Golf IV in B and Beetle in C?

[BullFish]

Hey Guys,

I am the new owner of the Beetle that Chris built! I ran it at Mid Ohio this past weekend, the first time it has ever turned a wheel in competition. With me in the car (193 with gear on) and a full tank of fuel, we estimate we are 130lbs under weight to make tech at the end of the race. There are a few minor changes in store for the car that will add weight, but we will still be adding ballast to make weight. The car is not nearly fully developed, as it sports a stock driveline, no diff, and I think the spring rates are off. All of that said, I had a blast this past weekend and finished every lap (which is a feat for us this year.. geez!) I plan on bringing the car to the ARRC as long as the funds hold up. We will see. I need to pick the brains of the VW guys here for help on setting up the chassis. I am now coming full circle, as I started racing 20 years ago in Vee's, and still have my AS Mustang, but I am having a blast with the ITC guys here in Cendiv.

On a side note, I heard a rumor of an ITC Feature event possibly coming together next year at Nelson Ledges... Possibly being called "The C Cup." Lets see what happens.

Thanks for listening to the newbie ramble... See you guys out there.

Kristian Smith

[Conover]

Hey Guys,

I am the new owner of the Beetle that Chris built! I ran it at Mid Ohio this past weekend, the first time it has ever turned a wheel in competition. With me in the car (193 with gear on) and a full tank of fuel, we estimate we are 130lbs under weight to make tech at the end of the race. There are a few minor changes in store for the car that will add weight, but we will still be adding ballast to make weight. The car is not nearly fully developed, as it sports a stock driveline, no diff, and I think the spring rates are off. All of that said, I had a blast this past weekend and finished every lap (which is a feat for us this year.. geez!) I plan on bringing the car to the ARRC as long as the funds hold up. We will see. I need to pick the brains of the VW guys here for help on setting up the chassis. I am now coming full circle, as I started racing 20 years ago in Vee's, and still have my AS Mustang, but I am having a blast with the ITC guys here in Cendiv.

On a side note, I heard a rumor of an ITC Feature event possibly coming together next year at Nelson Ledges... Possibly being called "The C Cup." Lets see what happens.

Thanks for listening to the newbie ramble... See you guys out there.

Kristian Smith

I hope you make it to the ARRC! I want to check out that car! Glad your having fun!