autocross setup advice

[rapieper at yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

I would try to tighten up the rear end with a stiff swaybar and also suggest you get some wide 14"
wheels with genuine race rubber, new or used.  Diamond wheels are cheap but you could look for
some cheap, used lightweight 14x8s with 4x100 bolt pattern.  It will make a whale of a difference.
 

Another thing to consider is a 3-pt harness; it really holds you in place well and allows you to
concentrate on driving vs just hanging on.  

Consider good brake pads (I like the Ferodos I've had for a few years now), and possibly stainless
lines.  Get new pedal pads if the old ones are worn!  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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