Don't forget Sidewinders , there are several for sale and yes we are still building cars and spares. Our new "race shop" separate from our auto repair shop will finally be ready for production this month, we would also agree with comments about checking with previous owners or manufactures , Jeff @ Sidewinder ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cory McLeod" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [F500] Inspecting used F500s?
> Chris, > > Welcome to F500! You have made a great choice. I am partial to Red Devils, but all of the manufacturers actively making cars has a good product. In addition to the great advice already posted, hopefully this will also help you: > > 1. Make sure that you buy a car that is as close to the original manufacturing configuration as possible and that the manufacturer is still actively in the F500 business. With the exception of the QRE 4-link upgrade for KBS, all other non-OEM modifications are basically one-offs and you won't have a readily available source to replace these parts when they break. For a short time, I raced a chassis that was not currently being manufactured and it was a frustrating adventure every time I had to source a part. That's not something you want to deal with when you are first starting out. I don't now the current status of all the manufacturers, but I do know that Red Devil, QRE (Invader), Scorpion/Maverick, and Novakar can all support the parts needs of their cars. > > 2. When you focus in on a certain car, call the manufacturer and ask them about the car. The F500 production numbers are so small that the manufacturers usually know the history of their cars and are a wealth of information. > > 3. Don't pay much for spare parts. Most used parts are junk. Spare clutches are usually worn out. One exception would be spare rims that are in good condition - they are helpful when you're starting out. > > 4. Don't pay a premium for a "Runoffs" car unless you load it in your trailer straight off the track in Topeka. Things like trick exhausts, clutches or even engines have a tendency to get mysteriously replaced before the "Runoffs special" is delivered to the new owner. > > Best of luck and get ready to have fun! > > Cory McLeod > > > > Christopher Eveland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > As you know from my last thread, I've been looking at getting into > F500 racing. I'm now pretty well convinced it will be the class I > start club racing in, so I've got an appointment for my medical check > on friday, and will be sending off for my novice permit soon. I will > be renting for the school, but want to start looking for a car to buy. > > Does anyone have a checklist or some tips for things to look at when > looking to buy your first F500? The majority of cars on the market in > my necks of the woods (MD and FL) seem to be Red Devils, so is there > anything in particular to them that I should know about? Also, > anything about inspecting two stroke engines would be a help, I've > never done anything but 4 stokes before. Thanks, > > -Chris > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
