[F500] A few questions

[Bob Jordan]

Gary,  I live in New England.  I rode Trials Bikes when I was younger.  Went
out on the coldest days.  You can tell I am getting old, because I would
rather be back in Kansas the year it was 115 degrees.

Bob Jordan
fmod15 at cox.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "GaryK" <garyk98 at attbi.com>
To: <f500 at www.f500.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [F500] A few questions


> We both would probably have snowmobiles, if it actually snowed for more
> than 1 day a year.  If it even snows.
>
> We both live in Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas, where it ices more than it snows.
>
> Gary Kramar
> '89 F440
> 133 FM
>
>
> At 06:46 PM 12/3/02 -0500, you wrote:
> >Chris,
> >
> >Gary is correct, we all have had frame cracks in Solo II and Road Racing.
> >I sure with I could tow with a C5 Corvette, I would leave most of my
things
> >at home.  Just the car, the jack, gas and a few tools.  Some people have
the
> >life.  I bet the guy with the Corvette has a snowmobile for the winter
like
> >my friend Claire Smith!!!
> >
> >Bob Jordan
> >fmod15 at cox.net
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "GaryK" <garyk98 at attbi.com>
> >To: <f500 at www.f500.org>
> >Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 7:23 PM
> >Subject: Re: [F500] A few questions
> >
> >
> > > A Kawasaki can be and is competitive in a long wheelbase car in Solo 2
> >also.
> > >
> > > We have an '89 Red Devil and have fixed various frame cracks over the
> > > years.  I think all F440/F500 cars will need frame cracks fixed over
time
> > > with the punishment we put them through in Autocrossing.
> > >
> > > We have a guy here that used to tow his F440 with his C5 Corvette.  So
a
> > > Volvo should be able to handle it with no problem.
> > >
> > > Gary Kramar
> > > '89 F440
> > > 133 FM
> > >
> > >
> > > At 06:10 PM 12/2/02 -0600, you wrote:
> > > >Chris,
> > > >
> > > >First don't let the nay slayers out there scare you away from Red
Devils,
> > > >(the following is totally unbiased - not just because I have a 85 for
> >sale).
> > > >Yes the frame can crack. I had it happen to me. But the real problem
is
> >not
> > > >with the type of tubing used, but in the design of the frame. I have
made
> > > >several modifications to the frame around the engine area, and have
not
> >had
> > > >any problems in the last two years since I made the change.
(Basically to
> > > >much stress on the bottom frame members which are not tied into the
rest
> >of
> > > >the frame.)
> > > >
> > > >As you may have noticed from the list, the Kawasaki in a short wheel
base
> > > >car can be competitive in autocross.
> > > >
> > > >As far as towing, if you use an open trailer, keep your weight down
to
> >less
> > > >than 1500 pounds, I see no reason why you could not use your Volvo.
> > > >
> > > >Richard Schmidt
> > > >LOL F500 #6
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > >From: "Chris Halstead" <chris at precisionsite.com>
> > > >To: <f500 at www.f500.org>
> > > >Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 6:54 PM
> > > >Subject: [F500] A few questions
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hello all,
> > > > > I'm strongly considering entering the F440/F500 fray with the
primary
> > > > > intention of competing in Solo-I and Solo-II events (Atlanta
area).
> >I've
> > > > > been lurking on the list for a while, and rummaging through the
> >archives,
> > > > > but there are still some unanswered questions.
> > > > >
> > > > > Based on what I have read on the list and the F500.org site (and
my
> > > >budget)
> > > > > I'm probably looking at trying to find a solid used F440 car,
probably
> >a
> > > > > late 80's model.  I'm mechanically inclined, so a little work
doesn't
> > > >scare
> > > > > me.  Now for the questions...
> > > > >
> > > > > - Are there any models I should absolutely *avoid*?
> > > > >
> > > > > - Is there a 'buying an F440 FAQ' anywhere? Something that talks
about
> > > >what
> > > > > watch out for, what items you definitely want, etc?
> > > > >
> > > > > - I have a Volvo wagon that can tow 2000lbs - is that going to be
> > > >sufficient
> > > > > for an auto-x F440 car and trailer?  I'm not going road racing
with
> >it, so
> > > >I
> > > > > figure I shouldn't need the scads of equipment most people take
with
> >them
> > > >to
> > > > > the track.  I have a truck as well (F150 - more than enough), but
I'd
> >like
> > > > > to sell it if I can tow the F440 with the Volvo.
> > > > >
> > > > > - What's the typical wheel and tire size used for auto-x?
> > > > >
> > > > > I really appreciate any input....good or bad.  I'll continue to
lurk
> >and
> > > >ask
> > > > > questions as they come to mind.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance...
> > > > >
> > > > > -chris
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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