Vale Solarite_Guy

[Captain Stubing]

It is with sadness that I'm advising you of the passing of Dave Taylor (Solarite_Guy).

Dave has been a member of our Forum for over a decade, and though he lived in the US, he was always helpful in providing advice, gaining many friends across the ocean.

Dave suffered a fatal heart attack at his home on Oct 28, 2019, and a memorial service was held on Dec 29, 2019.

RIP Dave.

[Charliewool]

What this guy didn’t know about camshaft design ain’t worth knowing!
A terrific man who went out of his way to help many with their engine builds.
RIP “Fast Dave”... Drag Racing has lost a true legend!!

[whitelion65]

A great loss.
Condolences to friends and family.
Hope the Big Fella pushes him straight through staging, and into his final run.

[sr71]

My Condolences to his friends and family.
Truly a valued member of this forum. The wisdom that he shared will continue to help members for many years to come.
With Gratitude and Respect.

[XByoot]

God obviously need a new Camshaft designed.

RIP Dave, I will always appreciate your help. I hope my Clevo is loud enough for you to hear up there, coz every time I fire it up and hear the tuff idle I’ll think of you mate.

[Burnout]

See you, Dave.
Enjoy the ride.

[cs123]

Sad news. Dave went out of his way to help anyone who asked for advice. A great asset to this forum. He will be missed

[roKWiz]

Sad to hear this, RIP Solarite_Guy

[XC50077]

Really sad news, RIP Dave, really enjoyed the advice and sharing of your enormous knowledge and experience with patience and humility to all. Cheers

[351LTD]

RIP Dave ,I really will miss your advise and help both on this forum and privately with My Clevo ,taking the time to try and explain the ins and outs of camshaft design to someone not at that level ,Thanks Dave.

[Rallye Sport]

Wow sad news.
I learnt so much from Daves posts. I never met him nor did I get to thank him.
So here goes. Thankyou Dave, I won't forget your wisdom and patient manner.

[GTLEGEND]

Condolences, RIP Dave.

[pottery beige]

Amazing guy that went above and beyond with his knowledge and will be greatly missed.

[Falcon SXR8]

Seen this bloke help so many people on here with his vast knowledge. Really sad to lose someone so helpful, always loved reading his advice.

Condolences to his family and friends

I just have no words :(

Many conversations about engine combos had on here back in the Cleveland section heyday

He will be sorely missed..x...

[gregaust]

OMG that's so sad . R.I.P Dave :(

[smciner1]

Sad news indeed. He was a valued contributor. Condolences to his Family.

[aussiblue]

That's so sad and unexpected. Condolences to his family and friends.

[jakkes]

noooooooo not dave!!! dave always had a non egotistic, respectful, honest way of writing his posts on this forum a wealth of knowledge. I always loved reading his responses :(


R.I.P DAVE

[jpd80]

So sad, he was just so knowledgeable, I took his advice on the baby Voodoo cam for my mildly modded 5.0 Windsor, every time I drive it I’ll remember Dave, RIP mate.

[snap0964]

Didn't know Dave, but read a lot of his threads - particularly engine/cam design and so on. I do remember some thinking they knew best,
only for Dave to set them straight through his vast knowledge.

Considering the feedback here, and the information he gave to the forum, probably wouldn't hurt to have a small brief recognition for him
run a few weeks in the Forum header, e.g."RIP Dave Taylor (Solarite_Guy)28Oct19, your contribution won't be forgotten."

At the end of the day, he was an active Forum member(one of our own), and his posts live on for all to read.

[xa_jg66]

I had noticed he hadn't been online for a few months and feared something may have happened to him. Was a super friendly and helpful guy who's wisdom and willingness to share said wisdom will be sorely missed by this forum and no doubt others. RIP Dave.

[GasoLane]

Dave was the kind've bloke who would be embarrassed by the amount of 'thanks' he's got in Swanny's opening post.

RIP mate.

[XC50077]

I recall Dave mentioned in a post about 12 months ago that he was recovering from a major surgery.
Had also noticed he had not posted or replied late last year and wondered recently if all was not OK.

[Bossxr8]

Oh no. RIP.

Was a great guy. Went out of his way to run a simulation of exhaust sizing on pipemax for me without the slightest hesitation. He was just happy to help and his advice was spot on.
A true legend.

[brad24]

Its a real kick in the guts to hear this today

I've had 3 engines that Dave helped with immensely.
He went out of his way to help me & many others

I spoke to Dave regularly via email & quite a few times on the phone

RIP my friend, you will be sadly missed. I'm sure those small block fords in heaven will be kicking ****

[XA5800]

WOW what a shock , Dave has helped understand the finer points of Camshaft selection and engine design .

My current combo would not make the numbers it does or be such a joy to drive without his Knowledge .

I have emailed Dave quite a lot and he has been a fountain of Knowledge and I got to know him quite well , his Knowledge on many subject was amazing , I remember discussing weather patterns with him .

I have been compiling a file of pictures for him.

What an amazing guy and will be sorely missed

Totally agree with Brad's sentiment
RIP my friend, you will be sadly missed. I'm sure those small block fords in heaven will be kicking ****

[snap0964]

Originally Posted by snap0964

Considering the feedback here, and the information he gave to the forum, probably wouldn't hurt to have a small brief recognition for him run a few weeks in the Forum header, e.g."RIP Dave Taylor (Solarite_Guy)28Oct19, your contribution won't be forgotten."

Russ/Mods - do you think we can make this happen ?

[PG2]

Originally Posted by snap0964

Russ/Mods - do you think we can make this happen ?

It has been discussed with Russ and something is in the pipeline. Once details have been sorted we hope to commemorate Dave in a respectful and long lasting way.