Recent content by rmicroys

I'm in the market for a new suspension for my Mk2 Jetta. I'd like to get something good. coil over, double adjustable, rebuildable, etc. Possibly if the opportunity exists, go remote resevoir. I know some of these features may not be available on IT rules cars... but just probing people's...

Anybody else here run the rear axle bearings? Aluminum carrier, with the SKF GEH 17C bearings in them? I got a set from Bildon, and they are already loose after one season. I'm talking really loose.. you can shake the car on the bearings loose. How often are people replacing these?

... but the search didn't provide the answers I was looking for. I've seen some threads discuss the differences between keeping the OEM diagonal braking line steup, vs having the fronts on one m/c cct, and the rears on the other. So, it really doesn't sound like a good idea to run both front...

Looks like Honda is dropping support of the Canadian Honda/Michelin series for '06 http://www.casc.on.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=69904

Just wondering if anybody has seen VW ball joint extenders? I'm looking to be able to lower my car more with a new suspension - and I need to be able to level the lower A-arm and then drill out the spindle so I can flip the steering rod (using a rod end) to the other side to keep the LCA and...

Anybody have any real world data from their data sheets that demonstrate the differences between a tire filled with 'air' vs dry nitrogen? For instance... my cold pressures for Mosport with 'air' from my little portable battery powered Campbell Hausfeld compressor are: LF 30 RF 31 LR 32 RR 33...

2.0l ABA, 8v 020 transmission. Who's clutch do you guys recommend for racing? My current 4puck that I have is toast. It lasted for 6 years in the car. The original owner doesn't remember where he got it from - so I have to start the process again looking for a good clutch. Suggestions?

This question may be outside the scope of IT rules, but hear me out. I'm looking to reduce bump steer on my lowered Jetta. The A-arms and steering arms all point up, and are no longer parallel. So I want to flip the tie rod end over to the other side of the steering knuckle - using a rod end...

Just a question for you endurance racers. What dry break systems to you prefer? Red top, or Kaiser and why? Which do you use? How good is it, and what sort of vent/catchcan equipment do you have? In Ontario there may be a couple of 3hr Enduros at Mosport - so I may be looking at outfitting...

I'm trying to put my car in to Lapsim and see what numbers it comes up with. I'm looking to see if anybody knows what the effective swaybar rates are for the rear axle in a Mk2? Either the regular axle, or the one with the integral "swaybar" tube. Also, does anybody know what the rear (not...

What year/make/model is allowed in which IT classes and what are they allowed to weigh?

Okay... I'm on a mission to get every last ounce of weight out of my '86 Jetta. I very may likely get a weight reduction in my car's class for next year. Currently we have to weigh in at 2250 with driver. I need to find 100lbs!!! The car currently weighs about 2050lb. I'm starting with...

I know it's not allowed in IT, but I race in Ontario where pretty much anything goes. I'm looking for a conversion to solid lifters for a ABA 2.0l 8V motor and a solid lifter camshaft. I run Mikunki PPH44 carbs with manifold, so it can breath with the big cams. Right now I'm running with a...

Anybody know of any setups which have successfully ran a supercharged setup with sidedraft Webers/Mikuni carbs? I've got a G60 charger kicking around and I was thinking of tinkering with it on my 2.0l ABA 8V Mikuni carb'd racecar.

Anybody have any 411 on these guys? Website/Telephone #s? I understand that they make the US F3 VW 2.0l xflow 8V motors, the same as in my racecar. Hmmm... the possibilities...