Recent content by opel racer

I would like to remove my power steering rack and add a manual unit in the near future. In the meantime I have been running the car without the power steering belt and actually like the steering/handling of the car. Is it possible to run the car like this for a week-end race or would the...

When removing the A/C from an A2 Golf, is it neccessary to buy a non-AC alternator? Or, is it possible to change just the bracket or shim the pulley to bring the alternator in line with the main belt? Man I wish I would have started with a non-AC, non power steering, non-sunroof car!!! Oh well...

SORRY FOR POSTING A WANT TO BUY AD ON THE DISCUSSION FORUM, BUT I REALLY NEED AN EXTRA SET OF SNOWFLAKE ALLOYS FOR MY itb GTI. I LIVE IN THE CHAMPAIGN IL AREA AND WOULD BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO THE CHICAGO-INDY-ST. LOUIS AREAS TO BUY AND PICK UP THE RIMS.

Now that my car is complete and my tow vehicle has been purchased, I'm trying to decide how to tow the IT car. I like the idea of the tow dolly as it would take up very little room in an already cramped garage space. Are there any down sides to a tow dolly?

Now that my GTI is complete, I'm looking for a tow vehicle. I will be towing the car with a double axle open trailer. Would a 6-cylinder Cherokee/Explorer vehicle be able to tow this amount of weight? I've looked into towing capacities a little bit, but I'm not sure I trust the manufacturers- so...

Does the sunroof have to be welded shut or can I just bolt it shut. I know that the sunroof adds extra weight and all of that, but at this point I'm just trying to prep the car for Drivers Schoool.

I'm looking for some direction in deciding what type of differential I use. What's better- a limited slip unit or a welded unit? Is using the stock differential completely out of the relm of possibility? As I have posted before, I am new to this so please be patient!

First of all, thank you very much to everyone who has answered my postings- you guys are great and I appreciate all of your knowledge and expertise! For IT use, do you guys use stock rubber bump stops, poly bump stops or no bump stops at all? Also, is it neccessary to use the stock dust caps? I...

Now that my suspension is complete, I'm looking into buying front and rear upper stress/strut bars. Are these bars neccessary? Do you guys use them? I've noticed that they're not available on the BSI or Shine sites, so that makes me think that they may not be neccessary for IT racing. If they...

I'm getting ready to install my new Tokicos & springs in an '86 GTI. My Haynes manual shows a special tool needed to remove the strut to body nut (some sort of socket with the side cut out). I called around a couple of places including our local V-Dub dealer and no one seems to be able to order...

What rear sway bar would you guys run with my current set-up?: '86 GTI, Tokico Illuminas with Ground Control Coil-Overs front and rear, Eibach Race springs- 500 front, 400 rear. Any guidance is appreciated! -CW

I am in the process of building an '86 GTI for autocross use with the intention of eventually building up an ITB car. I have about $1000 to spend this year (with a kid on the way, I'm on a tight budget) on brakes and suspension mods. Could you guys give me some specific suggestions on...