RGTorque

so the slicks and new fender brackets are on! tested them in the auto x today and everything feels perfect. info sent in!

im in.

Duane, thanks for the info. i am a member of both boards and spend more time reading there than i should. i have contacted a few gents from the boards and they are offering honing services on whatever razor i choose. also they have stated that NEW razors will still need to be honed as they get dull from oxidation of the thin metal as opposed to use. at that point i would rather go for a cool vintage blade (if possible).

a little off topic but thought i might get a few hits here. as i young guy i would like to pick up the old art of the straight razor shave. im looking for a straight razor, a safety razor, nice shaving cup, nice badger brush, and a shaving strop. im hoping someone has grandpappy's old shaving stuff in a box somewhere. btw, i know of ebay and craigslist. some of the pricing there is crazy. im also scouting the local yard sales and second hand stores.

Daniel, dont forget the vw rabbit pickup trucks, vanagons, and especially the doka from the 80's sell for good money.

i believe the knob is an older momo anatomic. the only difference being the lower screw on part is bare aluminum and not black. it was donated to my car when it visited Loren for its rebirth last year.

a few of you guys here have been giving me a hand with bits and pieces of info to help me and a friend construct a new boot and shifter cover. here is what we came up with. http://i.imgur.com/ezulg2Fl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/kzhDe1vl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/kbTKcQ0l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OZYFQV5l.jpg

good on all days. and im running and not shooting flames!

another question... those of us with less experience (me) will we be running at a different time or the same time as the other 7s?

looks like a dud.... sad.

so after the interest i saw last year i dont have an ounce this year. is anyone headed out to the import and kit car show?

hello!

no idea on the belt part number but ill chime in and give my dash opinion. 1) after sitting in a sk2 with the wheel under the dash bar and over, i would 100% go with the over bar option. first it looks a hell of a lot better, and second you can see the gauges in dash better (my opinion). 2) stay away from any type of reflective surface. my s2k has a machined dash, which does not have a high shine, BLINDS me when the sun is high or behind me. a gloss finish carbon fiber dash will do the same. i advise aluminum with a vinyl carbon fiber look, or a low gloss leather/leatherett with a slight bit of pad to make the gauges look sunken in. 3) keep the fuses on the front of the dash, move them to the pass side. some of us (me) have always had little electrical issues and do pop the push fuses while driving. its nice not to have to get out of the car to push the fan fuse back in. here is my dash (with the old maiata engine) tach is now positioned at the proper angle. also, here it is when i first got it with classic gauges (if you considering that look) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/12/cimg1153i.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/10/cimg2771resize.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/132/cimg2762resize.jpg

was just not click educated. did not want to bring tires that would fall apart. i will look to go at least one day with the FA's if i get my brackets installed properly.

bumping this up since we are getting close to the dates... may 16-17 people!

i have one set of 4 hoosier FA and one set 4 hoosier r25b. i think they will harden up before i will get all their life out as im not a regular at events like some people

will hoosier fa slicks be ok for this or should i run regular street (nitto nt05) for this? im having new fender brackets made asap as the 15x10 wheels i have dont fit in front.

looking at the required experience list i think i will not be able to attend this event . on a positive note, i did get 2 sets of slicks (unintentionally) that will need to be burned off... so i hope i can get on the track to earn my way into these types of events.

i recommend all plasti-type products. WORST case you will peal it off. if its to thin you can spay wd-40 or pb-blaster and it will wipe right now.

i would be interested in this except that all the cars are slightly different. also many second/third hand cars have modifications that were not "factory" spec.

i feel ya! but lets keep this in "off topic"?

i am looking forward to this event this year. im sure as we get closer we will have plenty of interest!

got the bug when i was 21, late in my 22nd year i bought my first love... has been a fiery romance ever since.

jim, while this may be the same in some us vehicles, the vw suv's do not sure the same platform or underpinnings as the sedans. that being said, the crossover tiguan does share some golf/jetta hardware but i would consider that the same as a jetta/golf for towing.

just as a side note, the aftermarket and modifications community for vw is MASSIVE. every generation has a base model and performance model. its VERY easy to swap the brakes from a performance model to a lower model. for example, i can upgrade the 10.1" ity bity rotors on that 2001 golf with the mid performance 11.3" good used knuckles,caliper,carrier + new pads and rotors for under $300-350 (depending on pad/rotor of choice). want bigger? just replace the carrier and rotor for additional $100-150 and get 12.3" brakes. ALL FACTORY PARTS, easy to find, no special anything required. similar modifications can be made in all aspects of the car. another thing. if i recall the european tow hitches from bosal have a higher tow rating then our stateside uhual/hidden hitch options.