Mike Henry wrote:
>
> Stan,
>
> I used N6YC for years and have also seen NGK used. Running B32 racing fuel I
> thought about going to a colder plug, but with the right jetting and ignition
> advance I would be careful about a hotter plug.
>
> I think most vintage FF brake rotors are getting rare to impossible to find,
>and
> you will want to find some "friendly" pads unless you have a stash of rotors.
>I
> used the Hawk "black" pads (blue wore the rotors pretty bad) with really good
> results compared to the old DS11, and had a lot more luck balancing and
>getting
> consistent results compared to street pads.
>
> Soap Box: Every track I go to has at least one serious braking zone and the
>car
> with the best brake setup has an advantage. Vintage or not, racing is racing
>and
> out here in RMVR if you want to finish at the top end of the FF field you do
> your homework, try different setups, and try not to overlook easy stuff. I
>could
> go on....and on....
>
> I expected more comments from everyone about this kind of stuff. I'm
>relatively
> new to this list, is this an old topic?
>
> Mike Henry
>
> Vaughn Rockney wrote:
>
> > Stan,
> > The standard recommendation for spark plugs is Champion N6YC, and they
> > should be fine. If they turn out too cold, then move to N7YC, and lastly to
> > N9YC. If you are fouling N9YC, something else is wrong.
> > You may get a lot of opinions on brake pads, but in reality, you won't
> > use them much or very hard. When the car was new, probably Ferodo pads with
> > DS11 compound were the recommended pad. I use Metal-Lux pads made in Canada
> > by autospecialty, and sold mail order by Dave Bean in California. I've also
> > heard that since the cars are so light, street pads are fine to prevent
> > wheel lockup. Dave Bean can also give you a good recommendation when you
> > call on the phone.
> >
> > Vaughn
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stan Vann <svann@schoollink.net>
> > To: vintage-race@autox.team.net <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> > Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 6:46 PM
> > Subject: Vintage formula ford questions
> >
> > >Hello group,
> > > I hope to be joining you vintage ford people soon, and I have a few
> > >questions. With Girling 14LF calipers, what brake pads are considered to
> > >be the best. For a Cortina 1600, what spark plugs do you recommend. I
> > >have been running hillclimbs and short solo events, so I figure changes
> > >might be necessary.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Stan
> > >PS: I'm still trying to locate all the Caldwell D-9s that are running
> > >vintage in hopes of starting a register. My phone number is 252-398-3955
> > >after 5pm and 252-398-3762 8am-5pm.
> > >
Mike,
Thanks for the reply. I am really looking forward to this season of
vintage. My first event will be at Savannah on Easter week-end.
What chassis do you drive and what tracks do you run?
Stan
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