Autocrossing.

[mvanamburgh@charter.net (Mike VanAmburgh)]

Neal, well said!  That really is the best advice for someone thinking 
about getting into autocross.

The website to take a look at the SCCA rules are at 
http://www.moutons.org/sccasolo .  For Street Prepared, you can 
update/backdate between cars listed on the same line in the rulebook. 
For example, FSP lists Scirocco (8V all) meaning swapping a 16V into an 
8V car would not be legal, unless of course you want to run Street Mod (SM).

Stock is the best place to start.  You could run a stock 16V in GS 
*locally* and still have fun.  When you're ready to advance, you could 
consider DSP.

Mike



Neal wrote:
> Dude, don't even sweat all that technical stuff yet. In fact, other than
> making your car run well, don't change a thing! Go to a few autocrosses. Run
> in the Novice class if they have one, or whatever class they stick you in.
> It doesn't matter at this point. Just get a feel for how the events work and
> what classes are popular in your region, and get to know some people. Most
> importantly, HAVE FUN!!!
> 
> After your third or fourth event, you'll get a feel for whether this is fun
> or not, and how affordable it is. If it is good, make the decision to go to
> more events. If, after you've been autocrossing at least 6-7 times, you
> really think you've found your hobby, ***THEN*** start worrying about rules
> and crap.
> 
> Then, read the rulebook, from cover-to-cover, TWICE!
> 
> Finally, decide what class you want to run, what car you want to drive, and
> what you need to do to get there.
> 
> #1 RULE: do not spend a dime or an hour souping up your car (other than
> regular maintenance) until after you've done all of the above.
> 
> If you follow this advice, I guarantee you'll have much more fun and thank
> me in the end. Give me a call if you want to talk more!
> 
> Neal
> 
> 
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
>>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of brianm@earendel.org
>>Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 3:11 PM
>>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>>Subject: Autocrossing.
>>
>>
>>Hey folks.
>>Since I now have my cars all in one state. Im starting to look at what I
>>can do. Im interested in autoxing the white one (88 16v). I wondering what
>>I need to have. This is assuming that the frame isnt toast.
>>
>>Can I mix and match cars. ie. can a swap 88 16v stuff into any mk2 8v?
>>The reason that I ask is as we all know 8v's are cheaper and they are
>>the same car.
>>
>>My initial bits about the car.
>>88 16v motor and tranny good.
>>TT race downpipe - catback - tip
>>Koni yellows, cut springs -- grass trimmin low. may have to use the
>>tractor to move it after it rains
>>
>>15" BBS wheels needing new rubber
>>Tiny steering wheel -- no loafing with this wheel 100% attn
>>A/C removed partially
>>
>>front end mushed. Have replacement core support
>>
>>needing
>>	hood
>>	fender
>>	lights
>>	front euro bumper maybe may be able to fix the  old one
>>	the sheet metal between the glass and hood fixed.
>>	lower A-arms.
>>	Springs
>>
>>Have to trade
>>	88 Red mk2 Doors
>>        88 Red Rear Hatch
>>
>>Wondering what my best options are.
>>	This car doesnt have to be street legal. I can get a trailer.
>>	I'd be nice tho.
>>Brian
>>82 2.0L topless Bunny
>>88 white 16v getting thought about now.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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