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ride adjusters for ball joint f/end

Posted by danieloor at 02-09-2008 15:38

can someone let me know where to get the ride height adjuster for the ball joint f/end the one that welds into the centre of the beam and is it the sa ...

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Posted by scotech1au at 17-09-2008 08:50

http://classicveedub.com.au/ClassicVeeDub.asp
http://www.beetleracing.com/catalog/

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frame drawings

Posted by alfa028 at 27-08-2008 04:49

hello forum im looking arround for some drawings of a frame for my hobby build and i cant find any enywhere it dosent have to be a hi tech frame just ...

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Posted by chequer57 at 28-08-2008 16:47

Hi rj,

I know that a guy in Isreael names Aric Lapter made a copy of a GAC British Formula Vee a while back and I saw he had it on Autocad. If you ...

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Spring Packs & Droop Limiters (Front)

Posted by plantm at 01-06-2008 20:55

Hi all,

Being new to F/Vee racing and setup, can anyone tell me how many spring leaves is typical to run in the sping pack of the front suspension ...

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Posted by plantm at 02-06-2008 17:08

Thanks Ian

I'm about 90kg and I need to pull my front end apart to see what I currently have in the car. I'm after as much into as I can get.

I' ...

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Measuring Deck Heights

Posted by srdracing at 07-05-2008 20:09

Hi all,

I'm currently in the process of re-building the top end of my 1200 and i am trying to get the deck heights as close to 1mm as possible but ...

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Posted by daniel at 08-05-2008 20:55

You need to bolt a thick and flat piece of steel to the top of the barrells and clamp the vernier's to the steel (at 90deg). Talk to your engine seale ...

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1200 Heads and exhaust

Posted by srdracing at 04-05-2008 18:53

Hi,

I am after a pair of 1200 heads to put on my Vee but i'm not sure if any 1200 heads will do or if i have to match the series that are already o ...

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Posted by chequer57 at 04-05-2008 23:01

H Michael,

Most Formula Vee heads under 1200 rules are ported and have the valve seat geometry set up for maximum flow efficiency as well as being ...

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Wheels

Posted by srdracing at 05-03-2008 21:24

I am looking at buying a set of wheels for my 1200 mako and i was just wondering what offsets are best to put on the car. I have done a disc conversio ...

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Posted by chequer57 at 07-03-2008 00:56

I could suggest getting 4 stud centres for your Kleinig Rims, but it may be cheaper buying new rims. I hear there is a bit of wait on 6" rims at the ...

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buying tyres

Posted by garry at 18-02-2008 21:18

Hi
recently bought a vee and am trying to get in some practice ready to enter new season for NSW state rounds.
Car is ready (i think) but i need ne ...

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Posted by garry at 01-03-2008 12:51

thanks Morgan. Went and had them fitted at Gary's yesterday. ...

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1200cc control intake manifold.

Posted by Tuckerracing at 03-02-2008 00:56

Hi all,
I am after a intake manifold for my 1200 vee. My Rennmax is almost finished, and ready to race.
If anybody knows of one for sale could they ...

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Posted by chequer57 at 04-02-2008 11:27

Darrin, I'd suggest you place a wanted ad on the website. If you need help with setting one up, shoot me an email with your contact details and I'll ...

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Oil cooler holes (original)

Posted by plantm at 07-01-2008 10:06

Hi all

I have a question about the hole where the original oil cooler mounts. Can they plugged up? I have two engines. One with a modified oil cool ...

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Posted by Morganf at 24-01-2008 16:01

G'day Michael

Generally motors have a blocking plate accross the cooler holes as most cases are converted for full flow and have an external cooler ...

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Oils - Engine & Gearbox

Posted by plantm at 11-01-2008 20:55

Hi everyone

Can a few people please give some advice as to which brand and weight oils they like to use for the engine and gearbox.

Cheers ...

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Posted by Davin Field at 16-01-2008 14:57

I would guess that if you asked 20 drivers what oils they use you could most likely get 20 different answers. For what it's worth here is what I use ...

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Which Battery

Posted by plantm at 01-01-2008 22:46

Hi

I have just purchased my first Vee and I am in the process of rebuilding it. The battery is currently a panasonic and it is about 11kg in weight ...

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Posted by plantm at 02-01-2008 10:07

Thanks Anthony

The PC680MJ is what I have used in the past and will probably continue to do so.

Cheers
Michael ...

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Which brakes to put on new car?

Posted by Jouster at 12-08-2007 23:05

Hey All

I've just purchased a Vee that's never been finished (or log booked) and need some advice on what brakes to put in the car. As I understand ...

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Posted by chequer57 at 14-08-2007 10:25

Hi Shane,

I noticed you bought the Merlin on ebay, congrats.

You will have to make the car comply with the all the current regs to have the car ...

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Shock Absorbers

Posted by john doidge at 30-07-2007 17:52

I need to replace the shocks on my ELFIN NG 1600 and would appreciate some advice on what is considered the best solution.
I presently have SPAX gas ...

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Query regards cockpit sizes

Posted by Flagman at 19-07-2007 21:24

Guys, am looking at both Vees and Improved Proddies at the moment regards jumping the Armco and having a fang.

Vees would be the fave, but I have ...

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Posted by AnthonyD at 20-07-2007 18:59

Open wheeler race cars are by design minimalistic pieces of machinery, so before thinking about your size, you'd be better determining whether you lik ...

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Front and rear disk brake conversion

Posted by mwoodland at 03-04-2007 15:46

Hello all,

I was just wondering what the current thinking was in regard to brake master cylinder sizes when using disk brakes on a vee. I am using ...

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Posted by Davin Field at 05-04-2007 12:38

Matt, you could just use the master cylinders you have at the moment. I was using 5/8 cylinders with drums and changed over to discs without a probl ...

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AR Tyres Pt2

Posted by grantos at 21-08-2006 09:41

Well after a weekend of great racing for Round 3 in SA several serious issues have become apparent with the AR tyres:
1. They don’t hold any pressure ...

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Posted by AnthonyD at 09-03-2007 19:19

Read http://www.fvee.org.au/Members/jkerr/news_article.2007-03-05.9569789510 for the answers. ...

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Ignition coils - transformer type vs oil-filled?

Posted by AnthonyD at 12-12-2006 21:43

Beyond the slight weight savings what is the general feel about transformer type ignition coils? Are they any better or worse than an oil-filled coil ...

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Posted by AnthonyD at 26-12-2006 20:32

Thanks for the info.

For what it's worth I've swapped over the transformer coil to save an odd 180grams. Haven't been out on track since installin ...

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cirucet protection for formula vee

Posted by dora at 17-11-2006 06:43

guys i need help im 16 yrs old doing motorsport at college and ive been asked to put circuit protection into a wiring diagram for formula vee and ive ...

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Posted by daniel at 21-11-2006 15:57

Yes thats all correct Adam...

Dora,
Circuit protection is a bit vague, it can mean anything from vastly expensive monitering and prevetion systems ...

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can someone get me...

Posted by Al3x at 15-10-2006 17:20

pics of vee chassis, just the chassis.. no body kit on or engine.. if possible.. and maybe how long from wheel to wheel for front and back and from no ...

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Posted by chequer57 at 17-10-2006 11:57

Alex,

The story regarding the ORCC car that was put on the National Website

http://www.fvee.org.au/Members/sa/orcctafecar

and on the ORCC w ...

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Formula Vee Suspension

Posted by dominicv at 02-10-2006 06:59

Good afternoon folks,

Let me first introduce myself, my name is Dom short for Dominic, my main interest lately is VW trikes.

I have spent the la ...

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