motor?

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    It is a hybrid gas turbine, it has no compressor...

    It is a hybrid gas turbine, it has no compressor section it uses a liquids rocket engine to drive the turbine. They also made these with a pulse jet engines just like the good old V1 Buzz-bomb that...
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