Weller Wheel Failures

There have been a couple of recent failures of Weller wheels here in Australia. A crack develops along the weld line on the inside rim, at the join of the centre to the rim. I suspect that this is a result of poor welding, particularly too quick cooling after welding.



Has anyone experienced similar issues?

F/A to be or not to be? RT-4 / RT-40

Hello Lads,

Looking to go either way. Toyota, and FT-200 is a plus.

I'm 6'4" , 235 pounds, 44 long jacket, 40" length pants.

What would you do?

Thanks, fist time caller long time reader. You guys rock!



E

Future Plans

So the questions has been asked, what are we going to do to increase awareness for the F1200 group.



As you all know a new executive team is in place, and going through a transitional phase (gathering info, agreements, working with the region).



Part of the idea for starting the Thread in the FV forums was to get ideas from other race groups / Drivers as to what works and doesn't. Take from those ideas and see what we can implement into out group.



In the near future we will be updating Websites, Facebook and other social media avenues.



We will be working closely with the region to see how we can promote the F1200 better.



We are working closely with the AM/CAN series to make this year even better than last year. (thank you to the hard work of everyone involved marking this series come true)



Other plans will be discussed as a group over emails and our next meeting. While this forum is great, only a small portion of drivers are actually represented here.



But remember, everything we want or need to do, will require everyone's help to execute. We will need people to step up to help. We are going to get out what people put in, that I can guarantee.



In the mean time if you have any ideas, or thoughts please feel free to email to me, we can share with the group.

eBay RF85

Not mine or anyone I know:



http://ift.tt/1v0UpVR?

pinto 2L Swift pan

This pan has some repairs, but should be quite usable. More pix on request.

$100 + ship.

Jim

vr0000m@aol.com

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Pinto 2L Swift pan

This pan has some repairs, but should be quite usable. More pix on request.

$100 + ship.

Jim

vr0000m@aol.com

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Pinto 2L Swift pan

This pan has some repairs, but should be quite usable. More pix on request.

$100 + ship.

Jim

vr0000m@aol.com

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Formula First 101 (FV 1600)

Formula First (FV 1600) Basic Information Review:



It seems that after a decade goes by, one just assumes that everyone knows everything. Well, I am finding out that there are a number of newer drivers who really don’t know what “FST” is and where it came from. This thread will attempt to put some basic details down on the conception, history and current status of the class.



We should start at the beginning. Myself, a 20 year FV vet, and 4 other FV vets met at the June Sprints in 2001. At that point, a document was presented to propose an upgrade to FV. This was based on technical specs we were given by members of the FVANSW in Australia. We learned that the Australians were running into the same supply problems that we were experiencing.



At this point in time, the concept was purely to upgrade the current formula (FV). A test car was constructed, funded by this 5 person committee and became known as the “Committee Car”. It was a ’72 Lynx B with a Canadian Blackhole body. The car first tested at Gingerman in August of 2002. Almost immediately, we knew of FV cars being converted to this spec.



We campaigned the Committee Car in CenDiv and Great Lakes in the SCCA classification of FS (Formula Special). Initially, the concept was well accepted, most by new member/drivers. However, many existing FV owners/drivers did not like the concept of change. Through SCCA politics, the concept (upgrade to FV) came to a standstill about 2004, close to the same time that the FVAHC was formed. In 2006, it was decided to not fight and simply grow our own class and get SCCA GCR recognition.



The class name FST came from our being FS homologated and wanting separate recognition. At a race at Mid Ohio in 2008, an event steward suggested that because we are already FS, just add the letter T for your class and become FS-T



In January of 2009, SCCA gave FST GCR recognition but only based on “Regional Only” status. We felt this was the best direction at the time to minimize the potential cost escalation typical in National racing.



Since 2009, we have enjoyed entries at 32 SCCA tracks crossing all divisions http://ift.tt/12aCm9P



Seen more than 80 cars in construction or raced http://ift.tt/12aCm9V



And have a racing series that has lasted longer than most SCCA Pro Series http://ift.tt/12aCpCr



In the end, FST is really nothing more than an FV with newer model VW parts bolted to the chassis.



I would welcome any technical question about the cars and how it all came to be.

CRB Letters - Survey

Hi Guys,





First I would like to thank Jay and the Ad Hoc Committee for their hard work this year. I don't think anyone takes their efforts for granted. No one is attacking anybody here, there are just different opinions.



At the time of the proposed restrictor rules submitted earlier in the year, no one had really any idea how the Kawi would perform over the Suzuki in race conditions, hence no one really knew what to think about the proposed rule. The Runoffs was the FIRST time that there were enough Kawasaki power cars that one could get a true sense of comparison.



Here are the top trap speeds recorded from the Runoffs:



Driver/Position/Engine/Race Speed/Speed Qualifying #3/ SpeedQualifying#2

Osborne/ 1/ Kawasaki/ 111.6/ 111.1/ 114

Cooper/ 5/ Kawasaki/ 113.7/ 113.5/ 112.7

Vollum/ 7/ Kawasaki/ 111.1/ 109.9/ 110.1

Rice/ 10/ Kawasaki/ 114.5/ 111.6/ 112.9

Mayer/ 2/ Suzuki/ 114.3/ 113.2/ 114

Hickman/ 3/ Suzuki/ 114.8/ 113.5/ 113.7

Hill/ 4/ Suzuki/ 114.3/ 115.4/ 111.6

Loshak/ 6/ Suzuki/ 112.7/ 110.4/ 111.1

Chaoonick/ 8/ Suzuki/ 112.9/ 112.7/

Bell/ 9/ Suzuki/ 112.4/ 110.9/ 112.2

Cook/ 11/ Suzuki/ 111.9/ 112.2/ 109.1

LaBrie/ 12/ Suzuki/ 114.3/ 113.7/ 114

Eitel/ 13/ Suzuki/ 109.8/ 109.4/ 109.6

Thielmann/ 15/ Suzuki/ 112.2/ 109.9/ 109.6

Wolf/ DNS/ Suzuki/ 112.2

Gerardo/ 14/ Suzuki/ 108.2/ 108.6/ 110.8





This field represents 8 different car manufacturers, all with different aero setup and total weights. I do not know how any rational person can say that the Kawasaki has an advantage over the Suzuki. The dyno differences did not show up on track at the Runoffs, period.



My true concern is if the cars are this close in performance at the biggest race of the year and the rule makers still want to handicap the Kawasaki more than the Suzuki, how can we fairly move forward with any other engines? How much closer can the engines be? It will turn into a group of guys just arguing about restrictors.



Once we go down this path, I feel it muddies the class. It sounds great to say we will all have equal performance do to restrictors, but if the rule makers are not going to look at on-track data, how is it going to ever work out fairly?



If the BOD wants to slow our class down, I would much rather start another dialogue with them, based on the Runoffs Speed Chart, and revisit their concerns before we implement restrictors.



I have been working with Nicholas Belling on the F1000 survey that was emailed to the current F1000 field. At this point, 2:1 oppose restrictors. If you would like to be included on that survey, please email me your contact info to: c3construction@live.com

This survey will be going to the BOD for consideration. We will post the poll results, once we collect them, for all to see as well.



I also encourage you to write the CRB, http://www.clubracingboard.com to voice your concerns, for or against.



Thanks for your time,



J.R.O

Looking for a trailer to rent

I am looking to haul a Miata to Florida, leaving about 12/20 returning about Jan 4th. The smaller the better! Jeff Otto 414-322-7223 or lojo@netwurx.net

WTB: MyLaps car transponder

Anyone with an extra MyLaps transponder, I'm looking for a "car" transponder.



Either direct power or rechargeable.



Email: pcw54@yahoo.com



Thanks!

Early this year

Just want to let all FST drivers know that we have the schedules for many races. We are having a discussion you will want to be part of at the forum at Formula First.org.



Go there and check it out. We are are trying to be more innovative this year and new venues are popping up.

One Class Compromise?

Doug posted this at the end of the FV/FST differences thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Carter (Post 454692) ....couldn't there be a better way to bolster the entire collection of air-cooled VW formula cars by creating a FV12/FV16 class structure like CF/FF that has a better bridge for one to go to the other (meaning the 1200 Vees need to compromise, and the 1600 FSTs need to compromise), and for them to be ONE class instead of angry, splintered factions of racers?

So, I'm game for a civilized discussion.



Here are the basic rules:

1) This are just ideas and means absolutly nothing. Both classes are firmly in the GCR and do not need to do anything. This is pure discussion.

2) No drifting/sliding into "my class is better". In this thread, they are both equal

3) Although attempts may have been made before, no "we've done that" allowed

4) If you think this is a total waste of time, just post that and move on to another thread. Don't drive it home like a railroad spike



I'm guessing that if we see too much of the above basics being broken, this will have to get shut down.



Here is a very simple list of the class differences



1. Wheel base can be up to 2" longer

2. Body length can be 10" longer

3. 1600 engine. Mostly stock , but with allowed aftermarket parts and a FFDA provided restrictor plate and W-110 Cam. Develops about 85HP (100+ lb ft torque)

4. Mandatory stock VW transaxle with long box and 1.26 third gear.

5. 4 Wheel Disc brakes

6. Ball Joint beam with certain allowed mods.

7. Aftermarket wheels (13" x 6") with the Formula Ford Spec tires. (Hoosier R-60A)

8. Weight 1125 (with driver)

9. Rack and Pinion Steering allowed.

10. FIA F3 cockpit opening (no fan shroud rule)



There is certainly more detail, but these 10 should be a place to start.



Is this compromise possible? Technically? Politically? Or is this foolish?



I've added a simple Yes or No poll on if a compromise is plausable

WTB Van Diemen FC RF94-98

Please contact me if you have or know about an RF94-98 ready to race ... a few prep items I can handle, with a decent shock package and a motor built by a known builder preferably Ivey.



Brad

206-491-9207

brichards@hysecurity.com

F1000 for autocross

Any of you guys know someone running an F1000 for autocross, or have any opinions on the idea?

Mark

How do WE Do it.

So I spent some time reading over all the posts trying to pull out all the different suggestions and ideas and put them all together. So here is what I have come up with, in point form. Please feel free to add anything or comment on errors. I don't think there is any right or wrong ideas. It will really depend what everyone can do with them.



1. Tell people we exist, seem to be one of the top points.

2. Market the Class, in Different ways depending on your target Audience.

3. Maintain Cost control

4. Make it easier for new drivers to enter the class. (Information)

5. Social Media

6. Website

7. Work with Other Regions / Classes

8. Work with Organizing body.

9. Get more people to the track. (Spectators)

10. Investigate Pro/Large Events.

11. Offer Test Days

12. Sponsorship

13. Show off the Cars at Shows and Events



But to all Nay-Sayers, based on all the feed back, it shows the the FV/F1200 is strong and passionate, There is NO reason we cannot make it work.

Wanted - Project Club Ford pre 1981

Looking for either a basket case or a garage queen or barn find that needs some love. I want a project to restore and then run in CF or vintage for ****s and giggles.







Reply or PM or email me with what you've got!

For Sale: 2002 Tatuus Formula Renault 2.0 w/ tons of extras

I've decided to sell my 2002 Tatuus Formula Renault 2.0L.



This is a full turn-key rig including tons of spares, extras and trailer. This was a pro car run in the West Coast Formula TR series by Liam Kenney and supported by Speed Secrets. It is fully sorted and ready to run. It can be homologated to SCCA Formula Atlantic using an alternate roll hoop per the legal settlement between the SCCA and the Fran-Am series. The hoop is brand new and included.



I had high hopes to run it more, but work & family life are higher on the list.



The car is pristine as is everything included. It's located in Northern California (SF Bay Area)



$50,000 OBO



Includes the following:

Car

• Formula Renault 2 liter car chassis number 494


• Engine has two race weekends and 5 test days on a freshened engine by Loynings engine service.


• Fire system was serviced in 2007
  


• Belts are expired
  


• Mobil 1 throughout

Bodywork

• 1 SCCA compliant FA roll hoop


• 1 complete nose assembly


• 2 rear floors - 1 new (no splitters); 1 used w/splitters


• 1 new shock cover


• 1 used shock cover with slight damage


• 1 complete front wing assembly


• 1 slightly damaged nose


• 1 upper right sidepod


• 1 left radiator tunnel


• 1 left, 1 right barge board painted


• 2 right barge boards unpainted


• 3 left barge boards


• 1 under tray splitter


• Various wooden floor pieces (used)


• 2 wing rods


• 1 front wing end plate painted, 3 large front wing elements, 1 center section, 2 upper front wing elements


• 3 rear wing end plates


• 2 wing rear plane dividers


• 2 right rear wheel "kick ups"


• 1 left rear wheel "kick up"


• 2 new rear floor splitters plus two used


• 2 spare mirrors with convex glass


• 1 new radiator, 1 hard pipe

Suspension

• 1 front upper wishbone


• 1 front lower wishbone


• 1 rear upper wishbone


• 1 lower left rear wishbone


• 2 front pushrods


• 1 rear pushrod


• 3 CV boots and collars


• 13mm, 15mm and 17mm sway bars


• Eibach springs 3 - 1100#; 6 - 900#; 1 - 1000# plus the springs on the car I could not read


• 7 skid plate buttons

Transmission

• Gear change tools


• Gear sets: 14/37; 18/35; 18/28; 18/27 short 5; 21/28 long; 20/22; 23/26; short 1-2 12/36 and 16/36; 16/29 short 3; 27/26; 12/36; 20/22; 18/27; 21/27; 16/29

Engine

• 4 blue printed injectors (RC Engineering)


• 3 new pressure regulators


• 2 map sensors


• 7 Renault oil filters


• 1 fuel filter


• 2 boxes of NGK platinum plugs


• 1 starter (may need servicing)


• 1 ignition box


• 1 fuel cap


• 1 air intake screen

Brakes

• 4 spare rotors (used)


• 9 new sets of Ferodo 219C pads


• 5 used sets of Ferodo 219Cpads


• 1 complete set of Brakeman pads

Support Equipment

• MK Technology set up pad


• MK Technology set up bars


• MK Technology A-frame hoist


• MK Technology quick jack front and rear


• MK Technology Front and rear support stands, tall


• MK Technology 1-pair of short support stands


• 1-set of Quantum computer scales


• Remote Starter pack


• Ohlins shock tool


• Injection pump tester


• Various specialty wrenches for shocks, etc.


• Aim MXL data system onboard


• 1 Edge camera system


• 3 Motorola CP200 digital radios


• 2 Motorola SP 50 Radius radios


• 4 Racing Radio Head sets


• Radio set spares - antenna, ptt, assorted extras.


• AMB Transponder


• 1 spare set of wheels with Yokohama slicks mounted


• 2 new sets (in wrappers) Yokohama slicks purchased in Sept. 08


• 1 new set of Yokohama rains mounted and dismounted once

Trailer

• Haulmark Edge 30' trailer with added height EG85x30WT4, dual axle, aluminum wheels


• Dragster style ramps


• Exterior light package


• Articulated rear trailer light


• Carrier Air V a/c unit


• Exterior spare mount


• Custom car nose mounts


• Aluminum Engineers fold up table


• Pit Pal aluminum accessories: bottle/towel rack; 2 bottle racks; 2 hose holders; 2 tie down racks; nitrogen bottle and mounting rack with gauge set; Trailer Aid and rack.


• Uniform rack


• Equalizer hitch and sway control


• 1 portable generator

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Setup question

I found some worn parts on the rear lower A-Arm and decided to replace them. I disconnected the A-Arm from the upright and discovered that the upright assembly pivoted toward the rear of the car. So, it looks to me like there was some caster in the rear. The result of this was the driveshaft isn't inline with the tranny. If I were to put it back as is, the axle will be about 2" in front of the tranny. It looks like the rear rocker is inline with the axle at the tranny. The result is the upright is not completely upright, but the bottom of the rocker is more forward than the top.



Should there be caster in the rear? Or should I adjust the A-arm so the axle is more inline with the tranny?



Car is a 90 Euroswift.

1975 Van Diemen For Sale

*Featured at 2014 SCCA National Covention

*Frame up rebuild 2012

*Cricket Farm Motor

*Comprent Gearbox

*Koni Shocks

*Bonded Alum. Floor

*Spare set of Carrera Shocks

*Spare set of wheels with mounted Dunlops

*Spare set of wheels(3 of4) with mounted Hoosier 70's

*Alternate Body complete with molds

*Slight damage to rear engine cover

*Competed in the "Mitty" and in SCCA southeast division CF

*Car located in Pine Mountain, Ga. (1 hr. SW of Atlanta)



Price : $14,000 complete package



Contact : Court Dowis

cell: 706-881-4696

cdowis@pmccresort.com



Please no PM thru Apexspeed (i don't check there)

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FF/CF Rain Tire, Best?

I've been asked, what is the best rain tire for use on Club Fords and FFs? I know there are a few brands available. Does each brand also have multiple compounds available for rains?

March FF Uprights

Does anyone make replacement rear uprights for the March Formula Fords?

Gateway track record

There was a discussion, now deleted, on the track record thread about the track record at Gateway.



From Wheelspin the St. Louis Region newsletter:



The Formula first cars were on hand during the final Club Racing weekend here in St. Louis. Phil McSherry set a new track record (NTR) on Saturday at 1:08.667 (86.504 mph) while Robert Clark picked up the win. McSherry took the win on Sunday, but his NTR didn't last long as Doug Seim turned a 1:08.658 (86.516 mph) that day.

WTB 90-94 Van Diemen

As it says looking for a 90-94 Van Diemen.

Wanted Lola t200/204 bodywork

I currently have a pretty sorry collection of body parts. Anything you have to offer is appreciated. PM me is probably best.

Whatever I can't find or fix I guess I can order from across the pond.

Thanks

RF92 Van Diemen Weight

Does anyone know what a race ready 92 Van Diemen weighs?

Right side engine mount - RF93

Hi Apexers:



I'm in need of a right side kent engine mount for my RF-93. It bolts through the intake manifold on the top and through the oil pump on the bottom.



Please advise,

Ross

transport request - CT to GA

Anyone have an empty pickup bed or trailer space to bring a small war-wagon from CT to Savannah?

Time frame not critical, but gets really complicated if after xmas......



its 28 x 60 x 35 tall, on wheels, empty, has tie-down provisions.



thanks

NovaKar rubber

I'm interested in finding out if the Novakar rubber setup provides a significant amount of rebound dampening or is this accomplished by adjusting the torque values of the pivot bolts on the bellcranks? I am driving an Invader and am thinking of upgrading to Novakar rubber suspension system to take advantage of what seems to be superior rebound dampening compared to what is currently in my car.



-Eric

Stohr (First Generation) For Sale

It looks like a lower back issue may sideline me from P1 so my first generation Stohr is on the sales block.



White and blue first generation Stohr (chassis 018) with WF1 front splitter and WF1 rear diffuser. Stock 2007 GSX-R 1,000 engine in car AND a newly rebuilt 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1,000 motor with Wossner forged H-beam connecting rods, Marine lightened & balanced crankshaft, Wiseco forged pistons, new rings, new bearings, new shifter forks, ported and polished head with dual intake cams, APE upper & lower case studs with APE nuts, APE tool steel shift shafts, and Carpenter valve springs. Zero time on the built motor. Car weighs in at 1,103 pounds with my 220 pounds in car.



Package includes:

• Three full sets of wheels with Hoosier slicks (one new set still with stickers)


• Rilltech oil pan.


• New EK ZZZ 530 chain (haven’t turned a lap on it) and an extra new EK ZZZ 530


• Speed Seat Factory seat (Fit for 6’0” foot 220 pound driver)


• Front and rear quick jacks


• HANS spec 6-point Crow harnesses re-webbed 2/2013


• SPA Technique aqueous filming foam (AFF) fire suppression system(Re-filled 2014)


• Stack dash system


• MSD G2X GPS based data acquisition system


• New (10/2014) Showa lithium battery (Almost 11 pounds lighter than old battery)


• K&N air filter


• Ohlins adjustable shocks and one extra set of rear springs


• Carbon fiber rear wing and wing end plates


• Extra parts include oil cooler, throttle body, entire clutch & flywheel and ECU


• Owner’s manual with set up specifications


• Car cover


• Current SCCA log book


• Asking $38,500. Everything you need to go racing.

Contact Mark Pfeffer at (314) 249-3770 or e-mail Feffman@MVPTrackTime.com for photos or further details. Car is in St. Louis.

BMod autoxers

This section seems to be all FF people, but anyway...I am thinking about FB 1000 cars for autoX. They would be in Bmod. Looks like all the BM cars at Nationals are LeGrand types. Any opinions re FB cars in BM?

Mark

WTB Swift DB6

Looking for a DB6 for an FF project.



Runners, rollers, sliders, and bare frames all welcome.



PM me.



Thanks very much,

john

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all the ApexSpeed racers, their families who support them and all the volunteer crew members and SCCA volunteers who make it possible to race. I'm thankful for all these folks.:thumbsup:

Radios with connectors

Pair of Rugged MT16 radios with chargers, headset connector, and car connector. They work fine I just don't need them they came with a car I bought. $100 plus shipping.

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The Seventh on the way!

Yes it's permitted. We are going to have the SEVENTH road racing track within a max of 4.5 hour drive of Seattle in the near future. This one is actually close. Right across Puget Sound in Bremerton.



If you want good road racing, move to Seattle or Portland!



Track layout

http://ift.tt/1yhMqbU



More about the project.

http://ift.tt/1yhMsQW



Follow progress

http://ift.tt/1yhMqsf

Main differences between Fst and FV

I've looked through a few threads and didn't seem to find the answer.



I've seen the FV running around Portland PIR but don't know much about FST

Formula Vee Association of NSW December 2014 Magazine

http://ift.tt/1lf1EYR

1984 Red Devil barn find for free! Just come and get it.

So for years when travelling between my home and my hunting property in Southeast Pennsylvania, I saw this racecar along with many other street cars crammed into a glass-fronted building on private property.



I always said to myself that I should contact that property owner to see if any of the cars were for sale.



Well one day I did. Yes was the answer.



The older man, a Vietnam Vet, was going through some health issues, but that didn't stop him from enthusiastically talking about cars and racing for hours on that day that my wife and I went up with my trailer to his farm. Turns out he had done Summit Point, The Glen and others and was an avid SCCA F440 guy back in the 80's. The car had been sitting since then.



I knew it's value was closer to zero than to what I paid him for it. I didn't mind at all. I know it helped him and his wife out and they were never going to do anything with it anyway. So I took it home.





My wife and I spent the next 3 weeks recovering from Poison Ivy.





I performed what amounts to the first 5-10 hours of what a total restoration would entail. Vacuuming the years of leaves and dirt out of it. Washing the body panels and completely tearing down the car and taking the engine out. Kawasaki TC440A-B201. Cleaning the carburetors, etc.



So I've done all the nitty gritty hard stuff to get it ready to be rebuilt, but I would like to focus on other projects right now. It was somewhat of a whim anyway. If you want to do this restoration or just need the chassis or the engine or any other parts, it's yours for free, but you have to take it all. Come and get it. Montgomery County, PA.

Email me please

mikethomas828@hotmail.com