autocross setup advice

[nealtovsen at yahoo.com (Neal Tovsen)]

Like Ron said: Practice!

Neal

--- Ryan H <rhock99@epix.net> wrote:
> I find it nearly impossible to heal-toe in my 16V
> because of the staggered pedal placement.  Any
> special tips you have on how you are able to
> accomplish this?
> 
> >  And practice heel-and-toeing *every*
> > downshift!
> > 
> > HTH
> > 
> > Ron
> > 
> > 
> > --- "Doug C." <carvsdriver@msbx.net> wrote:
> > > So now that I've gotten a few races under my
> belt, I'm looking to get more competitive at the
> > > local autocrosses.  I'd like to get some advice
> from the experianced racers on the types of
> > > setups they use.  Here's what I'm running...
> > > 
> > > -The car is my '88 16v with a stock 1.8l.
> > > -Bilstein sports with H&R springs
> > > -Stock front lower sway bar
> > > -neuspeed front upper stress bar
> > > -eurosport rear upper stress bar
> > > -battery relocated to rear
> > > -I have 15x7" wheels, with 205/50-15 tires (will
> be getting new tires for next event - most
> > > likely falken azenis)
> > > -I usually run about 40 psi in the front and
> about 43-44 in the rear.
> > > 
> > > I was wondering if any of you experianced racers
> have any suggestions as to what I can do that
> > > will make the car handle better, or what kind of
> setup other people use.  Also, what tires and
> > > pressures do others use?
> > > 
> > > One thing that does bother me a little is that I
> get a lot of fender/tire rubbing in hard
> > > corners that i'd like to get rid of.  I think
> the offset of my wheels is ET38.  What is the best
> > > way to alleviate this problem?  I'm open to
> getting a seperate set of auto-x wheels if this is
> > > the best solution...
> > > 
> > > TIA!
> > > 
> > > Doug C.
> > > '88 16v
> > > Raleigh, NC
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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