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    ITA miata 1.6 or 1.8??

    Hi all, I am looking for opinions on the choice between a 1.6 or 1.8 litre miata to run in ITA. I am currently running a VW GTI MK2 and want to try something different. In fact I am considering running in ITA in Canada and Spec Miata in the US. The difference for a 1.8 L would be to change...
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    1.8l 16v GTI header question

    Hi all, I am racing a 1.8l 16v GTI in IT-2 (similar to ITA in SCCA) and have a header question. I currently have a 4 into 2 into 1 setup. The raicing setups I see online are mostly 4 into 1. Is there a performance difference and a preference between the two setups? I have read this thread...
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    Data Manager experience?

    I have been looking at data acquisition/management in an effort to improve my driving abilities and monitof my cars performance. Does anyone have any experience with the following: Traqmate http://traqmate.com/index.php or DL1 http://www.actdigital.com/DL1.htm and...
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    solid motor mount causes damage?

    I have an mk2 IT racecar, 1.8l 16v. During the process of removing my gearbox I had to remove my starter and discovered the bolt hole part of the housing was broken and had been held on by the pressure of the bolt. This is where the starter attaches through the gearbox and to the motor by way...
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    clutch transmission - sheared bolts

    I had a failure on my MK2. The flywheel bolts sheared (the 12 point bolts)- are there the clutch bolts or the flywheels bolts?? Anyway, I race with another fellow in a hopped up Scirocco (GT3) and he has had these bolts shear on a regular basis. Is this a common problem? Are stronger or more...
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    1.8L 16v rebuild first time

    Hi all, I have raced my 1.8L 16v fro the past 3 years in Canada and I am rebuilding the motor over the winter. I am no stranger to working on my chassis/brakes and I have taken the tranny off and reinstalled it after. I am not afraid of taking the motor out as I am meticulous and will label...
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