Re: Getting ready for next year

[Mike VanAmburgh <E30@iLand.net>]

Hey Christian, since you missed the last local event, check out the
results...

<http://www.kcrscca.org/solo/results/s2res08.htm>

I got my ass kicked by Ron Williams and Russell Blume both driving Ron's
'new' GS MX-6, which is staying in GS next year.  He doesn't even have
it set up yet (although mine isn't either).  Even if you were a miracle
driver in a totally setup GS Scirocco 16V, there is no chance of hanging
with Ron at the KCR/Crown events, especially after he gets his shocks
and Hoosiers.

It would be a lot more fun running in DSP, but I don't think anyone
locally runs DSP.  Nationally, a setup Scirocco 16V doesn't have a
prayer in DSP.  You'd have to deal with the BMWs and Fiat X1/9s.  

My best advice is if you're concerned about being competitive, you're
going to need a different car.  As you already know, I autoxed a
Scirocco 16V in Utah for a year and a half.  It was fun while I was
learning, but after I while I wanted to see how I could do against other
drivers with a more competitive car.  Run your 325ix next year!  It
would nice to have more local competition for DS next year.

Mike 


Christian Els wrote:
> 
> I am at a crossroads this winter - do I keep my car in Stock class or start
> down the slippery slope of building it to a higher level of competition. I'd
> appreciate your thoughts before I start spending money on the car this
> winter. Here is where I stand:
> 
> Eventually I want to go IT racing but I'm not financially ready this year.
> Planning to start in two years.
> 
> Honestly I need (at least) another season of driving to get my skills up to
> a point where I'm truly competitive.
> 
> But, 16Vs are being tossed into G Stock which means that even if I get
> _really_ good, I'll be hard pressed to be competitive.
> 
> I have a Scirocco 16V, if that makes any difference.
> 
> Should I take the plunge and build an SP car? Is an SII 16V even competitive
> in that class (still DSP for 2002?) if built to the limits of the rules?
> 
> Should I just sell the Scirocco and start with a more competitive platform?
> Like what?
> 
> Thanks for your perspectives.
> 
> Christian Els
> 1987 Scirocco 16V
> 
> 
> 
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