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12.11.24, 8:50 PM

DaveW replied to a thread Fitting the standard Flagtronics FT200 in a formula car in General Formula Car Discussion

If you can design something you can see over but still has room for the standard FT w/o interfering with anything, go for it. There's nothing wrong...

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12.11.24, 8:21 PM

Rick Iverson replied to a thread Fitting the standard Flagtronics FT200 in a formula car in General Formula Car Discussion

Dave: This was a whim of a question, as these cars are mediocre in efficiency, aerodynamically speaking (at least the RF-95 is). But I had an...

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12.11.24, 7:44 PM

Gordy replied to a thread Royale RP 5 FB in

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I'm the owner/builder/driver, Jon's offering advice on how to reinforce the frame for the added horsepower. Will be changing out the brakes too. ...

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12.11.24, 6:40 PM

djones replied to a thread Beasley B2 Terrier $5800 in

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The car and parts have been sold. Thanks to all that inquired.

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12.11.24, 6:32 PM

Steve Demeter replied to a thread Royale RP 5 FB in

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Can't wait to see it!1 Jon has not been seen in a while. Is Gordy or Jon gonna drive it????:cool:

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12.11.24, 1:35 PM

StarVoyager replied to a thread Lifeline Quick release with 14pin connector for Swift 014 in

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PM Sent

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12.11.24, 1:12 PM

2BWise replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

You need to manufacture dummy shocks. Solid bar with rod ends on each end that fit in place or the spring/damper. There is an SAE paper out of...

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12.11.24, 12:50 PM

Gordy replied to a thread Royale RP 5 FB in

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This one . Finally Finished ! I'm converting it to a F5000. Having chopped off the back end once to make it into an FB, I'm a bit less...

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12.11.24, 12:12 PM

cschmitt replied to a thread Royale RP 5 FB in

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I know this is unrelated to selling this car, but what car is in the background? These two look great sitting next to each other.

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12.11.24, 12:09 PM

Gordy replied to a thread Royale RP 5 FB in

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As it now sits.

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12.11.24, 8:03 AM

Lotus7 replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

Yes, the dampers are part of the functional "wheel rate" while on track, but if you put chassis torsion test loads through them they will bottom out...

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12.10.24, 11:05 PM

greghagan replied to a thread Lola T340 for sale in

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Chuck, Since I recently sold my Miata as part of this downsizing effort, I probably should hold off on getting another at this time. Thanks for the...

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12.10.24, 10:40 PM

Peter Olivola replied to a thread Flagtronic in car warning light system in General Formula Car Discussion

No worries, mate. :)

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12.10.24, 10:24 PM

FASTDAD replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

So do I measure that with the dampers in place and pressurized or make a holder for the springs and don't use the dampers? It seems to me that the...

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12.10.24, 10:19 PM

Raleigh replied to a thread Formula Atlantic Revival - Taupo Historic GP 2025 in FA: General Discussion

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12.10.24, 9:08 PM

lewischuck2000 replied to a thread Lola T340 for sale in

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You wouldn't be interested in trading for a 2011 Miata would you? Thanks, Chuck

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12.10.24, 9:07 PM

sal replied to a thread Lola T340 for sale in

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Wow !

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12.10.24, 7:42 PM

Rick Iverson replied to a thread NOS MK-9 Side Plate in

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Bump

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12.10.24, 7:32 PM

Rick Iverson replied to a thread Flagtronic in car warning light system in General Formula Car Discussion

Lieutenant Dave Spradling: Kaffee! Kaffee: Dave, you seem distraught. Lieutenant Spradling: We were supposed to meet in your office fifteen...

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12.10.24, 6:57 PM

Lotus7 replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

When trying to decide on what is an acceptable ‘target’ chassis torsional stiffness, remember that all that matters is the “spring rate” at...

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12.10.24, 6:14 PM

DaveW replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

As a case study, when we first went to pushrod front suspension on Citation FC's, there was a serious understeer issue. The car just skated in the...

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12.10.24, 6:01 PM

Lotus7 replied to a thread Honda in FF: Honda Fit Conversions

The guys that bought the IP from Honda to continue supplying parts may have been given some data on how many conversion kits Honda produced. Might be...

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12.10.24, 5:57 PM

Dan Morrison started a thread WTD: Transport from Seattle area to Los Angeles area in Trailering & Towing

Need to move a Ginetta from Lebanon, TN to The Seattle, WA area. Car is a non-runner. Does not need to be right away, so let me know what might...

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12.10.24, 5:55 PM

BLS replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

No kidding. An education right here in the comments.

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12.10.24, 2:53 PM

SV@RHC replied to a thread Ralt RT5-540 Super Vee in

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This fine stead is available just in time to place it under the tree for that special someone. New price 30K OBO, Otherwise I'll enjoy the heck out...

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12.10.24, 2:29 PM

cschmitt started a thread Looking at getting a Shrike...thoughts? in Sports 2000

HI S2000 people. I'm looking at getting into sport car racing, and looking at S2000, and possibly a Shrike. Thoughts on the P15 and S2000 as a...

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12.10.24, 1:45 PM

Roland V. Johnson started a thread Honda in FF: Honda Fit Conversions

Just doing a survey. Does anyone have any idea how many Honda powered cars there are in FF? How many are racing in each region?

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12.10.24, 12:57 PM

DaveW replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

The friction is, of course, a force (lb, etc.), not a rate (lb/in), but Steve is correct that it's tough to get that low in friction with normal...

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12.10.24, 12:45 PM

S Lathrop replied to a thread Chassis rigidity in FC: General Discussion

As you increase the chassis stiffness, suspension friction will be more critical. You can measure suspension friction quite easily. Push down...

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12.10.24, 11:45 AM

CM/FFdriver replied to a thread Van Diemen registry in Autocross & Hillclimb Formula Cars

Thank you, that's great. Ben

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