2009 Subaru WRX 2.5 / 5-speed
Modifications: Bilstein struts/shocks, Racecomp Engineering Regular Guy Lowering Springs, and Hawk HP Plus Brake Pads.
Nice relaxing day at an autocross.
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Nelson Shepard Memorial Hillclimb at Mt Ascutney
...did I mention this car is for sale?
...did I mention this car is for sale?
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Great event at the Sports Car Club of Vermont's Mt. Philo Hillclimb that was sponsored by Joey Kale of Kale's Custom (www.kalescustom.com).
Joey did all the fabrication work (minus the cage) on my Golf.
Not a personal best, but I think it was pretty good with the limited traction (very cold... it was snowing in the morning!).
Joey did all the fabrication work (minus the cage) on my Golf.
Not a personal best, but I think it was pretty good with the limited traction (very cold... it was snowing in the morning!).
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So... the plans for winter 2015-2016.
Golf
I have really big plans for the Golf over the winter. I have determined that I should be able to complete all the upgrades, modifications, and other necessities early in the winter to ensure I am ready for (a) Ensuring the car is sold or (b) Ready for next season.
1. Clean the inside
2. Wash the outside
3. Install OEM bracket that holds plastic oil dipstick tube in place
4. Put car in the trailer
5. Have some soup
Truck
1. 50 gallon fuel tank... 27 gallon tank just doesn't make any sense, Mr. Ford
2. Additional driving lights (unsure if doing behind an aftermarket grill or mounted on simple light bar on front)
Behind grill: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/44118 ... rille.html
Simple light bar (just an example): http://www.autoanything.com/lights/kc-h ... -light-bar
3. LED reverse lights
4. Airbags and/or stabilization and/or weight distribution system (I still need to research options)
Trailer
1. Battery charged from truck to provide constant power for interior lights. Right now the lights only work if the truck ignition is "on"
2. LED lights inside trailer
3. LED back up lights
.....and.....
Scirocco
1. Jump in and start working on it... plan the engine, send out the suspension to be rebuilt, VEMS, etc. etc. etc.
2. Get excited about #1 and then sit down and figure out a plan
Golf
I have really big plans for the Golf over the winter. I have determined that I should be able to complete all the upgrades, modifications, and other necessities early in the winter to ensure I am ready for (a) Ensuring the car is sold or (b) Ready for next season.
1. Clean the inside
2. Wash the outside
3. Install OEM bracket that holds plastic oil dipstick tube in place
4. Put car in the trailer
5. Have some soup
Truck
1. 50 gallon fuel tank... 27 gallon tank just doesn't make any sense, Mr. Ford
2. Additional driving lights (unsure if doing behind an aftermarket grill or mounted on simple light bar on front)
Behind grill: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/44118 ... rille.html
Simple light bar (just an example): http://www.autoanything.com/lights/kc-h ... -light-bar
3. LED reverse lights
4. Airbags and/or stabilization and/or weight distribution system (I still need to research options)
Trailer
1. Battery charged from truck to provide constant power for interior lights. Right now the lights only work if the truck ignition is "on"
2. LED lights inside trailer
3. LED back up lights
.....and.....
Scirocco
1. Jump in and start working on it... plan the engine, send out the suspension to be rebuilt, VEMS, etc. etc. etc.
2. Get excited about #1 and then sit down and figure out a plan
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You better get going, you're already a year behind...Rabbit Farmer wrote:So... the plans for winter 2014-2015.
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2006 BMW 530xi "Grace Jones"
"Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time" - Unknown
2012 Ford F-150 "Tullibee"
2006 BMW 530xi "Grace Jones"
"Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time" - Unknown
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Yep... I just noticed that also. Going through the various forums to correct it.
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I'm going to leave this here to give me some ideas....
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?225661
Steve
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?225661
Steve
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And the planning begins.... tempted to start thread in MK1 Scirocco thread on VWvortex... but, I like all my cocaine and heroin habits in one place. Plus, hookers are half price this week. (huh? that doesn't make any sense).
Working on plans on the MK1 Scirocco.
Tube front end
1.8T (which it already has)
02M cable shift (current 020 5-speed with 4.25 final and shift rods)
FMIC (current what seems to be Corrado SMIC)
Beefy camber plates
Augmented cage for future Mt. Washington hillclimbs (looking forward to next CTTC... of course, I am part of the group planning the event!)
Of course, VEMS.us is in its future......
Golf is done, wash, tucked away for the winter (it is for sale!).... eyes are on the Scirocco.
Planning...... evil laugh.....
Working on plans on the MK1 Scirocco.
Tube front end
1.8T (which it already has)
02M cable shift (current 020 5-speed with 4.25 final and shift rods)
FMIC (current what seems to be Corrado SMIC)
Beefy camber plates
Augmented cage for future Mt. Washington hillclimbs (looking forward to next CTTC... of course, I am part of the group planning the event!)
Of course, VEMS.us is in its future......
Golf is done, wash, tucked away for the winter (it is for sale!).... eyes are on the Scirocco.
Planning...... evil laugh.....
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That link was awesome! I kind of had ah little evil laugh looking through it, but in my head, can't wait to see more.
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The update is.... the Mt. Washington Hillclimb returns in 2017!
#CTTC2017
I need to compare the 2017 classes/rules (which are not on the street yet) to what I was planning to do to the Scirocco. Looks like I have to go a little more mild than my original tube front end.
#CTTC2017
I need to compare the 2017 classes/rules (which are not on the street yet) to what I was planning to do to the Scirocco. Looks like I have to go a little more mild than my original tube front end.
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