Advice please

[earache]

Hi,

I've got a T-reg Mk2 Ibiza Cupra Sport GTI that I use for short oval racing (stock car track). I've found that its not really quick enough and hasn't got enough grip. As far as I know its completely standard. Can anyone suggest any modifications that would help, and some 'reasonably priced' wheels and tyres that would give more grip? I would also like to fit a rollcage, does anybody know where I could get one?

Thanks for your time

Andrew

 

[Hixc]

Rollcage aint gonna help mate, maybe induction kit? Exhaust? atleast it will sound like your going fast

 

[Dave_R]

don't bother with the crap advice above.

Same as most fwd cars... suspension, anti roll bars, powerflex bushes, lsd, u can change the final drive in the gearbox from 3.68 to 3.94 and thats hell of a differance.

Power wise cheapest to do is filter, exhuast and decat!

Tyres not chea but next on my list R888's

 

[earache]

Thanks for the replies

 

[suj]

don't bother with the crap advice above.

Same as most fwd cars... suspension, anti roll bars, powerflex bushes, lsd, u can change the final drive in the gearbox from 3.68 to 3.94 and thats hell of a differance.

Power wise cheapest to do is filter, exhuast and decat!

Tyres not chea but next on my list R888's

listen to dave, he has a stunning car/great knowledge

is it a 8/16v?

 

[Fl@pper]

what class/type of oval racing are you taking part in ?

 

[ather`s]

listen to dave, he has a stunning car/great knowledge

is it a 8/16v?

yes and i`ll second that.listen to dave, his car is stunning and goes as good as it looks. still got the brown undie`s to prove it! lol.

 

[earache]

is it a 8/16v?

Its an 8v

what class/type of oval racing are you taking part in ?

Its a class for road cars, 8 laps non-contact, can basically use any car as long as its taxed & tested. No restriction on mods as long as its road legal I would post a pic but it won't let me as I haven't made 15 posts yet

 

[jcs356]

I've been trackdaying an 8v GTi for the past 5 years - my mods are in my sig. The only thing I'd add to DinkyDave's advice is rear spacers - 15mm. The standard Ibiza has a narrower rear track than front. Spacers plus ARBs make a big difference.

In terms of tyres, I've been running Colway Formula 2 for years but unfortunately they went bust. However a Polish firm called Markgum bought the moulds and have gone into production - got a brand new set ready to go at Castle Combe next Saturday. Anyway, they are designed as a tarmac rally stage tyre - sticky but with a 20% tread. About £50 a corner and I'm getting 4 - 5 trackdays out of a set.

 

[jcs356]

Ah, the one other thing I forgot to say is lose weight! I've stripped mine out and it makes a big difference as per my sig - the stat's I'm running in terms of 0-60 and 1/4mile are more like a 16v than an 8v.

 

[earache]

Ok thanks

 

[Dave_R]

Ah, the one other thing I forgot to say is lose weight! I've stripped mine out and it makes a big difference as per my sig - the stat's I'm running in terms of 0-60 and 1/4mile are more like a 16v than an 8v.

The one thing I forgot lol

Could always get the suspension/coilovers set up, corner weighted etc..... can set it up to handle better on left or right turns (depends whatever way you run the circuit).

 

[earache]

Thanks for the advice Unfortunatley they run both directions but not at the same time lol