Getting started with a VW in IT

[rsportvolvo]

Just copied from the ITCS posted at SCCA.com:

c. Suspension Control

1. Any anti‑roll bar(s), traction bar(s), panhard rod or watts
linkage may be added, removed, or substituted, provided
its/their installation serves no other purpose. The mounts
for these devices may be welded or bolted to the structure
of the vehicle. No suspension control mount or component
shall be located in the trunk or driver/passenger compartment
unless installed by the manufacturer as original equipment.
Traction bars used to control axle rotation shall be
one piece solid bar or tube. Heim rod ends may be fitted.

2. On those cars where an anti‑roll bar also acts as a suspension
locating device, the diameter of the bar may be
changed. Bar attachment and pivot points on the chassis
and control arms shall remain as stock, except as provided
for in these Rules, Sections D.5.d.1., and 3.

I can add, remove or replace any suspension locating device and the respective mounts. Looks pretty open to me. Hmm... de-coupled 3rd link:

http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/TA/

**I am not referring to the trailing arms, shock or spring locations being altered. Those must remain stock.

[quadzjr]

speedlife: just buy my ITB VW gti and be done with it. there may be advantages to other VW's but typically a cost wise a Mk1<Mk2<Mk3 as you would expect.

[chewy8000]

Beran and Tom are building a MK4 golf, it will be interesting to see how it does. As Kirk knows there ain't nothin cheap about building a MK3...

[speedlife]

Yea I was looking at an 85' thats in the classifieds section. Former Bilstein cup car? Nice list of spares.

quadzjr what are you selling?

Has anyone had much luck tuning CIS on the 85+ MK2? Would you even be able to keep up with a tuned motronic car (as far as power goes)?

[gran racing]

Beran will be driving it so we already know how that's gonna do.

Tom who?

[shwah]

The CIS-E is stupid easy to tune. Yes it can keep up on a lap. Not as much on a single straight.

The 85-92 8v cars also have the option of using electronic injection. I'm testing that now to see how much more area under the curve can be found versus well tuned CIS-E.

[quadzjr]

Yea I was looking at an 85' thats in the classifieds section. Former Bilstein cup car? Nice list of spares.

quadzjr what are you selling?

Has anyone had much luck tuning CIS on the 85+ MK2? Would you even be able to keep up with a tuned motronic car (as far as power goes)?

mk1 GTI PM me for details.

[chewy8000]

Chris Schaafsma and Michael Reece do REALLy well in the MK2's. They have also put a ton of development in them.

Dave

- Tom from precision motorpsorts up in Mass. It's where I get my airdams I run over every off.

[speedlife]

mk1 GTI PM me for details.

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind. I think I may want to go MK2 though.

[speedlife]

What are you using? Something like an Autronic setup?

[shwah]

Alter the coolant temp sensor signal so that the stock system thinks it is cold and gives you more fuel. Simple, cheap, reliable and effective.

[fornetti14]

I just sold a MK1 IT roller for $600. You missed it!

[speedlife]

Going to check out an 85' ITB GTI this coming week. We'll see!

Funny thing is SCCA just called me yesterday to recruit me after I let my membership lapse last year.

[Knestis]

No way! I assume that was your region...?

K