Hello, I started about two years ago collecting parts and info to build a Formula Vee Race car.
I found a chassis and body at RDC welding in port moody and started from there.
I do admit this has become a consuming hobby but I just enjoy building and collecting stuff.
I have road raced off and on for about fifteen years, I rented a formula vee for a weekend and got hooked. I guess the idea of this thread is to hook more people.
For those who do not know what formula vee racing is about, I will give you a quick overview.
The mechanical components are from a 40hp pre 65 type 1. Mandated by the rules are steel wheels, kingpin beam, drum brakes, 1200 engine with 28pci carb and type 1 trans with specific ratios. These parts are put together in a open wheel one seater race car designed for
road course racing.
I have built this car as a budget project. The Idea was to be on the track for under four thousand dollars. Once I started buying extra toys the budget has grown.
I will try to attach a couple of pics of the progress, from the buying to near finished. I bought a couple of extras such as a lift for at the track or home. I just bought a stuska dyno for which I am going to make a vw aircooled specific engine stand for breaking in and tuning my motors.
If anyone has any questions or wants to get involved please pm me. RDC welding has the jigs and molds to make more cars like mine. The rdc cars are older design but reasonable cost and fun to drive.
thanks
Lawrence
aka vanvee