The recent GRM articles are the Golf MK III have inspired me to build an IT VW. I've raced a Pro-7 Mazda and also a Volvo 240 in teh past but want to try my hand at putting together my own race car. Based on teh article, the VW seems to be a pretty straight forward build, probably suitable to my limited mechanical skills, certainly a good starting point to improve them.

I am just beginning to explore this idea and have a number of questions:

(1) The article focuses on the MK III, but is there a preference or recommendation as to the model or year for ITB? Mk II vs. MK III or GTI vs. non-GTI? I am looking to build a competative car but have no plans to sink my life's savings into it!!

(2) Am I correct that the IT rules allow 15" wheels for the Golf/Rabbit series? If so, is that preferred or our the standards spec series (13" or 14") a better choice?

(3) Are there any tire preference and/or sizes? I've had good luck with the Proxes RA-1 on my Mazda.

Thanks in advance - I know I'll have a lot more questions in teh futre!

Racerdog