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    VW engine builder

    Very happy with http://www.interpreptuning.com/interprep.htm
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    Measure Toe - Where?

    Like it says. I see the specs and want to know, do you measure at the rims or the contact patch of the tire? What got me to thinking was that I bought a set of toe plates and when I got them I saw...
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    My '91 GTI Golf has the Digifant system. Found...

    My '91 GTI Golf has the Digifant system. Found the fuel test port-now I need a hose and fitting for it.
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    Fuel test port - Install?

    Am needing to update my '91 Golf GTI by installing a fuel test port. Where do I put it and where do I get the parts? Thanks
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    Question on wheel diameters

    Can't find anything in the GCR about using different diameter wheels on front vs rear of an IT car. They are in the spec line of the car. Thanks, Al
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    CORNER WEIGHTS - A2 Golf GTI ITB ?

    What am I looking for in corner weights. Just over 1/2 tank of fuel - 26# ballast on the floor. ME @ 150# in the seat. LF 614# RF 789# LR 566# RR 331# Total of 2299# The track is...
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    A2 Golf Towing Eyes

    Need to update a Golf GTI ITB car with towing eyes. Wondering if any one has some suggestions for me. Thanks, Al
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    Thermostat or restrictor?

    '83 Rabbit GTI that I run in ITB. Currently has a thermostat. Has always run a bit warm-and sometimes hot. What do you guys suggest? Thanks, Al
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    I am wondering how to find a level spot in my...

    I am wondering how to find a level spot in my garage. Seems every time I go to align my car and check the 4 places for the tires it's different. I know that's not possible. I am using a carpenter...
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    At what point is lifting the inside r. wheel...

    At what point is lifting the inside r. wheel considered excessive? I realize that it is inherent to the handling that the wheel will lift, but is 6'' too high - 10'' too high- 12" There must be some...
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    Back to my original point. I have read with...

    Back to my original point. I have read with interest all of the responses, but one question still has not been answered. I can understand overworking the cv joints with extreme angles-I can...
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    Anyone have experience with crank scrapers ? '83...

    Anyone have experience with crank scrapers ? '83 VW GTI that I race in ITB - Will it help ? Thanks
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    Thanks for all the responses- At present I am...

    Thanks for all the responses- At present I am running #350 rates frt. and rear (car came with this) and Bilstein Sport frt and rear-I was just trying to survive my 1st year in one piece, so I really...
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    After last year (My 1st year) I was told that my...

    After last year (My 1st year) I was told that my car is too low. I ran the car for four race weekends plus drivers school -first time the car had been on track since '98 and every time I ran it I...
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    Maybe a stupid question-but is it legal (can I...

    Maybe a stupid question-but is it legal (can I race) with a passenger seat in my car, or only a drivers seat? Maybe it is in the GCR, but I can't seem to find it. I want to have a second seat in my...
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    Looking for 2 or 4 wheels for my '83 VW GTI. Let...

    Looking for 2 or 4 wheels for my '83 VW GTI. Let me know of any or some leads. Thanks, NED
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    A1 final drive ratio

    How can I find the ratio of a VW final drive. Is there a marking on the housing-or anything else to look for? Is for my '83 ITB GTI car. Thanks, Ned
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    VW 12 pt head bolts-size?

    '83 VW GTi 12 pt. internal socket head bolts -what size is it? Thanks, ned
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    Found the plastic shims at BSI Racing. $16.00 ea...

    Found the plastic shims at BSI Racing. $16.00 ea + shipping. I just wanted to let anyone interested where they could get them. Thanks, Ned
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    Rear axle shims

    I am wondering where I can get shims for the rear axle. I need to adjust the toe. Are they a dealer item? Any leads would be helpful. Thanks, Ned
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    Mounting Kirkey VW GTI

    Need some advice on mounting a Kirkey seat in my '83 GTI for ITB. Have a few ideas, but need more. Important factors - safety-simplicity-cost. Thanks, Ned
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