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    Measure Toe - Where?

    Like it says. I see the specs and want to know, do you measure at the rims or the contact patch of the tire? What got me to thinking was that I bought a set of toe plates and when I got them I saw that they were 32" long. If I used them as is I would have an exaggerated dimension. I plan on...
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    Fuel test port - Install?

    Am needing to update my '91 Golf GTI by installing a fuel test port. Where do I put it and where do I get the parts? Thanks
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    Question on wheel diameters

    Can't find anything in the GCR about using different diameter wheels on front vs rear of an IT car. They are in the spec line of the car. Thanks, Al
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    CORNER WEIGHTS - A2 Golf GTI ITB ?

    What am I looking for in corner weights. Just over 1/2 tank of fuel - 26# ballast on the floor. ME @ 150# in the seat. LF 614# RF 789# LR 566# RR 331# Total of 2299# The track is Waterford Hills 1.5 mi Very tight and twisty and predominately RH turns. Thanks for any help. Al
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    A2 Golf Towing Eyes

    Need to update a Golf GTI ITB car with towing eyes. Wondering if any one has some suggestions for me. Thanks, Al
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    Thermostat or restrictor?

    '83 Rabbit GTI that I run in ITB. Currently has a thermostat. Has always run a bit warm-and sometimes hot. What do you guys suggest? Thanks, Al
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    Level spot in garage for alignment?

    I am wondering how to find a level spot in my garage. Seems every time I go to align my car and check the 4 places for the tires it's different. I know that's not possible. I am using a carpenter level. What is the easiest and best way. No point in doing camber, caster and corner weights if the...
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    ITB VW GTI wheel lifting question

    At what point is lifting the inside r. wheel considered excessive? I realize that it is inherent to the handling that the wheel will lift, but is 6'' too high - 10'' too high- 12" There must be some limit, and if there is, I would need stiffer springs- have been told that it lifts as high as...
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    Crank Scrapers - Do they help ?

    Anyone have experience with crank scrapers ? '83 VW GTI that I race in ITB - Will it help ? Thanks
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    Car too Low? '83 GTI ITB car

    After last year (My 1st year) I was told that my car is too low. I ran the car for four race weekends plus drivers school -first time the car had been on track since '98 and every time I ran it I realigned the car and dropped it down a bit more. I ended up lowering it approx. 2 '' frt. and...
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    ITB Rules ?

    Maybe a stupid question-but is it legal (can I race) with a passenger seat in my car, or only a drivers seat? Maybe it is in the GCR, but I can't seem to find it. I want to have a second seat in my car(Kirkey race w/5pt. harness to give my 16 yr. old some experience on a track Thanks, NED
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    WTB: 13"x6" A1 Wheels

    Looking for 2 or 4 wheels for my '83 VW GTI. Let me know of any or some leads. Thanks, NED
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    A1 final drive ratio

    How can I find the ratio of a VW final drive. Is there a marking on the housing-or anything else to look for? Is for my '83 ITB GTI car. Thanks, Ned
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    VW 12 pt head bolts-size?

    '83 VW GTi 12 pt. internal socket head bolts -what size is it? Thanks, ned
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    Rear axle shims

    I am wondering where I can get shims for the rear axle. I need to adjust the toe. Are they a dealer item? Any leads would be helpful. Thanks, Ned
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    Mounting Kirkey VW GTI

    Need some advice on mounting a Kirkey seat in my '83 GTI for ITB. Have a few ideas, but need more. Important factors - safety-simplicity-cost. Thanks, Ned
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