autocross setup advice

[rhock99 at epix.net (Ryan H)]

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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