Autocrossing.

[vwtype53@yahoo.com (Benjamin Harder)]

Stock class makes me laugh a little, because yes, the car must remain
*mostly* stock (no upgraded suspension/sway bars, etc... definitely no
engine changes either) but in stock class you need good race tires to be
competitive.

I found a class that worked for me last season when I ran my mk2 16v...
Street Touring (STS) is a good class to go into if you want to run your
car with street tires.  This class is for those of us who have upgraded
suspension... like Konis with H&R's, upgraded sway bars, strut braces, etc.
No engine mods allowed AFAIK... 
This class is a *very* competitive class in the Cincy area, which definitely
makes it fun... to me at least!  ;)

But this season, running my mk1 with a 16v swap, I had to go to Street Mod.

Neal's advice is key... first season, have fun... "run what ya brung"...
then in prep for the next year, try to pick a class that you like.

Ben



> 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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