autocross setup advice

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

  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?  

  the azenis are a very good autox tire. what tires are you running now?  you might try 195s to keep the rubbing at a minimum.  your air pressure sounds high... especially in the rear.  try running about 38 front and 34 rear and see if it works better.   Are you using shoe polish to see how much roll-over the tires are experiencing?  The best advice I can offer is to get some professional coaching and lots of seat time.

  Larry
  sandiego16v

  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.