>From: "McClure, Rick CHAS" <RWMcClure@corp.olin.com>
>To: 'alex cilli' <alexcilli@hotmail.com>
>Subject: RE: Vees for sale... An OPINION as to WHY they don't (To the SEB)
>Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 12:30:35 -0500
>
>I believe as you do, and so do MANY others. You should post your 2 cents
>to
>team.net!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: alex cilli [SMTP:alexcilli@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 12:20 PM
> > To: RWMcClure@corp.olin.com
> > Subject: Re: Vees for sale... An OPINION as to WHY they don't (To the
> > SEB)
> >
> > I had /have a vee...for years I autocrossed in D MOD had fun but there
> > were
> > a ton of faster cars in that class. When FMOD happened I was
>dissatisfied
> > with the $$$ required to be competitive. I built a hot SV and in 1 in 10
> > events I would win. Definitely not a good average. BUT now I autoX a FS
> > Camaro, the wide variety of cars in the class gives way to cars with
>100+
> > more hp.(certainly a mismatched bunch) The fact is there can only be so
> > many
> > classes. Eliminate FMOD... F500s go to C Mod... SV to DMod
> > IMO theres too many classes anyway now! MY 2 cents
> >
> >
> > >From: "McClure, Rick CHAS" <RWMcClure@corp.olin.com>
> > >Reply-To: "McClure, Rick CHAS" <RWMcClure@corp.olin.com>
> > >To: "'Jeff Yatsko'" <jasyatz@home.com>
> > >CC: "'autox'" <autox@autox.team.net>, "'Solo Vee'"
> > ><solo-vee@autox.team.net>
> > >Subject: Vees for sale... An OPINION as to WHY they don't (To the SEB)
> > >Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 09:14:39 -0500
> > >
> > >Jeff, I really wish you all the best in selling your Vee. I had
>trouble
> > >for
> > >a LONG time. My car was fast, the fastest in the SEDiv and always did
> > well
> > >at NT events, and it was a Great looking Vee. I started out asking
>about
> > >what you are - but had no interest. I dropped the price to $4700, then
> > to
> > >$3500. At this point it generated some interest, but still no cash. I
> > >sold
> > >it, with LOTS of spare part and trailer for $3000. The car was worth
> > MUCH
> > >more! This e-mail explain why - at least IMHO.
> > >
> > >So, to stir the water one more time (are you listening SEB?)...
> > >
> > >IMHO, the reason why Solo Vees don't sell for ANYTHING near what it
>cost
> > to
> > >make them "Somewhat" competitive in FM is the long-standing disparity
> > >between the F5 and Solo Vee. In other words, few people want the
> > "loosing
> > >car" in a two-car class.
> > >
> > >Currently only Scott Nardin's Vee has shown much potential in winning
>the
> >
> > >FM
> > >National Championship, but the guys in the South Bend Region continue
> > their
> > >efforts. The Solo Vee Owners Association has also taken some
>courageous
> > >and
> > >positive step toward Solo Vee growth, but they can't do it alone. They
> > >need
> > >assistance from the SEB, other SV owners, and interested SCCA members.
> > >
> > >But the REAL question is "Why won't SCCA do more"? They certainly
>could.
> > >Why is the FM Championship so precious that the SEB is reluctant to
>make
> > a
> > >few simple concessions to the Vee? Afraid a Solo Vee may win? What
> > would
> > >be the harm? Simple changes in FM have been proposed, e.g.: better
>heads
> > >for the Vees, narrower front tires for the F5s. But so far, the SEB
> > >doesn't
> > >even RECOGNIZE the disparity. Why? Until this question is adequately
> > >addressed by the SEB with REAL rule changes - not just more rhetoric -
> > then
> > >SCCA members will continue their reluctance to invest money converting
>a
> > FV
> > >to SV just to be uncompetitive in FM. It is not a sound financial
> > decision
> > >- just buy an F5. Is this REALLY what the SCCA wants?
> > >
> > >I'm sure this will generate a lot of flaming e-mail - but "the truth is
> > out
> > >there..." Can you see it?
> > >
> > >Rick McClure
> > >A FORMER Solo Vee Owner
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Jeff Yatsko [SMTP:jasyatz@home.com]
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 9:48 PM
> > > > To: Team.Net - Solo Vee
> > > > Subject: Vee for sale...
> > > >
> > > > Still looking for a buyer...
> > > > Can meet/deliver within 3-4 hours...Have lots of pictures, can take
> > > > more.
> > > >
> > > > 1964 Formcar chassis #149. Solid frame. Have original log book that
> > > > dates back to 1972 with pictures. Rebuilt 1600cc stock dual port,
> > > > rebuilt bug pack (Holley) 2 barrel carb, single piece Dual Port
> > > > manifold, stock gear box, new 200 mm Sachs clutch, brand new
>Autometer
> > > > Tach with VDO oil temp and pressure gauges and senders, new dash
>panel
> > > > with switches, remote oil cooler, new G-force 6 point latch belts,
>new
> > > > 11" steering wheel. New 12 volt starter, Dynalights wheels 13X7
>front
> > > > with 20X7X13 Hoosiers and 13X9 rear with 20X9X13 Hoosiers. Have
>extra
> > > > set of "one off" Hoosiers 2-20X6X13, 2-20X7X13 and 2-22X9X13. Have 2
> > > > sets of stock wheels, one with junk slicks and the other with
>halfway
> > > > decent Hoosiers on them. Trailer included. 5X10 open with new
>decking,
> > > > lights, chains, fenders, paint and tires.
> > > >
> > > > Asking $5,800; No reasonable offer refused
> > > >
> > > > Jeff Yatsko
> > > > jasyatz@home.com
> > > > http://members.home.net/jasyatz/VeeFSsideslicks.jpg
> > > >
> > > > 732-690-6919 (call anytime, leave message)
> >
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