Mk1 Mako formula V info wanted. + F V tuning in general

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1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 15 Apr 2004, 9:42 am

#161456

does anyone out there have info on Mk1 Mako formula V's?

any info apreciated. but i am particularly interested in whether they originaly used a leaf spring (camber compensator style), coilovers or both for rear springing when new. plus what is the deal with the cables on the back end? i gather they are used to stop +ve camber on the back end but how are they supposed to be fitted, plus how do you use them to tune the back end?

did FV's run an internal swaybars in the mid 70's? plus if i need to mod the spring rates, how many leaves should i run. motorkhana with (hopefully) at least 50% more power than a standard 1200V motor and me at 95kg.

anyone have info/photo's of a mk1 mako (painted purple at some stage) that lived in the eastern suburbs of syd and did most/all of it racing at randwick (or wherever that track was).

thanks.

henry.

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2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Apr 2004, 11:22 am

#161482

Hey Man, U2U Evan "tassupervee" He's In The Know!!!

Andy

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whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 15 Apr 2004, 1:30 pm

#161534

thanks, i u2u him.

Murph Casual Dubber

30 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 15 Apr 2004, 10:05 pm

#161796

You need to speak to John Fab from the FVee assoc he knows more about old vees than anybody else around. He has produced a CD with hundreds of old Vee photos that he has unearthed. There are scans of an article from some car mag in 1970 about my car being assembled then a couple of photos of it racing.

He also has a lot of parts plus he tracked down the original body mold for my car as well. The guy is a fountain of knowledge.

Go onto the national FVee site and have a look at the classifieds and you wil find an ad for his CD.....it is well worth buying.

Murph Casual Dubber

30 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 15 Apr 2004, 10:06 pm

#161798

You need to speak to John Fab from the FVee assoc he knows more about old vees than anybody else around. He has produced a CD with hundreds of old Vee photos that he has unearthed. There are scans of an article from some car mag in 1970 about my car being assembled then a couple of photos of it racing.

He also has a lot of parts plus he tracked down the original body mold for my car as well. The guy is a fountain of knowledge.

Go onto the national FVee site and have a look at the classifieds and you wil find an ad for his CD.....it is well worth buying.

Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 17 Apr 2004, 12:41 am

#162453

Mate, my 72 Stag F/Vee runs the cable setup to stop the wheels tucking under, I havent driven any other vees to compare to, but mine handles perfectly. I will get it out tomorrow and take some photos for you, the photos will make it easier to understand..

Peter

Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 17 Apr 2004, 12:42 am

#162454

ooops I forgot it was late, will get it out in the morning (sat)

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 17 Apr 2004, 1:25 am

#162457

thanks alot. it would be greatly apreciated.

henry.

Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 17 Apr 2004, 9:14 pm

#162772

Have sent the photos directly via email, but will post a few here, should be clearer in the email.

Peter