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    Default RF98 Van Diemen

    CAR IS SOLD! THANKS APEXSPEED

    It's time to part with my RF98. This has been a great car and a lot of fun. We won National races, Regional races and even qualified P1 in a National. Not bad for a 57 year old driver.

    This car could really cook with someone that actually has some driving skills. Narrower cockpit makes for an aerodynamic shape and very quick in a straight line. This car is able to get a tow from DB1s and DB6s with no problem.

    This car was at the FF 40th in 2009 and would have qualified 10th out of 100+ cars in the regional had the driver not developed a nerve injury in his hand.

    Body in very good condition with very nice paint and some customization to the tail. Tail is similar to the FC cars and more aerodynamic than the standard RF98. Side mounted air scoop allows for improved aero and intake. Aluminum LD19 calipers.

    Three very nice sets of Panasports in great condition. Triple Penskes and cockpit adjustable front sway bar. Adjustable rear sway bar. Engine built by Charlie Williams. Car previously owned by Russ Rudiscilli and qualified for the Runoffs.

    Get ready for the upcoming season. Car is ready to go. Great candidate for Honda conversion.

    RF 98 Van Diemen FF
    Charlie Williams engine
    Aluminum head
    Cylinder head fresh with 3 weekends on it
    Triple Penskes
    Pi2 dash
    Cockpit adjustable front sway bar
    New bead seat
    Three sets Panasports; one set with rains
    Aluminum calipers
    Suspension spares
    Five wishbones
    Spare radiator tray
    Spare upper radiator cover
    Spare nose box
    Custom aero tail
    Body work in very good condition
    Paint in very good condition
    Many other spares
    New Willans safety harness good through 2017
    National and Regional winner

    Price: SOLD!

    Call Ralph at 330-573-3052 or PM
    Last edited by Ralph Z.; 12.23.13 at 5:27 PM.
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    Lightweight car. Weighs in at 1100 lbs. on the nose with 183 lb driver after 30 minute session starting with full fuel load.
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    Default Lower price

    Price reduced. See ad above.
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    Default RF98

    The RF98 may be the most under-rated FF available. These cars are very aerodynamic making it quick in a straight line. I have picked up a tow behind Swift DB-1s and DB-6s with no problem.

    Car is a great Honda conversion candidate. Plenty of these cars have been converted already and prove to be very fast. Best time for an RF98 with a Honda at Mid Ohio was in the 1:29s.

    Front cockpit adjustable roll bar, rear adjustable roll bar, Pi2 dash with software, Panasport wheels are in great condition, WILLANS harness good through 2017
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    Default More photos

    I have more photos on file if you should wish to see more details.
    Last edited by Ralph Z.; 12.23.13 at 5:27 PM.
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    Is this widetrack updated?

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    Default Track

    This is the original narrow track suspension. Wide track is available from at least two sources that I know of.
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    Default RF 98

    Bump it up.
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    Bump up.
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    Ralph,
    Whats the size of the outgoing driver?

    regards,
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    He is 5'10" and 185 pounds. Size 40 coat, just to give an idea of size.
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    Get bumped up!
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    Default New package

    Added a set of Panasports to the package.
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    Three sets of Panasports and one set with rains. One set has Hoosier FF Pro Series tires.
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    Default RF98

    One more time...
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    Great looking car. I'd enjoy seeing it in my garage (if there wasn't already a race car there).

    Good luck with the sale.

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    Thanks Russ! Yes, this car gets a few compliments.
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    Ralph, will a 6 foot tall driver with a size 12 shoe fit?
    Last edited by BURKY; 04.04.13 at 9:38 AM.

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    Lots of room in these cars for height and feet, but shoulder room is the issue. Slim 6 footers will fit.
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    Thanks Greg.

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    Thanks, Greg. Yes, plenty of room for feet.

    I'm 5'10" and about 180 LBS and fit comfortably. I wear a size 40-41 coat.

    A previous owner of the car was 6 foot and fit nicely, too.
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    Default SOLD!

    CAR HAS BEEN SOLD!

    THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR INTEREST.
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    Should be in Florida by the weekend. Thanks ApexSpeed...

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