RE: how is this setup

["Neal Tovsen" <sixteen.volt@gte.net>]

Make sure you read the SCCA rules before doing ANYTHING, especially if you
plan to run DSP through this whole transformation. You might become illegal
in DSP either in the "After That" section (I know larger rotors are illegal,
but can you go from non-vented to vented?) or in the "Finally" section (did
the Mk1 ever come with a JH? If not, it's illegal. I also don't know what TT
does to GTI heads, but Street Prep. rules are pretty restrictive on head
mods).

My only other recommendation is that, if you want even a remote chance to be
competitive early in your transformation, move the wheels/tires up the list
as far as possible. Without them, you'll likely be 2-5 seconds off the pace,
no matter what else you've done.

Good luck! I'm gonna try my first ProSolo event next month (in the Subaru,
sorry). Wish me luck!

Neal
'88 Scirocco 16v (STS)
'99 Impreza 2.5RS (GS)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Shawn Rader
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 8:14 PM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: how is this setup
>
>
> hello list,
>
> Ok, here's the story.  I got a Cosmo Silver 1981 Scirocco S.  I plan to
> start autocrossing it this year in the street prepared DSP class. Before I
> start shelling out a ton of money on parts I want to get some of your
> opinions on my plan for the car.  So here it is:
>
> So far I have:
> -rear swaybar from a scirocco 16V
> -throttle body from an Audi 5000
> -Bosch triple electrode copper plugs
> -80mm airflow sensor
> -ported intake manifold
>
> Next I'm going to be getting:
> -Autotech upper, lower, and rear stress bars
> -Techtonics 2" exhaust with Ultraflo SS muffler
> -blue ignitor plug wires
> -Scirocco 16V air box
>
> After that:
> -Neuspeed Race Springs
> -Koni Sport adjustable shock absorbers
> -Polyurathane suspension bushings
> -Ferodo pads on the front and drum shoes on the rear
> -9.4" vented rotors on the front
> -move the battery to the back
>
> then...
> -13x8 lightweight rims with Hoosier Radial 225/50/13 for autocross
> -stock rim/tire size for street
>
> finally...
> -balanced and bored 1.8L JH block
> -Techtonics 1.8L GTI cylinder head
> -rebuilt close ratio trans
> -velocity differential kit
>
> and to complete the project..
> -new paint with shaved side markers, trim, and antenna
>
>   I would like to hear from some people who have had experience with the
> Neuspeed race springs.  I plan on using this car as my daily driver.  I
> assume the race springs would be tolerable on the street with stock
> wheel/tire sizes, Koni's set on the soft setting, no front sway-bar, and a
> small rear bar.  Our roads here (Oregon) are pretty good, and those that
> aren't so good are avoidable.  Most of my driving with be on the highway.
> I'd also like to hear from anyone who has ordered the Techtonics 1.8L head
> from their catalog.  Is it any different than stock?  Is it legal in DSP?
>   You'll also noticed I planned out my upgrades in stages, starting with
> those that I think are the most important and cost effective.  I'd like to
> get some input as to which upgrades I should perform first.  Right now I
> plan on autocrossing it as soon as I get the stress bars and exhaust
> installed.
>
> -Shawn Rader
> '81 Rocco S
>
>
>
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