Volkswagen
GTi
8V
1986 GTi
8V gonzo@cvberwar.com
Classed in EP. Replaced the air box (under the
Jetronic fuel distributor) with a modified box
from at 16v. Plugged off the hot air ducting and
cut a channel underneath allowing cold air from
the front of the car in.
Running a Dick Shine IT
legal head with a matched intake and Neuspeed 268
degree cam shaft with a Autotech adjustable cam
pulley this gave the car more low and mid range
power.
Exhaust consisting of a
Supersprint stainless header to techtonics
2.25" exhaust. which provided another
substantial power gain, plus the car has a sound
that can't be beat. The exhaust with the airbox
mods makes it a little loud, but turns everyone's
heads.
Other mods included updated
knock sensing ignition allowing more radical base
timing.
Suspension for the car
isn't up to par with EP, however the car is still
a daily driver so oh well. I've got Boge Pro Gas
at all four corners with cut springs from a 90 up
2.0l GTi. Also fitted a 22mm rear sway bar from
H&H. With this setup however the car handles
better than a Scirrocco I drove that had a full
Billstein "race ready" setup. No
changes were made in camber or caster for the car
since it spends most of it's life on the street.
For auto-x event's I either
run 195-50-15 Pirelli P-Zero Asimetricos or
195-55-14 BFG R-1's on stock GTi
"spoke" wheels.
1998 GTi
VR6
1998 GTI VR6 pmcgarvey@fcg.com This car is running in Street
Touring.
I have F/R Autotech sway
bars, F/R upper tie bars, Neuspeed sport springs,
and Koni adjustable dampers. I run 16" TSW
wheels, started the season on Pirelli P7000
summers (215/40) and finished on Yokohama A520
(215/40). The p7ks had about 10 events and the
yokes 2 events. the P7000's stick well once
warmed up, performed good while autoxing in the
rain, poor during sleet (don't ask). The A520s
were also good in the rain and the dry. Both have
fairly low tread wear ratings; P7000's-160,
A520-180
I've had good success in my first year in ST in
the Philly region. I've finished fourth, right
behind 2 Integra GSRs and a Subaru Impreza. All
are good drivers and have more experience than
myself. Our cars have the midrange torque but
don't know how to dance through the turns as well
as an Integra or an awd vehicle.
My typical setup goes:
F/R pressures: 41/40, wet: 38/37
Konis: 1 1/2 turns on front, 1/2-1 turn on back
(depending on understeer conditions)
the sway bars keep the car very flat, I lift a
wheel most times, but don't have quite the
body roll of a stock GTI.
Thinking of going to R tires for road racing, the
occasional CSP jaunt, anyone w/ a similar
car want to give me any pointers?
1995
GTI VR6
1995 GTI
VR6 AMBVR5@siscom.net
My car is pretty bone stock. And yeah, I'm a
total novice so take all this with a grain of
salt. Keep in mind also I'm in G-STOCK. I started
out with BFG R-1s 195-50 15s, Now I wish I would
have gone with the 205-50 15s, I could have
gotten more tire under the well. Maybe next year.
The R1s are superb! Never
roll over so there is no use marking them. You
just have to get the feel. I run 40 in the rear
and 36 in the front. Best pressure I could find.
I also have a Nuespeed 25mm
front sway bar. Inside rear tire still has lift
but not as much with the sway bar. Money well
spent I think. You need to be a bit more smooth
in the corners however.
Other than that, that's my
story. Let me know if you have any additional
tips. Thanks! Allen
Jetta GLX
VR6
1997 Jetta GLX VR6
I have a modified stock airbox with a K&N
drop in filter, Garrett chip, Bosch +4 plugs
(#4419), Magnecor KV85 wires. I have Koni adj.
shocks at all 4 corners/Eibach prokit springs and
Neuspeed rear 28mm bar. I still have heavy
understeer on slow corners but car feels balanced
most of the time. Transitions and turn-in is not
as fast as I would like because the front rolls a
bit so I have to wait a second for the chassie to
settle (not nearly as bad as a stock car) on slow
s turns or hairpins. Traction is a problem
sometimes exiting the corners because of torque
but the car drifts nicely on corner exits most of
the time. I use toyo proxes 205/50 r15. My car is
a daily driver and is confortable with this
setup.
Rabbit
1978
Rabbit MrCBdude@AOL.com
Car classed in EP. Car was fitted with a weld in
roll cage for rigidity. Interior was removed with
the exception of lightweight seats and an
aluminum dash. I guess you can figure we're
talking EP here.
Other mods include a quick
ratio steering rack, cam, and hollow front
swaybar, all from Autotech. The rack is great,
but forget having a small steering wheel when
you're running slicks!
The motor is an 8V 10:1
with a ported intake and a Tri-Y header running
into a single chamber Flowmaster. (Don't do this,
the car is too loud. I was in the 100+ decibel
range at redline, so I added some SuperTrapp
baffles, but it's still loud) The engine is
otherwise stock.
Suspension consists of
shortened front struts from Carrera and 300lb.
front springs. I highly recommend the shortened
struts for extra suspension travel. Otherwise,
it's too easy to hit the bump stops which results
in plowing. Also, for increased caster, the front
A arm bushing have been replaced with special
delrin units. Finally, the car has upper and
lower front stressbars. I haven't gone to camber
plates or a coil over setup. Rear suspension is
Bilstein shocks and a stock GTI swaybar.
Transmission is a close
ratio 5 speed with a Quaife limited slip
differential. Wheelspin has always been a big
problem with this car, so the differential is a
relief. If you can just lose your sanity long
enough to spend the money, you'll find that these
differentials really work.
Currently, the car runs on
road race slicks. Besides my driving, this is the
worst part of the setup. My friends have good
luck with the BFG R-1's. I really enjoy the car.
It's much lighter than my '86 GTI. Good luck with
your projects, and happy motoring!
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