Re: AutoX

["Joseph Oliveira" <ilium@bit-net.com>]

If you want to pass tech you will definately need the following:

1.  Good battery tie down with no movement in the battery
2. Good bearings on all four corners with very little play if any
3. Working throttle return springs and no catching of the linkage under return
4. Tires that are showing no cord
5. No leaking fluids - cracked hoses - belts tight
6. Cooling system in great shape (You sometimes have to sit in grid for a while)
7. Remove hubcaps or centercaps not bolted on
8. Helmet with proper certification (Or you may be able to borrow a loaner)
9. Solid brake pedal feel - Seat belts not frayed or cut - no cuts in carpet 
around the accelerator (Big Miata problem)
10. Remove everything loose from the interior - mats - spare tire if it is
not securely tied down.

For tires you want to have 13" on a rabbit to be competitive in a street
prepared class - however your mods have already bumped you to
prepared or SM (Cam).  I would say run what you have for now and
concentrate on keeping the car in good mechanical shape so you dont have
to worry about it at events.  Then concentrate on your driving and ask lots
and lots of questions.  Try to get into a novice program to get instruction.
Walk the coure at least 4-5 times each morning until you can remember it in
your head.

And most of all be humble.  An experienced autocrosser can probably jump 
in your car and beat you by 3-4 seconds.  The driver is the biggest factor in
autocrossing - Not the car.

Have fun.

Joe Oliveira                         ______________
83 FSP Rabbit GTI            [__\==(\x/)==/__]
97 STR  Jetta GLX VR6   {OO==(\x/)==OO}
ilium@bit-net.com             
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Sal Guzzo <pellom@yorku.ca>
To: <VWofT@onelist.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; <Mk1gti@onelist.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 6:48 PM
Subject: AutoX


> 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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