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it’s a completely different car.

SteveO

As I understand it this has been developed from their sportsman line of rod blanks. It dimensionally the same as the stock rod. It comes in at a consistently reasonable weight, is inexpensive and...

Brian;
The intention is for VW 4 bolt wheels to be used. The lack of clarity is mine and can easily be resolved.

SteveO

For Participant input: Specifications for allowing disk brakes in FV.

It is proposed the disk brakes, front and rear, be allowed in FV under the following conditions:

1. GCR 9.1.1.C.4 shall...

The intent of what was submitted to be published was to allow the FRST disk brake setup only with the balljoint front beam with certain differences with regard to shock mounts etc. the CRB wanted a...

No question. YES. Rivets can and will wear away and break. Using a quality adhesive is not difficult nor very time consuming. I would not skimp on the quality of rivets either.

SteveO

Add Steve Pieper to the drivers list at the Daytona race. I think the car finished 2nd overall due to retirements but I may be wrong about that. After nearly rusting away the car was restored by...

Matt
Check with VIR. They allowed me to leave my car and trailer there for a couple of weeks last year. I don't know if I still have the fellows name I talked to, but I'll look tomorrow.

SteveO

Wren, I've seen you. Your Mother may love you but you ain't pretty.:D

SteveO

The Committee meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Spec Tire will be discussed this week at which time we will put together a plan of action. The minutes of the meeting will be posted as they...

Mark;

The results will be made public in a few days. Hopefully the current rancor in this thread can subside at least until then.

SteveO

I don't know if a Miata in SM trim and STU trim are identical but 9 out of 24 STU entries at the Runoffs were Miata's. At least one guy ran both STU and SM. Again I don't know if it was the same...

1 & 2 are SM and SRF. STU beat out FV by 2 cars total and STU counted 1 additional race.

FV is 4th and still the top Formula car class the club has. Mike's point is valid. The club as a whole...

Yes Rob, exactly correct.

SteveO

Because IMO I don't think the club wants to see a HP race in this class. Up to this point the engine situation in FB has been very stable if only because no one would get an engine other than the...

Sounds like it's time for an inlet restrictor?

SteveO

Actually I think it goes farther than that. While my references are from other formula car classes with outdated motors, I have seen a tremendous increase in engine performance due IMO to uprated /...

I have no interest in this discussion other than curiosity but would offer that in my view if a part is stronger/more reliable then that in itself is a performance advantage over the original part. ...

Finding a place to add 50 lbs to some of these cars will present a challenge.

SteveO

Brandon;

After reading the FB rules I too would question whether this is a restricted class or not. My question to you would be do you really want to open the class even more?

SteveO

Hmmmmm.:ha:

Does anyone besides me find it ironic that in a class created to make use of cheap motorcycle engines you now need a $ 7000.00 shifting mechanism to be competative?

SteveO

Josh;

Now I fully appreciate the problem. The wheels don't match the color of the bodywork. Something must be done!!!!

SteveO

Don't worry about Schwietz, he won't want to scratch the paint.

SteveO

Most people use a short box.

SteveO

And a ****load tighter :D

Call Erik @ Quicksilver, I'm sure he could make a deal with you.

"I share your respect for Fred Clark and actually discussed this issue at length with him at the Runoffs. Problem is, this proposal was recommended to the BOD, without prior membership approval and...

The intake manifold "clarifications" were initiated by the tech people at the Runoffs. Fred was the lead tech guy for FV there. I believe he also consulted with a couple of engine builders as well....

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SteveO

You might try calling John Grubb at J & J Racing in Bally PA. I think John drove for Zeitler and his son Mike drove one in the mid 80's.

SteveO