Newbie Autocrosser questions

[ralexander03 at snet.net (Rick Alexander)]

What Neal said! It will not make any difference what tires you use as a
novice. However to save wear and tear on your street tires you should put on
the tear drops with what ever rubber you have around.

Rick Alexander

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leach, Michael" <michael.leach@lmco.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 8:16 AM
Subject: Newbie Autocrosser questions


> I am going to attend and participate in my first autocross with the
Scirocco
> on Sunday and I had a few questions.
>
> Current car setup. MK2 16v
> Bilsteins with H+R springs
> 16x7.5 rims with 205-45's
> I have plenty of mismatched teardrops in the garage along with the tires
on
> the Passat.  They are all 185-60 14's
>
> I am figuring that I will be better off with the teardrops than the 16's.
> Should I replace all 4 tires or will changing the fronts be enough?  And
> what tire pressure should I run 40-45 lbs?
>
> I am also concerned about my Battery in the trunk....other than making
sure
> it will not move are there any other requirements I should be aware of??
>
> I just want to run a few times before I make an investment in tires + rims
>
> thanks for the help.
> Michael Leach
> MH-60R Integration and Test
> Lockheed Martin Federal Systems
> Owego, NY 13827
> 607-751-7542
> FAX 751-6198
> michael.leach@lmco.com <mailto:michael.leach@lmco.com>
>
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