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01.16.25, 1:59 PM

xxguitarist replied to a thread .dxf Software in General Formula Car Discussion

Send cut send now offers this themselves, actually. https://sendcutsend.com/guidelines/design-services/

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01.16.25, 1:54 PM

Hardingfv32 replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

How did you simulate the axle side loads as found while cornering? These loads cause friction at the axle bell and transaxle interface. My...

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01.16.25, 1:54 PM

MKnauf replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

I wasn't so much worried about being competitive in Solo - again, if it's fun, I'd do it. If not, I wouldn't. We have one site locally and it's a...

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01.16.25, 1:33 PM

S Lathrop replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

I have used Bill Mitchell's software to analyze suspension systems for decades. I still use it when I do suspension design or setups. I have...

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01.16.25, 1:32 PM

TedV replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

Have you thought of F600? Choice of 2-smoke or 4-stroke. 2-smoke is the most popular AX, 4-stroke seems more popular road racing. Changes to setup...

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01.16.25, 1:06 PM

lowside67 replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

There is not an even halfway competitive home for a spec Miata or IP/IT racecar in autocross. Not even close. If you are prepared to be...

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01.16.25, 1:03 PM

Hardingfv32 replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

So what is it, you are increasing compression or rebound? Brian

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01.16.25, 12:56 PM

Hardingfv32 replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

And Steve hasn't either. A normal car you lift a wheel off the track and you lose grip. The FV's trailing arm front end is a little more...

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01.16.25, 12:53 PM

R. Pare replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

The problem with FF in autocrossing at the moment is tires - the ones needed to be competitive are almost totally unavailable at the moment, and...

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01.16.25, 12:33 PM

MKnauf replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

Not sure. No set budget yet. Maybe 10k for a car? I do not have a trailer but I do have most tools - I did have alignment tools at one time...

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01.16.25, 11:29 AM

2BWise replied to a thread New Club Racing Proposal in SCCA Board of Directors Q&A

A lot of the rationale being discussed in this thread are definitely all factors, but I do want in on 2 things right here. There are <40 yr olds...

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01.16.25, 10:27 AM

S Lathrop replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

I modified a pair of shocks for the front of a FV. I had the shafts threaded at the top so I could adjust the droop length. During testing, we...

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01.16.25, 10:20 AM

10rmotor replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

whats your available budget? Have a trailer? Tools?

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01.16.25, 10:02 AM

david oleary replied to a thread Dyno Only Built 2008 GSXR 1000 in

SR: Classifieds: Parts For Sale

Season has started, need to move this FRESH DYNOED ONLY motor, never installed made 196.6 HP on KWS dynoed complete with wiring, throttle body,...

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01.16.25, 9:55 AM

david oleary replied to a thread Dyno Only Built 2008 GSXR 1000 in

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Season has started need to move this FRESH DYNOED motor, never installed, FRESH from KWS dynoed at 196.6 HP everything new inside $11k invested...

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01.16.25, 9:46 AM

PeteJ replied to a thread Blackhawk Farms for Assetto Corsa in Racing Simulators and Gaming

John, one more.request for the Blackhawk track. PM sent with details.

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01.16.25, 9:31 AM

EYERACE replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

Buy a "Club Ford," Class CF Club Fords are older Formula Fords and classed separately from FF in a lot of SCCA Regions. You will be able to...

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01.16.25, 8:57 AM

derminator replied to a thread Brd in

FV & F1200: Classifieds: Cars For Sale

Good question. But I think it would be an issue

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01.16.25, 3:53 AM

Lynn replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

Regarding karts, the Formula Junior classes were eliminated, but Kart Modified still exists.

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01.16.25, 12:58 AM

derminator replied to a thread Brd in

FV & F1200: Classifieds: Cars For Sale

I still have my protoform but I am moving up to Radical championship

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01.15.25, 11:49 PM

veeten replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

Steve What effect did droop limiting have on the car ... More droop equals under steer or more grip in rear? How about less droop? Greg...

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01.15.25, 11:33 PM

Matt Clark replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

I think you are pretty well on point with your thoughts about the other cars, but FVs are fine for longevity. Some intermittent parts issues here &...

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01.15.25, 11:15 PM

MKnauf replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

That's a good question... And one I don't have an answer to. I don't have any club racing experience, but that is what is more interesting to me...

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01.15.25, 11:01 PM

Matt Clark replied to a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

how much wheel to wheel vs. AX do you want to do? you are in a rather strong region for FV, with the Challenge Cup Series & NEFV group, also...

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01.15.25, 9:28 PM

S Lathrop replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

Over the decades I have worked with FVs, I have found that front shocks valving is not all that important, What is important is the amount of...

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01.15.25, 9:06 PM

Hawke replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

Compression is increased with the larger shafts. What i noticed was many if not all - were running a zillion bump stops give some extra bump. ...

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01.15.25, 9:04 PM

MKnauf started a thread Multipurpose autocross and road race car in Getting Started

Hi everyone. I'm looking for some ideas on what might be a good car for both road racing and autocross that isn't very expensive and will be fun,...

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01.15.25, 8:53 PM

reidhazelton replied to a thread New Club Racing Proposal in SCCA Board of Directors Q&A

1000%. I think the "outside factors" as you touch on are just as much of a detriment to SCCA as the things that SCCA can control are a detriment to...

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01.15.25, 8:46 PM

Hardingfv32 replied to a thread QA1 Front Shocks in FV: General Discussion

Isn't this another way of saying you have increased the compression curve? How does this improve grip? How do you know the front needs changing?...

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01.15.25, 8:39 PM

reidhazelton replied to a thread New Club Racing Proposal in SCCA Board of Directors Q&A

Those other options are wheel-to-wheel. ChumpCar/LeMons (or whatever they are called today) are events where the entry fees can be split amount...

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