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I just got back from my motor guy's shop where we dyno my new 1.8 16v motor, (that blew up in Feb.)and we pulled 141HP @ 7,000rpm at the crank http://Forum.ImprovedTouring.com/it/biggrin.gif. We...

The motor is all back together http://Forum.ImprovedTouring.com/it/cool.gif and getting dynoed, hopefully tomorrow. I will let everyone know about the numbers soon.
I also have some pics of the...

I got most of the motor apart, it looks like it was the end bolt on the connecting rod on the number 4 piston/cyclinder. It looks like who ever rebuilt the motor reused the stock bolts. The one...

......duuuuh! http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/redface.gif

Thanks.

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Tim,
I have not taking the motor apart yet. When the motor went I was in fourth about 7,000rpm getting ready to shift into fifth. No warning when it went. I had new valves and springs, from...

I can't find any information regarding the in bumper lights issue in the ITCS section.
It is in the Touring category and Showroom section. What am I missing? ...

This weekend I threw a rod through the block at Firebird Raceway in AZ. Parts and pieces everywhere. http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/mad.gif What would you guys recommend for engine rebuild? ...

I am 36 age. I currently race a VW GTI 16v in ITA. I started racing this car in the year 2003.



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The Arizona school was this last October. You would have to wait until next Oct.

Good luck!

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I Don't think its because: "it's different than us", but just lame. I feel it's a little sensualize like the WWF. Bad design is, bad design.

Maybe we should have wet Tee shirt contests in the...

Sometimes popularity takes the piss out of good things.

(excuse the language)

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I think you misunderstood. I still went through two full days w/ more than six hours of track time and competed in one regional race. I still need one more race before I get my license. The school...

I ended up using the Falkens. They work great. We were really suprise they held up as well as they did. We changed the tires on Saturday and put a fresh set on for Sunday's race (we did scuff them...

I went through driver's school this last Friday and Saturday at Firebird Raceway in Arizona. After I got signed off on Sat. I entered a rigional on Sunday. It was a blast! I had excellent crew...

I need a set of Kumho Victoracers 205/55/14's, for driver's school that starts on 10/17/03 here in Phoenix, Arizona.
Any info on where or who would be great.
I'm a little desperate at this point!...

I need a set of Kumho Victoracers 205/55/14's, for driver's school that starts on 10/17/03 here in Phoenix, Arizona.
Any info on where or who would be great.
I'm a little desperate at this point!...

Thanks. I'll go with the Kumhos. The car is well preped and a good crew. Bill I will sign up for the wavier.

Thanks again everyone.
Joe

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Driver's school is 1 week away, it's on Friday and Saturday with a regional on Sunday.

First question: If I pass driver's school you are allowed to race on Sunday, is three days of racing to...

Thanks again Sam! The car is red with the number 16.
I will e-mail you soon with some other info.
Joe

Thanks for the input!
I think I'll get a set of electric and sell the mech's. I might be a little gun shy but the thought of oil running around the dash and back out makes me a little nervous.
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I Bought a set of mechanical gauges, oil pressure and water temp. My engine guy says to use electric, because of the oil running in the line, if it breaks or come loose you have oil spraying at...

Great advice! I'm in the So Pac region and will be at firebird Int. It is a double school with a regional race on sunday.

What about tire and parts...how many and what to bring?

The car is...

I'm getting ready for drivers school in October, any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

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The car is 87' VW Gti 16v.
Thanks for the input.

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I'm getting ready to repaint the car before driving school and I want to install an airdam. Has anybody had good success w/ one and any suggestions on what type.
Thanks.


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