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09.18.24, 11:16 PM

Rick Kirchner replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

stainless bottle solves the corrosion problem AND eliminates the painting step.

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09.18.24, 11:06 PM

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

Current Enterprises cars classes are successful because Enterprises can evolve and update the car as parts and systems become unobtanium. SRF2 Ford...

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09.18.24, 8:03 PM

DanW replied to a thread Treaded to Slicks in FF: Club Ford

What tires do your local groups require? Most spec Hoosier R60 or American Racer (Mcreary) bias ply.

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09.18.24, 7:58 PM

Teuobk replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

To answer the original question, the 6-year maximum service life for SFI-approved bottles was imposed starting in November 2010. Interestingly,...

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09.18.24, 7:55 PM

Rick Kirchner replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

3M is no longer making Novec 1230, but there are plenty of other suppliers. Novec is just the trade name for the chemical in my post above.

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09.18.24, 7:45 PM

Messenger Racing replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

I wanted to add that I have seen tanks removed from formula cars to refill. Upon inspection - I found corrosion that looked like a small rust bubble...

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09.18.24, 7:16 PM

FVRacer21 replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

Novec 1230 and Halon are probably good for over 20 years. I had an old tank of halon, but with no gauge. I weighted it every year but after 30...

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09.18.24, 6:51 PM

BeerBudgetRacing replied to a thread Camber Shims for RFR in

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Check if they have any on hand: https://velocityhaus.com/search?q=camber+shims&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

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09.18.24, 6:26 PM

Lotus7 replied to a thread Treaded to Slicks in FF: Club Ford

Assuming you are switching to scca legal slicks, which are radials, as a minimum you'll want lots more camber, like 3-3.5 degrees vs 0.5 degrees, and...

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09.18.24, 5:32 PM

Michael Bulzacchelli replied to a thread 2012 Piper DF5 - Honda in

FF: Classifieds: Cars For Sale

The updated price is $50,000. The car is ready to race and includes possibly the most complete list of spares out of any car available on the market.

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09.18.24, 5:02 PM

DaveW replied to a thread question about oil cooler placement in General Formula Car Discussion

Yes, it is a custom piece. Steve Lathrop installed that. I think it was made by C&R when we converted to Zetec in 2008. Numbers on the heat...

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09.18.24, 4:53 PM

reisertracing started a thread Treaded to Slicks in FF: Club Ford

Being new to CF, what adjustments do I need to make to the car to go from Vintage treaded tires to slicks? Thanks :meatball::meatball:

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09.18.24, 4:46 PM

KM63 replied to a thread Camber Shims for RFR in

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Brad didn't have any on hand, he checked with the UK and said they're not available from them either. The search continues (will probably have to...

4 replies | 205 view(s)

09.18.24, 4:46 PM

scotty82 replied to a thread Ld200 rebuild or re fresh in FF: General Discussion

Little late here to the Party. Thanks for the good words guys. I can get you fixed up Greg scotty

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09.18.24, 4:10 PM

denny_renfrow replied to a thread 1990 Honda Swift DB6 in

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Staying in California.

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09.18.24, 3:37 PM

10rmotor replied to a thread question about oil cooler placement in General Formula Car Discussion

Dave, that looks like a custom heat exchanger, no?

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09.18.24, 3:28 PM

Rick Kirchner replied to a thread question about oil cooler placement in General Formula Car Discussion

mine is on the scavenge side as well

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09.18.24, 3:16 PM

DaveW replied to a thread question about oil cooler placement in General Formula Car Discussion

Yes. And you can see the placement of the components below. The oil-water one is between the pressure pump and the filter. That has benefits in...

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09.18.24, 2:44 PM

Rick Kirchner replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

I had a 1301 system with no gauge on my FSV. Safecraft re-filled it years ago, then I crashed the car and just stuck the parts in storage. Several...

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09.18.24, 2:39 PM

AndrewT1 replied to a thread P2 Roller for SALE $5,500 OBO in

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Sent you an e-mail

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09.18.24, 2:32 PM

Rick Kirchner replied to a thread question about oil cooler placement in General Formula Car Discussion

Dave - so you have a water to oil unit below with an air/oil unit above?

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09.18.24, 1:35 PM

Top Gear started a thread Rf 81 oil pan needed in

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I'm looking for a RF81 Van Diemen oil pan.

0 replies | 66 view(s)

09.18.24, 1:29 PM

J Leonard replied to a thread F5000: Info on fuel pump setup of Lola T333 needed in BOSS Formula Cars

I see a MacKay name on a casting. Maybe Lucas/MacKay injection originally. Could you post a photo of the carb and regulator?

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09.18.24, 1:11 PM

KM63 replied to a thread Camber Shims for RFR in

FC: Classifieds: Wanted

I will check with Brad. THANKS

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09.18.24, 12:34 PM

DaveW replied to a thread question about oil cooler placement in General Formula Car Discussion

https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?98038-New-to-FF-F1600-and-New-Car-to-us-Starting-at-square-one&p=666291&viewfull=1#post666291

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09.18.24, 12:29 PM

DanW replied to a thread Fire bottle expiration in Safety and Racing Gear

Usually bottles weep due to the firing head gasket leaking over time. Some extinguisher fluids have lower vapor pressures so the bottle is...

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09.18.24, 11:42 AM

BeerBudgetRacing replied to a thread Camber Shims for RFR in

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Check with Brad. These might look a little different but might be the same dimension. ...

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09.18.24, 11:18 AM

K-Rock started a thread FOR SALE: Various Nomex & Driver Gear in

Open Motorsports Classifieds

I have a set of HRX nomex underwear and a pair of Sparco gloves that I no longer need. - HRX underwear set includes a white long sleeve top (size...

0 replies | 106 view(s)

09.18.24, 11:11 AM

racerjon1 replied to a thread Will Power seat belts in F1, IndyCar, NASCAR and All Other Pro Motorsports

I can't remember who it was, but I'd expect more from Hinch or Townsend if they heard/said it. Had I not been watching it on delay (came home from an...

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09.18.24, 11:01 AM

TimH replied to a thread Will Power seat belts in F1, IndyCar, NASCAR and All Other Pro Motorsports

What a clown.

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