Re: AutoX

[Dan Brideau <dan@hobbyetc.com>]

All you really need is a helmet.  

Besides that you should have:

* no stuff in your VW (clean it out really really really good)
* shoe polish for your tires/window number
* a roll of tape. you may need to tape your number inside your
window
* tire pressure gauge and "way too much" air in your 
tires
* running shoes
* sun bock and water - a folding chair is nice too.

Unless you have done a few races, anything else is just for show, because
it's not going to help. (unless your name is Unser, Andretti, or Hill -
even then...)

(old) VW's have the too-cool locking seat belt, so you can lean your seat
back and "snap" your seat belt.  While holding the belt
locked, crank your seat forward until you can't breathe, then one more
crank.  If you don't get what I'm saying, ask another VW guy at the
event, they will know...

These are the absolute minimum you should have on hand for a fun
afternoon.


Dan Brideau
http://www.hobbyetc.com/scirocco/






At 10:48 PM 3/16/00 -0400, Sal Guzzo wrote:
> What are the bare necessities when it comes
> down to preparing for autoX?
>
> This is what I came up with and those of you experienced in this area,
> HELP!
>
> firstly: the Car----84 Rabbit with GTI 1.8 motor (g-grind cam,
> autotech
> header, webber TB, 2.25" mandrel bent exhaust system)
>
> What I think is needed...
> tires (14" and what tires)
> brakes - vented and pads
> seat belt harness
> helmet
>
> Did I miss anything other than a good driver?
>
> TIA
>
> Sal
> 81 Scirocco 
> 81 Scirocco S (16V to be)
> 84 Rabbit (now Gti)
> 84 Scirocco Wolfsburg
> 67 Peugeot 404
>
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