Floating rotors question

How 'free floating' should floating rotors be? I ask because I suspect over-torque led to rotor failure at my last track weekend, but as I carefully followed PFC procedure to install the new set, they aren't exactly 'loose'.

The PFC instructions say 10-12 ft-lbs on the bobbins. So I did that. The rotor felt pretty tight. So I backed them off and did 8 ft-lbs just to see. Feels about the same. The rotor will move, but only when nudged with a bump from my palm of my hand. Or a pretty good tug.

Is this normal? Or should they be much more free float, as in slide with very little effort? In order to achieve that, I have to remove pretty much all torque.

I am using a new 1/4" drive Husky torque wrench with inch-lbs settings, so I do not suspect I'm over-torqueing vs the PFC instructions.

Appreciate your time / thoughts / comments.

Spring Rates RF81

Just bought an RF81 that's converted to outboard suspension. What spring rates do I need? On my Crossle I ran 400 front 350 rear. The RF81 currently has 350 on the front and 450 on the rear which seem backwards to me. Also any setup tips on this car would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance to anyone will to help

Brad

Set of Carrera Adjustable Shocks

I have a set (4) of Carrera adjustable shocks. They are 12" fully extended. I believe they have three rebound adjustment settings. Came off a 1982 Van Diemen. Tested and in good working condition. $700 for the set. Call or email.
209 722-7373 Neil@Porterracing.com

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1985 VanDiemen parts for sale.

1985 VanDiemen parts for sale.

I have probably 80-90% of the parts for a complete 1985 VanDiemen, minus the engine.
Good for spares or restoration.
There is one of everything except for a few bits and pieces.
I would like to sell the entire thing in one shot but will consider selling individual pieces.
Photos of every piece can be found here.
http://ift.tt/1FdP30a

The chassis is twisted and missing a few tubes but is definitely fixable. Unfortunately the chassis tag is missing. I was told that this chassis is from Paul Tracey's first formula car but I can't verify that.

I would like to get $3500US for everything.

If you only want a single piece or two, send me an email and offer. And I'll keep it in mind in case the whole lot doesn't sell.

Everything is in my shop in Renfrew, Ontario.

I'll try to post a full list of parts in a day or two.
I'll be putting it on eBay in roughly a week if there's no interest here.

Thanks for looking
Darryl

Darrylmalone @ yahoo.com

WTT - Hans 30M for Hans 30L

I have a Hans 30M Economy that I would like to trade like for like or pay additional for model differences - I need a 30 Large.

Mine has FIA sticker and stationary sliders.

Mine is shown without pads as they aren't different but if needed it comes along with standard pads and blue gel pads.

Jay

806-946-7252

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Any information on this car from RacingJunk

Just spotted this car on racing junk and it seems like a really good deal. Maybe to good...What do you all think? Been doing HPDE and TT with Nasa for a while but thought a change of pace might be fun with an open seater and just browsing through the for sales and spotted this car. Any insight would be helpful!

http://ift.tt/1MYF4lH

Jon

USF4 Test

Any info on F4 test today at NJ ? How did car perform, Lap times, and who drove ?

reweb OMP safety harness

Can anyone point me in the direction of a direct contact to reweb my OMP safety harness?

Misc Formula car tools and parts

Hewland FT200 ring & pinion with bearing and bolts
9:31 ratio, Very limited use $800.00 Taylor’s price with bearing 1625.

Formula car quikjack, 1 ¾” to 8”. 125.00

Folding jack stands - 17” high. $70.00 for the pair.

Low jack stands – 4 ¾ high or 6 ¼ with 2x2. $25.00 each

Prices are less shipping. I will be at the runoffs in Daytona. 305 443-6888, 786 252-9754.

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Njmp

Thank you to all the people who came out this past weekend. Great racing Saturday and Sunday. Real nice dinner Saturday night its been a great season I cannot wait to get going for next season. Rob, Derm, Dess, Dean, Ed, Noel for take the time to put such a graet series together. Congrats To Matt and Dean on the championships.:checkered:

Merlyn MK6/a sports racer wanted

hi all,

looking to source a merlyn mk6/6a sports racer,am aware of some of the cars for sale at the moment,and really looking for a project as will be built to uk regs and most important is the chassis number and any history it may have.

anthing you my know of would be great to know.

best regards,

simon.

FC FF Crew member for Runoffs

Crew member for formula car at Daytona Runoffs. Exp. with 95 & 01 Van Dieman FC, 91 Van Dieman FF with mono-shock.
Name: Bob Kacsur
Your contact e-mail: es1bkacsur@bellsouth.net
Location: Port St Lucie, Fl
Track Availability: Daytona Runoffs
Date Available/Wanted: All test days & race days
Compensation (if needed): $100/day + expenses*, negotiable.
SCCA Member: Yes

*expenses can be as little as gas money depending on what time you need me to be at track.

Episode 4: Vintage Weekend

There was a big break between events and work going on that this episode took a bit longer to put together. It is definitely a different look at a race weekend as nothing went smoothly. It was a struggle from the very first session. In the end we ended up having to take a step away from the car and enjoy something different. Sometimes it's amazing how things can change so quickly from one event to the next.

Episode 4

Wanted: banged up VD control arms

Looking for some banged up late model VD control arms for a project. I'll pay shipping plus a little extra for your time. Damaged, bent, broken all ok since I need to cut them up anyway. PM or email with anything you want to get rid of.

Race Ready QRE Invader for sale, fresh, spares!

Hi all,

Circumstances have forced me to sell my Invader. The car is race ready (ran the June LRP regional) and was just refreshed this winter by Mike Quadrini. In fact, the only "old" part of the car is the body. Log book is current.

Every meaningful part of the chassis is new with the exception of the arms and front hubs, there was nothing wrong with them. He clipped the chassis and every tube from the roll bar back is brand new. The car also has a new seat, fuel cell, engine, floor pans, radiators etc etc. All work was performed by Mike Q

I also just installed an XT Racing GPS Pro 8 lap timer / digital dash / data acquisition system. It works great! I have throttle position, brake pressure, RPM, EGT and Water temp sensors installed and logging / displaying. The lap timing and telemetry features are really cool.

The engine in the car only has 3 race weekends on it. It was one of Herb Noble's run off's engines that he never put in a car, so it only has dyno time. I have another spare engine I bought from Herb that also only has dyno time on it. It has never been in a car!

Along with the engines, I have 3 sets of wheels and the race tires on the car have some life left in them. I am also including a formula car jack.

I've done so much to the car, it's practically new, as I said before, the only tired part of the car is the body.

I'm looking to get $9k for the whole package. I'm in a difficult position and would like to do a quick sale. I will post pictures in the next couple of days.

Sears Point Indy race

Nice fabricated yellow flag by Indy Car yesterday! 4 or 5 laps for nothing as the car was running and a white flag would have been the normal indication around the track for the slow car. It completely screwed up the order and while Montoya running into Power was his fault the scenario the yellow created also created the drama. They " didn't see " the pit fuel hose screw up for Rahal then couldn't put two and two together when they threw the yellow for the fuel nozzle and couldn't figure out that there would be only one ripped off nozzle in the pits and the rest of the world sees it on TV in Fontana! I wonder if anyone there has a brain? As for double points maybe football should introduce double points for the last quarter of a game? What a joke!Dixon did a hell of a job and deserved to win this debacle but this outcome was surely a long shot without the useless officiating!

07/06 GSXR 600 Engine 3K miles…

Purchased off ebay from “motor-psychos” (99.4% positive feedback since 2004) in October 2013. They advertised it as having only 3K miles on it with a speedometer pic.

The engine was shipped complete with original bike headers, radiator, wire harness etc. I disassembled it to the point shown in the pictures. I have never run it and it has been stored in a heated garage. It has been crated-up and is ready to ship.

Price - $900 plus shipping.

Jim

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Crotch Straps

Can't seem to find this information. What is the mounting location for the 6 point harness crotch belts on a formula car?

First Time Out (SRAAC Barber)

This past weekend I finally got to get the old Lotus 61 out at the track. This was the first time for me and the first time back on the track in near 30 years for the car. I entered the car in the SRAAC TT event at Barber Motorsport Park. I thought this would be a good shake down event for both me and the car. I do not have my competition license yet so I thought this would be a good place to learn. What an amazing track and a great event put on the Atlanta Region SCCA. My big concerns were having something break on the car (I did all the fabrication) and not to embarrass myself by getting in other peoples way. Well I am happy to admit the car ran flawlessly and was a blast to drive. My biggest problem was I could not get full throttle as once belted into the car my foot couldn't push the throttle all the way down. I will have to make another throttle pedal. I did manage to spin it once but other than that everything went extremely well for the 5 times out (total of 1 hr 20 min). One racer came up to me and asked what problems I had encountered with the car over the weekend and all I had for an answer was a slight oil leak in the transaxle and I dropped the tire pressure a pound in the front. I could not be more happy.

I would like to thank Garey Guzman for all his help, photos, and support over the weekend and all the racers who allowed me to come out and play. Truly a lifetime memory and it was so great to have the old car back on the track where it belongs.

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WTB: LD200 Ring&Pinion 10:31

Hi Guys,

Since I have had so many issues with my car since purchase, I decided to tear down the gearbox and make sure everything was in good shape. Sadly, the ring and pinion are both scrap. I am in a bit of a hurry so will buy new if I have to, but can't really afford it.

Hoping someone has a decent 10:31 set they can sell me. Something with a bit of wear is OK, just not chips or major fretting. Let me know what you have!

PS: my spider gears are probably usable but not great, would love to find a better set of those too (or complete carrier) Mine is the 'later' model with .705 cross shaft, not sure what all is interchangeable.


Thanks,
Pat

So, we were drinking down at 19th n M

a friend said Roger McGuuin is up at Desperados, we went to Georgetown and witnessed Rog playing 'Eight Miles High' on a twelve string, alone ....... too fffeeeing cool!!!!!

FE Head Surround kit and aero bits

Hard to find FE Head/Helmet surround kit - lightly used with some helmet scuffs - includes the bodywork clips as shown in pic.

$175.00


Two new with fresh paint sidepod rear wheel kick up winglets.

$100.00



If you buy both I will cover the freight within US.

paypal to muleshoeracer@yahoo.com

Jay

806-946-7252 cell/text

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Indycar Sonoma

Was it an earned championship or did the double points ruin what was a competitive season full of good racing?

Thoughts!!

Palmer!

NER hosted the first SCCA sanctioned event at Palmer Motorsports Park (aka Whiskey Hill Raceway) on August 21-23. What a fantastic new track! Although much of the infrastructure is yet to be complete, the track is a fantastic challenge. For those who are thinking about going, in Sept. or during the 2016 season, pen it on your calender.

Below are pictures which don't do it justice...

Palmer Motorsports Park

F2000 Champion - Sam Beasley

Congratulations to Team Legacy and Sam Beasley on wrapping up the championship this weekend after another win on Saturday.

2008 gsxr 1000 motorkit

10k miles on motor
came out of a bike
everything is perfect
404-295-53six0
3200obo


thx

Radical SR3 - Fresh Engine and Drivetrain!

2004 Radical SR3 with a fresh 1500 hayabusa dry sump engine rebuilt by Jeff Crago at Crago racing (http://ift.tt/1dwTziG/) with less then two hours on it. Head and Bottom end. New clutch and transmission/Diff serviced. The Entire drive-train is newly done and spot on.

Professionally serviced and stored at Willow Springs, by Willow springs racing.

39K

Jeff
424-442-9005

Hi res pics here
http://ift.tt/1zWHkC9http://ift.tt/1zWHkC9

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Bultaco

In the current Motorcycle Classics there is a nice story on the restoration of a Bultaco Metralla. The author, Corey Levenson, quotes from a story about Francisco Bulto, founder of Bultaco. It is said that on his deathbed at 86 Bulto said, "Bring me my moustache wax and my best Bultaco shirt. For a trip like this, you must be at your best." What shirt would you want?
Frank C

Ball Joint H Beams

Help please!
There are a number of new Formula Vees under construction in Australia at the moment.
However, some parts are becoming hard to get.
In particular, H beams are in short supply.'
Is there a source in the US where we could order a number of beams?

Radio Set plus for sale

FOR SALE - Complete Long Track Radio set with extras. (One Car radio and one crew radio with headset.) Kenwood and Motorola Radios with 10 Channels all matching. These are LONG TRACK UHF radios at 5 Watts, not the cheaper short track ones. Stuff here to configure one car and one crew member plus. (Includes antenna, adapter, PB switch. PLUS, Extra charger, extra car harness, extra driver earphone, extra antenna adapter and more with like new carry case. $375 OBO plus shipping (Photo1) (Photo2) (Photo3) (Photo4) or 859-252-2349, Jim

Uprights for Lola Sports racer of FF unused Mag

Email to receive pictures to identify correct ones. L and R brake mounts, Unused parts.
wtmitchell28@yahoo.com, $750.00 each $ 1400 for a pair. UPS paid in USA

LOLA FF and Sports Racer mag rear uprights

I have a pair of unused Magnesium uprights for a FF or a small LOLA sports racer.
Have both brake mounting front and rear. $750 each, 1400.00 the pair, shipping paid in USA
760-942-9170 detailed pictures available

2000 Van Diemen Zetec Pro Series Car

Competitive car has 6 Masters Podiums in 2015 F2000 championship series including a masters win. Over past three seasons we have extensively upgraded and refreshed all major components. Essentially a frame up rebuild when new engine was installed mid season 2014. Car has been professionally maintained.

For $38,000, I’m offering just car and wheels but have a very extensive new/used spares inventory and platform/stands/jacks. I would discuss a turnkey operation as well if buyer was interested.

• Elite Ford Zetec motor with pro spec with only 8 race weekends since complete rebuild
• New ring and pinion with 7 race weekends by Williams
• Selector housing rejigged with 2 race weekends by Williams
• Penske 3 way re-valved with 1 race weekend by Anze
• New complete clutch, master cylinder and slave seal.
• Aim evo4 with steering, front and rear brake and 4 shock sensors installed 2014
• Fuel pump with 4 race weekends and fresh foam/filter/regulator
• 2 spare sets of wheels including sticker rain tires
• All uprights rebuilt during 2015
• Engine wiring harness replaced prior to 2014 season
• Engine brace
• Driver adjustable front sway bar

For pro series racing body work would need a winter upgrade (engine cover, sides, sidepods) and the floor pan is functional but tired. Bodywork is probably fine for club racing.

Note that the close up pictures show a low downforce diffuser. Currently installed is a high downforce diffuser from Beasley.

Car is located in Cincinnati Ohio. Private message best way to contact me.

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1985 Crossle 60F

Looking to move up to a later model Van Diemen, so if I can get my asking price of $12,000, the Crossle is for sale. I have had the car since August of 2013, love the car, very forgiving, great Regional or Autocross car. Completely disassembled and up dated. New rod ends and AN or grade 8 hardware all around. New custom aluminum radiator from Neil Porter, New Aluminum AP Front Calipers. New Floating Rotors and Aluminum Hats Front and Rear by Neil Porter. New Ivey prepped carb. New adjustable Spax Shocks. Engine done this year with new forged pistons, flywheel balanced and new ring gear installed, Mallory Distributor, AP 7 1/2" clutch. New battery from Pegasus (4 lbs ), OMP Belts good till 2017. I have receipts for everything. Located between Baltimore and Washington.

Spares;

Ford Distributor (2)
LD19 calipers (2)
Miscellaneous front suspension pieces ( 2 Uprights , 1 lower, 1 upper A arms, 2 wheel bearings)
Miscellaneous rear suspension pieces ( 3 rockers, 2 CV's and stub axles, 1 half shaft )
Stock Copper radiator
17 Mini Light Wheels with mounted Goodyear Slicks and Hoosier Rains , rains 1 year old
3 Rear Rockers ( one needs repair )
GT Cam
2 sets of stock rocker arms ( 1 assembled )
Miscellaneous Hardware

Extra Gear Sets all in excellent condition
14/36 with Fixed Layshaft, never used
18/32
18/34
19/31
19/32
20/30 (2)
21/29
21/31
22/28
22/29
22/30
24/27
24/28 (2)
25/26 (3)
26/26
26/25
Dog Rings (2)
Shift Lever
New Draw Bolt

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used collector/tailpipe assemblies for 1.50" OD primaries

Art
artesmith@earthlink.net

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Twin Slave Batteries

What happens if you connect two 12v batteries in series? OK I know that - you get 24v.

What happens if you connect a really big and a very small battery in series? I guess you still get 24v - but what happens when you connect a load to them (like a starter motor)? Does anything drastic happen to either battery? Or do you just get a "stronger" start?

I ask because I saw someone doing that with a Hayabusa engine car yesterday. The guy claimed that 24v was necessary because the engine had 13:1 compression (but it was still only 1300cc). He claimed that the big battery provided the grunt and the small one the higher voltage. He also claimed that it was no problem for the starter motor since you only crank for a few seconds. His big battery was a conventional lead acid type you'd find in a big engined pickup, the small one a smaller-than-FF-size AGM.

I'd love to hear other people's reactions, comments, rebutals, recommendations etc. Is the big/small batterycombination better than, say, two medium size ones?

On my 13:1 4.3L V6 I use two SBS30 batteries connected in parallel to get a better start - would I be better connecting them in series?

Thx - Derek

Hewland for Lotus 61--fresh WRD rebuild

I have a fresh rebuild Hewlland Mk6 4 speed with correct Lotus forward facing sideplates and donut output flanges. Donut flanges have centering device bits on them but easily removed.
Have Lotus 61 adaptor goes with it. Can deliver to SVRA Coronado event in Sept.
$7000.00 or nearest. 760-942-9170

Fresh rebuild Lotus 61 Gearbox

I have a lotus 61 Hewland gearbox fresh rebuild from Williams racing.
Correct side plates, (Forward facing Lotus style original Hewland)
Donut stub axles with Donut centering device modifications, (Easily removed )
Full set of gears. Lotus 61 adaptor. Zero hours since rebuild. Can deliver to SVRA Coronado event Sept. Photos available. Wayne 760-942-9170 San Diego

Hewland MK9 gear sets $110 each

I have (5) Hewland MK9 gears sets for sale. $110 each or $500 for all. Ratio listed at the top left of each photo.

Brad
(two zero six) four nine two - nine two zero seven
brichards@hysecurity.com

25/25


26/26


19/32


25/26


16/35

used FFord asymmetric 4:2:1 exhaust

"used" asymmetric 4:2:1 purchased new from the manufacture going on 15 years ago for sale. the exhaust has been used less than ten times on a dyno, never in a car so is in effectively pristine condition. the ideal solution for someone needing an extremely clean "period correct" exhaust for participation in vintage events. it's too heavy (16.05 lbs) and doesn't make enough power for anything approaching serious competition in the current environment in my opinion. $750 plus shipping from 93555.

Art
artesmith@earthlink.net

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GoodYear Rains (3) sessions old $350

1 Set of Goodyear Rains off a FF/CF car. Only (3) sessions old. Photos attached.

Brad
(two-o-six) four nine one - nine two zero seven
brichards@hysecurity.com


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Crunch Time For The Kentledge Cup

Okey dokey, it seems with all the fuss going on over the tire debate in FF some racers are feeling a bit jaded. Hopefully the antidote will be The Kentledge Cup! We're at the point now where we really do need an idea of people interested in the Ford only Formula Ford race on your choice of treaded tires at this years ARRC at Road Atlanta - 6th-8th November.

The Atlanta region will allow us to have our own race/qually on the Sunday and what's more they've agreed to allow in vintage cars too! This is great news as it opens up our race to all those lovely older cars with non SCCA legal roll hoops. This should boost numbers and add to the Formula Ford Festival vibe!

For those that are doing the the regular ARRC Formula F race why not hang around until Sunday, throw on a set of treaded tires and join the fun!

Can those that are interested please let me know either by PM, email or simply replying to this thread. If you know of any vintage guys that might be interested please let them know too.

Thanks!

FS: Merlyn Body Molds

Every once in a while I still come across some old FF stuff I didn't know I had despite stopping work nearly ten years ago. Today I looked for something on top of the 'build in' and found these:

Merlyn CFF molds.

The classic Merlyn nose mold and a low height custom rear tail cover. This tail was used on a number of cars here in the AZ area 20yrs ago and is not original. Nor are either of the "first class" parts..I don't know who made them even. I do know we pulled some functional parts from both over the years. I'll see if I can dig up a pic of it in service- someone will know where the car is today I bet.

Don't want to split them up- both or none. I'm thinking $150 for the pair plus UPS. I think I can get a box from a neighbor who has big boxes, it's likely OS1 with UPS but light.

Call, pm, email, smoke signals whatever. Move 'em out or they hit the big green bin in a couple weeks.

Todd
480.967.7901
toddandchris1 at cox.net

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