Recent content by Sandro

What kind of braking and cornering g loads are you guys seeing, including the tire will be helpful.

Do the Clubs(SCCA and NASA) ask the companies if they are interested in doing contingencies or do the companies come to the clubs? Im guessing the companies come to the clubs. Does anyone know why it seems like companies only support one club, do the Clubs require this?(not supporting the...

I bought used set of Koni Double Adjustables for the the Front and Single Adjustables for the back, that were supposed to fit a MKI. When I went to bolt up the fronts I see that they are actually MKII housings. Bolt spacing is different and the knuckle is not wide enough. I could fix the...

This past weekend I used Hoosiers for the first time, previous tires where always Kumho Victoracers. I was comparing g load data from the two different tires: Kumhos: cornering ~ 0.95 braking ~ 0.8 Hoosiers: cornering ~ 1.15 braking ~ 0.8 Am I right in saying that the limiting factor for the...

I have a KAAZ in my Rabbit. I broke an axle and after it broke the car was not able to limp under its own power. With a KAAZ it should correct? thats the whole point of the diff, transfer the power to the wheel with grip correct? I am assuming the clutch plates must be worn. The diff has 6...

Car is an 83 GTI Has anyone ever replaced the bushing that is indicated by the red arrow? (it goes in the main housing and supports the actual shaft, car shakes like crazy in a corner since the bushing is loose) Etka doesn't even list it so I don't know how I would find it. Really don't feel...

Looking to buy a van for towing, and had few questions regarding the reliability of a used van. Car and trailer weigh about 3100lbs and my budget is $5000 and was looking along the lines of an E150, or E250 since an enclosed trailer is out of the question for a long time and probably even...

This is for an 83 Rabbit. Looking to get a little fresh air into the airbox. Is it legal to connect a hose and just have it hang down near the gearbox to get fresh air? Also gcr says: "Velocity stacks, ram air or cowl induction are not permitted unless fitted as original equipment. "...

I am having trouble sourcing the main input shaft bearing for an 020. VW part # 020 311 123 J FAG # 536906B VWOA is all out and FAG no longer makes it. Anyone know of a source where they might have one?

"Air ducts may be fitted to the brakes, provided that they extend in a forward direction only, and that no changes are made in the body/structure for their use." Is some thing along the lines of this legal (no, that is not an IT cars suspension :018:) rules say air ducts may be added, so...

What oil are those of you with a Kaaz diff using. KAAZ says "It is important to use 80W/90 GL-5 specification gear oil on Kaaz LSD. We highly recommend using our own Kaaz LSD fluid. DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC BASE OIL ON KAAZ LSD. Kaaz LSD may not function smoothly." Was going to use somehting...

Anyone use the Meyle CV joints or only the Lobros? Meyles are about half the price of the Lobros, but if they aren't the same quality its not worth it.

I am having some trouble finding a few parts to rebuild my 020, supplier doesn't even list some of them. The ones I am looking for are: 5a 30 26 27 28 36 12a 16 33 32a 10 if anybody has a source that can get these I would appreciate it, or for the bearings you have a FAG or SKF number that...

Are any of you guys running an engine stay rod on a MK1? If so, do you mind sharing your ideas on how you made yours. It seems the most challenging part is where to attach it to the body? I was either thinking a tube with a rod end on each side and trying to attach it near the rear tranny...

When using Delrin bushings for the Control Arms in theory what pivots on what? A. Arm with Bushing and sleeve pivot on 12mm Bolt B. Arm with Bushing pivots on Sleeve and sleeve stays stationary with 12mm bolt holding it C. Arm Pivots on Bushing, while Bushing and Sleeve remain Stationary...